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Global Partners Declares Increased Cash Distribution on Common Units for the Third Quarter of 2020

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Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) has announced a quarterly cash distribution increase of 4.125 cents to $0.50 per unit, equivalent to $2.00 annually. This distribution pertains to the period from July 1 to September 30, 2020, and will be payable on November 13, 2020, to unitholders of record by November 9, 2020. The announcement indicates strong performance amid ongoing economic conditions. Furthermore, non-U.S. investors should be aware that distributions are subject to federal income tax withholding at applicable rates.

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  • Quarterly cash distribution raised by 4.125 cents to $0.50 per unit.
  • Annualized distribution reaches $2.00 per unit.
  • Distribution payout date set for November 13, 2020.
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WALTHAM, Mass.--()--Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) announced today that the Board of Directors of its general partner, Global GP LLC, has increased its quarterly cash distribution by 4.125 cents to $0.50 per unit ($2.00 per unit on an annualized basis) on all of its outstanding common units for the period from July 1 to September 30, 2020. The distribution will be paid November 13, 2020 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on November 9, 2020.

Non-U.S. Withholding Information

This press release is intended to be a qualified notice under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b). Brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent (100%) of GLP’s distributions to non-U.S. investors as being attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, GLP’s distributions to non-U.S. investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate.

About Global Partners LP

With approximately 1,550 locations primarily in the Northeast, Global Partners is one of the region’s largest independent owners, suppliers and operators of gasoline stations and convenience stores. Global also owns, controls or has access to one of the largest terminal networks in New England and New York, through which it distributes gasoline, distillates, residual oil and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers and commercial customers. In addition, Global engages in the transportation of petroleum products and renewable fuels by rail from the mid-continental U.S. and Canada. Global, a master limited partnership, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GLP.” For additional information, visit www.globalp.com.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on Global Partners’ current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on the Partnership. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Partnership will be those that it anticipates. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Partnership’s control) including, without limitation, the impact and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty around the timing of an economic recovery in the United States which will impact the demand for the products we sell and the services we provide, uncertainty around the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to our counterparties and our customers and their corresponding ability to perform their obligations and/or utilize the products we sell and/or services we provide, uncertainty around the impact and duration of federal, state and municipal regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Partnership’s historical experience and present expectations or projections.

For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause actual results to differ from the Partnership’s projected results, please see Global Partners’ filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Partnership undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts

Daphne H. Foster
Chief Financial Officer
Global Partners LP
(781) 894-8800

Edward J. Faneuil
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Global Partners LP
(781) 894-8800

FAQ

What is the new cash distribution amount for Global Partners LP (GLP)?

Global Partners LP increased its cash distribution to $0.50 per unit.

When will the cash distribution for GLP be paid?

The cash distribution will be paid on November 13, 2020.

What period does the GLP cash distribution cover?

The distribution covers the period from July 1 to September 30, 2020.

Who is eligible for the GLP cash distribution?

Unitholders of record as of November 9, 2020, are eligible for the distribution.

What tax implications do non-U.S. investors face with GLP distributions?

Distributions to non-U.S. investors are subject to federal income tax withholding.

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