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Parkland Advances Strategy; Announces Sale Process for its Florida Business

CALGARY, AB, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Parkland Corporation (”Parkland” or the “Company”) today announced that it is initiating a process to divest its Florida-based retail and commercial businesses.

This announcement represents the continued execution of Parkland’s strategy. Consistent with its strategy laid out in November 2023, the Company expects to double cash flow per share1 to $8.50 and grow Adjusted EBITDA1 to $2.5 billion by 2028 through continued organic growth, lowering costs and optimizing its supply advantage.

“This disposition reflects our commitment to direct capital towards our highest return opportunities and maximize shareholder value,” said Bob Espey, President and CEO, Parkland. “We remain deeply committed to our northern US business, which is performing well and has strong connectivity with Canada.”

Parkland continuously reviews all parts of its portfolio. While its Florida improvement plan is on track, the Company has more accretive investment opportunities in other parts of its business that can deliver stronger financial returns and growth.

Parkland remains focused on improving returns and increasing cash flow through disciplined capital allocation. By divesting non-core assets, the Company continues to focus on areas with the highest growth potential and strongest synergies with its core business.

Parkland’s Florida business comprises approximately 100 retail locations, nine cardlock facilities and four bulk storage plants and warehouses. Early indications show substantial interest in our Florida assets, and we expect to complete this disposition within the next 12 to 18 months.

The announced sale of Parkland’s Florida business is part of the Company’s previously announced non-core asset divestment program which the Company now expects will significantly exceed $500 million by the end of 2025.

The Company expects to close the previously announced sale of its Canadian propane business in the fourth quarter of 2024. This disposition includes estimated cash proceeds of $115 million and an exclusive long-term supply contract with the new owner.

About Parkland Corporation

Parkland is an international fuel distributor, marketer, and convenience retailer with operations in 26 countries across the Americas. We serve over one million customers each day. Our retail network meets the fuel and convenience needs of everyday consumers. Our commercial operations provide businesses with industrial fuels so that they can better serve their customers. In addition to meeting our customers’ needs for essential fuels, we provide a range of choices to help them lower their environmental impact. These include renewable fuels sourcing, manufacturing, and blending, carbon and renewables trading, solar power, and ultra-fast EV charging. With approximately 4,000 retail and commercial locations across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean region, we have developed supply, distribution and trading capabilities to accelerate growth and business performance.

Our strategy is focused on two pillars: our Customer Advantage and our Supply Advantage. Through our Customer Advantage, we aim to be the first choice of our customers, cultivating their loyalty through proprietary brands, differentiated offers, our extensive network, competitive pricing, reliable service, and our compelling loyalty program. Our Supply Advantage is based on achieving the lowest cost to serve among independent fuel marketers and distributors in the hard-to-serve markets in which we operate, through our well-positioned assets, significant scale, and deep supply and logistics capabilities. Our business is underpinned by our people and our values of safety, integrity, community, and respect, which are deeply embedded across our organization.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). When used in this news release, the words “aim”, “continue”, “focus”, “will”, “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements with respect to, among other things: Parkland’s plan to divest its Florida-based retail and commercial businesses, the process relating thereto and the completion and timing thereof; executing Parkland’s corporate strategy; Parkland doubling its available cash flow per share to $8.50 by 2028 (the “Available cash flow per share Ambition”) and growing its Adjusted EBITDA to $2.5 billion by 2028 (the “Adjusted EBITDA Ambition”); Parkland’s commitment to direct capital towards its highest return opportunities and maximize shareholder value; Parkland’s commitment to its northern US business; accretive investment opportunities and expectations relating thereto; Parkland’s focus on improving returns, increasing cash flow and areas with the highest growth potential and strongest synergies; Parkland’s non-core asset divestment program and expectations relating thereto; completing the sale of Parkland’s Canadian propane business on the terms relating thereto and the timing thereof; and Parkland’s Customer Advantage and Supply Advantage.

