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GLOBAL PARTNERS LP

For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 28, 2025.

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FY2024 · Filed Feb 28, 2025

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation

Organization

Global Partners LP (the “Partnership”) is a master limited partnership formed in March 2005. The Partnership owns, controls or has access to a large terminal network of refined petroleum products and renewable fuels—with connectivity to strategic rail, pipeline and marine assets—spanning from Maine to Florida and into the U.S. Gulf States. The Partnership is one of the largest independent owners, suppliers and operators of gasoline stations and convenience stores, primarily in Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania (collectively, the “Northeast”) and Maryland and Virginia. As of December 31, 2024, the Partnership had a portfolio of 1,584 owned, leased and/or supplied gasoline stations, including 300 directly operated convenience stores, primarily in the Northeast, as well as 64 gasoline stations located in Texas that are operated by the Partnership’s joint venture, Spring Partners Retail LLC (“SPR”). The Partnership is also one of the largest distributors of gasoline, distillates, residual oil and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers and commercial customers in the New England states and New York. The Partnership engages in the purchasing, selling, gathering, blending, storing and logistics of transporting petroleum and related products, including gasoline and gasoline blendstocks (such as ethanol), distillates (such as home heating oil, diesel and kerosene), residual oil, renewable fuels, crude oil and propane and in the transportation of petroleum products and renewable fuels by rail from the mid-continent region of the United States and Canada.

Global GP LLC, the Partnership’s general partner (the “General Partner”), manages the Partnership’s operations and activities and employs its officers and substantially all of its personnel, except for most of its gasoline station and convenience store employees who are employed by Global Montello Group Corp. (“GMG”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership and for substantially all of the employees who primarily or exclusively provide services to SPR, who are employed by SPR Operator LLC (“SPR Operator”), also a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership.

The General Partner, which holds a 0.67% general partner interest in the Partnership, is owned by affiliates of the Slifka family. As of December 31, 2024, affiliates of the General Partner, including its directors and executive officers and their affiliates, owned 6,415,996 common units, and the General Partner held 327,307 common units on behalf of the Partnership pursuant to its repurchase program for future long-term incentive plan obligations, representing in the aggregate a 19.8% limited partner interest.

Redemption of Series A Preferred Units—On April 15, 2024, the Partnership redeemed all of itsoutstanding Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (the “Series A Preferred Units”)at a redemption price of $25.00 per unit, plusa$0.514275 per unit cash distribution for the period from February 15, 2024 through April 14, 2024. Effective April 15, 2024, the Series A Preferred Units areno longer outstanding. See Note 20 for additional information.

Acquisitions of Terminals from Gulf Oil and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation—On April 9, 2024, the Partnership acquired four refined-product terminals from Gulf Oil Limited Partnership and on November 1, 2024, the Partnership acquiredone liquid energy terminal from ExxonMobil Oil Corporation. See Note 3 for additional information.

Credit Agreement Facility Reallocation and Accordion Reduction—On February 5, 2024, the Partnership and the lenders under the Partnership’s credit agreement agreed, pursuant to the terms of the Partnership’s credit agreement, to (i) a reallocation of $300.0 million of the revolving credit facility to the working capital revolving credit facility and (ii) reduce the accordion feature from $200.0 million to $0. After giving effect to the reallocation and the accordion reduction, the working capital revolving credit facility is $950.0 million and the revolving credit facility is

$600.0 million, for a total commitment of $1.55 billion, effective February 8, 2024. This reallocation and accordion reduction returned the credit facilities to the terms in place prior to the reallocation and accordion exercise previously agreed to by the Partnership and the lenders on December 7, 2023. See Note 9 for additional information on the credit agreement.

2032 Notes Offering—On January 18, 2024, the Partnership and GLP Finance Corp. issued $450.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.250% senior notes due 2032 that are guaranteed by certain of the Partnership’s subsidiaries in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Partnership used the net proceeds from the offering to repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under its credit agreement and for general corporate purposes. See Note 9 for additional information.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Consolidation and Presentation

On September 20, 2022, the Partnership acquired substantially all of the assets of Tidewater Convenience, Inc. (“Tidewater”). On February 1, 2022, the Partnership acquired substantially all of the retail motor fuel assets of Miller Oil Co., Inc. (“Miller Oil”). On January 25, 2022, the Partnership acquired substantially all of the assets of Connecticut-based Consumers Petroleum of Connecticut, Incorporated (“Consumers Petroleum”). The financial results of Tidewater, Miller Oil and Consumers Petroleum since each respective acquisition date are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. See Note 3 for additional information on these acquisitions.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 reflect the accounts of the Partnership. Upon consolidation, all intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Equity Method Investments

The Partnership applies the equity method of accounting to investments when the Partnership has significant influence, but not a controlling interest in the investee.

The Partnership evaluates its equity method investments for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the investment may not be recoverable. The Partnership considers the investee’s financial position, forecasts and economic outlook, and the estimated duration and extent of losses to determine whether a recovery is anticipated. An impairment that is other-than-temporary is recognized in the period identified. The Partnership has not recognized an impairment loss related to its equity method investments for the year ended December 31, 2024. See Note 17 for additional information the Partnership equity method investments.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Among the estimates made by management are (i) estimated fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination or asset acquisition and identification of associated goodwill and intangible assets, (ii) fair value of derivative instruments, (iii) accruals and contingent liabilities, (iv) allowance for credit losses, (v) assumptions used to evaluate goodwill, (vi) assumptions used to evaluate property and equipment and intangibles for impairment, (vii) environmental and asset retirement obligation provisions, and (viii) weighted average discount rate used in lease accounting. Although the Partnership believes its estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from these estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Partnership considers highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, including broker margin accounts, approximates fair value.

Accounts Receivable

The Partnership’s accounts receivable primarily results from sales of refined petroleum products, gasoline blendstocks and renewable fuels to its customers. The majority of the Partnership’s accounts receivable relates to its petroleum marketing activities that can generally be described as high volume and low margin activities. The Partnership makes a determination of the amount, if any, of a line of credit it may extend to a customer based on the form and amount of financial performance assurances the Partnership requires. Such financial assurances are commonly provided to the Partnership in the form of standby letters of credit, personal guarantees or corporate guarantees.

At December 31, 2024 and 2023, substantially all of the Partnership’s accounts receivable were classified as current assets and there were no non-standard payment terms.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The Partnership is exposed to credit losses primarily through its sales of refined petroleum products, gasoline blendstocks, renewable fuels and crude oil. Concentration of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the Partnership’s customer base being large and diverse. The Partnership assesses each counterparty’s ability to pay for the products the Partnership sells by conducting a credit review. This credit review considers the Partnership’s expected billing exposure and timing for payment and the counterparty’s established credit rating or, in the case when a credit rating is not available, the Partnership’s assessment of the counterparty’s creditworthiness based on the Partnership’s analysis of the counterparty’s financial statements. The Partnership also considers contract terms and conditions and business strategy in its evaluation. A credit limit is established for each counterparty based on the outcome of this review. The Partnership may require collateralized asset support in the form of standby letters of credit, personal or corporate guarantees and/or a prepayment to mitigate credit risk.

The Partnership monitors its ongoing credit exposure through active reviews of counterparty balances against contract terms and due dates. The Partnership’s historical experience of collecting receivables, supported by the level of default, is that credit risk is low across classes of customers and locations and trade receivables are considered to be a single class of financial assets. Impairment for trade receivables are calculated for specific receivables with known or anticipated issues affecting the likelihood of collectability and for balances past due with a probability of default based on historical data as well as relevant forward-looking information. The Partnership’s activities include timely account reconciliations, dispute resolutions and payment confirmations. The Partnership utilizes internal legal counsel or collection agencies and outside legal counsel to pursue recovery of defaulted receivables.

Based on an aging analysis at December 31, 2024, approximately 98% of the Partnership’s accounts receivable were outstanding less than 30 days.

The following table presents changes in the credit loss allowance for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

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​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Write-offs · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · Balance at · ​ · Current · ​ · Charged · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Balance · ​
​ · ​ · Beginning · ​ · Period · ​ · Against Allowance · ​ · Recoveries · ​ · at End
Description · ​ · of Period · ​ · Provision · ​ · for Credit Losses · ​ · Collected · ​ · of Period
Year ended December 31, 2024​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Credit loss allowance—accounts receivable​$3,360​$221​$(496)​$47​$3,132​
Year ended December 31, 2023​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Credit loss allowance—accounts receivable​$3,062​$358​$(63)​$3​$3,360​
Year ended December 31, 2022​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Credit loss allowance—accounts receivable​$2,741​$256​$(156)​$221​$3,062​

Inventories

The Partnership hedges substantially all of its petroleum and ethanol inventory using a variety of instruments, primarily exchange-traded futures contracts. These futures contracts are entered into when inventory is purchased and are either designated as fair value hedges against the inventory on a specific barrel basis for inventories qualifying for fair value hedge accounting or not designated and maintained as economic hedges against certain inventory of the Partnership on a specific barrel basis. Changes in fair value of these futures contracts, as well as the offsetting change in fair value on the hedged inventory, are recognized in earnings as an increase or decrease in cost of sales. All hedged inventory designated in a fair value hedge relationship is valued using the lower of cost, as determined by specific identification, or net realizable value, as determined at the product level. All petroleum and ethanol inventory not designated in a fair value hedging relationship is carried at the lower of historical cost, on a first-in, first-out basis, or net realizable value. Renewable Identification Numbers (“RINs”) inventory is carried at the lower of historical cost, on a first-in, first-out basis, or net realizable value. Convenience store inventory is carried at the lower of historical cost, based on a weighted average cost method, or net realizable value.

Inventories consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · 2024 · 2023 · ​
Distillates: home heating oil, diesel and kerosene​$234,486​$154,890​
Gasoline​222,092​134,749​
Gasoline blendstocks​50,870​31,146​
Residual oil​55,908​45,774​
Renewable identification numbers (RINs)​3,313​1,684​
Convenience store inventory​27,403​29,071​
Total​$594,072​$397,314​

In addition to its own inventory, the Partnership has exchange agreements for petroleum products and ethanol with unrelated third-party suppliers, whereby it may draw inventory from these other suppliers (seeRevenue Recognition) and suppliers may draw inventory from the Partnership. Positive exchange balances are accounted for as accounts receivable and amounted to $1.6 million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Negative exchange balances are accounted for as accounts payable and amounted to $13.1 million and $29.8 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Exchange transactions are valued using current carrying costs.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Minor expenditures for routine maintenance, repairs and renewals are charged to expense as incurred, and major improvements that extend the useful

lives of the related assets are capitalized. Depreciation related to the Partnership’s terminal assets and gasoline stations is charged to cost of sales and all other depreciation is charged to selling, general and administrative expenses. Depreciation is charged over the estimated useful lives of the applicable assets using straight-line methods, and accelerated methods are used for income tax purposes. When applicable and based on policy, which considers the construction period and project cost, the Partnership capitalizes interest on qualified long-term projects and depreciates it over the life of the related asset.

The estimated useful lives are as follows:

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Gasoline station buildings, improvements and storage tanks15-25years​
Buildings, docks, terminal facilities and improvements5-25years​
Gasoline station equipment7years​
Fixtures, equipment and capitalized internal use software3-7years​

The Partnership capitalizes certain costs, including internal payroll and external direct project costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining software designated for internal use. These costs are included in property and equipment and are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the related software.

Intangibles

Intangibles are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. For assets with determinable useful lives, amortization is computed over the estimated economic useful lives of the respective intangible assets, ranging from 2 to 20 years.

Goodwill and Long-Lived Asset Impairment

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. The Partnership has concluded that its operating segments are also its reporting units. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of October 1 or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. Derecognized goodwill associated with the Partnership’s disposition activities of Gasoline Distribution and Station Operation (“GDSO”) sites is included in the carrying value of assets sold in determining the gain or loss on disposal, to the extent the disposition of assets qualifies as a disposition of a business under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”). The GDSO reporting unit’s goodwill that was derecognized related to the disposition of sites that met the definition of a business was $7.3 million, $0.1 million and $5.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively (see Note 8).

All of the Partnership’s goodwill is allocated to the GDSO segment. During 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Partnership completed a quantitative assessment for the GDSO reporting unit. Factors included in the assessment included both macro-economic conditions and industry specific conditions, and the fair value of the GDSO reporting unit was estimated using a weighted average of a discounted cash flow approach and a market comparables approach. Based on the Partnership’s assessment, no impairment was identified.

Evaluation of Long-Lived Asset Impairment

Accounting and reporting guidance for long-lived assets requires that a long-lived asset (group) be reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount might not be recoverable. Accordingly, the Partnership evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever indicators of impairment are

identified. If indicators of impairment are present, the Partnership assesses impairment by comparing the undiscounted projected future cash flows from the long-lived assets to their carrying value. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value, the long-lived assets will be reduced to their fair value. The Partnership recognized the following impairment charges which are included in long-lived asset impairment in the accompanying statements of operations for each respective year:

In 2024, the Partnership recognized impairment charges of $0.5 million relating to certain right of use assets and construction in process assets allocated to the GDSO segment, which are included in long-lived asset impairment in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The Partnership recognizedno impairment charges in 2023 and 2022.

Environmental and Other Liabilities

The Partnership accrues for all direct costs associated with the estimated resolution of contingencies at the earliest date at which it is deemed probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of such liability can be reasonably estimated. Costs accrued are estimated based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies and outcomes.

Estimated losses from environmental remediation obligations generally are recognized no later than completion of the remedial feasibility study. Loss accruals are adjusted as further information becomes available or circumstances change. Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation obligations are not discounted to their present value.

Recoveries of environmental remediation costs from other parties are recognized when related contingencies are resolved, generally upon cash receipt.

The Partnership is subject to other contingencies, including legal proceedings and claims arising out of its businesses that cover a wide range of matters, including environmental matters and contract and employment claims. Environmental and other legal proceedings may also include matters with respect to businesses previously owned. Further, due to the lack of adequate information and the potential impact of present regulations and any future regulations, there are certain circumstances in which no range of potential exposure may be reasonably estimated. See Notes 15 and 24.

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Asset Retirement Obligations

The Partnership is required to account for the legal obligations associated with the long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development or operation of long-lived assets. Such asset retirement obligations specifically pertain to the treatment of underground gasoline storage tanks (“USTs”) that exist in those states which statutorily require removal of the USTs at a certain point in time. Specifically, the Partnership’s retirement obligations consist of the estimated costs of removal and disposals of USTs. The liability for an asset retirement obligation is recognized on a discounted basis in the year in which it is incurred, and the discount period applied is based on statutory requirements for UST removal or policy. The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the carrying cost of the asset. The Partnership had approximately $10.8 million and $10.7 million in total asset retirement obligations at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which are included in other long-term liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Leases

The Partnership, as lessee, has gasoline station and convenience store leases, primarily of land and buildings. The Partnership has terminal and dedicated storage facility lease arrangements with various petroleum terminals and third parties, of which certain arrangements have minimum usage requirements. The Partnership leases barges through

various time charter lease arrangements and railcars through various lease arrangements. The Partnership also has leases for office space, computer and convenience store equipment and automobiles. The Partnership’s lease arrangements have various expiration dates with options to extend.

The Partnership is also the lessor party to various lease arrangements with various expiration dates, including the leasing of gasoline stations and certain equipment to third-party station operators and cobranding lease agreements for certain space within the Partnership’s gasoline stations and convenience stores.

In addition, the Partnership is party tothree master unitary lease agreements in connection with (i) the June 2015 acquisition of retail gasoline stations from Capitol Petroleum Group (“Capitol”) related to properties previously sold by Capitol withintwo sale-leaseback transactions; and (ii) the June 2016 sale of real property assets at 30 gasoline stations and convenience stores that did not meet the criteria for sale accounting. These transactions are accounted for as financing obligations in accordance with ASC 842, “Leases,” (“ASC 842”) (see Note 9).

Accounting and reporting guidance for leases requires that leases be evaluated and classified as either operating or finance leases by the lessee and as either operating, sales-type or direct financing leases by the lessor. The Partnership’s operating leases are included in right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, lease liability-current portion and long-term lease liability-less current portion in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

ROU assets represent the Partnership’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The Partnership’s variable lease payments consist of payments that depend on an index or rate (such as the Consumer Price Index) as well as those payments that depend on the Partnership’s performance or use of the underlying asset related to the lease. Variable lease payments are excluded from the ROU assets and lease liabilities and are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. As most of the Partnership’s leases do not provide an implicit rate in determining the net present value of lease payments, the Partnership uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date. ROU assets also include any lease payments made and exclude lease incentives. Many of the Partnership’s lessee agreements include options to extend the lease, which are not included in the minimum lease terms unless they are reasonably certain to be exercised. Rental expense for lease payments related to operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Rental income for lease payments received related to operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The Partnership has elected the package ofpractical expedients permitted under ASC 842 which, among other things, allows the Partnership to carry forward the historical accounting relating to lease identification and classification for existing leases upon adoption. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet as the Partnership recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The Partnership’s leases have contracted terms as follows:

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Gasoline station and convenience store leases1-20years​
Terminal lease arrangements1-20years​
Dedicated storage facility leases​10years​
Barge and railcar equipment leases​1-10years​
Office space leases1-12years​
Computer equipment, convenience store equipment and automobile leases1-10years​

The above table excludes the Partnership’s West Coast facility land lease arrangement which contract term is subject to expiration through July 2066. Some of the above leases include options to extend the leases for up to an additional 30 years. The Partnership does not include renewal options in its lease terms for calculating the lease liability unless the Partnership is reasonably certain the renewal options are to be exercised. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise.

