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ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) is a Fortune 500 company that owns 100% of GPM Investments, LLC, and stands as one of the largest operators of convenience stores and fuel wholesalers in the United States. Based in Richmond, VA, ARKO Corp. operates under a family of recognizable community brands, offering a wide range of products including prepared foods, snacks, candy, beverages, and popular quick-serve restaurant brands. The company also features the high-value fas REWARDS® loyalty program, which provides exclusive savings on merchandise and fuel.
ARKO Corp. operates in four primary segments: Retail, which includes convenience stores selling merchandise and fuel; Wholesale, which supplies fuel to independent dealers and consignment agents; GPM Petroleum, responsible for selling and supplying fuel while charging a fixed fee, mainly to fleet fueling sites; and Fleet Fueling, which includes the operation of proprietary and third-party cardlock locations and issues proprietary fuel cards that offer access to a network of fueling sites.
Recently, ARKO announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. Over the past three years, the company has significantly expanded its geographic footprint through acquisitions, delivering approximately $166 million in net income and about $850 million in cumulative adjusted EBITDA. For the full year of 2023, ARKO reported $290.4 million in adjusted EBITDA, holding the performance within 3.5% of 2022 levels despite a 3.4% decline in national fuel gallon demand.
Notable highlights from the year include a 2.5% increase in same store merchandise sales excluding cigarettes and an overall increase of 16.7% in total merchandise contribution. The company's focus on improving customer experience and store productivity remains central to its growth strategy. ARKO also announced a new investor day planned for later in the year to reveal its multi-year roadmap for enhancing organic performance and driving shareholder value.
Furthermore, ARKO continues to invest in its loyalty program and its core destination categories. The company’s fas REWARDS® loyalty program has been a pivotal part of its strategy, offering customers significant savings and exceptional value.
As of the end of 2023, ARKO had a total liquidity of approximately $831 million. The company's capital expenditures for the year were around $111.2 million, which include purchases of properties, upgrades to fuel dispensers, and other store investments. Additionally, ARKO has amended its program agreement with Oak Street, extending the term and increasing the capacity to $1.5 billion, allowing for further strategic investments.
Looking ahead, ARKO aims to focus more on organic growth and will continue leveraging its significant acquisitions to enhance its market presence and operational efficiency.
ARKO Corp. has completed its acquisition of the ExpressStop chain, acquiring 60 convenience stores with gas in Michigan and Ohio. This move enhances GPM Investments' consolidation strategy, expanding its footprint in these states. The acquisition marks the company's 19th since 2013, highlighting its aggressive growth through acquiring regional brands. With this addition, GPM now operates around 3,000 locations, including 1,400 company-operated stores. The transition aims to offer ExpressStop customers enhanced services through the company's loyalty program and promotional activities.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) reported strong Q1 2021 results, showing a remarkable 265% increase in operating income to $13.2 million, compared to an operating loss of $8.0 million in Q1 2020. Despite a net loss of $14.7 million (up from $12.9 million), adjusted EBITDA soared by 150% to $42.3 million. Same-store merchandise sales grew 6.0%, and fuel margins improved 22% to 32.1 cents per gallon. Total liquidity stood at $457 million, with capital expenditures reaching $17.5 million.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) is set to present at the 2021 BMO Farm to Market Conference on May 19, 2021, at 9:20 am Eastern Time. The presentation will be available via live webcast, with a replay accessible for 90 days. ARKO, owning 100% of GPM Investments, operates approximately 2,950 convenience store locations across 33 states and the District of Columbia, making it the 7th largest convenience store chain in the U.S. The company operates in three segments: retail, wholesale, and GPMP, offering a wide range of consumer products through its stores.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) will announce its first-quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2021, on May 13, 2021, prior to the U.S. market opening. A conference call is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss these results. Investors can join the call by dialing 877-605-1792 or 201-689-8728. A replay will be available until May 27, 2021. The results will also be accessible via a live webcast on the company's Investor Relations website, which will be archived for 30 days.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) announced a strategic agreement with Oak Street Real Estate Capital to enhance GPM Investments' acquisition strategy in the convenience store sector. Oak Street will commit up to $1 billion to purchase and lease real estate associated with GPM's acquisitions of convenience store brands and fueling stations. As the 7th largest convenience store chain in the U.S., GPM has executed 18 acquisitions since 2011, now operating nearly 3,000 sites.
This partnership aims to increase GPM's flexibility and acquisition capacity.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) reported financial results for Q4 and full year 2020, highlighting a 66% improvement in net earnings for the quarter, with a loss of $6.7 million, and a 164% increase in net income for the year at $30.1 million. Operating cash flow soared 774% to $47.3 million in Q4 and 302% to $173.8 million for the year. Retail fuel margin improved 48% to 29.3 cents per gallon. The Empire Acquisition expanded the company's footprint significantly, adding 1,453 wholesale sites and enhancing profitability.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) will report its fourth quarter and full year results on March 25, 2021, before market opening. The company invites investors to a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results. The call can be accessed by dialing 877-605-1792 or 201-689-8728, with a replay available until April 8. The results will also be webcast live on the company's Investor Relations website for 30 days. ARKO owns GPM Investments, the 7th largest convenience store chain in the U.S., with about 2,950 locations across 33 states and Washington D.C.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) announced its acquisition of 61 convenience stores with gas stations operating under the ExpressStop banner in Michigan and Ohio. This marks ARKO's first acquisition since its NASDAQ listing in December 2020. The deal enhances GPM Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary, expanding its existing network to 1,350 company-operated locations. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first half of 2021.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) is set to present at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on March 2, 2021, at 12:30 PM ET. The presentation will be available for live streaming and can be accessed via the company's website, with a replay available for 30 days. ARKO owns GPM Investments, LLC, which has grown to become the 7th largest convenience store chain in the U.S., operating approximately 2,950 locations across 33 states and Washington D.C.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chakratec, an Israeli electric vehicle (EV) charging technology developer. This partnership aims to distribute kinetic storage systems that enable ultra-fast EV charging, potentially alleviating 'Range Anxiety' by allowing charging in under 15 minutes. The MOU includes plans for a pilot program in the U.S. next year and an ambitious goal for extensive deployment of fast charging stations across North America by 2030. ARKO's CEO emphasizes the need for improved charging infrastructure to facilitate mass EV adoption in the U.S.
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