These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Parkland does not undertake any obligations to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by securities laws. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous risks, assumptions and uncertainties including, but not limited to: general economic, market and business conditions; Parkland’s ability to execute its business strategy; Parkland’s ability to identify buyers and complete divestments on terms reasonable to Parkland and in a timely manner; future accretive investments opportunities; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Parkland. See also the risks and uncertainties described under the headings “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in Parkland’s current Annual Information Form and under the headings “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in Parkland’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the most recently completed financial period (”Q2 2024 MD&A”), each as filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and available on Parkland’s website at www.parkland.ca. The Available cash flow per share Ambition and Adjusted EBITDA Ambition assume continued organic growth from growth capital expenditures in line with historical returns, synergy capture from previously completed acquisitions, identified cost efficiencies, potential acquisitions (not identified, but reflective of expected market returns and similar to expected returns from organic growth initiatives), major planned turnarounds at Parkland’s refinery in Burnaby, British Columbia in 2025 and 2028, interest rates on long term bank debt and corporate bonds as set out in our latest financial statements, with any maturing debts set to retire in the interim periods extended at current prevailing market rates, income taxes at expected corporate income tax rates, including the impact of Pilar II legislation, and the key material assumptions and risks include: ongoing operations without any material economic, legal, environmental or income tax changes and per share metrics impacted by share repurchases, with the assumption that the outstanding common shares do not change materially. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Specified Financial Measures This news release refers to certain non-GAAP financial measures and ratios, total of segments measures and supplementary financial measures (collectively “specified financial measures”). Available cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure; Available cash flow per share and Available cash flow per share Ambition are non-GAAP financial ratios; Adjusted EBITDA is a total of segments measure; and Adjusted EBITDA Ambition is a supplementary financial measure, all of which do not have standardized meanings prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (”IFRS”) and may not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers who may calculate these measures differently. See Section 16 of the Q2 2024 MD&A for a discussion of Adjusted EBITDA, Available cash flow and Available cash flow per share and, where applicable, their reconciliations to the nearest IFRS measures, which is hereby incorporated by reference into this news release and available on Parkland’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Investors are cautioned that these measures should not be construed as an alternative to net earnings (loss), cash generated from (used in) operating activities, or other directly comparable financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS as an indication of Parkland’s performance. Adjusted EBITDA Ambition is the forward-looking metric of the historical measure of Adjusted EBITDA for 2028. Available cash flow per share Ambition is the forward-looking metric of the historical measures of Available cash flow and Available cash flow per share for 2028.


1 Specified financial measure. See “Specified Financial Measure” section of this news release. See “Forward Looking Statements” section of this news release for assumptions underlying Parkland’s 2028 ambitions.

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Parkland Reports 2024 Second Quarter Results

Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA1 of $504 million

Performance demonstrates success of ongoing initiatives and run rate of the business

Board elects Michael Jennings as the Chair of the Board
Published Annual Sustainability Report

CALGARY, AB, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Parkland Corporation (”Parkland”, “we”, the “Company”, or “our”) (TSX: PKI), today announced its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

“I would like to thank the Parkland team for delivering record second quarter results,” said Bob Espey President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our focus remains steadfast on improving returns by investing in our customer and supply advantages, and strengthening our robust platform for future growth to deliver shareholder value. I have confidence in the rest of the year and our longer term ambitions.”

Q2 2024 Highlights

  • Adjusted EBITDA of $504 million, an increase of 7 percent as compared to Q2 2023.
  • Net earnings of $70 million ($0.40 per share, basic), a decrease of 10 percent as compared to Q2 2023, and Adjusted earnings2 of $156 million ($0.89 per share, basic), an increase of 20 percent from Q2 2023.
  • TTM Available cash flow2 of $831 million ($4.75 per share), an increase of 60 percent from the same period in 2023, and TTM Cash generated from (used in) operating activities3 of $1,612 million ($9.21 per share), a decrease of 13 percent from the same period in 2023, due to favourable non-cash working capital movements in the prior period.
  • Purchased for cancellation approximately 700,000 Parkland common shares for $29 million and maintained Leverage Ratio4 of 3.1 times (3.1 times in Q1 2024).
  • Return on invested capital2 (”ROIC”) increased to 9 percent from 7.7 percent for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023.

Q2 2024 Segment Highlights

  • Canada delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $172 million, up 15 percent from Q2 2023 ($150 million). This increase was primarily driven by stronger fuel unit margins and the benefits of our supply advantage, partially offset by the impact of softening industry demand in our retail business. Company same-store volume growth (”Company SSVG)5 was (1.0) percent , compared to 9.3 percent in Q2 2023. Food and Company C-Store SSSG (excluding cigarettes)2 was (0.7) percent, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to 3.1 percent, in Q2 2023. These were primarily driven by economic conditions that have reduced discretionary spending for consumers. Canada delivered Food and Company C-store revenue of $82 million, consistent with Q2 2023 ($79 million).
  • International delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $182 million, up 8 percent from Q2 2023 ($168 million). The increase was primarily driven by improved unit fuel margins in the wholesale business, partially offset by lower volumes, and continued strength in the base retail business and the addition of new sites.
  • USA delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $49 million, down 34 percent from Q2 2023 ($74 million). Results reflect lower diesel and gasoline market demand and lower unit fuel margins due to unfavorable commodity price movements.
  • Refining delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $121 million, compared to $109 million in Q2 2023. Composite utilization5 at the Burnaby Refinery was 98 percent, including record co-processing volumes of 3,000 barrels per day, compared to 91 percent in Q2 2023.
  • Consolidated Operating costs and Marketing, general and administrative expenses decreased $5 million compared to Q2 2023, reflecting ongoing cost-reduction initiatives that have successfully offset the impact of inflationary pressures across the business.
  • Parkland’s total recordable injury frequency rate5 on a trailing-twelve-months basis was 1.21, compared to 0.87 at June 30, 2023.

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1 Total of segments measure. See “Measures of Segment Profit and Total of Segments Measures” section of this news release.


2 Non-GAAP financial measure or non-GAAP financial ratio. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” section of this news release.