Revenue Recognition

The Partnership’s sales relate primarily to the sale of refined petroleum products, gasoline blendstocks, renewable fuels and crude oil and are recognized along with the related receivable upon delivery, net of applicable provisions for discounts and allowances. The Partnership may also provide for shipping costs at the time of sale, which are included in cost of sales.

Contracts with customers typically contain pricing provisions that are tied to a market index, with certain adjustments based on quality and freight due to location differences and prevailing supply and demand conditions, as well as other factors. As a result, the price of the products fluctuates to remain competitive with other available product supplies. The revenue associated with such arrangements is recognized upon delivery.

In addition, the Partnership generates revenue from its throughput and logistics activities when it stores, transloads and blends products owned by others. Revenue from throughput and logistics services is recognized as services are provided. These agreements may require counterparties to throughput a minimum volume over an agreed-upon period and may include make-up rights if the minimum volume is not met. The Partnership recognizes revenue associated with make-up rights at the earlier of when the make-up volume is delivered, the make-up right expires or when it is determined that the likelihood that the customer will utilize the make-up right is remote.

Product revenue is not recognized on exchange agreements, which are entered into primarily to acquire various refined petroleum products, gasoline blendstocks, renewable fuels and crude oil of a desired quality or to reduce transportation costs by taking delivery of products closer to the Partnership’s end markets. The Partnership recognizes net exchange differentials due from exchange partners in sales upon delivery of product to an exchange partner. The Partnership recognizes net exchange differentials due to exchange partners in cost of sales upon receipt of product from an exchange partner.

Income Taxes

Section 7704 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that publicly-traded partnerships are, as a general rule, taxed as corporations. However, an exception, referred to as the “Qualifying Income Exception,” exists under Section 7704(c) with respect to publicly-traded partnerships of which 90% or more of the gross income for every taxable year consists of “qualifying income.” Qualifying income includes income and gains derived from the transportation, storage and marketing of refined petroleum products, gasoline blendstocks, crude oil and ethanol to resellers and refiners. Other types of qualifying income include interest (other than from a financial business), dividends, gains from

the sale of real property and gains from the sale or other disposition of capital assets held for the production of income that otherwise constitutes qualifying income.

Substantially all of the Partnership’s income is “qualifying income” for federal income tax purposes and, therefore, is not subject to federal income taxes at the partnership level. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes on the qualifying income in the Partnership’s financial statements. Net income for financial statement purposes may differ significantly from taxable income reportable to unitholders as a result of differences between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities and the taxable income allocation requirements under the Partnership’s agreement of limited partnership. Individual unitholders have different investment basis depending upon the timing and price at which they acquired their common units. Further, each unitholder’s tax accounting, which is partially dependent upon the unitholder’s tax position, differs from the accounting followed in the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the aggregate difference in the basis of the Partnership’s net assets for financial and tax reporting purposes cannot be readily determined because information regarding each unitholder’s tax attributes in the Partnership is not available to the Partnership.

One of the Partnership’s wholly owned subsidiaries, GMG, is a taxable entity for federal and state income tax purposes. Current and deferred income taxes are recognized on the separate earnings of GMG, including its proportional earnings from its equity method investment in SPR as described in Note 17. The after-tax earnings of GMG are included in the earnings of the Partnership. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes for GMG. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Partnership calculates its current and deferred tax provision based on estimates and assumptions that could differ from actual results reflected in income tax returns filed in subsequent years. Adjustments based on filed returns are recorded when identified. See Note 14.

Concentration of Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Partnership to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, firm commitments and, under certain circumstances, futures contracts, forward fixed price contracts, options and swap agreements which may be used to hedge commodity and interest rate risks. The Partnership provides credit in the normal course of its business. The Partnership performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and provides for credit losses based on specific information and historical trends. Credit risk on trade receivables is minimized as a result of the Partnership’s large customer base. Losses have historically been within management’s expectations. See Note 10 for a discussion regarding risk of credit loss related to futures contracts, forward fixed price contracts, options and swap agreements. The Partnership’s wholesale and commercial customers of refined petroleum products, gasoline blendstocks, renewable fuels, crude oil and propane are located primarily in the Northeast. The Partnership’s retail gasoline stations and directly operated convenience stores are also located primarily in the Northeast.

Due to the nature of the Partnership’s businesses and its reliance, in part, on consumer travel and spending patterns, the Partnership may experience more demand for gasoline during the late spring and summer months than during the fall and winter months. Travel and recreational activities are typically higher in these months in the geographic areas in which the Partnership operates, increasing the demand for gasoline. Therefore, the Partnership’s volumes in gasoline are typically higher in the second and third quarters of the calendar year. As demand for some of the Partnership’s refined petroleum products, specifically home heating oil and residual oil for space heating purposes, is generally greater during the winter months, heating oil and residual oil volumes are generally higher during the first and

fourth quarters of the calendar year. These factors may result in fluctuations in the Partnership’s quarterly operating results.

The following table presents the Partnership’s product sales and other revenues as a percentage of the consolidated sales for the years ended December 31:

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​ · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Gasoline sales: gasoline and gasoline blendstocks (such as ethanol)67%68%67%
Distillates (home heating oil, diesel and kerosene), residual oil and crude oil sales30%28%30%
Convenience store and prepared food sales, rental income and sundries​3%4%3%
Total100%100%100%

The following table presents the Partnership’s product margin (product sales minus product costs) by segment as a percentage of the consolidated product margin for the years ended December 31:

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​ · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Wholesale segment25%19%24%
Gasoline Distribution and Station Operations segment73%78%72%
Commercial segment​2%3%4%
Total100%100%100%

See Note 21, “Segment Reporting,” for additional information on the Partnership’s operating segments.

The Partnership is dependent on a number of suppliers of fuel-related products, both domestically and internationally. The Partnership is dependent on the suppliers being able to source product on a timely basis and at favorable pricing terms. The loss of certain principal suppliers or a significant reduction in product availability from principal suppliers could have a material adverse effect on the Partnership, at least in the near term. The Partnership believes that its relationships with its suppliers are satisfactory and that the loss of any principal supplier could be replaced by new or existing suppliers.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Partnership principally uses derivative instruments, which include regulated exchange-traded futures and options contracts (collectively, “exchange-traded derivatives”) and physical and financial forwards and over-the counter (“OTC”) swaps (collectively, “OTC derivatives”), to reduce its exposure to unfavorable changes in commodity market prices. The Partnership uses these exchange-traded and OTC derivatives to hedge commodity price risk associated with its inventory and undelivered forward commodity purchases and sales (“physical forward contracts”). The Partnership accounts for derivative transactions in accordance with ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” and recognizes derivatives instruments as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and measures those instruments at fair value. The changes in fair value of the derivative transactions are presented in earnings, unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met.

The fair value of exchange-traded derivative transactions reflects amounts that would be received from or paid to the Partnership’s brokers upon liquidation of these contracts. The fair value of these exchange-traded derivative transactions is presented on a net basis, offset by the cash balances on deposit with the Partnership’s brokers, presented as brokerage margin deposits in the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of OTC derivative transactions reflects amounts that would be received from or paid to a third party upon liquidation of these contracts under current market conditions. The fair value of these OTC derivative transactions is presented on a gross basis as derivative assets or derivative liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, unless a legal right of offset exists. The presentation of the

change in fair value of the Partnership’s exchange-traded derivatives and OTC derivative transactions depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation.

Derivatives Accounted for as Hedges – The Partnership utilizes fair value hedges to hedge commodity price risk.

Derivatives designated as fair value hedges are used to hedge price risk in commodity inventories and principally include exchange-traded futures contracts that are entered into in the ordinary course of business. For a derivative instrument designated as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the period of change together with the offsetting change in fair value on the hedged item of the risk being hedged. Gains and losses related to fair value hedges are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations through cost of sales. These futures contracts are settled on a daily basis by the Partnership through brokerage margin accounts.

Derivatives Not Accounted for as Hedges – The Partnership utilizes petroleum and ethanol commodity contracts to hedge price risk in certain commodity inventories and physical forward contracts.

Petroleum and Ethanol Commodity Contracts

The Partnership uses exchange-traded derivative contracts to hedge price risk in certain commodity inventories which do not qualify for fair value hedge accounting or are not designated by the Partnership as fair value hedges. Additionally, the Partnership uses exchange-traded derivative contracts, and occasionally financial forward and OTC swap agreements, to hedge commodity price exposure associated with its physical forward contracts which are not designated by the Partnership as cash flow hedges. These physical forward contracts, to the extent they meet the definition of a derivative, are considered OTC physical forwards and are reflected as derivative assets or derivative liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Partnership does not take the normal purchase and sale exemption available under ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” (“ASC 815”) for any of its physical forward contracts. The related exchange-traded derivative contracts (and financial forward and OTC swaps, if applicable) are also reflected as brokerage margin deposits (and derivative assets or derivative liabilities, if applicable) in the consolidated balance sheets, thereby creating an economic hedge. Changes in fair value of these derivative instruments are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations through cost of sales. These exchange-traded derivatives are settled on a daily basis by the Partnership through brokerage margin accounts.

While the Partnership seeks to maintain a position that is substantially balanced within its commodity product purchase and sale activities, it may experience net unbalanced positions for short periods of time as a result of variances in daily purchases and sales and transportation and delivery schedules as well as other logistical issues inherent in the businesses, such as weather conditions. In connection with managing these positions, the Partnership is aided by maintaining a constant presence in the marketplace. The Partnership also engages in a controlled trading program with an aggregate outright commodity exposure of up to 250,000 barrels at any one point in time. Changes in fair value of these derivative instruments are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations through cost of sales.

Margin Deposits

All of the Partnership’s exchange-traded derivative contracts (designated and not designated) are transacted through clearing brokers. The Partnership deposits initial margin with the clearing brokers, along with variation margin, which is paid or received on a daily basis, based upon the changes in fair value of open futures contracts and settlement of closed futures contracts. Cash balances on deposit with clearing brokers and open equity are presented on a net basis within brokerage margin deposits in the consolidated balance sheets.

See Note 10, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” for additional information.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The Partnership utilizes market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated or generally unobservable. The Partnership primarily applies the market approach for recurring fair value measurements and endeavors to utilize the best available information. Accordingly, the Partnership utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The Partnership is able to classify fair value balances based on the observability of those inputs. The fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value, giving the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). At each balance sheet reporting date, the Partnership categorizes its financial assets and liabilities using the three levels of the fair value hierarchy defined as follows:

Level 1—Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Level 1 primarily consists of financial instruments such as the Partnership’s exchange-traded derivative instruments and pension plan assets.

Level 2—Quoted prices in active markets are not available; however, pricing inputs are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument, can be derived from observable data or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. Level 2 primarily consists of non-exchange-traded derivatives such as OTC derivatives.

Level 3—Pricing inputs include significant inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.

See Note 11, “Fair Value Measurements,” for additional information.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-07”). This standard is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses on an annual an interim basis. The Partnership adopted this standard on January 1, 2024. See Note 21.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.” This standard requires public entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements on an annual and interim basis. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The amendments should be applied either

prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Partnership is evaluating the impact of this standard on its disclosures.

Note 3. Acquisitions

Asset Acquisitions

Acquisitions of Terminals from Gulf Oil LLC and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation—On April 9, 2024, the Partnership acquired four refined-product terminals from Gulf Oil Limited Partnership (“Gulf Oil”) which are located in Chelsea, MA, New Haven, CT, Linden, NJ and Woodbury, NJ, pursuant to a purchase agreement initially entered into on December 15, 2022 and subsequently amended and restated on February 23, 2024. On November 1, 2024, the Partnership acquiredone liquid energy terminal in East Providence, Rhode Island from ExxonMobil Oil Corporation (“ExxonMobil”). The combined acquisition price was approximately $215.1 million, excluding inventory acquired from Gulf Oil and ExxonMobil. The Partnership financed these transactions with borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

Upon an acquisition, the Partnership first determines whether substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets in order to determine whether the acquisition should be accounted for as an asset acquisition. If the threshold is not substantially met, the Partnership then determines whether the acquisition meets the definition of a business (i.e., whether it includes, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contributes to the ability to create outputs).

Specific to the acquisition of these terminals, consideration was given to the exception principle pertaining to the real estate assets acquired of real property, personal property and construction in progress and whether these assets should be considered a group of similar assets. The personal property and construction in progress assets cannot be removed from the real property without significant cost (i.e., disassembly) and diminution in both utility and fair value to both the real property and personal property. Additionally, the real property and personal property have similar risk characteristics since the land and terminal equipment are both used in the process of blending, storing and transporting petroleum products. The real property and personal property operate as a combined unit of account in order for the Partnership to achieve a desired economic return from these terminals. The Partnership also considered and concluded that the nature of these terminals and the different geographic regions where these terminals reside do not rise to separate risks based on how these assets operate in the marketplace.

As a result of its analysis, the Partnership concluded the acquisitions of these terminals did not meet the criteria of a business combination pursuant to ASC 805 and therefore were accounted for as asset acquisitions. The purchase price in an asset acquisition is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values and no goodwill is recognized. These terminals were allocated to the Wholesale segment.

The following table presents the combined assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the respective acquisition dates (in thousands):

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Assets acquired:​​​​
Property and equipment​$251,539​
Right of use assets​​350​
Intangible assets​​6,240​
Total assets acquired​$258,129​
Liabilities assumed:​​​​
Environmental liabilities​$(28,850)​
Lease liability​​(350)​
Other liability​​(13,844)​
Total liabilities assumed​$(43,044)​
Net assets acquired$215,085​

Property and equipment were recorded at cost based on relative fair value as of the respective acquisition dates using current market values and reproduction or replacement costs of similar assets.

Intangible assets consist of third-party customer relationship contracts and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the respective estimated periods for which the intangible assets will provide economic benefit to the Partnership, which the Partnerships expects to beten years. Third-party customer relationship contracts were valued using the discounted cash flow method. Significant assumptions used in the valuations include projected cash flows including expected renewals and the discount rate.

In connection with the acquisition, the Partnership incurred acquisition costs of approximately $4.1 million during 2024 which were capitalized as property and equipment in the accompanying balance sheet at December 31, 2024.

Acquisition of Terminals from Motiva Enterprises LLC—On December 21, 2023, the Partnership acquired 25 refined product terminals and related assets from Motiva Enterprises LLC (“Motiva”) which are located along the Atlantic Coast, in the Southeast and in Texas (the “Terminal Facilities”), pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated November 8, 2023. The Terminal Facilities have an aggregate shell capacity of approximately 8.4 million barrels. The purchase price was approximately $313.2 million, including inventory. The Partnership financed the transaction with borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

Specific to the acquisition of the Terminal Facilities, consideration was given to the exception principle pertaining to the real estate assets acquired of real property and personal property and whether these assets should be considered a group of similar assets. The personal property assets cannot be removed from the real property without significant cost (i.e., disassembly) and diminution in both utility and fair value to both the real property and personal property. Additionally, the real property and personal property have similar risk characteristics since the land and terminal equipment are both used in the process of blending, storing and transporting petroleum products. The real property and personal property operate as a combined unit of account in order for the Partnership to achieve a desired economic return from the Terminal Facilities. The Partnership also considered and concluded that the nature of the Terminal Facilities and the different geographic regions where the Terminal Facilities reside do not rise to separate risks based on how these assets operate in the marketplace.

As a result of its analysis, the Partnership concluded the acquisition of the Terminal Facilities did not meet the criteria of a business combination pursuant to ASC 805 and therefore was accounted for as an asset acquisition. The Terminal Facilities were allocated to the Wholesale segment.

In connection with the acquisition, the Partnership incurred acquisition costs of approximately $4.0 million during 2023 which were capitalized as property and equipment in the accompanying balance sheet at December 31, 2023.

Business Combinations

Acquisition of Tidewater Convenience, Inc.**—**On September 20, 2022, the Partnership acquired substantially all of the assets of Tidewater in a cash transaction. The acquisition includes 14 company-operated Tidewater convenience stores and 1 fuel site, all located in Virginia. The purchase price was approximately $40.3 million, including inventory. The acquisition was funded with borrowings under the Partnership’s revolving credit facility.

The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805. The Partnership’s financial statements include the results of operations of Tidewater subsequent to the acquisition date.

In connection with the acquisition, the Partnership incurred acquisition costs of approximately $0.6 million during 2022, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Revenues included in the Partnership’s consolidated operating results for Tidewater from September 30, 2022, the acquisition date, through December 31, 2022 amounted to $19.9 million.

Acquisition of Miller Oil Co., Inc.**—**On February 1, 2022, the Partnership acquired substantially all of the retail motor fuel assets of Miller Oil in a cash transaction. The acquisition includes 21 company-operated Miller’s Neighborhood Market convenience stores and 2 fuel sites that are either owned or leased, including lessee dealer and commissioned agent locations, all located in Virginia, and 34 fuel supply only sites, primarily in Virginia. The purchase price was approximately $60.1 million, including inventory. The acquisition was funded with borrowings under the Partnership’s revolving credit facility.

