1. PBF Energy sold terminal assets for $175 million. 2. Sale includes facilities in Philadelphia and Knoxville. 3. Terminal assets have a combined storage capacity of 1.9 million barrels. 4. CFO noted increased liquidity from non-core asset divestiture. 5. Barclays served as financial advisor for the sale.
Selling non-core assets enhances liquidity, historically improving company valuations; examples include previous asset sales by energy companies resulting in stock price gains.
The sale aligns with PBF's strategy to optimize portfolio value, likely appealing to investors interested in capital efficiency.
Immediate liquidity boost can positively impact stock in the near term; fast market reactions to asset sales support this view.
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) today announced the closing of the sale of terminal assets previously agreed on April 30, 2025, and announced on May 1, 2025. PBF Energy, through a subsidiary of PBF Logistics LP, has sold two refined product terminal facilities located in Philadelphia, PA and Knoxville, TN for $175 million in cash. The combined assets include 38 storage tanks with approximately 1.9 million barrels of storage capacity, and associated truck racks. The transaction closed on September 30, 2025.
Karen Davis, PBF Energy's CFO, said, "We are pleased to have monetized these non-core assets and, in conjunction, increased liquidity for PBF. As stewards of the company's capital, we continuously review our portfolio for opportunities to maximize value for investors."
Barclays served as the exclusive financial advisor to PBF.
Forward-Looking Statements
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About PBF Energy Inc.
PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Ohio. Our mission is to operate our facilities in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner, provide employees with a safe and rewarding workplace, become a positive influence in the communities where we do business, and provide superior returns to our investors.
PBF Energy is also a 50% partner in the St. Bernard Renewables joint venture focused on the production of next generation sustainable fuels.
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