3 Supplementary financial measure. See “Supplementary Financial Measures” section of this news release.


4 Capital management measure. See “Capital Management Measures” section of this news release.


5 Non-financial measure. See “Non-Financial Measures” section of this news release.

2024 Guidance

As a result of the unplanned shutdown at the Burnaby Refinery in the first quarter of 2024, and unfavorable market conditions experienced in the first six months of 2024 that may persist for the rest of the year, Parkland has revised its 2024 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance to $1,900 million to $2,000 million.

Governance Update

Parkland’s Board of Directors has elected Michael Jennings as the Chair of the Board effective July 31, 2024, replacing Steven Richardson who is retiring. Mr. Jennings joined Parkland’s Board in February 2024 and is a highly experienced executive and board member with over three decades of international integrated energy experience.

“It has been a privilege to serve on Parkland’s Board for the past seven years, including my tenure as Chair,” said Mr. Richardson. “During this time, we have significantly grown the Company and implemented a strategic board renewal process, recruiting highly experienced and qualified directors, including bringing in Mike as a successor. I would like to thank the Board, management and the broader Parkland team for their support; it has been a pleasure working with such a committed and talented group.”

“I am honoured to be elected as Chair of the Board and I look forward to building on the strong foundation that has been established,” said Mr. Jennings. “I would like to thank Steve for his leadership and contributions to Parkland’s Board. I have the utmost confidence in the Parkland business strategy and the management team, led by Bob Espey. Together, we will work in the interest of all shareholders to deliver sustainable long-term value.”

2023 Sustainability Report

Today, Parkland published its fifth Sustainability Report, which outlines our refreshed strategy to better reflect the strong connection between environment, social and governance (”ESG”) considerations and our corporate strategy. The report highlights the sustainability initiatives underway and our ESG performance for 2023. Among these initiatives are efforts on co-processing low-carbon fuels made from renewable feedstocks, including our plans to grow co-processing to 7,500 barrels per day by 2028; building safer, more diverse, and inclusive work environments; and projects to improve energy efficiency within Parkland’s marketing operations.

Parkland’s 2023 Sustainability Report can be viewed here : https://www.parkland.ca/sustainability/sustainability-reporting

Consolidated Financial Overview

($ millions, unless otherwise noted)


Three months ended June 30,


Financial Summary


2024


2023

Sales and operating revenue


7,504

7,819

Adjusted EBITDA(1)


504

470

Canada(2)


172

150

International(2)


182

168

USA(2)


49

74

Refining(2)


121

109

Corporate(2)


(20)

(31)

Net earnings (loss)


70

78

Net earnings (loss) per share – basic ($ per share)


0.40

0.44

Net earnings (loss) per share – diluted ($ per share)


0.39

0.43

Trailing-twelve-month (”TTM”) Cash generated from (used in) operating activities(3)


1,612

1,868

TTM Cash generated from (used in) operating activities per share(3)


9.21

10.99

TTM Available cash flow(4)


831

519

TTM Available cash flow per share(4)


4.75

3.05

TTM Return on invested capital(4)


9.0 %

7.7 %


1

Total of segments measure. See “Measures of Segment Profit and Total of Segments Measures” section of this news release.


2

Measure of segment profit (loss). See “Measures of Segment Profit and Total of Segments Measures” section of this news release.


3

Supplementary financial measure. See “Supplementary Financial Measures” section of this news release.


4

Non-GAAP financial measure or non-GAAP financial ratio. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” section of this news release.

Q2 2024
Conference Call and Webcast Details

Parkland will host a webcast and conference call on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:30 am MT (8:30 am ET) to discuss the results. To listen to the live webcast and watch the presentation, please use the following link: https://app.webinar.net/gaV9np4n75j

Analysts and investors interested in participating in the question and answer session of the conference call may do so by calling 1-888-390-0546 (toll-free) (Conference ID: 41672249). International participants may call 1-800-389-0704 (toll-free) (Conference ID: 41672249).

Please connect and log in approximately 10 minutes before the beginning of the call. The webcast will be available for replay two hours after the conference call ends at the link above. It will remain available for one year and will also be posted at www.parkland.ca.

MD&A and Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 (the “Q2 2024 MD&A”) and Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 (the “Q2 2024 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”) provide a detailed explanation of Parkland’s operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. An English version of these documents will be available online at www.parkland.ca and the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval + (”SEDAR+”) after the results are released by newswire under Parkland’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The French versions of the Q2 2024 MD&A and the Q2 2024 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements will be posted to www.parkland.ca and SEDAR+ as soon as they become available.

About Parkland Corporation

Parkland is an international fuel distributor, marketer, and convenience retailer with operations in 26 countries across the Americas. We serve over one million customers each day. Our retail network meets the fuel and convenience needs of everyday consumers. Our commercial operations provide businesses with industrial fuels so that they can better serve their customers. In addition to meeting our customers’ needs for essential fuels, we provide a range of choices to help them lower their environmental impact. These include renewable fuels sourcing, manufacturing and blending, carbon and renewables trading, solar power, and ultra-fast EV charging. With approximately 4,000 retail and commercial locations across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean region, we have developed supply, distribution and trading capabilities to accelerate growth and business performance.