The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805. The Partnership’s financial statements include the results of operations of Miller Oil subsequent to the acquisition date.

In connection with the acquisition, the Partnership incurred acquisition costs of approximately $1.0 million during 2022, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Revenues included in the Partnership’s consolidated operating results for Miller Oil from February 1, 2022, the acquisition date, through December 31, 2022 amounted to $181.6 million.

Acquisition of Consumers Petroleum of Connecticut Incorporated**—**On January 25, 2022, the Partnership acquired substantially all of the assets of Consumers Petroleum in a cash transaction. The acquisition includes 26 company-owned Wheels convenience stores and related fuel operations located in Connecticut and 22 fuel-supply only sites located in Connecticut and New York. The purchase price, subject to post-closing adjustments, was approximately $154.7 million, including inventory. The acquisition was funded with borrowings under the Partnership’s revolving credit facility.

The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805. The Partnership’s financial statements include the results of operations of Consumers Petroleum subsequent to the acquisition date.

In connection with the acquisition, the Partnership incurred acquisition costs of approximately $1.2 million for 2022, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Revenues included in the Partnership’s consolidated operating results for Consumers Petroleum from January 25, 2022, the acquisition date, through December 31, 2022 amounted to $283.2 million.

Supplemental Pro Forma Information—The following unaudited proforma information for the year ended December 31, 2022 presents the consolidated results of operations of the Partnership as if the Tidewater, Miller Oil and Consumers Petroleum acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2022, with proforma adjustments to selling, general and administrative expenses, interest expense and income taxes (in thousands, except per unit data):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​
Sales$18,965,176​
Net income$363,130​
Net income attributable to common limited partners$342,140​
Basic net income per common limited partner unit$10.08​
Diluted net income per common limited partner unit$10.05​

Note 4. Leases

Lessee Lease Arrangements

The following table presents the components of lease cost for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

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Statement of operations location: · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Cost of sales (a)$43,754​$44,895​$45,125​
Selling, general and administrative expenses​3,266​​2,727​​2,688​
Operating expenses (b)​70,520​​68,645​​66,509​
Total lease cost$117,540​$116,267​$114,322​
(a)Includes short-term lease costs of $10.0 million, $6.2 million and $6.2 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(b)Includes variable lease cost of $12.5 million, $10.5 million and $11.3 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and short-term leases costs which were immaterial for 2024, 2023 and 2022.

Operating lease costs included in cost of sales are primarily associated with leases of barges and railcars and dedicated storage facility lease arrangements. Operating lease costs included in operating expenses are primarily associated with the leases of gasoline stations and convenience stores and terminal lease arrangements where the Partnership is responsible for operating the terminal facility. Operating lease costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses are primarily associated with the leases of office space, computers and automobiles.

The future minimum lease payments to be paid under operating leases in effect and included in the calculation of lease liabilities at December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

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2025​$73,702​
2026​​65,216​
2027​​53,484​
2028​​43,115​
2029​34,201​
Thereafter​117,499​
Total lease payments​​387,217​
Less imputed interest​​78,692​
Total lease liabilities​$308,525​
Current portion​$56,780​
Long-term portion​​251,745​
Total lease liabilities​$308,525​

The future minimum lease payments include $20.8 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and exclude $6.8 million in lease payments that were not fixed at lease commencement or lease modification and $3.0 million related to minimum lease payments for leases that are less than one year.

Supplemental Information Related to Lessee Lease Arrangements

At December 31, 2024, the weightedaverage non-cancellable lease term was 7.2 years and the weighted average discount rate was 6.2%. The following table presents supplemental information related to leases for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$83,559​$86,763​$91,534​
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities$109,276​$30,701​$74,421​

Lessor Lease Arrangements

The following table presents the components of lease revenue for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
Statement of operations location: · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Sales (a)(b)$86,937​$83,534​​81,926​
(a)Lease revenue includes sub-lessor rental income from leased properties of $48.9 million, $48.2 million and $46.5 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, where the Partnership is the lessee of the property.
(b)Includes variable lease revenue of $9.3 million, $8.9 million and $8.1 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and short-term lease revenue which was immaterial for 2024, 2023 and 2022.

The future minimum lease payments to be received under operating leases in effect at December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

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2025​$79,145​
2026​​37,676​
2027​​21,600​
2028​6,283​
2029​2,330​
Thereafter​4,890​
Total​$151,924​

Note 5. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table provides the disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers and other sales by segment for the periods presented (in thousands):

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​ · ​ · Year Ended December 31, 2024
Revenue from contracts with customers: · Wholesale · GDSO · Commercial · Total
Petroleum and related product sales​$2,671,984​$4,807,765​$725,395​$8,205,144​
Station operations​—​481,982​—​481,982​
Total revenue from contracts with customers​​2,671,984​​5,289,747​​725,395​​8,687,126​
Other sales:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Revenue originating as physical forward sale contracts and exchange agreements​​8,042,841​​—​​346,662​​8,389,503​
Revenue from leases​3,080​83,857​—​86,937​
Total other sales​​8,045,921​​83,857​​346,662​​8,476,440​
Total sales​$10,717,905​$5,373,604​$1,072,057​$17,163,566​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Year Ended December 31, 2023
Revenue from contracts with customers: · Wholesale · GDSO · Commercial · Total
Petroleum and related product sales​$3,303,951​$5,268,268​$689,201​$9,261,420​
Station operations​—​490,942​—​490,942​
Total revenue from contracts with customers​​3,303,951​​5,759,210​​689,201​​9,752,362​
Other sales:​​​​​​​​​
Revenue originating as physical forward sale contracts and exchange agreements​​6,307,155​​—​​349,123​​6,656,278​
Revenue from leases​2,210​81,324​—​83,534​
Total other sales​​6,309,365​​81,324​​349,123​​6,739,812​
Total sales​$9,613,316​$5,840,534​$1,038,324​$16,492,174​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Year Ended December 31, 2022
Revenue from contracts with customers: · Wholesale · GDSO · Commercial · Total
Petroleum and related product sales​$3,671,725​$6,140,823​$853,243​$10,665,791​
Station operations​—​480,455​—​480,455​
Total revenue from contracts with customers​​3,671,725​​6,621,278​​853,243​​11,146,246​
Other sales:​​​​​​​​​
Revenue originating as physical forward sale contracts and exchange agreements​​7,189,213​​—​​460,501​​7,649,714​
Revenue from leases​2,555​79,371​—​81,926​
Total other sales​​7,191,768​​79,371​​460,501​​7,731,640​
Total sales​$10,863,493​$6,700,649​$1,313,744​$18,877,886​

Nature of Goods and Services

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606):

●Refined petroleum products and renewable fuels—Under the Partnership’s Wholesale, GDSO and Commercial segments, revenue is recognized at the point where control of the product is transferred over the period that throughput and logistics services are provided to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured.
●Station operations—Revenue from convenience store sales of grocery and other merchandise and sundries (such as car wash sales and lottery and ATM commissions) is recognized at the time of the sale to the customer.

Other Revenue:

●Revenue Originating as Physical Forward Contracts and Exchanges—The Partnership’s commodity contracts and derivative instrument activity include physical forward commodity sale contracts. The Partnership does not take the normal purchase and sale exemption available under ASC 815 for any of its physical forward contracts. This income is recognized under ASC 815 and is included in sales at the contract value upon settlement at the point where control of the product is transferred to the customer. Income from net exchange differentials included in sales is recognized under ASC 845, “Nonmonetary Transactions,” upon delivery of product to exchange partners.
●Revenue from Leases—The Partnership has rental income from gasoline stations and cobranding arrangements and lease income from space leased to several unrelated third parties at several of the Partnership’s terminals.

Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations

The Partnership has elected certain of the optional exemptions from the disclosure requirement for remaining performance obligations for specific situations in which an entity need not estimate variable consideration to recognize revenue. Accordingly, the Partnership applies thepractical expedient in paragraph ASC 606-10-50-14 to its contracts with customers where revenue is tied to a market-index and does not disclose information about variable consideration from remaining performance obligations for which the Partnership recognizes revenue.

The fixed component of estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations tied to a market index that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the end of the reporting period are not significant.

Contract Balances

A receivable, which is included in accounts receivable, net in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, is recognized in the period the Partnership provides services when its right to consideration is unconditional. In contrast, a contract asset will be recognized when the Partnership has fulfilled a contract obligation but must perform other obligations before being entitled to payment. The Partnership hadno significant contract assets at both December 31, 2024 and 2023.

The nature of the receivables related to revenue from contracts with customers and other revenue, as well as contract assets, are the same, given they are related to the same customers and have the same risk profile and securitization. Payment terms on invoiced amounts are typically 2 to 30 days.

A contract liability is recognized when the Partnership has an obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Partnership has received consideration (or the amount is due) from the customer. The Partnership hadno significant contract liabilities at both December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Note 6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The following table presents changes in goodwill, all of which has been allocated to the GDSO segment (in thousands):

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Balance at December 31, 2023​$429,215​
Dispositions (1)​​(7,302)​
Balance at December 31, 2024​$421,913​
(1)Dispositions represent derecognition of goodwill associated with the sale and disposition of certain assets (see Note 8).

Intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

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​ · ​ · Gross · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Net · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · Carrying · ​ · Accumulated · ​ · Intangible · ​ · Amortization · ​
​ · ​ · Amount · ​ · Amortization · ​ · Assets · ​ · Period · ​
At December 31, 2024​​​​​​​​​​​​
Intangible assets subject to amortization:​​​​​​​​​​​​
Terminalling services​$26,365​$(23,108)​$3,25720 years​
Customer relationships​52,226​(44,605)​7,6212-15 years​
Supply contracts​97,269​(89,733)​7,5365-10 years​
Other intangible assets​5,995​(5,726)​2692-20 years​
Total intangible assets​$181,855​$(163,172)​$18,683​​​
At December 31, 2023​​​​​​​​​​​​
Intangible assets subject to amortization:​​​​​​​​​​​​
Terminalling services​$26,365​$(21,772)​$4,59320 years​
Customer relationships​45,986​(43,370)​2,6162-15 years​
Supply contracts​97,269​(84,029)​13,2405-10 years​
Other intangible assets​5,995​(5,726)​2692-20 years​
Total intangible assets​$175,615​$(154,897)​$20,718​​​

The aggregate amortization expense was approximately $8.3 million, $8.1 million and $8.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The estimated annual intangible asset amortization expense for future years ending December 31 is as follows (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
2025$5,393​
2026​5,212​
2027​3,527​
2028​1,321​
2029​720​
Thereafter​2,510​
Total intangible assets​$18,683​

Note 7. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​
​ · 2024 · 2023
Buildings and improvements​$1,948,849​$1,738,122​
Land​678,687​614,548​
Fixtures and equipment​56,700​47,589​
Idle plant assets​​30,500​​30,500​
Construction in process​71,436​54,281​
Capitalized internal use software​33,846​33,808​
Total property and equipment​2,820,018​2,518,848​
Less accumulated depreciation​1,113,413​1,005,303​
Total​$1,706,605​$1,513,545​

Property and equipment includes retail gasoline station assets held for sale of $5.2 million and $20.3 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

At December 31, 2024, the Partnership had a $38.3 million remaining net book value of long-lived assets at its West Coast facility, including $30.5 million related to the Partnership’s ethanol plant acquired in 2013. The Partnership would need to take certain measures to prepare the facility for ethanol production in order to place the plant into service and commence depreciation. Therefore, the $30.5 million related to the ethanol plant was included in property and equipment and classified as idle plant assets at both December 31, 2024 and 2023.

If the Partnership is unable to generate cash flows to support the recoverability of the plant and facility assets, this may become an indicator of potential impairment of the West Coast facility. The Partnership believes these assets are recoverable but continues to monitor the market for ethanol, the continued business development of this facility for ethanol or other product transloading, and the related impact this may have on the facility’s operating cash flows and whether this would constitute an impairment indicator.

Construction in process in 2024 included $26.2 million in costs related to the Partnership’s gasoline stations and $45.2 million in costs related to the Partnership’s terminals.

Construction in process in 2023 included $35.2 million in costs related to the Partnership’s gasoline stations and $19.1 million in costs related to the Partnership’s terminals.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense allocated to cost of sales was approximately $126.2 million, $94.5 million and $87.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Depreciation expense allocated to selling, general and administrative expenses was approximately $5.2 million, $7.4 million and $8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Note 8. Sale and Disposition of Assets

The following table provides the Partnership’s (gain) loss on sale and dispositions of assets for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Sale of Revere Terminal​​$2,720​$—​$(76,817)​
Divestiture of retail gasoline stations​​​(14,401)​$(3,303)​$(4,578)​
Loss on assets held for sale​​​2,275​​826​​1,617​
Other​​​(88)​​(149)​​(95)​
Total​​$(9,494)​$(2,626)​$(79,873)​

Sale of Revere Terminal

On June 28, 2022, the Partnership completed the sale of its terminal located on Boston Harbor in Revere, Massachusetts for a purchase price of $150.0 million in cash. In connection with the sale of the Revere Terminal, the Partnership recognized a net gain of approximately $76.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, which is included in net gain on sale and disposition of assets in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. See Note 18 for additional information.

Divestiture of Retail Gasoline Stations

The Partnership may divest certain retail gasoline stations in periodic sale transactions or coordinated divesture programs. The gain or loss on the sales of these assets, representing cash proceeds less net book value of assets and recognized liabilities at disposition, net of settlement and dispositions costs, is recorded in net gain on sale and disposition of assets in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

The Partnership sold 34 sites during 2024 and recognized a gain of $14.4 million on the sales of these sites for the year ended December 31, 2024, including the derecognition of $7.3 million of GDSO goodwill.

The Partnership recognized a gain of $3.3 million and $4.6 million on the sales of sites for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, including the derecognition of $0.1 million and $5.5 million of GDSO goodwill for these respective periods.

Loss on Assets Held for Sale

In conjunction with the divestiture of retail gasoline stations and terminal assets, the Partnership may classify certain gasoline station and terminal assets as held for sale. Impairment charges related to assets held for sale are included in net gain on sale and disposition of assets in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

The Partnership classified 5 sites associated with the divestiture of retail gasoline stations discussed above as

held for sale at December 31, 2024. The Partnership recorded impairment charges related to these assets held for sale in the amount of $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

The Partnership recorded impairment charges related to assets held for sale associated with the divestiture of retail gasoline stations in the amount of $0.8 million and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Retail gasoline station assets held for sale of $5.2 million and $20.3 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, are included in property and equipment in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Assets held for sale at December 31, 2024 are expected to be sold within the next 12 months.

Other

The Partnership recognizes gains and losses on the sale and disposition of other assets, including vehicles, fixtures and equipment, and the gain or loss on such other assets are included in other in the aforementioned table.

Note 9. Debt and Financing Obligations

Credit Agreement

Certain subsidiaries of the Partnership, as borrowers, and the Partnership and certain of its subsidiaries, as guarantors, have a $1.55 billion senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement matures on May 2, 2026.

On February 5, 2024, the Partnership and the lenders under the Credit Agreement agreed, pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, to (i) a reallocation of $300.0 million of the revolving credit facility to the working capital revolving credit facility and (ii) reduce the accordion feature from $200.0 million to $0, effective February 8, 2024. This reallocation and accordion reduction returned the credit facilities to the terms in place prior to the reallocation and accordion exercise previously agreed to by the Partnership and the lenders on December 7, 2023.

As of December 31, 2024, there weretwo facilities under the Credit Agreement:

●a working capital revolving credit facility to be used for working capital purposes and letters of credit in the principal amount equal to the lesser of the Partnership’s borrowing base and $950 million; and
●a $600.0 million revolving credit facility to be used for general corporate purposes.

The Credit Agreement has an accordion feature whereby the Partnership may request on the same terms and conditions then applicable to the Credit Agreement, provided no Default (as defined in the Credit Agreement) then exists, an increase to the working capital revolving credit facility, the revolving credit facility, or both, by up to another $300.0 million, in the aggregate, for a total credit facility of up to $1.85 billion. Any such request for an increase must be in a minimum amount of $25.0 million. The Partnership cannot provide assurance, however, that its lending group and/or other lenders outside its lending group will agree to fund any request by the Partnership for additional amounts in excess of the total available commitments of $1.55 billion.

In addition, the Credit Agreement includes a swing line pursuant to which Bank of America, N.A., as the swing line lender, may make swing line loans in U.S. dollars in an aggregate amount equal to the lesser of (a) $75.0 million and (b) the Aggregate WC Commitments (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Swing line loans will bear interest at the Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The swing line is a sub-portion of the working capital revolving credit facility and is not an addition to the total available commitments of $1.55 billion.

Availability under the working capital revolving credit facility is subject to a borrowing base which is redetermined from time to time and based on specific advance rates on eligible current assets. Under the Credit Agreement, borrowings under the working capital revolving credit facility cannot exceed the then current borrowing base. Availability under the borrowing base may be affected by events beyond the Partnership’s control, such as changes in petroleum product prices, collection cycles, counterparty performance, advance rates and limits and general economic conditions. These and other events could require the Partnership to seek waivers or amendments of covenants or alternative sources of financing or to reduce expenditures. The Partnership can provide no assurance that such waivers, amendments or alternative financing could be obtained or, if obtained, would be on terms acceptable to the Partnership.

