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Kolkhorst - Press Release

By: P. A. (Andy) Weber III

03.21.16 Monday

Kolkhorst Petroleum, Inc., owner of the “Rattlers” convenience store chain, is pleased to announce that it has executed a purchase agreement with certain affiliates of Sunoco LP (“SUN”) to sell its 14 Rattlers convenience stores along with its wholesale motor fuel distribution business.

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What does 2016 hold in the M&A Marketplace?

By: P. A. (Andy) Weber III

03.21.16 Monday

2015 has been a busy year for mergers and acquisitions in the downstream energy industry. Since October 2014, when oil prices dropped over 40%, six oil and gas companies have filed for bankruptcy. Debt service, which can be 10%+ of revenue, is often the culprit as well as poorly performing gas service bonds in the high-yield energy index. Most recently, Sabine Oil & Gas Corp. sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, making it the sixth and largest US oil producer to file as a result of cheap crude oil prices.

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“Lard Oil recently engaged Corner Capital Advisors on two projects, first to assist in an acquisition opportunity and the other to manage the process to refinance our Sr. term and revolver facilities. The CCA team brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise and did so under our strict timelines and expectations. I have no reservations of recommending their firm and intend to engage with them as other opportunities present themselves.”

-Johnny Milazzo, President and CEO – Lard Oil Co., Denham Springs, LA

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-Jerry Johnson, President and CEO – Brookshire Brothers, LTD

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- Mark Dessauer, Counsel for Appco

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-Jeffrey Magness, Magness Oil Company

“Corner Capital helped me with a complex transition of our convenience retail business in 2013, which was a critical component of our succession planning. We were so pleased with their industry knowledge and structuring expertise that we engaged them again to assist us in the transition of our wholesale fuel supply business.”

-Ed Few, Jasper Oil Company

“Corner Capital demonstrated patience and persistence in our negotiations over a year’s time, solving a complex structuring project. The end result was a tremendous amount of value and a great long-term relationship.”

-Rene Anabi, Anabi Holdings North Master, LLC

“Andy Weber and his team at Corner Capital have done exceptional work supporting transactional, valuation, and various proprietary initiatives at our companies. Andy’s extensive industry experience, technical competence, and practical "real world" approach is a valued resource to our organization. The Corner Capital team consistently delivers-----and always in a most timely and impactful manner.”

-M.J. Castelo, Managing Member & President – Andretti Petroleum LLC / Peninsula Petroleum LLC / Humboldt Petroleum Inc.

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