Our strategy is focused on two pillars: our Customer Advantage and our Supply Advantage. Through our Customer Advantage, we aim to be the first choice of our customers, cultivating their loyalty through proprietary brands, differentiated offers, our extensive network, competitive pricing, reliable service, and our compelling loyalty program. Our Supply Advantage is based on achieving the lowest cost to serve among independent fuel marketers and distributors in the hard-to-serve markets in which we operate, through our well-positioned assets, significant scale, and deep supply and logistics capabilities. Our business is underpinned by our people and our values of safety, integrity, community and respect, which are deeply embedded across our organization.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein constitute forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). When used in this news release, the words “expect”, “will”, “could”, “would”, “believe”, “continue”, “pursue” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements with respect to, among other things: business strategies, objectives and initiatives; Parkland’s revised 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance; Parkland’s sustainability initiatives, including plans to expand the co-processing capacity of the Burnaby Refinery to 7,500 barrels per day by 2028; and confidence in the rest of the year and our long-term ambitions.

These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Parkland does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by securities law. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Parkland, including, but not limited to: general economic, market and business conditions; Parkland’s ability to execute its business strategies, objectives, and initiatives, including the completion, financing and timing thereof, realizing the benefits therefrom, and meeting our targets and commitments relating thereto; realization of the expected impact of the maintenance and refining optimization work completed on the Burnaby Refinery’s utilization and profitability; and the assumptions and risks described under “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in Parkland’s most recent Annual Information Form, and under “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in the Q2 2024 MD&A, which are incorporated by reference herein, each as filed on SEDAR+ and available on the Parkland website at www.parkland.ca. In addition, the revised 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance reflects continued integration of acquired businesses, synergy capture, and organic growth initiatives, and the key material assumptions include: an increase in Retail and Commercial Fuel and petroleum product adjusted gross margin of approximately 5 percent and Food, convenience and other adjusted gross margin of approximately 5 percent as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023; the realization of $100 million of run-rate marketing, general and administrative expense cost efficiencies by the end of 2024; Refining adjusted gross margin of approximately $40 to $41 per barrel and average Burnaby Refinery composite utilization of 75 percent to 80 percent (factoring in the unplanned outage) based on the Burnaby Refinery’s crude processing capacity of 55,000 barrels per day; enhancements to operations, utilization and optimization of supply at the Burnaby Refinery during 2024; and implementation of ongoing cost reductions across the business. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Specified Financial Measures

This news release contains total of segments measures, non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP financial ratios, supplementary financial measures and capital management measures (collectively, “specified financial measures”). Parkland’s management uses certain specified financial measures to analyze the operating and financial performance, leverage, and liquidity of the business. These specified financial measures do not have any standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (”IFRS Accounting Standards”) and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The specified financial measures should not be considered in isolation or used in substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with the IFRS Accounting Standards. See Section 16 of the Q2 2024 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding specified financial measures used by Parkland.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios

Adjusted earnings (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share is a non-GAAP financial ratio, each representing the underlying core operating performance of business activities of Parkland at a consolidated level. The most directly comparable financial measure to Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share is Net earnings (loss).

Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share represent how well Parkland’s operational business is performing, while considering depreciation and amortization, interest on leases and long-term debt, accretion and other finance costs, and income taxes. The Company uses these measures because it believes that Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share are useful for management and investors in assessing the Company’s overall performance, as they exclude certain significant items that are not reflective of the Company’s underlying business operations.

See Section 16 of the Q2 2024 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for the detailed definition and composition of Adjusted earnings (loss) and Adjusted earnings (loss) per share.

Please see below for the reconciliation of Adjusted earnings (loss) to net earnings (loss) and calculation of Adjusted earnings (loss) per share.


Three months ended June 30,

($ millions, unless otherwise stated)


2024

2023

Net earnings (loss)


70

78

Add:

Acquisition, integration and other costs


46

39

(Gain) loss on foreign exchange – unrealized


4

27

(Gain) loss on risk management and other – unrealized


56

(11)

Other (gains) and losses


(1)

14

Other adjusting items(1)


8

1

Tax normalization(2)


(27)

(18)

Adjusted earnings (loss)


156

130

Weighted average number of common shares (million shares)(3)


175

176

Weighted average number of common shares adjusted for the effects of dilution (million shares)(3)


177

178

Adjusted earnings (loss) per share ($ per share)