Borrowings under the working capital revolving credit facility bear interest at (1) the Daily or Term secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) plus a 0.10% SOFR adjustment plus a margin of 2.00% to 2.50% depending on the Utilization Amount (as defined in the Credit Agreement), or (2) the base rate plus a margin of 1.00% to 1.50% depending on the Utilization Amount. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest at (1) the Daily or Term SOFR plus a 0.10% SOFR adjustment plus a margin of 2.00% to 3.00% depending on the Combined Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement), or (2) the base rate plus a margin of 1.00% to 2.00% depending on the Combined Total Leverage Ratio.

The average interest rates for the Credit Agreement were 7.4%,7.2% and 3.7% for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The Credit Agreement provides for a letter of credit fee equal to the then applicable working capital rate or then applicable revolver rate per annum for each letter of credit issued. In addition, the Partnership incurs a commitment fee on the unused portion of each facility under the Credit Agreement, ranging from 0.35% to 0.50% per annum.

The Partnership classifies a portion of its working capital revolving credit facility as a current liability and a portion as a long-term liability. The portion classified as a long-term liability represents the amounts expected to be outstanding throughout the next twelve months based on an analysis of historical daily borrowings under the working capital revolving credit facility, the seasonality of borrowings, forecasted future working capital requirements and forward product curves, and because the Partnership has a multi-year, long-term commitment from its bank group. Accordingly, at December 31, 2024, the Partnership estimated working capital revolving credit facility borrowings will equal or exceed $100.0 million over the next twelve months.

The table below presents the total borrowings and availability under the Credit Agreement at December 31 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​
​ · 2024 · 2023
Total available commitments​$1,550,000​$1,750,000​
​​​​​​​​
Working capital revolving credit facility-current portion​​129,500​​16,800​
Working capital revolving credit facility-less current portion​​100,000​​—​
Revolving credit facility​​167,000​​380,000​
Total borrowings outstanding​​396,500​​396,800​
​​​​​​​​
Less outstanding letters of credit​​100,200​​220,200​
​​​​​​​​
Total remaining availability for borrowings and letters of credit (1)​$1,053,300​$1,133,000​
(1)Subject to borrowing base limitations.

The Credit Agreement is secured by substantially all of the assets of the Partnership and the Partnership’s wholly owned subsidiaries and is guaranteed by the Partnership and certain of its subsidiaries.

The Credit Agreement imposes certain requirements on the borrowers including, for example, a prohibition against distributions if any potential default or Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Agreement) would occur as a result thereof, and certain limitations on the Partnership’s ability to grant liens, make certain loans or investments, incur additional indebtedness or guarantee other indebtedness, make any material change to the nature of the Partnership’s businesses or undergo a fundamental change, make any material dispositions, acquire another company, enter into a merger, consolidation, or sale-leaseback transaction or purchase of assets.

The Credit Agreement also includes certain baskets, including: (i) a $25.0 million general secured indebtedness basket, (ii) a $25.0 million general investment basket, (iii) a $75.0 million secured indebtedness basket to permit the borrowers to enter into a Contango Facility (as defined in the Credit Agreement), (iv) a Sale/Leaseback Transaction (as defined in the Credit Agreement) basket of $100.0 million, and (v) a basket of $150.0 million in an aggregate amount for the purchase of common units of the Partnership, provided that, among other things, no Default exists or would occur immediately following such purchase(s).

In addition, the Credit Agreement provides the ability for the borrowers to repay certain junior indebtedness, subject to a $100.0 million cap, so long as, among other things, no Default has occurred or will exist immediately after making such repayment.

The Credit Agreement imposes financial covenants that require the Partnership to maintain certain minimum working capital amounts, a minimum combined interest coverage ratio, a maximum senior secured leverage ratio and a maximum total leverage ratio. The Partnership was in compliance with the foregoing covenants at December 31, 2024.

Supplemental cash flow information

The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to the Credit Agreement for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Borrowings from working capital revolving credit facility​$2,545,400​$2,183,000​$2,080,100​
Payments on working capital revolving credit facility​​(2,332,700)​​(2,319,600)​​(2,281,400)​
Net borrowings from (payments on) working capital revolving credit facility​$212,700​$(136,600)​$(201,300)​
Borrowings from revolving credit facility​$218,800​$386,500​$423,000​
Payments on revolving credit facility​​(431,800)​​(105,500)​​(367,400)​
Net (payments on) borrowings from revolving credit facility​$(213,000)​$281,000​$55,600​

Senior Notes

8.250% Senior Notes Due 2032

On January 18, 2024, the Partnership and GLP Finance Corp. (the “Issuers”) issued $450.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.250% senior notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”) to several initial purchasers in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Partnership used the net proceeds from the offering to repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement and for general corporate purposes.

In connection with the private placement of the 2032 Notes, the Issuers and the subsidiary guarantors and Regions Bank, as trustee, entered into an indenture as may be supplemented from time to time (the “2032 Notes Indenture”).

The 2032 Notes mature on January 15, 2032 with interest accruing at a rate of 8.250% per annum. Interest is payable beginning July 15, 2024 and thereafter semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The 2032 Notes are guaranteed on a joint and several senior unsecured basis by each of the Issuers and the subsidiary guarantors to the extent set forth in the 2032 Notes Indenture. Upon a continuing event of default, the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the 2032 Notes may declare the 2032 Notes immediately due and payable, except that an event of default resulting from entry into a bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization with respect to the Issuers, any restricted subsidiary of the Partnership that is a significant subsidiary or any group of its restricted subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a significant subsidiary of the Partnership, will automatically cause the 2032 Notes to become due and payable.

The Issuers have the option to redeem up to 35% of the 2032 Notes prior to January 15, 2027 at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) of 108.250% plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. The Issuers have the option to redeem the 2032 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after January 15, 2027, at the redemption prices of 104.125% for the twelve-month period beginning January 15, 2027,102.063% for the twelve-month period beginning January 15, 2028, and 100% beginning on January 15, 2029 and at any time thereafter, together with any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. In addition, before January 15, 2027, the Issuers may redeem all or any part of the 2032 Notes at a redemption price equal to the sum of the principal amount thereof, plus a make whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. The holders of the 2032 Notes may require the Issuers to repurchase the 2032 Notes following certain asset sales or a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the 2032 Notes Indenture) at the prices and on the terms specified in the 2032 Notes Indenture.

The 2032 Notes Indenture contains covenants that limit the Partnership’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness and issue preferred securities, make certain dividends and distributions, make certain investments and other restricted payments, restrict distributions by its subsidiaries, create liens, sell assets or merge with other entities. Events of default under the 2032 Notes Indenture include (i) a default in payment of principal of, or interest or premium, if any, on, the 2032 Notes, (ii) breach of the Partnership’s covenants under the 2032 Notes Indenture, (iii) certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, (iv) any payment default or acceleration of indebtedness of the Partnership or certain subsidiaries if the total amount of such indebtedness unpaid or accelerated exceeds $50.0 million and (v) failure to pay within 60 days uninsured final judgments exceeding $50.0 million.

6.875% Senior Notes Due 2029

On October 7, 2020, the Issuers issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.875% senior notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) to several initial purchasers in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act. The Partnership used the net proceeds from the offering to fund the redemption of its 7.00% senior notes due 2023 and to repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under its Credit Agreement.

In connection with the private placement of the 2029 Notes, the Issuers and the subsidiary guarantors and Regions Bank, as trustee, entered into an indenture as may be supplemented from time to time (the “2029 Notes Indenture”).

The 2029 Notes mature on January 15, 2029 with interest accruing at a rate of 6.875% per annum. Interest is payable beginning July 15, 2021 and thereafter semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The 2029 Notes are guaranteed on a joint and several senior unsecured basis by each of the Issuers and the subsidiary guarantors to the extent set forth in the 2029 Notes Indenture. Upon a continuing event of default, the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the 2029 Notes may declare the 2029 Notes immediately due and payable, except that an event of default resulting from entry into a bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization with respect to the Issuers, any restricted subsidiary of the Partnership that is a significant subsidiary or any group of its restricted subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a significant subsidiary of the Partnership, will automatically cause the

2029 Notes to become due and payable.

The Issuers have the option to redeem the 2029 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after January 15, 2025, at the redemption prices of 102.292% for the twelve-month period beginning on January 15, 2025,101.146% for the twelve-month period beginning January 15, 2026, and 100% beginning on January 15, 2027 and at any time thereafter, together with any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. The holders of the 2029 Notes may require the Issuers to repurchase the 2029 Notes following certain asset sales or a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the 2029 Notes Indenture) at the prices and on the terms specified in the 2029 Notes Indenture.

The 2029 Notes Indenture contains covenants that limit the Partnership’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness and issue preferred securities, make certain dividends and distributions, make certain investments and other restricted payments, restrict distributions by its subsidiaries, create liens, sell assets or merge with other entities. Events of default under the 2029 Notes Indenture include (i) a default in payment of principal of, or interest or premium, if any, on, the 2029 Notes, (ii) breach of the Partnership’s covenants under the 2029 Notes Indenture, (iii) certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, (iv) any payment default or acceleration of indebtedness of the Partnership or certain subsidiaries if the total amount of such indebtedness unpaid or accelerated exceeds $50.0 million and (v) failure to pay within 60 days uninsured final judgments exceeding $50.0 million.

7.00% Senior Notes Due 2027

On July 31, 2019, the Issuers issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.00% senior notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) to several initial purchasers in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act. The Partnership used the net proceeds from the offering to fund the repurchase of its 6.25% senior notes due 2022 in a tender offer and to repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under its Credit Agreement.

In connection with the private placement of the 2027 Notes on July 31, 2019, the Issuers and the subsidiary guarantors and Regions Bank (as successor trustee to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas), as trustee, entered into an indenture as may be supplemented from time to time (the “2027 Notes Indenture”).

The 2027 Notes mature on August 1, 2027 with interest accruing at a rate of 7.00% per annum and payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing February 1, 2020. The 2027 Notes are guaranteed on a joint and several senior unsecured basis by each of the Issuers and the subsidiary guarantors to the extent set forth in the 2027 Notes Indenture. Upon a continuing event of default, the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the 2027 Notes may declare the 2027 Notes immediately due and payable, except that an event of default resulting from entry into a bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization with respect to the Issuers, any restricted subsidiary of the Partnership that is a significant subsidiary or any group of its restricted subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a significant subsidiary of the Partnership, will automatically cause the 2027 Notes to become due and payable.

The Issuers have the option to redeem the 2027 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after August 1, 2024, at the redemption prices of 101.167% for the twelve-month period beginning August 1, 2024, and 100% beginning on August 1, 2025 and at any time thereafter, together with any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. The holders of the 2027 Notes may require the Issuers to repurchase the 2027 Notes following certain asset sales or a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the 2027 Notes Indenture) at the prices and on the terms specified in the 2027 Notes Indenture.

The 2027 Notes Indenture contains covenants that will limit the Partnership’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness and issue preferred securities, make certain dividends and distributions, make certain investments and other restricted payments, restrict distributions by its subsidiaries, create liens, sell assets or merge with

other entities. Events of default under the 2027 Notes Indenture include (i) a default in payment of principal of, or interest or premium, if any, on, the 2027 Notes, (ii) breach of the Partnership’s covenants under the 2027 Notes Indenture, (iii) certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, (iv) any payment default or acceleration of indebtedness of the Partnership or certain subsidiaries if the total amount of such indebtedness unpaid or accelerated exceeds$50.0 million and (v) failure to pay within 60 days uninsured final judgments exceeding$50.0 million.

Financing Obligations

Capitol Acquisition

In connection with the June 2015 acquisition of retail gasoline stations and dealer supply contracts from Capitol, the Partnership assumed a financing obligation of $89.6 million associated withtwo sale-leaseback transactions for 53 leased sites that did not meet the criteria for sale accounting. During the terms of these leases, which expire in May 2028 and September 2029, in lieu of recognizing lease expense for the lease rental payments, the Partnership incurs interest expense associated with the financing obligation. Interest expense of approximately $8.6 million, $8.8 million and $9.0 million was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The financing obligation will amortize through expiration of the leases based upon the lease rental payments which were $11.1 million, $10.9 million and $10.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The financing obligation balance outstanding at December 31, 2024 was $78.8 million associated with the acquisition.

Sale-Leaseback Transaction

In connection with a sale in June 2016 ofreal property assets, including the buildings, improvements and appurtenances thereto, at 30 gasoline stations and convenience stores(the “Sale-Leaseback Sites”), the Partnership entered into a Master Unitary Lease Agreement to lease back certain of the real property assets sold with respect to the Sale-Leaseback Sites (such Master Lease Agreement, together with the Sale-Leaseback Sites, the “Sale-Leaseback Transaction”). The initial term of the Master Unitary Lease Agreement expires in 2031. The Partnership hasone successive option to renew the lease for a ten-year period followed bytwo successive options to renew the lease for five-year periods on the same terms, covenants, conditions and rental as the primary non-revocable lease term.

The sale did not meet the criteria for sale accounting as of December 31, 2024 due to prohibited continuing involvement. Specifically, the sale is considered a partial-sale transaction, which is a form of continuing involvement as the Partnership did not transfer to the buyer the storage tank systems which are considered integral equipment of the Sale-Leaseback Sites. Additionally, a portion of the sold sites have material sub-lease arrangements, which is also a form of continuing involvement. As the sale of the Sale-Leaseback Sites did not meet the criteria for sale accounting, the Partnership didnot recognize a gain or loss on the sale of the Sale-Leaseback Sites for the year ended December 31, 2024.

As a result of not meeting the criteria for sale accounting for these sites, the Sale-Leaseback Transaction is accounted for as a financing arrangement. As such, the property and equipment sold and leased back by the Partnership has not been derecognized and continues to be depreciated. In connection with this transactions, the Partnership recognized a corresponding financing obligation of $62.5 million. During the term of the lease, which expires in June 2031, in lieu of recognizing lease expense for the lease rental payments, the Partnership incurs interest expense associated with the financing obligation. Lease rental payments are recognized as both interest expense and a reduction of the principal balance associated with the financing obligation. Interest expense was $4.1 million, $4.2 million and $4.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and lease rental payments were $5.0 million, $4.9 million and $4.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The financing obligation balance outstanding at December 31, 2024 was $59.8 million associated with the Sale-Leaseback Transaction.

Deferred Financing Fees

The Partnership incurs bank fees related to its Credit Agreement and other financing arrangements. These deferred financing fees are capitalized and amortized over the life of the Credit Agreement or other financing arrangements. In 2024 and primarily in connection with an accordion exercise and reallocation in February, the Partnership incurred expenses of approximately $1.4 million associated with the write-off of a portion of the related deferred financing fees. These expenses are included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The Partnership had unamortized deferred financing fees of $19.9 million and $20.0 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Unamortized fees related to the Credit Agreement are included in other current assets and other long-term assets and amounted to $6.2 million and $12.2 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Unamortized fees related to the senior notes are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability and amounted to $13.3 million and $7.3 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Unamortized fees related to the Partnership’s sale-leaseback transactions are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the financing obligation and amounted to $0.4 million and $0.5 million at December 31, and 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Amortization expense of approximately $7.4 million, $5.7 million and $5.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Note 10. Derivative Financial Instruments

The following table summarizes the notional values related to the Partnership’s derivative instruments outstanding at December 31, 2024:

​​​​​​
​ · Units (1) · Unit of Measure
Exchange-Traded Derivatives​​​​​
Long​42,771Thousands of barrels​
Short​(45,798)Thousands of barrels​
​​​​​​
OTC Derivatives (Petroleum/Ethanol)​​​​​
Long​140,896Thousands of barrels​
Short​(7,348)Thousands of barrels​
(1)Number of open positions and gross notional values do not measure the Partnership’s risk of loss, quantify risk or represent assets or liabilities of the Partnership, but rather indicate the relative size of the derivative instruments and are used in the calculation of the amounts to be exchanged between counterparties upon settlements.

Derivatives Accounted for as Hedges

Fair Value Hedges

The Partnership’s fair value hedges include exchange-traded futures contracts and OTC derivative contracts that are hedges against inventory with specific futures contracts matched to specific barrels. The change in fair value of these futures contracts and the change in fair value of the underlying inventory generally provide an offset to each other in the consolidated statements of operations.

