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Sunoco Secures $9.1 Billion Deal to Acquire Parkland

The agreement, recommended by Parkland's board, sets the stage for creating the largest independent fuel distributor in the Americas, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

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Cars line up at a Sunoco gas station offering high-level ethanol-gasoline blends at a cost below regular gasoline, on April 13, 2022, in Delray Beach, Fla. Credit: AP Photo/Marta Lavandier
Cars fill up at a Sunoco gas station near Rockbridge, Ohio.
Parkland Corp.’s Burnaby, B.C. refinery.

Overview

  • Parkland shareholders will vote on the Sunoco acquisition at a rescheduled June 24 meeting, alongside board elections.
  • The deal offers Parkland shareholders a mix of cash and equity options, with a 25% premium over recent trading prices.
  • Sunoco has committed to maintaining Parkland's Calgary headquarters, preserving jobs, and investing in the Burnaby refinery.
  • The transaction requires shareholder approval, court clearance, and regulatory review under the Investment Canada Act, targeting a second-half 2025 close.
  • Simpson Oil, Parkland's largest shareholder, has criticized the meeting delay and is pursuing legal action, alleging a breach of fiduciary duty by the current board.