Basic


0.89

0.74

Diluted


0.88

0.73


1 Other adjusting items for the three months ended June 30, 2024 include: (i) the share of depreciation, income taxes and other adjustments for investments in joint ventures and associates of $3 million (2023 – $3 million); (ii) other income of $3 million (2023 – $3 million); (iii) adjustment to foreign exchange gains and losses related to cash pooling arrangements of $2 million (2023 – $1 million); (iv) realized risk management loss related to underlying physical sales activity in another period of $1 million (2023 – $4 million gain); and (v) adjustment to realized risk management gains related to interest rate swaps as these gains do not relate to commodity sale and purchase transactions of $1 million (2023 – nil). Other adjusting Items for the first six months of 2024 include: (i) the share of depreciation, income taxes and other adjustments for investments in joint ventures and associates of $7 million (2023 – $6 million); (ii) other income of $5 million (2023 – $6 million); (iii) realized risk management loss related to underlying physical sales activity in another period of $4 million (2023 – $3 million gain); (iv) adjustment to foreign exchange gains and losses related to cash pooling arrangements of $4 million (2023 – nil); (v) adjustment to realized risk management gains of related to interest rate swaps as these gains do not relate to commodity sale and purchase transactions of $2 million (2023 – nil); and (vi) the effect of market-based performance conditions for equity-settled share-based award settlements of nil (2023 – $13 million).


2 The tax normalization adjustment was applied to net earnings (loss) adjusting items that were considered temporary differences, such as acquisition, integration and other costs, unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses on risk management and other gains and losses on asset disposals, changes in fair value of redemption options, changes in estimates of environmental provisions, loss on inventory write-downs for which there are offsetting associated risk management derivatives with unrealized gains, impairments of non-current assets and debt modifications. The tax impact was estimated using the effective tax rates applicable to jurisdictions where the related items occur.


3 Weighted average number of common shares is calculated in accordance with Parkland’s accounting policy contained in Note 2 of the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements.

Available cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and Available cash flow per share is a non-GAAP financial ratio. The most directly comparable financial measure for Available cash flow and Available cash flow per share is cash generated from (used in) operating activities. Parkland uses these measures to monitor its ability to generate cash flow for capital allocation, including distributions to shareholders, investment in the growth of the business, and deleveraging. Available cash flow is calculated as cash generated from (used in) operating activities adjusted for items such as (i) net change in (a) non-cash working capital and (b) other assets and other liabilities, (ii) maintenance capital expenditures, (iii) dividends received from investments in associates and joint ventures, (iv) interest on leases and long-term debt, and (v) payments on principal amounts on leases. Available cash flow per share is calculated as Available cash flow divided by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares. See following table for a calculation of historical Available cash flow and Available cash flow per share and a reconciliation to cash generated from (used in) operating activities.

Three months ended


Trailing twelve
months ended


June 30,2024

($ millions, unless otherwise noted)

September
30, 2023

December
31, 2023

March 31,
2024

June 30,
2024

Cash generated from (used in) operating activities

528

417

217

450


1,612

Reverse: Change in other assets and other liabilities

7

(4)

28

3


34

Reverse: Net change in non-cash working capital related to operating activities

(14)

17

63

(34)


32

Include: Maintenance capital expenditures

(52)

(93)

(59)

(53)


(257)

Include: Dividends received from investments in associates and joint ventures

4

3

2

8


17

Include: Interest on leases and long-term debt

(83)

(88)

(85)

(88)


(344)

Include: Payments of principal amount on leases

(57)

(71)

(71)

(64)


(255)

Available cash flow

333

181

95

222


831

Weighted average number of common shares (millions)(3)


175

TTM Available cash flow per share


4.75

Three months ended

Trailing twelve
months ended June
30, 2023

($ millions, unless otherwise noted)

September 30, 2022

December 31, 2022

March 31, 2023

June 30, 2023(1)

Cash generated from (used in) operating activities

404

629

314

521

1,868

Exclude: Adjusted EBITDA attributable to NCI, net of tax

(11)

(11)

393

629

314

521

1,857

Reverse: Change in other assets and other liabilities

23

(23)

11

(11)

Reverse: Net change in non-cash working capital related to operating activities(1)

(132)

(232)

18

(145)

(491)

Include: Maintenance capital expenditures(2)

(62)

(118)

(79)

(61)

(320)

Include: Dividends received from investments in associates and joint ventures

5

16

2

23

Include: Interest on leases and long-term debt

(76)

(86)

(92)

(89)

(343)

Include: Payments on principal amount on leases

(50)

(52)

(51)

(56)

(209)

Exclude: Payments on principal amount on leases attributable to NCI

2

2

Available cash flow

103

118

137

161

519

Weighted average number of common shares (millions)(3)

170

TTM Available cash flow per share

3.05


1

For comparative purposes, certain amounts within net change in non-cash working capital related to operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were revised to conform to the current period presentation.


2

For the three months ended September 30, 2022, and for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2023, represents the amounts attributable to Parkland.


3

Weighted average number of common shares is calculated in accordance with Parkland’s accounting policy contained in Note 2 of the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements.

Return on invested capital (”ROIC”) is a non-GAAP financial ratio. The measure is calculated as a ratio of Net operating profit after tax (”NOPAT”) divided by average invested capital. NOPAT describes the profitability of Parkland’s base operations, excluding the impact of leverage and certain other items of income and expenditure that are not considered representative of Parkland’s underlying core operating performance. NOPAT is based on Adjusted EBITDA, defined in Section 16 of the Q2 2024 MD&A, less depreciation expense and the estimated tax expense using the expected average tax rate estimated using statutory tax rates in each jurisdiction where Parkland operates. Average invested capital is the amount of capital deployed by Parkland that represents the average of opening and closing debt and shareholder’s equity, including equity reserves, net of cash and cash equivalents. We use this non-GAAP measure to assess Parkland’s efficiency in investing capital.