The following table presents the gains and losses from the Partnership’s derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging relationships recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Location of Gain (Loss) · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · Recognized in Income on · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · Derivatives · ​ · 2024 · ​ · 2023 · ​ · 2022
Derivatives in fair value hedging relationship · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
Exchange-traded futures contracts and OTC derivative contracts for petroleum commodity productsCost of sales​$12,790​$7,158​$(32,088)​
Hedged items in fair value hedge relationship​​​​​​​​​​​​
Physical inventoryCost of sales​$(16,985)​$(15,320)​$24,737​

Derivatives Not Accounted for as Hedges

The following table presents the gains and losses from the Partnership’s derivative instruments not involved in a hedging relationship recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · Location of Gain (Loss) · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
Derivatives not designated as · ​ · Recognized in · ​ · ​
hedging instruments · Income on Derivatives · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Commodity contractsCost of sales$(13,740)​$1,803​$29,002​

The Partnership’s commodity contracts and other derivative activity include: (i) exchange-traded derivative contracts that are hedges against inventory and either do not qualify for hedge accounting or are not designated in a hedge accounting relationship, (ii) undelivered physical forward contracts, (iii) exchange-traded derivative contracts used to economically hedge physical forward contracts, (iv) financial forward and OTC swap agreements used to economically hedge physical forward contracts and (v) the derivative instruments under the Partnership’s controlled trading program.

The following table presents the fair value of each classification of the Partnership’s derivative instruments and its location in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · December 31, 2024
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Derivatives · ​ · Derivatives Not · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Designated as · ​ · Designated as · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Hedging · ​ · Hedging · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · Balance Sheet Location · ​ · Instruments · ​ · Instruments · ​ · Total
Asset Derivatives: · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
Exchange-traded derivative contractsBroker margin deposits​$(9,355)​$38,483​$29,128​
Forward derivative contracts (1)Derivative assets​​—​​13,710​​13,710​
Total asset derivatives​​​$(9,355)​$52,193​$42,838​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Liability Derivatives:​​​​​​​​​​​
Exchange-traded derivative contractsBroker margin deposits​$—​$(30,936)​$(30,936)​
Forward derivative contracts (1)​Derivative liabilities​​—​​(6,105)​​(6,105)​
Total liability derivatives​​​$—​$(37,041)​$(37,041)​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · December 31, 2023
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Derivatives · ​ · Derivatives Not · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Designated as · ​ · Designated as · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Hedging · ​ · Hedging · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · Balance Sheet Location · ​ · Instruments · ​ · Instruments · ​ · Total
Asset Derivatives: · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
Exchange-traded derivative contractsBroker margin deposits​$—​$67,430​$67,430​
Forward derivative contracts (1)Derivative assets​​—​​17,656​​17,656​
Total asset derivatives​​​$—​$85,086​$85,086​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Liability Derivatives:​​​​​​​​​​​
Exchange-traded derivative contracts​Broker margin deposits​$10,678​$(44,687)​$(34,009)​
Forward derivative contracts (1)Derivative liabilities​​—​​(4,987)​​(4,987)​
Total liability derivatives​​​$10,678​$(49,674)​$(38,996)​
(1)Forward derivative contracts include the Partnership’s petroleum and ethanol physical and financial forwards and OTC swaps.

Credit Risk

The Partnership’s derivative financial instruments do not contain credit risk related to other contingent features that could cause accelerated payments when these financial instruments are in net liability positions.

The Partnership is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to the Partnership’s exchange-traded and OTC derivative contracts, but the Partnership has no current reason to expect any material nonperformance by any of these counterparties. Exchange-traded derivative contracts, the primary derivative instrument utilized by the Partnership, are traded on regulated exchanges, greatly reducing potential credit risks. The Partnership utilizes major financial institutions as its clearing brokers for all New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”), Chicago Mercantile Exchange (“CME”) and Intercontinental Exchange (“ICE”) derivative transactions and the right of offset exists with these financial institutions under master netting agreements. Accordingly, the fair value of the Partnership’s exchange-traded derivative instruments is presented on a net basis in the consolidated balance sheets. Exposure on OTC derivatives is limited to the amount of the recorded fair value as of the balance sheet dates.

Note 11. Fair Value Measurements

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Assets and liabilities are classified in the entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Partnership’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The following tables present, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Partnership’s financial

assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Fair Value at December 31, 2024
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Cash Collateral · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · Level 1 · Level 2 · Netting · Total
Assets:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Forward derivative contracts (1)​$—​$13,710​$—​$13,710​
Exchange-traded/cleared derivative instruments (2)​(1,808)​—​21,943​20,135​
Pension plans​3,936​—​—​3,936​
Total assets​$2,128​$13,710​$21,943​$37,781​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Liabilities:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Forward derivative contracts (1)​$—​$(6,105)​$—​$(6,105)​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Fair Value at December 31, 2023
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Cash Collateral · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · Level 1 · Level 2 · Netting · Total
Assets:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Forward derivative contracts (1)​$—​$17,656​$—​$17,656​
Exchange-traded/cleared derivative instruments (2)​33,421​—​(20,642)​12,779​
Pension plans​19,113​—​—​19,113​
Total assets​$52,534​$17,656​$(20,642)​$49,548​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Liabilities:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Forward derivative contracts (1)​$—​$(4,987)​$—​$(4,987)​
(1)Forward derivative contracts include the Partnership’s petroleum and ethanol physical and financial forwards and OTC swaps.
(2)Amount includes the effect of cash balances on deposit with clearing brokers.

This table excludes cash on hand and assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost or any basis other than fair value. The carrying amounts of certain of the Partnership’s financial instruments, including cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The carrying value of the credit facility approximates fair value due to the variable rate nature of these financial instruments.

The determination of the fair values above incorporates factors including not only the credit standing of the counterparties involved, but also the impact of the Partnership’s nonperformance risks on its liabilities.

The values of the Level 1 exchange-traded/cleared derivative instruments and pension plan assets were determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Specifically, the fair values of the Level 1 exchange-traded/cleared derivative instruments were based on quoted process obtained from the NYMEX, CME and ICE. The fair values of the Level 1 pension plan assets were based on quoted prices for identical assets which primarily consisted of fixed income securities, equity securities and cash and cash equivalents.

The values of the Level 2 derivative contracts were calculated using expected cash flow models and market approaches based on observable market inputs, including published and quoted commodity pricing data, which is verified against other available market data. Specifically, the fair values of the Level 2 derivative commodity contracts were derived from published and quoted NYMEX, CME, ICE, New York Harbor and third-party pricing information for the underlying instruments using market approaches. The fair value of the Level 2 interest rate instruments was derived

from the implied forward LIBOR yield curve for the sale period as the future interest rate swap settlements using expected cash flow models. The Partnership has not changed its valuation techniques or Level 2 inputs during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

The Partnership estimates the fair values of its senior notes using a combination of quoted market prices for similar financing arrangements and expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates, which are considered Level 2 inputs. The fair values of the senior notes, estimated by observing market trading prices of the respective senior notes, were as follows at December 31 (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · 2024 · ​ · 2023 · ​
​Face​Fair​Face​Fair​
​Value​Value​Value​Value​
7.00% senior notes due 2027$400,000​$400,500​$400,000​$390,516​
6.875% senior notes due 2029$350,000​$347,813​$350,000​$340,130​
8.250% senior notes due 2032$450,000​$464,063​$—​$—​

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as acquired assets and liabilities, losses related to firm non-cancellable purchase commitments or long-lived assets subject to impairment. For assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis during the year, accounting guidance requires quantitative disclosures about the fair value measurements separately for each major category. See Note 2 for a discussion of the Partnership’s losses on impairment of assets, Note 3 for acquired assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis and Note 8 for assets held for sale.

Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies

The Partnership is subject to contingencies, including legal proceedings and claims arising out of the normal course of business that cover a wide range of matters, including, among others, environmental matters and contract and employment claims.

Purchase Commitments

The Partnership has minimum retail gasoline volume purchase requirements with various unrelated parties. These gallonage requirements are purchased at the fair market value of the product at the time of delivery. Should these gallonage requirements not be achieved, the Partnership may be liable to pay penalties to the appropriate supplier. As of

December 31, 2024, the Partnership has fulfilled all gallonage commitments. The following provides minimum volume purchase requirements at December 31, 2024 (in thousands of gallons):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​
2025302,200​
202626,800​
202713,800​
20286,900​
20294,600​
Thereafter9,900​
Total364,200​

Brand Fee Agreement

The Partnership entered into a brand fee agreement with ExxonMobil which entitles the Partnership to operate retail gasoline stations under the Mobil-branded trade name and related trade logos. The fees, which are based upon an estimate of the volume of gasoline and diesel to be sold at the gasoline stations acquired from ExxonMobil in 2010, are due on a monthly basis. In 2024, the brand fee agreement was extended, changing the expiration date from September 2025 to September 2030. The following provides total future minimum payments under the agreement with a non-cancellable term of one year or more at December 31, 2024 (in thousands):

​​​​​
2025$9,804​
2026​11,412​
2027​​11,412​
2028​​11,412​
2029​​11,412​
Thereafter​​7,609​
Total​$63,061​

Total expenses reflected in cost of sales related to this agreement were approximately $9.0 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

Other Commitments

In February 2013, the Partnership assumed access right agreements with the Port of Columbia County (formerly known as Port of St. Helens) for access rights to the rail spur and dock located at the Partnership’s Oregon facility. The total expense under these agreements amounted to approximately $0.9 million, $0.8 million and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. At December 31, 2024, the remaining ratable commitment on these access right agreements, with expirations through 2066, was approximately $29.4 million.

Operating Leases

Please see Note 4 for a discussion of the Partnership’s operating lease obligations related to leases for office space and computer equipment, land, gasoline stations, railcars and barges.

Environmental Liabilities

Please see Note 15 for a discussion of the Partnership’s environmental liabilities.

Please see Note 24 for a discussion of the Partnership’s legal proceedings.

Note 13. Trustee Taxes and Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Trustee Taxes

The Partnership collects trustee taxes, which consist of various pass through taxes collected on behalf of taxing authorities, and remits such taxes directly to those taxing authorities. Examples of trustee taxes include, among other things, motor fuel excise tax and sales and use tax. As such, it is the Partnership’s policy to exclude trustee taxes from revenues and cost of sales and account for them as current liabilities. The Partnership had trustee taxes payable of $66.8 million and $67.4 million in various pass-through taxes collected on behalf of taxing authorities at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · 2024 · 2023
Barging transportation, product storage and other ancillary cost accruals​$61,247​$50,135​
Employee compensation​47,501​44,753​
Accrued interest​42,144​23,938​
Other​72,412​61,061​
Total​$223,304​$179,887​

Employee compensation consisted of bonuses, vacation and other salary accruals. Ancillary costs consisted of cost accruals related to product expediting and storage.

Note 14 Income Taxes

GMG, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership, is a taxable entity for federal and state income tax purposes. Current and deferred income taxes are recognized on the separate earnings of GMG, including its proportional earnings from its equity method investment in SPR as described in Note 17, and the after-tax earnings of GMG are included in the consolidated earnings of the Partnership.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the difference between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31:

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Federal statutory income tax rate21.0%21.0%21.0%
State income tax rate, net of federal tax benefit1.9%1.7%1.7%
Derecognition of goodwill​0.7%—%—%
Partnership income not subject to tax​(19.6)%(17.7)%(18.3)%
Effective income tax rate4.0%5.0%4.4%

The following table presents the components of the provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Current:​​​​​​​​​​
Federal​$7,452​$1,437​$—​
State​​2,518​​4,190​​7,239​
Total current​9,970​5,627​7,239​
Deferred:​​​​​​​​​​
Federal​(5,347)​3,181​9,519​
State​(14)​(672)​64​
Total deferred​(5,361)​2,509​9,583​
Total​$4,609​$8,136​$16,822​

Significant components of long-term deferred taxes were as follows at December 31 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​
​ · 2024 · 2023
Deferred Income Tax Assets​​​​​​​
Accounts receivable allowances​$432​$406​
Environmental liability​11,087​12,041​
Asset retirement obligation​2,813​2,769​
Deferred financing obligation​​9,924​​10,247​
Lease liability​​50,152​​38,400​
Other​1,108​3,619​
Federal net operating loss carryforwards​2,610​5,521​
State net operating loss carryforwards​300​433​
Tax credit carryforward​1,727​1,709​
Interest expense carryforwards​18,570​16,493​
Total deferred tax assets, gross​​98,723​​91,638​
Valuation allowance​​(5,781)​​(5,323)​
Total deferred tax assets, net​$92,942​$86,315​
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities​​​​​​​
Property and equipment​$(84,961)​$(95,823)​
Land​​(16,543)​​(17,675)​
Right of use assets​​(48,718)​​(36,797)​
Basis difference in SPR joint venture​​(5,168)​​(4,929)​
Intangible assets​​(1,100)​​—​
Total deferred tax liabilities​$(156,490)​$(155,224)​
Net deferred tax liabilities​$(63,548)​$(68,909)​

At December 31, 2024, GMG has fully utilized all federal net operating loss carryforwards and had state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $6.8 million, of which $5.0 million will begin to expire in 2026, and $1.8 million which can be carried forward indefinitely.

Utilization of the net operating loss and interest expense carryforwards may be subject to annual limitations due to the ownership percentage change limitations provided by the Internal Revenue Code Section 382 and similar state provisions. An “ownership change” is generally defined as a cumulative change in the ownership interest of significant stockholders over a rolling three-year period in excess of 50 percentage points. In the event of an ownership change, an annual limitation imposed on the utilization of net operating losses and other tax attributes may result in the expiration of a portion of the carryforwards and future cash flows could be affected due to an increase in tax liability.

At December 31, 2024, the Partnership had $47.0 million of net deferred tax liabilities (consisting of the $63.5 million total net deferred tax liability less the $16.5 million deferred tax liability relating to land discussed below) relating to property and equipment, net operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards and other temporary differences, certain of which are available to reduce income taxes in future years. The Partnership recognizes deferred tax assets to the extent that the recoverability of these assets satisfies the “more likely than not” criteria in accordance with the FASB’s guidance regarding income taxes. A valuation allowance must be established when it is “more likely than not” that all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized. A review of all available positive and negative evidence needs to be considered, including a company’s performance, the market environment in which the company operates, length of carryback and carryforward periods and projections of future operating results. The Partnership concluded, based on an evaluation of future operating results and reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, that a portion of these assets will not be realized in a future period.

The following table presents changes in the valuation allowance for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Balance at · ​ · Current · ​ · Balance · ​
​ · ​ · Beginning · ​ · Period · ​ · at End
Description · ​ · of Period · ​ · Provision · ​ · of Period
Year ended December 31, 2024​​​​​​​​​​
Valuation allowance​$5,323​$458​$5,781​
Year ended December 31, 2023​​​​​​​​​​
Valuation allowance​$4,728​$595​$5,323​
Year ended December 31, 2022​​​​​​​​​​
Valuation allowance​$4,231​$497​$4,728​

At December 31, 2024, the Partnership also had a $16.5 million deferred tax liability relating to land. Land is an asset with an indefinite useful life and would not ordinarily serve as a source of income for the realization of deferred tax assets. This deferred tax liability will not reverse until some indefinite future period when the asset is either sold or written down due to impairment. Such taxable temporary differences generally cannot be used as a source of taxable income to support the realization of deferred tax assets relating to reversing deductible temporary differences, including loss carryforwards with expiration periods. It can be used as a source of income to benefit other indefinite lived assets.

The following presents a reconciliation of the differences between income before income tax expense and income subject to income tax expense for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Income before income tax expense​$114,936​$160,642​$379,029​
Less non—taxable income​108,366​136,182​330,902​
Income subject to income tax expense​$6,570​$24,460​$48,127​

The Partnership made approximately $9.3 million, $2.9 million and $8.1 million in income tax payments in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

GMG files income tax returns in the United States and various state jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Partnership is subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for all years dated back to 2021.

Unrecognized tax benefits represent uncertain tax positions for which reserves have been established. The Partnership hadno gross-tax effected unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

The FASB’s accounting guidance for income taxes clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold and measurement of a

tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Partnership performed an evaluation of all material tax positions for the tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of December 31, 2024 (tax years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021). Tax positions that do not meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the financial statement date may not be recognized or continue to be recognized under the accounting guidance for income taxes. The Partnership classifies interest and penalties related to income taxes as components of its provision for income taxes. There wereno interest and penalties recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and 2022.

Note 15. Environmental Liabilities and Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs)

Environmental Liabilities

The Partnership owns or leases properties where refined petroleum products, gasoline blendstocks, renewable fuels, crude oil and propane are being or may have been handled. These properties and the refined petroleum products, gasoline blendstocks, renewable fuels and crude oil handled thereon may be subject to federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Under such laws and regulations, the Partnership could be required to remove or remediate containerized hazardous liquids or associated generated wastes (including wastes disposed of or abandoned by prior owners or operators), to clean up contaminated property arising from the release of liquids, pollutants or wastes into the environment, including contaminated groundwater, or to implement best management practices to prevent future contamination.

The Partnership maintains insurance of various types with varying levels of coverage that it considers adequate under the circumstances to cover its operations and properties. The insurance policies are subject to deductibles that the Partnership considers reasonable and not excessive. In addition, the Partnership has entered into indemnification agreements with various sellers in conjunction with several of its acquisitions. Certain environmental remediation obligations at several acquired retail gasoline station assets from Capitol in June 2015 and Alliance Energy LLC (“Alliance”) in March 2012 are being funded by third parties who assumed certain liabilities in connection with Capitol’s acquisition of these assets from ExxonMobil in 2009 and 2010 and Alliance’s acquisition of these assets from ExxonMobil in 2011 and, therefore, cost estimates for such obligations at these stations are not included in this estimate of liability to the Partnership. Allocation of a known environmental liability is an issue negotiated in connection with each of the Partnership’s acquisition transactions. In each case, the Partnership makes an assessment of potential environmental liability exposure based on available information. Based on that assessment and relevant economic and risk factors, the Partnership determines whether to, and the extent to which it will, assume liability for existing environmental conditions.

