Magellan Midstream Announces Sale of Independent Terminals
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP) has announced the sale of its network of 26 independent petroleum product terminals to Buckeye Partners, L.P. for $435 million. This deal, pending regulatory approval, is part of Magellan's strategy to optimize its asset portfolio and enhance unitholder value. CEO Michael Mears expressed gratitude towards employees for their contributions. The proceeds from the sale will align with the company's capital allocation priorities. Magellan operates the longest refined petroleum products pipeline in the U.S., accessing nearly 50% of the national refining capacity.
- Sale of 26 terminals for $435 million enhances cash flow and financial flexibility.
- Strategic asset optimization may lead to increased unitholder value.
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TULSA, Okla., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP) announced today an agreement to sell its independent terminals network comprised of 26 refined petroleum products terminals with approximately 6 million barrels of storage located primarily in the southeastern U.S. to Buckeye Partners, L.P. for
"The sale of our independent terminals demonstrates Magellan's continued focus on utilizing all available options, including optimization of our asset portfolio, to maximize unitholder value," said Michael Mears, chief executive officer. "We would like to express Magellan's gratitude to all employees dedicated to these facilities for their contributions and efforts through the years."
The sale is expected to close upon the receipt of required regulatory approvals.
Magellan intends to use the proceeds from this transaction consistent with its stated capital allocation priorities.
About Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP) is a publicly traded partnership that primarily transports, stores and distributes refined petroleum products and crude oil. The partnership owns the longest refined petroleum products pipeline system in the country, with access to nearly
Except for statements of historical fact, this news release constitutes forward-looking statements as defined by federal law. Although management of Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. believes such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual outcomes to be materially different. Factors that could lead to material changes in performance are described in the partnership's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2020 and subsequent reports on Forms 8-K and 10-Q. You are urged to carefully review and consider the cautionary statements and other disclosures made in those filings, especially under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements." Forward-looking statements made by the partnership in this release are based only on information currently known, and the partnership undertakes no obligation to revise its forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
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