($ millions, unless otherwise noted)

Three months ended


Trailing twelve
months ended June
30, 2024

ROIC

September 30, 2023

December 31, 2023

March 31, 2024

June 30, 2024

Net earnings (loss)

230

86

(5)

70


381

Add/(less):

Income tax expense (recovery)

54

(15)

(29)

20


30

Acquisition, integration and other costs

38

42

30

46


156

Depreciation and amortization

205

222

206

202


835

Finance cost

93

89

91

99


372

(Gain) loss on foreign exchange – unrealized

1

3

4


8

(Gain) loss on risk management and other – unrealized

(19)

28

11

56


76

Other (gains) and losses

(37)

5

10

(1)


(23)

Other adjusting items

20

6

10

8


44

Adjusted EBITDA

585

463

327

504


1,879

Less: Depreciation

(205)

(222)

(206)

(202)


(835)

Adjusted EBIT

380

241

121

302


1,044

Average effective tax rate(1)


19.9 %

Less: Taxes


(208)

Net operating profit after tax


836

Opening invested capital


9,191

Closing invested capital


9,310

Average invested capital


9,251

Return on invested capital


9.0 %


(1)

Includes the impact of Pillar Two rules substantively enacted in Canada on June 20, 2024.

($ millions, unless otherwise noted)


June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

Invested capital

Long-term debt – current portion


213

178

Long-term debt


6,275

6,278

Shareholders’ equity


3,138

3,080

Exclude: Cash and cash equivalents


(316)

(345)

Total


9,310

9,191

($ millions, unless otherwise noted)

Three months ended

Trailing twelve
months ended June
30, 2023

ROIC

September 30, 2022

December 31, 2022

March 31, 2023

June 30, 2023

Net earnings

118

69

77

78

342

Add/(less):

Income tax expense (recovery)

(2)

22

(20)

18

18

Acquisition, integration and other costs

45

41

27

39

152

Depreciation and amortization

202

212

190

206

810

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Parkland’s strategy to drive sustainable growth through the energy transition

CALGARY, AB, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Parkland Corporation (”Parkland”, “we”, the “Company”, or “our”) (TSX:PKI), a leading convenience retailer, fuel marketer and consolidator, introduced today its refreshed strategy to drive sustainable growth and released its Sustainability Report which includes ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Parkland will host its 2021 Investor Day later today, where its executive team will outline the company’s continued growth and energy transition plans.

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“Parkland’s proven business model and resilient base business is uniquely positioned to capture high growth opportunities through the energy transition,” said Bob Espey, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are focused on meeting the evolving needs of our retail customers who are seeking convenience destinations which include high-quality food offers at all times of the day. Furthermore, we are well positioned to partner with our commercial customers to help them decarbonize their operations. We expect our strategy to deliver significant near-term value, sustainable per share returns, and position our business for long-term success.”

During today’s Investor Day, Parkland’s executive team will discuss:

The tremendous opportunity we see through the energy transition. We believe the decarbonization of society is inevitable, but expect it will look different in each channel and region we operate. Our refreshed strategy leverages our existing business which has a long, profitable future, and will generate strong returns and cash flow to enable investment in energy transition opportunities. Underpinned by the strong fundamentals in convenience and food, renewable fuels, and emerging demand for electric vehicle charging, we will meaningfully shift our capital allocation toward these high-return opportunities. Highlights include:

  • Developing our existing business; our business model is underpinned by strong market fundamentals, and a track record of delivery through organic growth, acquiring and integrating quality businesses, and capturing supply chain cost advantages. We will continue to consolidate high-quality assets in markets where we expect long-lasting customer demand, seizing opportunities to create additional value and position the business to transition in the future.
  • Diversifying our retail business; our retail sites of the future will look different. We will build on our existing capabilities to create convenience destinations, with high-quality stores and significantly expanded all-day-dining food offerings. In addition, we will launch standalone ON the RUN conveniences stores, and enhance our digital capabilities in support of ON the RUN, food, and electric vehicle charging, where we see demand.
  • Helping our customers Decarbonize; we will leverage our existing capabilities in supply, trading and refining to provide our commercial customers with a portfolio of low carbon products and services. This includes almost tripling our co-processing volumes by 2025 to over 300 million liters. Our ambition is to deliver 1MT of annual greenhouse gas (”GHG”) emissions reductions, equivalent to making approximately 350,000 vehicles zero emission.

2022 Guidance

Parkland targets continued growth in 2022. Highlights include:

  • Adjusted EBITDA (attributable to Parkland) of $1.45 billion +/- 5 percent. This is up approximately 16 percent from 2021 guidance, and approximately 50 percent from 2020.
  • Capital expenditures (attributable to Parkland) of between $475 million and $575 million, comprised of:
    • Growth capital expenditures (attributable to Parkland) of between $250 million and $300 million.
    • Maintenance capital expenditures (attributable to Parkland) of between $225 million and $275 million.