In connection with the acquisition offour terminals from Gulf Oil andone terminal from ExxonMobil as described in Note 3, the Partnership assumed certain environmental liabilities, including certain ongoing environmental remediation efforts. As a result, the Partnership recorded, on an undiscounted basis, a combined environmental liability of approximately $28.9 million as of December 31, 2024.

The following table presents a summary roll forward of the Partnership’s environmental liabilities, which were recorded on an undiscounted basis, at December 31, 2024 (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · Balance at · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Other · Balance at
​ · ​ · December 31, · ​ · Additions · ​ · Payments · ​ · Dispositions · ​ · Adjustments · ​ · December 31,
Environmental Liability Related to: · ​ · 2023 · ​ · 2024 · ​ · 2024 · ​ · 2024 · ​ · 2024 · ​ · 2024
Retail gasoline stations​$63,539​$—​$(3,585)​$(2,416)​$806​$58,344​
Terminals​12,610​28,850​(494)​—​(239)​40,727​
Total environmental liabilities​$76,149​$28,850​$(4,079)​$(2,416)​$567​$99,071​
Current portion​$5,057​​​​​​​​​​​​​$7,704​
Long-term portion​71,092​​​​​​​​​​​​​91,367​
Total environmental liabilities​$76,149​​​​​​​​​​​​​$99,071​

In addition to environmental liabilities related to the Partnership’s retail gasoline stations, the Partnership retains some of the environmental obligations associated with certain gasoline stations that the Partnership has sold.

The Partnership’s estimates used in these environmental liabilities are based on all known facts at the time and its assessment of the ultimate remedial action outcomes. Among the many uncertainties that impact the Partnership’s estimates are the necessary regulatory approvals for, and potential modification of, its remediation plans, the amount of data available upon initial assessment of the impact of soil or water contamination, changes in costs associated with environmental remediation services and equipment, relief of obligations through divestitures of sites and the possibility of existing legal claims giving rise to additional claims. Dispositions generally represent relief of legal obligations through the sale of the related property with no retained obligation. Other adjustments generally represent changes in estimates for existing obligations or obligations associated with new sites. Therefore, although the Partnership believes that these environmental liabilities are adequate, no assurances can be made that any costs incurred in excess of these environmental liabilities or outside of indemnifications or not otherwise covered by insurance would not have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs)

A RIN is a serial number assigned to a batch of renewable fuel for the purpose of tracking its production, use, and trading as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) Renewable Fuel Standard that originated with the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and modified by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. To evidence that the required volume of renewable fuel is blended with gasoline and diesel motor vehicle fuels, obligated parties must retire sufficient RINs to cover their Renewable Volume Obligation (“RVO”). The Partnership’s EPA obligations relative to renewable fuel reporting are comprised of foreign gasoline and diesel that the Partnership may import and blending operations at certain facilities. As a wholesaler of transportation fuels through its terminals, the Partnership separates RINs from renewable fuel through blending with gasoline and can use those separated RINs to settle its RVO. While the annual compliance period for the RVO is a calendar year and the settlement of the RVO typically occurs by March 31 of the following year, the settlement of the RVO can occur, under certain EPA deferral actions, more thanone year after the close of the compliance period.

The Partnership’s Wholesale segment’s operating results may be sensitive to the timing associated with its RIN position relative to its RVO at a point in time, and the Partnership may recognize a mark-to-market liability for a shortfall in RINs at the end of each reporting period. To the extent that the Partnership does not have a sufficient number of RINs to satisfy the RVO as of the balance sheet date, the Partnership charges cost of sales for such deficiency based on the market price of the RINs as of the balance sheet date and records a liability representing the Partnership’s obligation to purchase RINs. The Partnership’s RVO deficiency was approximately $1.0 million and $0.9 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Partnership may enter into RIN forward purchase and sales commitments. Total losses from firm non-cancellable commitments were immaterial at both December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Note 16. Employee Benefit Plans

The Partnership sponsors and maintains the Global Partners LP 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan (the “Global 401(k) Plan”), a qualified defined contribution plan. The Global Montello Group Corp. 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan was merged into the Global 401(k) Plan in 2021. Eligible employees of the Partnership and of GMG may elect to contribute up to 100% of their eligible compensation to the Global 401(k) Plan for each payroll period, subject to annual dollar limitations which are periodically adjusted by the IRS. The General Partner makes safe harbor matching contributions to the Global Partners 401(k) Plan equal to 100% of the participant’s elective contributions that do not exceed 3% of the participant’s eligible compensation and 50% of the participant’s elective contributions that exceed 3% but do not exceed 5% of the participant’s eligible compensation. The General Partner also makes discretionary non-matching contributions for certain groups of employees in amounts up to 2% of eligible compensation. Profit-sharing contributions may also be made at the sole discretion of the General Partner’s board of directors.

The Global 401(k) Plan had expenses of approximately $5.7 million, $5.0 million and $4.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Prior to December 31, 2024, the General Partner sponsored and maintained the Global Partners LP Pension Plan (the “Global Pension Plan”), and GMG sponsored and maintained the Global Montello Group Corp. Pension Plan (the “GMG Pension Plan”) (collectively, the “Pension Plans”), each being a qualified defined benefit pension plan. The Global Pension Plan and the GMG Pension Plan were amended to freeze participation and benefit accruals effective in 2009 and 2012, respectively. On November 1, 2023, the Partnership provided communication to participants of the Pension Plans of its intention to terminate the Pension Plans effective December 31, 2023. The Partnership completed the settlement of its obligations under the Pension Plans as of December 31, 2024. Assets remaining in the Pension Plans as of December 31, 2024 are expected to be transferred to the Global 401(k) Plan to be used for the benefit of current and future participants in the Global 401(k) Plan.

The following table presents each plan’s funded status and the total amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31 (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · December 31, 2024
​ · Global · GMG · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · Pension Plan · ​ · Pension Plan · ​ · Total
Projected benefit obligation​$—​$—​$—​
Fair value of plan assets​3,383​553​3,936​
Net (pension asset) unfunded pension liability​$(3,383)​$(553)​$(3,936)​
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · December 31, 2023
​​Global​GMG​​​
​ · Pension Plan · Pension Plan · Total
Projected benefit obligation​$11,496​$3,151​$14,647​
Fair value of plan assets​14,979​4,134​19,113​
Net (pension asset) unfunded pension liability​$(3,483)​$(983)​$(4,466)​

Total actual return on plan assets was $0.5 million and $2.1 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The following presents the components of the net periodic change in benefit obligation for the Pension Plans for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Benefit obligation at beginning of year​$14,647​$15,242​$22,334​
Interest cost​​541​​741​​538​
Actuarial loss (gain)​​541​​(12)​​(6,210)​
Benefits paid​​(15,729)​​(1,324)​​(1,420)​
Benefit obligation at end of year​$—​$14,647​$15,242​

The following presents the weighted-average actuarial assumptions used in determining each plan’s annual pension expense for the years ended December 31:

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Global Pension Plan · ​ · GMG Pension Plan · ​
​ · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Discount rate​N/A​4.9%​5.1%​N/A​5.0%​5.3%​
Expected return on plan assets​N/A​4.8%​7.0%​N/A​4.8%​7.0%​

The cost of annual contributions to the Pension Plans is not significant to the General Partner, the Partnership or its subsidiaries. Total contributions made by the General Partner, the Partnership and its subsidiaries to the Pension Plans were approximately $0, $0.1 million and $0.3 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Note 17. Equity Method Investments

Everett Landco GP, LLC

On October 23, 2023, the Partnership, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Everett Landco, LLC, entered into a Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “Everett LLC Agreement”) of Everett Landco GP, LLC (“Everett”), a Delaware limited liability company formed as a joint venture with Everett Investor LLC (the “Everett Investor”), an entity controlled by an affiliate of The Davis Companies, a company primarily involved in the acquisition, development, management and sale of commercial real estate. In accordance with the Everett LLC Agreement, the Partnership agreed to invest up to $30.0 million for an initial 30% ownership interest in the joint venture.

The joint venture was formed to invest, directly or indirectly, in Everett Landco, LLC, (“Landco”), an entity formed to acquire from ExxonMobil specified real estate (formerly operated as a refined products terminal), consisting of, in part, multiple facilities used to store and transport petroleum products including oil storage tanks and related facilities located in Everett, Massachusetts (the “Project Site”) and thereafter proceed with certain decommissioning, demolition, environmental remediation, entitlement, horizontal development, and other development activities with respect to the Project Site in one or more phases.

Everett is a variable interest entity for which the Partnership is not the primary beneficiary and, therefore, is not consolidated in the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements. The Partnership accounts for its investment in Everett as an equity method investment as the Partnership has significant influence, but not a controlling interest in the investee.

The Partnership recognized income of $0.2 million and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which is includedin (loss) income from equity method investments in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Partnership’s investment balance in the joint venture was $17.2 million and $23.7 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which is includedin equity method investments in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

On December 5, 2023, Landco completed the purchase of the Project Site. In addition, the Partnership provided certain financial guarantees of Everett’s performance pursuant to a Terminal Demolition and Remediation

Responsibilities Agreement (“TDRRA”) between Landco and ExxonMobil (the “Remediation Guaranty”). The Remediation Guaranty was executed at the closing of the Project Site purchase, concurrently with Landco’s execution of the TDRRA. The Remediation Guaranty was provided to ExxonMobil to provide security for Landco’s obligations to perform and complete the demolition and remediation responsibilities set forth in the TDRRA. The maximum amount of financial assurances liability of the Partnership under the Remediation Guaranty is $75.0 million (the “Guaranty Threshold”). The Guaranty Threshold will be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis as Landco undertakes demolition and remediation activities under the TDRRA. Through December 31, 2024, Everett expended approximately $12.1 million on such demolition and remediation activities, which reduced the Guaranty Threshold to $62.9 million.

The Partnership received financial assurances from the Everett Investor and certain of its affiliates that allow the Partnership to recover 70% of any amounts paid under the Remediation Guaranty, up to $52.5 million. The Partnership’s loss exposure for the Everett investment is limited to the Partnership’s investment in the joint venture and any amounts due under the Remediation Guaranty. The Partnership recognized its performance obligation under the Remediation Guaranty at fair value, which was immaterial at both December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Spring Partners Retail LLC

On March 1, 2023, the Partnership entered into a Limited Liability Company Agreement, as amended (the “SPR LLC Agreement”) of SPR, a Delaware limited liability company formed as a joint venture with ExxonMobil for the purpose of engaging in the business of operating retail locations in the state of Texas and such other states as may be approved by SPR’s board of managers. In accordance with the SPR LLC Agreement, the Partnership invested approximately $69.5 million in cash for a 49.99% ownership interest. ExxonMobil has the remaining 50.01% ownership interest in SPR. SPR is managed by atwo-person board of managers, one of whom is designated by the Partnership. The day-to-day activities of SPR are operated by SPR Operator, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership. SPR Operator provides administrative and support functions, such as operations and management support, accounting, legal and human resources and information technology services and systems to SPR for an annual fixed fee.

The Partnership accounts for its investment in SPR as an equity method investment as the Partnership has significant influence, but not a controlling interest in the investee. Under this method with regard to SPR, the investment is carried originally at cost, increased by any allocated share of the investee’s net income and contributions made, and decreased by any allocated share of the investee’s net losses and distributions received. The investee’s allocated share of income and losses is based on the rights and priorities outlined in the joint venture agreement.

On June 1, 2023, SPR acquired a portfolio of 64 Houston-area convenience and fueling facilities from Landmark Industries, LLC and its related entities. There have been no changes to the portfolio as of December 31, 2024.

The Partnership recognized a loss of ($1.7 million) and income of $2.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which is includedin (loss) income from equity method investments in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Partnership’s investment balance in the joint venture was $75.5 million and $70.6 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which is includedin equity method investments in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Note 18. Related-Party Transactions

Services Agreement—The Partnership is a party to a services agreement with various entities which own limited partner interests in the Partnership and interests in the General Partner and which are 100% owned by members of the Slifka family (the “Slifka Entities Services Agreement”), pursuant to which the Partnership provides certain tax, accounting, treasury, and legal support services and such Slifka entities pay the Partnership an annual services fee of $20,000, and which Slifka Entities Services Agreement has been approved by the Conflicts Committee of the board of directors of the General Partner. The Slifka Entities Services Agreement is for an indefinite term and any party may

terminate some or all of the services upon ninety (90) days’ advance written notice. As of December 31, 2024, no such notice of termination had been given by any party to the Slifka Entities Services Agreement.

General Partner—Affiliates of the Slifka family own 100% of the ownership interests in the General Partner. The General Partner employs substantially all of the Partnership’s employees, except for most of its gasoline station and convenience store employees, who are employed by GMG, and for substantially all of the employees who primarily or exclusively provide services to SPR, who are employed by SPR Operator. The Partnership reimburses the General Partner for expenses incurred in connection with these employees. These expenses, including bonus, payroll and payroll taxes, were $219.4 million, $168.5 million and $180.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Partnership also reimburses the General Partner for its contributions under the General Partner’s 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plans (see Note 16).

In addition, the Partnership paid certain costs in connection with a compensation funding agreement with the General Partner. See Note 19, “Long-Term Incentive Plan–Repurchase Program.”

Spring Partners Retail LLC—The Partnership, through its subsidiary, SPR Operator, is party to an operations and maintenance agreement with the Partnership’s joint venture, SPR (see Note 17). Pursuant to this agreement, certain employees of the Partnership provide SPR with services including administrative and support functions, such as operations and management support, accounting, legal and human resources and information technology services and systems to SPR for which SPR pays SPR Operator, and therefore the Partnership, an annual fixed fee. The Partnership received approximately $3.4 million and $1.7 million from SPR associated with the operations and management agreement for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operations. In addition, SPR Operator employs substantially all of the employees who primarily or exclusively provide services to the Partnership’s joint venture. SPR reimburses the Partnership for direct expenses incurred in connection with these employees, which amounted to $17.1 million and $9.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Accounts receivable–affiliates consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​
​ · 2024 · 2023
Receivables from the General Partner (1)​$5,156​$8,031​
Receivables from Spring Partners Retail LLC (2)​​1,094​​111​
Total​$6,250​$8,142​
(1)Receivables from the General Partner reflect the Partnership’s prepayment of payroll taxes and payroll accruals to the General Partner and are due to the timing of the payroll obligations.
(2)Receivables from SPR reflect the Partnership’s payment of direct expenditures on behalf of SPR under the operations and maintenance agreement.

Everett Landco GP, LLC—On October 23, 2023, the Partnership, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Everett Landco, LLC, entered into the Everett LLC Agreement of Everett, a Delaware limited liability company formed as a joint venture with the Everett Investor, an entity controlled by an affiliate of The Davis Companies, a company primarily involved in the acquisition, development, management and sale of commercial real estate. See Note 17.

Sale of the Revere Terminal—On June 28, 2022, the Partnership completed the sale of its terminal located on Boston Harbor in Revere, Massachusetts (the “Revere Terminal”) to Revere MA Owner LLC (the “Revere Buyer”) for a purchase price of $150.0 million in cash. In connection with closing under the purchase agreement between the Partnership and the Revere Buyer, the Partnership entered into a leaseback agreement, which meets the criteria for sale accounting, with the Revere Buyer pursuant to which the Partnership leases back key infrastructure at the Revere Terminal, including certain tanks, dock access rights, and loading rack infrastructure, to allow the Partnership to continue

business operations at the Revere Terminal. The Partnership terminated the leaseback agreement on September 30, 2024.

Pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement the Partnership entered into with affiliates of the Slifka family (the “Initial Sellers”), related parties, in 2015 to acquire the Revere Terminal, the Initial Sellers are entitled to an amount equal tofifty percent of the net proceeds (as defined in the 2015 purchase agreement) (the “Initial Sellers Share”) from the sale of the Revere Terminal. At the time of the 2022 closing, the preliminary calculation of the Initial Sellers Share was approximately $44.3 million, which amount was subject to future revisions. As of December 31, 2024, there had beenno payments of additional net proceeds to the Initial Sellers.

After closing costs and the preliminary payment of the Initial Sellers Share, the Partnership received net proceeds of approximately $98.9 million, which are included in proceeds from sale of property and equipment, net in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2022.

In connection with the sale of the Revere Terminal, the Partnership recognized a net gain of approximately $76.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, which is included in net gain on sale and disposition of assets in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The preliminary payment of approximately $44.3 million to the Initial Sellers is included in the calculation of the $76.8 million net gain recognized.

The final calculation of the Initial Sellers Share, including a sharing of any additional expenses in order to satisfy outstanding obligations under the Partnership’s then-current government storage contract at the Revere Terminal and potential operating losses or profits relating to the operation of the Revere Terminal during the initial leaseback term, was expected to occur upon the expiration of such storage contract. The Partnership recorded a total of approximately $21.5 million and $17.6 million of such additional expenses due to the Initial Sellers which are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Approximately $3.9 million, $13.0 million and $4.6 million of the total amounts were recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

On January 17, 2025, the Partnership preliminarily settled its obligations under the purchase agreement and the storage contract at the Revere Terminal and paid an additional $22.1 million relating to the final calculation of the Initial Sellers Share, as adjusted for shared expenses and potential operating losses or profits. Any remaining settlement of amounts due to or due from the Initial Sellers is expected to be insignificant.

