Shell to Buy Remaining 67% of Tri Star Energy, Adding 320 Sites

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Shell plc signed an agreement to raise its ownership of Tri Star Energy, LLC from 33% to 100%, taking full control of the regional fuel and convenience retailer. The deal would add 320 company-owned fuel and convenience locations across Tennessee and neighboring states, plus supply agreements with 552 dealer-owned locations. After closing, Shell expects its Mobility & Convenience US portfolio to include nearly 550 company-owned convenience sites and supply agreements with approximately 650 dealer-owned locations. Completion is expected by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory clearance and other closing conditions, and Tri Star will be operated by Texas Petroleum Group, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell Mobility & Convenience US LLC. Shell did not disclose the consideration, Tri Star-specific EBITDA, expected incremental cash flow, capital requirements or synergy assumptions, saying only that the projected internal rate of return exceeds the marketing business's hurdle rate, which was also not disclosed.

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Shell signs deal to buy remaining 67% of Tri Star Energy, adding 320 company-owned fuel and convenience sites

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Tri Star EnergyPrivate▲ Positive
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Shell agreed to acquire the remaining 67% of Tri Star Energy, taking full control of the retailer

Texas Petroleum Group, LLCPrivate± Mixed
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Texas Petroleum Group, a Shell subsidiary, will operate Tri Star after closing; no independent impact stated