Parkland Publishes Sustainability Report: ‘Drive to Zero’

This morning, we published our latest Sustainability Report. Titled ‘Drive to Zero’, it reflects our goal to achieve zero safety incidents, zero spills, zero tolerance for racism and discrimination, zero tolerance for corruption, bribery, and unethical behaviour and to help our governments achieve their goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Grounded in meaningful and measurable targets, our report formalizes our enterprise-wide sustainability strategy. Key commitments include:

  • Additional ESG performance measures incorporated into executive compensation by 2022
  • Conduct proactive sustainability assessments for all acquisitions starting in 2022
  • Reduce our customers’ GHG emissions by 1MT through low-carbon fuel production by 2026
  • Reduce GHG emissions from our marketing businesses by 40 percent per site by 2030
  • Reduce GHG emissions from our refining business by 15 percent per barrel processed by 2030

Parkland’s Sustainability Report can be viewed here: https://www.parkland.ca/en/sustainability/overview

Investor Day Webcast Details

The Investor Day presentation will be webcast, with video, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (7 a.m. Mountain Time) on November 16, 2021. For analysts and investors who have already registered to attend in person, or remotely, we look forward to your participation.

Analysts and Investors who have not yet registered, but wish to attend remotely, are encouraged to email  [email protected]. Analysts and Investors who have not yet registered, but wish to attend in-person, are encouraged to email Melanie Evans at [email protected].

Parkland’s Investor Day presentation is available online at https://www.parkland.ca/en/investors/presentations-webcasts. The video webcast of the presentation will be available for replay from November 18, 2021 using the same link.

About Parkland Corporation

Parkland is a leading convenience store operator and independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products. Parkland services customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and the Americas through three channels: Retail, Commercial and Wholesale. Parkland optimizes its fuel supply across these three channels by operating and leveraging a growing portfolio of supply relationships and storage infrastructure. Parkland provides trusted and locally relevant fuel brands and convenience store offerings in the communities it serves.

Parkland creates value for shareholders by focusing on its proven strategy of growing organically, realizing a supply advantage, and acquiring prudently and integrating successfully. At the core of our strategy are our people, as well as our values of safety, integrity, community, and respect, which are embraced across our organization.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). When used in this news release the words “expect”, “will”, “could”, “would”, “believe”, “continue”, “pursue” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements with respect to, among other things, business objectives and strategies, Parkland’s ambition to achieve $2 billion run-rate Adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2025, 2022 Adjusted EBITDA and capital expenditure (growth and maintenance) guidance, strategies for developing our existing business and diversifying our retail business, launching standalone On the Run locations, tripling our co-processing volumes by 2025 to over 300 million liters, deliver 1MT of annual emissions reductions, reduce GHG emissions from our marketing businesses by 40 percent per site by 2030, Reduce GHG emissions from our refining business by 15 percent per barrel processed by 2030, and Parkland’s ability to advance its growth agenda.

These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Parkland does not undertake any obligations to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by securities law. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous risks, assumptions and uncertainties including, but not limited to, general economic, market and business conditions, including the duration and impact of the COVID pandemic; Parkland’s ability to execute its business strategies, including without limitation, Parkland’s ability to consistently identify accretive acquisition targets and successfully integrate them, successfully implement organic growth initiatives and to finance such acquisitions and initiatives on reasonable terms; Parkland’s ability to reduce GHG in its refining and marketing business, Parkland’s ability to grow its supply advantage by leveraging its scale and infrastructure; industry capacity; competitive action by other companies; refining and marketing margins; the ability of suppliers to meet commitments; actions by governmental authorities and other regulators including but not limited to increases in taxes or restricted access to markets; changes and developments in environmental and other regulations; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Parkland. See also the risks and uncertainties described in “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” included in Parkland’s Annual Information Form dated March 5, 2021, and “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” included in the Q3 2021 MD&A dated November 2, 2021 and the Q4 2020 MD&A dated March 4, 2021, each filed on SEDAR and available on the Parkland website at www.parkland.ca. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release refers to certain non-GAAP and other financial measures that are not determined in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (”IFRS”). Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and does not have a standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Management considers these to be important supplemental measures of Parkland’s performance and believes these measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. See Section 14 of the Q3 2021 MD&A for a discussion of non-GAAP measures, the reasons Parkland considers it appropriate for supplemental analysis and their reconciliations to the nearest applicable IFRS measure. Investors are cautioned that these measures should not be construed as an alternative to net earnings determined in accordance with IFRS as an indication of Parkland’s performance.

In addition to non-GAAP financial measures, Parkland uses a number of operational KPIs, such as growth and maintenance capital expenditures, to measure the success of our strategic objectives and to set variable compensation targets for employees. These KPIs are not accounting measures, do not have comparable IFRS measures, and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers, as other issuers may calculate these metrics differently. See Section 14 of the Q3 2021 MD&A for further details.