Leases of Real Property—One of the Partnership’s executive officers owns a 20% interest in an entity which leases real property located in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts to the Partnership’s subsidiary, Drake Petroleum Company, Inc., for the operation of a gasoline station and convenience store. The Partnership paid this entity aggregate payments totaling approximately $0.2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Note 19. Long-Term Incentive Plans

The Partnership has a Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended (the “LTIP”), whereby a total of 4,300,000 common units were authorized for delivery with respect to awards under the LTIP. The LTIP provides for awards to employees, consultants and directors of the General Partner and employees and consultants of affiliates of the Partnership who perform services for the Partnership. The LTIP allows for the award of options, unit appreciation rights, restricted units, phantom units, distribution equivalent rights (“DERs”), unit awards and substitute awards. Awards granted pursuant to the LTIP vest pursuant to the terms of the grant agreements. A total of 1,936,255 units were available for issuance under the LTIP as of December 31, 2024.

2024 Phantom Unit Awards – Executive Officers

2024 Service-Based Phantom Unit Award–On March 25, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the board of directors of the General Partner (the “Compensation Committee”) granted 2024 service-based awards of phantom units and associated DERs under the LTIP to certain executives of the General Partner. The phantom units granted under the 2024 service-based awards vested or will vest in approximateone-third installments over athree-year period, commencing on January 6, 2025, provided that the executive remains continuously employed from the grant date through the applicable vesting date. The DERs that were granted in tandem with the phantom units will vest and become payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

On March 25, 2024, the Compensation Committee granted a supplemental grant of service-based awards and associated DERs under the LTIP to certain executives of the General Partner. The phantom units granted under these awards will vest on March 24, 2025. The DERs that were granted in tandem with these phantom units will vest and become payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

2024 Performance Phantom Unit Award–On March 25, 2024, the Compensation Committee granted performance-based awards of phantom units and associated DERs under the LTIP to certain executives of the General Partner. These awards represent the right to receive common units of the Partnership (or cash equivalent) in an amount up to 200% of the “Target Phantom Units” (as defined in each executive’s award agreement), subject to performance-based vesting and provided that the executive remains continuously employed from the grant date through December 31, 2026. The performance period for these grants is thethree-year period commencing on January 1, 2024 and continuing through December 31, 2026 (the “2024 Award Performance Period”). The number of earned common units of the Partnership will be determined by the Compensation Committee following completion of the 2024 Award Performance Period. The DERs that were granted in tandem with the performance phantom units will vest and become payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

2023 Phantom Unit Awards – Executive Officers

2023 Service-Based Phantom Unit Award–On March 3, 2023, the Compensation Committee granted 2023 service-based awards of phantom units and associated DERs under the LTIP to certain executives of the General Partner. The phantom units granted under the 2023 service-based awards vested or will vest in approximateone-third installments over athree-year period, commencing on January 5, 2024, provided that the executive remains continuously employed from the grant date through the applicable vesting date. The DERs that were granted in tandem with the phantom units will vest and become payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

2023 Performance Phantom Unit Award–On August 22, 2023, the Compensation Committee granted performance-based awards of phantom units and associated DERs under the LTIP to certain executives of the General Partner. These awards represent the right to receive common units of the Partnership (or cash equivalent) in an amount up to 200% of the “Target Phantom Units” (as defined in each executive’s award agreement), subject to performance-based vesting and provided that the executive remains continuously employed from the grant date through December 31, 2025. The performance period for these grants is thethree-year period commencing on January 1, 2023 and continuing through December 31, 2025 (the “2023 Award Performance Period”). The number of earned common units of the Partnership will be determined by the Compensation Committee following completion of the 2023 Award Performance Period. The DERs that were granted in tandem with the performance phantom units will vest and become payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

2023 Supplemental Discretionary Phantom Unit Awards– On February 23, 2023, the Compensation Committee granted a supplemental bonus to certain executives of the General Partner, such bonuses to be paid 50% in cash at the time of the grant, and 50% through service-based awards of phantom units and associated DERs under the LTIP. The phantom units granted under these awards cliff vested on February 23, 2024. The DERs that were granted in tandem with

the phantom units vested and became payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

On May 3, 2023, the Compensation Committee granted a second supplemental grant of service-based awards and associated DERs under the LTIP to certain executives of the General Partner. The phantom units granted under these awards will vest on May 3, 2025. The DERs that were granted in tandem with these phantom units will vest and become payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

2022 Phantom Unit Award – Executive Officers

On June 8, 2022, the Compensation Committee granted service-based and performance-based awards of phantom units and associated DERs under the LTIP to certain executives of the General Partner.

Phantom Unit Award–The phantom units granted vested in approximate thirds over athree-year period, commencing on January 1, 2023, provided that the executive remains continuously employed from the grant date through the applicable vesting date. The DERs that were granted in tandem with the phantom units will vest and become payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

2022 Performance Phantom Unit Award–These awards represent the right to receive common units of the Partnership (or cash equivalent) in an amount up to 200% of the “Target Phantom Units” (as defined in each executive’s award agreement), subject to performance-based vesting and provided that the executive remains continuously employed from the grant date through December 31, 2024. The performance period for these grants was thethree-year period commencing on January 1, 2022 and continued through December 31, 2024 (the “2022 Award Performance Period”), and was divided into three separate subperiods of calendar years 2022, 2023 and 2024. The number of earned common units of the Partnership will be determined by the Compensation Committee based upon the aggregate results of the subperiods following completion of the 2022 Award Performance Period. The DERs that were granted in tandem with the performance phantom units will vest and become payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

Phantom Unit Award – Non-Employee Directors

On March 25, 2024, the Compensation Committee granted awards of phantom units and associated DERs under the LTIP to the non-employee independent directors of the General Partner. The phantom awards granted vested on January 6, 2025 and became payable on a one-for-one basis in common units of the Partnership (or cash equivalent). The DERs that were granted in tandem with the phantom units also vested and became payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

On August 22, 2023, the Compensation Committee granted awards of phantom units and associated DERs under the LTIP to the non-employee independent directors of the General Partner. The phantom awards granted vested on January 5, 2024 and became payable on a one-for-one basis in common units of the Partnership (or cash equivalent). The DERs that were granted in tandem with the phantom units also vested and became payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

On October 14, 2022, the Compensation Committee granted awards of phantom units and associated DERs under the LTIP to the non-employee independent directors of the General Partner. The phantom awards granted vested on January 1, 2023 and became payable on a one-for-one basis in common units of the Partnership (or cash equivalent). The DERs that were granted in tandem with the phantom units also vested and became payable simultaneously with the vesting of the phantom units.

The following table presents a summary of the non-vested phantom units granted under the LTIP:

​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Non-Vested Phantom Units · ​
​​​​​​Weighted​​​​
​ · ​ · Service- · ​ · Performance- · ​ · Average · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · Based · ​ · Based · ​ · Grant Date · ​ · Fair Value
​ · ​ · Awards · ​ · Awards · ​ · Fair Value ($) · ​ · (in thousands)
Outstanding non-vested units at December 31, 2022147,912​172,256​25.43​$8,141​
Granted​282,777​303,062​32.52​​19,052​
Vested(61,787)​—​25.76​​(1,591)​
Outstanding non-vested units at December 31, 2023368,902​475,318​30.33​$25,602​
Granted​179,800​147,671​44.37​​14,531​
Vested(137,213)​—​31.63​​(4,340)​
Outstanding non-vested units at December 31, 2024411,489​622,989​34.60​$35,793​

Accounting guidance for share-based compensation requires that a non-vested equity share unit awarded to an employee is to be measured at its fair value as if it were vested and issued on the grant date.

Compensation cost for an award of share-based employee compensation classified as equity is recognized over the requisite service period. The requisite service period for the Partnership is from the grant date through the vesting dates described in the grant agreement. The Partnership recognizes as compensation expense for the awards granted to employees and non-employee directors the value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest over the requisite service period on a straight-line basis. Compensation cost and granted units associated with performance-based awards are recognized based on the probability of the performance target being achieved. The Partnership recognizes forfeitures as they occur.

The Partnership recorded total compensation expense related to the outstanding LTIP awards of $15.3 million, $10.1 million and $2.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

The total compensation cost related to the non-vested awards not yet recognized at December 31, 2024 was approximately $13.4 million and is expected to be recognized ratably over the remaining requisite service periods.

Repurchase Program

In May 2009, the board of directors of the General Partner authorized the repurchase of the Partnership’s common units (the “Repurchase Program”) for the purpose of meeting the General Partner’s anticipated obligations to deliver common units under the LTIP and meeting the General Partner’s obligations under existing employment agreements and other employment related obligations of the General Partner (collectively, the “General Partner’s Obligations”). Since the Repurchase Program was implemented and through December 31, 2024, the General Partner repurchased 1,530,566 common units pursuant to the Repurchase Program for approximately $49.4 million, of which approximately $14.2 million were repurchased in 2024. As of February 28, 2025, the General Partner is authorized to acquire up to 1,070,021 of its common units in the aggregate over an extended period of time, consistent with the General Partner’s Obligations. Common units may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions, including block purchases, or in privately negotiated transactions. Such authorized unit repurchases may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time and are subject to price and economic and market conditions, applicable legal requirements and available liquidity.

In June 2009, the Partnership and the General Partner entered into the Global GP LLC Compensation Funding Agreement (the “Agreement”) whereby the Partnership and the General Partner established obligations and protocol for

(i) the funding, management and administration of a compensation funding account and underlying General Partner’s Obligations, and (ii) the holding and disposition by the General Partner of common units acquired in accordance with the Agreement for such purposes as otherwise set forth in the Agreement. The Agreement requires the Partnership to fund costs that the General Partner incurs in connection with performance of the Agreement. There were no such costs for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

Note 20. Partners’ Equity, Allocations and Cash Distributions

Partners’ Equity

Common Units and General Partner Interest

At December 31, 2024, there were 33,995,563 common units issued, including 6,415,996 common units held by affiliates of the General Partner, including directors and executive officers, and 327,307 common units held by the General Partner on behalf of the Partnership pursuant to its repurchase program for future long-term incentive plan obligations, collectively representing a 99.33% limited partner interest in the Partnership, and 230,303 general partner units representing a 0.67% general partner interest in the Partnership. There were no changes to common units or the general partner interest during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

Series A Preferred Units

On April 15, 2024 the Partnership redeemed all 2,760,000 of its Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (the “Series* *A Preferred Units”) at a redemption price of $25.00 per unit, plus a $0.514275 per unit cash distribution for the period from February 15, 2024 through April 14, 2024. Effective April 15, 2024, the Series A Preferred Units areno longer outstanding.

Series B Preferred Units

At December 31, 2024, there were 3,000,000 9.50% Series* B Fixed Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units issued representing limited partners interests (the “Series B Preferred Units”) for $25.00 per Series *B Preferred Unit outstanding. There were no changes to the Series B Preferred Units during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

Common Units

The common units have limited voting rights as set forth in the Partnership’s partnership agreement.

General Partner Units and Incentive Distribution Rights

The Partnership’s general partner interest is represented by general partner units. The General Partner is entitled to a percentage (equal to the general partner interest) of all cash distributions of available cash on all common units. The Partnership’s partnership agreement sets forth the calculation to be used to determine the amount and priority of cash distributions that the common unitholders, holders of the incentive distribution rights and the General Partner will receive. The Partnership’s general partner interest has the management rights as set forth in the Partnership’s partnership agreement.

Incentive distribution rights represent the right to receive an increasing percentage of quarterly distributions of available cash from distributable cash flow after the target distribution levels have been achieved, as defined in the Partnership’s partnership agreement. The General Partner holds all of the incentive distribution rights, but may transfer these rights separately from its general partner interest, subject to restrictions in the Partnership’s partnership agreement.

Series B Preferred Units

The Series B Preferred Units is a class of equity security that rank (a) senior to common units, incentive distributions rights and each other class or series of the Partnership’s equity securities established after March 24, 2021, the original issue date of the Series B Preferred Units (the “Series B Original Issue Date”), that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with and the Series B Preferred Units as to the payment of distributions and amounts payable upon a liquidation, and (b) on parity with respect to distributions or amounts payable upon a liquidation event, as applicable, with the Series B Preferred Units and each other and any class or series of the Partnership’s equity securities established after the Series B Original Issue Date with terms expressly providing that such class or series ranks on parity with the Series B Preferred Units as to payment of distributions and amounts payable on a liquidation event, as applicable.

Allocations of Net Income

Net income is allocated between the General Partner and the common unitholders in accordance with the provisions of the Partnership’s partnership agreement. Net income is generally allocated first to the General Partner and the common unitholders in an amount equal to the net losses allocated to the General Partner and the common unitholders in the current and prior tax years under the Partnership’s partnership agreement. The remaining net income is allocated to the General Partner and the common unitholders in accordance with their respective percentage interests of the general partner units and common units.

Cash Distributions

Common Units

The Partnership intends to make cash distributions to common unitholders on a quarterly basis, although there is no assurance as to the future cash distributions since they are dependent upon future earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other factors. The Credit Agreement prohibits the Partnership from making cash distributions if any potential default or Event of Default, as defined in the Credit Agreement, occurs or would result from the cash distribution. The indentures governing the Partnership’s outstanding senior notes also limit the Partnership’s ability to make distributions to its common unitholders in certain circumstances.

Within 45 days after the end of each quarter, the Partnership will distribute all of its Available Cash (as defined in its partnership agreement) to common unitholders of record on the applicable record date. The amount of Available Cash is all cash on hand on the date of determination of Available Cash for the quarter; less the amount of cash reserves established by the General Partner to provide for the proper conduct of the Partnership’s businesses, to comply with applicable law, any of the Partnership’s debt instruments or other agreements or to provide funds for distributions to unitholders and the General Partner for any one or more of the next four quarters.

The Partnership will make distributions of Available Cash from distributable cash flow for any quarter in the following manner:99.33% to the common unitholders, pro rata, and 0.67% to the General Partner, until the Partnership distributes for each outstanding common unit an amount equal to the minimum quarterly distribution for that quarter; and thereafter, cash in excess of the minimum quarterly distribution is distributed to the common unitholders and the General Partner based on the percentages as provided below.

As holder of the IDRs, the General Partner is entitled to incentive distributions if the amount that the Partnership distributes with respect to any quarter exceeds specified target levels shown below:

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Marginal Percentage
​ · ​ · Total Quarterly Distribution · ​ · Interest in Distributions
​ · ​ · Target Amount · ​ · Unitholders · ​ · General Partner
First Target Distributionup to $0.462599.33%0.67%
Second Target Distributionabove $0.4625 up to $0.537586.33%13.67%
Third Target Distributionabove $0.5375 up to $0.662576.33%23.67%
Thereafterabove $0.662551.33%48.67%

The Partnership paid the following cash distributions to common unitholders during 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands, except per unit data):

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · For the · Per Unit · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
Cash Distribution · ​ · Quarter · ​ · Cash · ​ · Common · ​ · General · ​ · Incentive · ​ · Total Cash
Payment Date · Ended · ​ · Distribution · ​ · Units · ​ · Partner · ​ · Distribution · ​ · Distribution
2022​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
2/14/2022 (1)​12/31/21​$0.5850​$19,887​$141​$871​$20,899​
5/13/2022 (1)​03/31/22​0.5950​20,227​144​973​21,344​
8/12/2022 (1)​06/30/22​0.6050​20,567​147​1,075​21,789​
11/14/2022 (1)​09/30/22​0.6250​21,247​153​1,280​22,680​
2023​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
2/14/2023 (2)​12/31/22​$1.5725​$53,458​$569​$1,383​$55,410​
5/15/2023 (1)​03/31/23​0.6550​22,267​162​1,587​24,016​
8/14/2023 (3)​06/30/23​0.6750​22,947​169​2,062​25,178​
11/14/2023 (3)​09/30/23​0.6850​23,287​174​2,380​25,841​
2024​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
2/14/2024 (3)​12/31/23​$0.7000​$23,797​$180​$2,857​$26,834​
5/15/2024 (3)​03/31/24​0.7100​24,137​185​3,174​27,496​
8/14/2024 (3)​06/30/24​0.7200​24,477​189​3,493​28,159​
11/14/2024 (3)​09/30/24​0.7300​24,817​194​3,810​28,821​
(1)This distribution resulted in the Partnership reaching its third target level distribution for the respective quarter. As a result, the General Partner, as the holder of the IDRs, received an incentive distribution.
(2)This distribution consists of a quarterly distribution of $0.6350 per unit and a one-time special distribution of $0.9375 per unit. The quarterly distribution of $0.6350 per unit resulted in the Partnership reaching its third target level distribution for this quarter. As a result, the General Partner, as the holder of the IDRs, received an incentive distribution with respect to the $0.6350 per unit distribution. The General Partner agreed to waive its incentive distribution rights with respect to the special distribution.
(3)This distribution resulted in the Partnership exceeding its third target level distribution for the respective quarter. As a result, the General Partner, as the holder of the IDRs, received an incentive distribution.

