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‘A real thirst for expansion and growth’ at Aztec Oils 

Derbyshire–based Aztec Oils recently completed the acquisition of the lubricant, pre-packaged fuel and contract packing business of Multispec Limited – formally Caldo Oils – for an undisclosed sum.  (l-r) John Longstaff, BHP Corporate Finance; Andrew Fielder, Banner Jones; Mark Lord,  and Janis Hartshorne, Aztec Oils; Matthew Chenery, Barclays and Katie Ash, Banner Jones Aztec...

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Essar – fuelling growth ambitions in the UK

...phase of its strategic business development, with the announcement of the acquisition of a number of assets from BP. Under the agreement, Essar will acquire an equity stake in the...

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HKS Holdings acquires Brobot Group

Earlier this month, HKS Holdings completed its acquisition of the Leicestershire-based Brobot Group. The family-owned group has acquired 30 filling stations in three months, taking its total number of sites...
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Further expansion as NWF Fuels acquires Pinnock Brothers

Further strengthening the distributor’s position in the domestic heating oil market, NWF Fuels has announced the acquisition of Berkshire-based Pinnock Brothers Ltd for an undisclosed amount. The addition of the...
The Prax Group has announced plans to acquire OIL! Tankstellen from Mabanaft in latest European expansion

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PRAX agrees deal for 340-site European forecourt network

...Tankstellen Gmbh, with the deal subject to the necessary conditions of the sale being met. The acquisition of the Hamburg-based petrol retail business will result in the Prax Group’s entrance...

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Safeguard the future with effective succession planning

...who are looking to acquire an additional business as part of their own succession plan,” Ollie explains. “Through the acquisition of the right business as part of the plan, business...
Business planning for growth or exit.

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Creating business value through a clear roadmap 

...or Business Exit. Finding the route ahead Acquisition is a common way to expand geographical influence and increase volumes in the sector. Additionally, strategic acquisitions can deliver enormous financial benefits...

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EG Group announced as frontrunners to take over Asda

...that it would be trialling a new convenience store concept at EG Group stations. Since its formation in 2016, EG Group has built an empire with acquisition after acquisition, now...

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Suttons Tankers agrees deal

Suttons Tankers has agreed a deal to acquire DHL Supply Chain’s domestic bulk commodity chemical business. The acquisition predominantly covers chemical transportation from sites in Billingham, County Durham and Runcorn,...

Opinion

A reliable and secure supply

...are met. With this issue considering the future shape of the industry and focusing on the topic of acquisition activity in the sector, we revisit the Prax Group which successfully...

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A positive story for the UK

A newcomer to the UK, the Valero Energy Corporation entered the UK market last summer following its acquisition of Chevron assets including the Pembroke refinery, pipelines, terminals, an aviation fuels...
bp pulse acquires one of Europe’s largest truck stops

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bp pulse acquires one of Europe’s largest truck stops

...port of Dover and Eurotunnel each year.  The acquisition presents bp with the opportunity to help meet the comprehensive needs of UK and European HGV operators transitioning to EVs.  The...
Acquisition will support the expansion of UK biomethane fuelling station network and deliver supply certainty

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Mercuria acquires Roadgas to extend fleet decarbonisation options

The acquisition strengthens UK-produced biomethane offerings with supply certainty to advance the UK energy transition. Mercuria Clean Energy Investments B.V. (MCEI), along with Ely-based Pretoria Energy Group (Pretoria), confirm the...