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Parkland advances growth strategy with two U.S. acquisitions

CaribPR Wire, CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 03, 2020: Parkland Corporation (“Parkland”, “we”, “our”, or “the Company”) (TSX:PKI) is pleased to announce that through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries (collectively, “Parkland USA”), it has entered into a series of transactions (the “Acquisitions”) to acquire:

  • The assets of Story Distributing Company and its affiliates (collectively, “Story”). Story is a well-established retail and commercial fuel business headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. This acquisition adds scale and density to Parkland’s existing Northern Tier Regional Operating Center (“ROC”) and expands our presence in the high-growth Montana and Idaho markets.
  • The assets of Carter Oil Company, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “Carter”). Carter is a wholesale and commercial fuel distributor based in Flagstaff, Arizona. This acquisition complements Parkland’s existing Utah and Arizona operations within our Rockies ROC and expands our presence in the high-growth Northern Arizona region.

On a combined basis, the Acquisitions include 13 quality company retail sites with strong non-fuel contribution, approximately 40 retail dealers as well as commercial fuel and lubricant distribution capabilities. The Acquisitions are expected to add annual fuel and petroleum product volume of approximately 275 million litres to our USA segment.

“We continue to build momentum in the U.S. and advance our growth strategy,” said Doug Haugh, President of Parkland USA. “These acquisitions expand our presence in high-growth regions and provide additional opportunities to leverage our On the Run convenience store brand and increase our supply and distribution capabilities. We see an attractive pipeline of opportunities and are well positioned for further growth.”

The Acquisitions are at valuation metrics consistent with Parkland’s prior U.S. transactions and will be funded with cash on hand and existing credit facility capacity. The transactions are subject to customary closing conditions, with Carter expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020 and Story in early 2021. Closing will be confirmed as part of our regular quarterly disclosure.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). When used in this news release the words “expect”, “will”, “could”, “would”, “believe”, “continue”, “pursue” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements with respect to, among other things, the successful completion of the acquisition of Acquisitions and the timing thereof; expected benefits of the Acquisitions, the anticipated sources of funding of the Acquisitions, and future acquisition opportunities.

These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Parkland does not undertake any obligations to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except as may be required by securities law. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, failure to complete this acquisition; failure to satisfy the conditions to closing of the Acquisitions; failure to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Acquisitions; general economic, market and business conditions; competitive action by other companies; refining and marketing margins; the ability of suppliers to meet commitments; actions by governmental authorities and other regulators including but not limited to increases in taxes or restricted access to markets; changes and developments in environmental and other regulations; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Parkland. See also the risks and uncertainties described in “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” included in Parkland’s Annual Information Form dated March 30, 2020 and in “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in Parkland’s annual MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2019 dated March 5, 2020 and in the interim MD&A for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2020 dated November 3, 2020, each as filed on SEDAR and available on the Parkland website at www.parkland.ca.

About Parkland

Parkland is an independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. Parkland services customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region and the Americas through three channels: Retail, Commercial and Wholesale. Parkland optimizes its fuel supply across these three channels by operating and leveraging a growing portfolio of supply relationships and storage infrastructure. Parkland provides trusted and locally relevant fuel brands and convenience store offerings in the communities it serves.

Parkland creates value for shareholders by focusing on its proven strategy of growing organically, realizing a supply advantage and acquiring prudently and integrating successfully. At the core of our strategy are our people, as well as our values of safety, integrity, community and respect, which are embraced across our organization.

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Parkland Corporation Announces Date of 2020 Second Quarter Results

CaribPR Wire, CALGARY, Alberta, July 21, 2020 — Parkland Corporation (“Parkland”) (TSX:PKI) expects to announce its 2020 second quarter results after markets close on Thursday, August 6, 2020. A conference call and webcast will then be held at 6:30 a.m. MDT (8:30 a.m. EDT) on Friday, August 7, 2020, to discuss the results.

To listen to the live webcast and watch the presentation, please use the following link:
https://produceredition.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1345078&tp_key=a86f827043

Analysts and institutional investors interested in participating in the question and answer session of the conference call may do so by calling 1-888-390-0546 (toll-free) (Conference ID: 51995975).

Please connect and log in approximately 10 minutes before the beginning of the call. The webcast will be available for replay two hours after the conference call ends at the link above. It will remain available for one year and will also be posted to www.parkland.ca.

Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis will be posted to www.parkland.ca and SEDAR after the results are released.

About Parkland

Parkland is an independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. Parkland services customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region and the Americas through three channels: Retail, Commercial and Wholesale. Parkland optimizes its fuel supply across these three channels by operating and leveraging a growing portfolio of supply relationships and storage infrastructure. Parkland provides trusted and locally relevant fuel brands and convenience store offerings in the communities it serves.

Parkland creates value for shareholders by focusing on its proven strategy of growing organically, realizing a supply advantage and acquiring prudently and integrating successfully. At the core of our strategy are our people, as well as our values of safety, integrity, community and respect, which are embraced across our organization.

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