Summary
Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) announced a significant expansion through an Asset Purchase Agreement with Nordstrom Oil Company and associated entities. The agreement, dated August 4, 2006, involves the acquisition of up to 33 convenience store properties in Iowa. This strategic move is expected to increase Casey's store count and geographical presence within the state. The acquisition is valued at an expected purchase price of $63.5 million, subject to adjustments based on specific real estate and inventory valuations. The transaction is anticipated to close in two phases, with the first closing occurring after the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period expires and the second closing on the subsequent business day. The company plans to fund this acquisition using a combination of available cash and debt financing.
Key Highlights
- 1Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire up to 33 convenience store properties in Iowa from Nordstrom Oil Company and related entities.
- 2The acquired assets include land, buildings, equipment, inventory, and goodwill associated with the "HandiMart" convenience store locations.
- 3The expected purchase price for the acquisition is $63.5 million, with potential adjustments for specific real estate interests and inventory.
- 4The transaction is structured with two closing dates, with the first following the termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period and the second on the subsequent business day.
- 5Casey's expects the acquisition to be completed during its second fiscal quarter.
- 6The acquired stores generated approximately $174 million in total sales during the 12-month period ended November 30, 2005, with gasoline accounting for about 75% of sales.
- 7The company intends to finance the acquisition through available cash and debt financing.