In addition, on January 29, 2025, the board of directors of the General Partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.7400 per unit ($2.96 per unit on an annualized basis) on all of its outstanding common units for the period from October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. On February 14, 2025, the Partnership paid the total cash distribution of approximately $29.5 million to unitholders of record as of the close of business on February 10, 2025. The quarterly distribution resulted in the Partnership exceeding its third target level distribution.

Series A Preferred Units

Prior to the April 15, 2024 redemption of the Series A Preferred Units discussed above, distributions on the Series A Preferred Units were cumulative from August 7, 2018, the original issue date of the Series A Preferred Units,

and were payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year (each, a “Series A Distribution Payment Date”), commencing on November 15, 2018, to holders of record as of the opening of business on the February 1, May 1, August 1 or November 1 next preceding the Series A Distribution Payment Date, in each case, when, as, and if declared by the General Partner out of legally available funds for such purpose. Distributions on the Series A Preferred Units were paid out of Available Cash with respect to the quarter immediately preceding the applicable Series A Distribution Payment Date.

The Partnership paid the following cash distributions on the Series A Preferred Units during 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands, except per unit data):

​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · For the · ​ · Per Unit · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
Cash Distribution · ​ · Quarterly Period · ​ · Cash · ​ · Total Cash · ​ · ​
Payment Date · Covering · ​ · Distribution · Distribution · ​ · Rate
2022​​​​​​​​​​​
2/15/2022​11/15/21 - 2/14/22​$0.609375​$1,682​9.75%​
5/16/2022​2/15/22 - 5/14/22​​0.609375​​1,682​9.75%​
8/15/2022​5/15/22 - 8/14/22​​0.609375​​1,682​9.75%​
11/15/2022​8/15/22 - 11/14/22​​0.609375​​1,682​9.75%​
2023​​​​​​​​​​​
2/15/2023​11/15/22 - 2/14/23​$0.609375​$1,682​9.75%​
5/15/2023​2/15/23 - 5/14/23​​0.609375​​1,682​9.75%​
8/15/2023​5/15/23 - 8/14/23​​0.609375​​1,682​9.75%​
11/15/2023​8/15/23 - 11/14/23​​0.77501​​2,139​12.40%​
2024​​​​​​​​​​​
2/15/2024​11/15/23 - 2/14/24​$0.77596​$2,142​10.42%​

On April 15, 2024, the Partnership paid the full redemption price of$25.00 per Series A Preferred Unit, plus a cash distribution$0.514275 per unitfor the period from February 15, 2024 through April 14, 2024, for a total amount of$70.4 million.

Series B Preferred Units

Distributions on the Series B Preferred Units are cumulative from the Series B Original Issue Date and payable quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year (each, a “Series B Distribution Payment Date”), commencing on May 15, 2021, to holders of record as of the opening of business on the February 1, May 1, August 1 or November 1 next preceding the Series B Distribution Payment Date, in each case, when, as, and if declared by the General Partner out of legally available funds for such purpose. Distributions on the Series B Preferred Units will be paid out of Available Cash with respect to the quarter immediately preceding the applicable Series B Distribution Payment Date.

The distribution rate for the Series B Preferred Units is 9.50% per annum of the $25.00 liquidation preference per Series B Preferred Unit (equal to $2.375 per Series B Preferred Unit per annum).

The Partnership paid the following additional cash distributions on the Series B Preferred Units during 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands, except per unit data):

​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · For the · Per Unit · ​ · ​
Cash Distribution · ​ · Quarterly Period · ​ · Cash · ​ · Total Cash
Payment Date · Covering · Distribution · Distribution
2022​​​​​​​​​
2/15/2022​11/15/21 - 2/14/22​$0.59375​$1,781​
5/16/2022​2/15/22 - 5/14/22​​0.59375​​1,781​
8/15/2022​5/15/22 - 8/14/22​​0.59375​​1,781​
11/15/2022​8/15/22 - 11/14/22​​0.59375​​1,781​
2023​​​​​​​​​
2/15/2023​11/15/22 - 2/14/23​$0.59375​$1,781​
5/15/2023​2/15/23 - 5/14/23​​0.59375​​1,781​
8/15/2023​5/15/23 - 8/14/23​​0.59375​​1,781​
11/15/2023​8/15/23 - 11/14/23​​0.59375​​1,781​
2024​​​​​​​​​
2/15/2024​11/15/23 - 2/14/24​$0.59375​$1,781​
5/15/2024​2/15/24 - 5/14/24​​0.59375​​1,781​
8/15/2024​5/15/24 - 8/14/24​​0.59375​​1,781​
11/15/2024​8/15/24 - 11/14/24​​0.59375​​1,781​

In addition, on January 13, 2025, the board of directors of the General Partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.59375 per unit ($2.375 per unit on an annualized basis) on the Series B Preferred Units for the period from November 15, 2024 through February 14, 2025 to holders of record as of the opening of business on February 3, 2025. On February 18, 2025, the Partnership paid the total cash distribution of approximately $1.8 million.

At any time on or after May 15, 2026, the Partnership may redeem, in whole or in part, the Series B Preferred Units at a redemption price in cash of $25.00 per Series B Preferred Unit plus an amount equal to all accumulated and unpaid distributions thereon to, but excluding, the date of redemption, whether or not declared. The Partnership must provide not less than 30 days’ and not more than 60 days’ advance written notice of any such redemption. Any such redemptions would be effected only out of funds legally available for such purposes and would be subject to compliance with the provisions of the Partnership’s outstanding indebtedness.

Note 21. Segment Reporting

The Partnership engages in the purchasing, selling, gathering, blending, storing and logistics of transporting petroleum and related products, including gasoline and gasoline blendstocks (such as ethanol), distillates (such as home heating oil, diesel and kerosene), residual oil, renewable fuels, crude oil and propane. The Partnership also receives revenue from convenience store and prepared food sales, rental income and sundries. The Partnership’sthree operating segments are based upon the revenue sources for which discrete financial information is reviewed by the President and Chief Executive Officer, the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”), to make key operating decisions and assess performance and include Wholesale, GDSO and Commercial.

An important measure used by the Partnership and the CODM to evaluate segment performance is product margin, which the Partnership defines as product sales minus product costs. The CODM principally uses product margin to allocate resources (including employees, property and financial or capital resources) for each segment, predominantly in the annual budget and forecasting processes. Based on the way the business is managed, components of indirect

operating costs included within selling and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are not allocated to the reportable segments.

The operating segments are also the Partnership’sreporting segments. The Commercial operating segment does not meet the quantitative metrics for disclosure as a reportable segment on a stand-alone basis as defined in accounting guidance related to segment reporting. However, the Partnership has elected to present segment disclosures for the Commercial operating segment as management believes such disclosures are helpful to the users of the Partnership’s financial information. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”

In the Wholesale reporting segment, the Partnership engages in the logistics of selling, gathering, blending, storing and transporting refined petroleum products, gasoline blendstocks, renewable fuels, crude oil and propane. The Partnership transports these products by railcars, barges, trucks and/or pipelines pursuant to spot or long-term contracts. The Partnership sells home heating oil, branded and unbranded gasoline and gasoline blendstocks, diesel, kerosene and residual oil to retail and wholesale distributors. Generally, customers use their own vehicles or contract carriers to take delivery of the gasoline, distillates and propane at bulk terminals and inland storage facilities that the Partnership owns or controls or at which it has throughput or exchange arrangements. Ethanol is shipped primarily by rail and by barge.

In the GDSO reporting segment, gasoline distribution includes sales of branded and unbranded gasoline to gasoline station operators and sub jobbers. Station operations include (i) convenience store and prepared food sales, (ii) rental income from gasoline stations leased to dealers, from commissioned agents and from cobranding arrangements and (iii) sundries (such as car wash sales and lottery and ATM commissions).

In the Commercial segment, the Partnership includes sales and deliveries to end user customers in the public sector and to large commercial and industrial end users of unbranded gasoline, home heating oil, diesel, kerosene, residual oil and bunker fuel. In the case of public sector commercial and industrial end user customers, the Partnership sells products primarily either through a competitive bidding process or through contracts of various terms. The Partnership responds to publicly issued requests for product proposals and quotes. The Partnership generally arranges for the delivery of the product to the customer’s designated location. The Commercial segment also includes sales of custom blended fuels delivered by barges or from a terminal dock to ships through bunkering activity.

Summarized financial information for the Partnership’s reportable segments for the years ended December 31 is presented in the table below (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Wholesale Segment:​​​​​​​​​​
Sales​​​​​​​​​​
Gasoline and gasoline blendstocks​$6,541,224​$5,897,428​$6,408,184​
Distillates and other oils (1)​4,176,681​3,715,888​4,455,309​
Total​$10,717,905​$9,613,316​$10,863,493​
Product margin​​​​​​​​​​
Gasoline and gasoline blendstocks​$181,802​$105,165​$106,982​
Distillates and other oils (1)​110,430​96,747​180,715​
Total​$292,232​$201,912​$287,697​
Gasoline Distribution and Station Operations Segment:​​​​​​​​​​
Sales​​​​​​​​​​
Gasoline​$4,807,765​$5,268,268​$6,140,823​
Station operations (2)​565,839​572,266​559,826​
Total​$5,373,604​$5,840,534​$6,700,649​
Product margin​​​​​​​​​​
Gasoline​$578,737​$558,516​$588,676​
Station operations (2)​281,745​276,040​267,941​
Total​$860,482​$834,556​$856,617​
Commercial Segment:​​​​​​​​​​
Sales​$1,072,057​$1,038,324​$1,313,744​
Product margin​$31,354​$31,722​$40,973​
Combined sales and Product margin:​​​​​​​​​​
Sales​$17,163,566​$16,492,174​$18,877,886​
Product margin (3)​$1,184,068​$1,068,190​$1,185,287​
Depreciation allocated to cost of sales​(126,172)​(94,550)​(87,638)​
Combined gross profit​$1,057,896​$973,640​$1,097,649​
(1)Distillates and other oils (primarily residual oil and crude oil).
(2)Station operations consist of convenience store and prepared food sales, rental income and sundries.
(3)Product margin is a non-GAAP financial measure used by management and external users of the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements to assess its business. The table above includes a reconciliation of product margin on a combined basis to gross profit, a directly comparable GAAP measure.

Approximately 470 million gallons,435 million gallons and 450 million gallons of the GDSO segment’s sales for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were supplied from petroleum products and renewable fuels sourced by the Wholesale segment. The Commercial segment’s sales were predominantly sourced by the Wholesale segment. These intra-segment sales are not reflected as sales in the Wholesale segment as they are eliminated.

The following tables provide the Partnership’s significant segment operating expenses for each reportable segment that are regularly provided to the CODM, as well as a reconciliation of the totals reported for the reportable segments to the applicable line items in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Year Ended December 31, 2024
​ · Wholesale · GDSO · Commercial · Consolidated
Sales​$10,717,905​$5,373,604​$1,072,057​$17,163,566​
Cost of products​10,425,673​4,513,122​1,040,703​15,979,498​
Product margin​​292,232​​860,482​​31,354​​1,184,068​
Operating expenses allocated to operating segments:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Wages and benefits (1)​​44,775​​121,325​​—​​166,100​
Occupancy costs (2)​​22,927​​105,585​​—​​128,512​
Transactional operating costs (3)​​—​​92,938​​—​​92,938​
Maintenance (4)​​46,873​​43,005​​—​​89,878​
Other segment operating expenses​​16,439​​21,460​​—​​37,899​
Total operating expenses allocated to operating segments​$131,014​$384,313​$—​​515,327​
Operating expenses not allocated to operating segments:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Depreciation allocated to cost of sales​​​​​​​126,172​
Selling, general and administrative expenses​​​​​​​​​​​292,073​
Amortization expense​​​​​​​​​​​8,275​
Net gain on sale and disposition of assets​​​​​​​​​​​(9,494)​
Long-lived asset impairment​​​​​​​​​​​492​
Total operating expenses not allocated to operating expenses​​​​​​​​​​​417,518​
Operating income​​​​​​​​​​​251,223​
Loss from equity method investments​​​​​​​​​​​(1,514)​
Interest expense​​​​​​​​​​​(134,773)​
Income tax expense​​​​​​​​​​​(4,609)​
Net income​​​​​​​​​​$110,327​
(1)Includes salary and wages, payroll taxes, fringe benefits and other employee expenses
(2)Includes rent and leases expenses, property taxes and utilities
(3)Includes commissions and credit card fees
(4)Includes maintenance and repairs, environmental and seasonal site maintenance expenses
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Year Ended December 31, 2023
​ · Wholesale · GDSO · Commercial · Consolidated
Sales​$9,613,316​$5,840,534​$1,038,324​$16,492,174​
Cost of products​9,411,404​5,005,978​1,006,602​15,423,984​
Product margin​​201,912​​834,556​​31,722​​1,068,190​
Operating expenses allocated to operating segments:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Wages and benefits (1)​​22,717​​122,346​​—​​145,063​
Occupancy costs (2)​13,515​103,118​—​116,633​
Transactional operating costs (3)​​—​​94,518​​—​​94,518​
Maintenance (4)​​17,936​​45,320​​—​​63,256​
Other segment operating expenses​​8,760​​22,397​​—​​31,157​
Total operating expenses allocated to operating segments​$62,928​$387,699​$—​​450,627​
Operating expenses not allocated to operating segments:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Depreciation allocated to cost of sales​​​​​​​​​​​94,550​
Selling, general and administrative expenses​​​​​​​​​​​273,733​
Amortization expense​​​​​​​​​​​8,136​
Net gain on sale and disposition of assets​​​​​​​​​​​(2,626)​
Total operating expenses not allocated to operating expenses​​​​​​​​​​​373,793​
Operating income​​​​​​​​​​​243,770​
Income from equity method investments​​​​​​​​​​​2,503​
Interest expense​​​​​​​​​​​(85,631)​
Income tax expense​​​​​​​​​​​(8,136)​
Net income​​​​​​​​​​$152,506​
(1)Includes salary and wages, payroll taxes, fringe benefits and other employee expenses
(2)Includes rent and leases expenses, property taxes and utilities
(3)Includes commissions and credit card fees
(4)Includes maintenance and repairs, environmental and seasonal site maintenance expenses
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Year Ended December 31, 2022
​ · Wholesale · GDSO · Commercial · Consolidated
Sales​$10,863,493​$6,700,649​$1,313,744​$18,877,886​
Cost of products​​10,575,796​​5,844,032​​1,272,771​​17,692,599​
Product margin​​287,697​​856,617​​40,973​​1,185,287​
Operating expenses allocated to operating segments:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Wages and benefits (1)​​22,218​​114,510​​—​​136,728​
Occupancy costs (2)​​13,518​​102,179​​—​​115,697​
Transactional operating costs (3)​​—​​96,297​​—​​96,297​
Maintenance (4)​​19,161​​49,048​​—​​68,209​
Other segment operating expenses​​9,051​​19,289​​—​​28,340​
Total operating expenses allocated to operating segments​$63,948​$381,323​$—​​445,271​
Operating expenses not allocated to operating segments:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Depreciation allocated to cost of sales​​​​​​​​​​​87,638​
Selling, general and administrative expenses​​​​​​​​​​​263,112​
Amortization expense​​​​​​​​​​​8,851​
Net gain on sale and disposition of assets​​​​​​​​​​​(79,873)​
Total operating expenses not allocated to operating expenses​​​​​​​​​​​279,728​
Operating income​​​​​​​​​​​460,288​
Interest expense​​​​​​​​​​​(81,259)​
Income tax expense​​​​​​​​​​​(16,822)​
Net income​​​​​​​​​​$362,207​
(1)Includes salary and wages, payroll taxes, fringe benefits and other employee expenses
(2)Includes rent and leases expenses, property taxes and utilities
(3)Includes commissions and credit card fees
(4)Includes maintenance and repairs environmental and seasonal site maintenance expenses

None of the Partnership’s customers accounted for greater than 10% of total sales for years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

The Partnership’s foreign assets and foreign sales were immaterial as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

Segment Assets

The Partnership’s terminal assets are allocated to the Wholesale segment, and its retail gasoline stations are allocated to the GDSO segment. Due to the commingled nature and uses of the remainder of the Partnership’s assets, it is not reasonably possible for the Partnership to allocate these assets among its reportable segments.

The table below presents total assets by reportable segment at December 31 (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · Wholesale · ​ · GDSO · ​ · Commercial · ​ · Unallocated (1) · ​ · Total
December 31, 2024$1,333,102$1,859,417$—$595,679$3,788,198
December 31, 2023$862,850$1,910,058$—$673,103$3,446,011
(1)Includes the Partnership’s equity method investments (see Note 17).

Note 22. Net Income Per Common Limited Partner Unit

Under the Partnership’s partnership agreement, for any quarterly period, the incentive distribution rights (“IDRs”) participate in net income only to the extent of the amount of cash distributions actually declared, thereby excluding the IDRs from participating in the Partnership’s undistributed net income or losses. Accordingly, the Partnership’s undistributed net income or losses is assumed to be allocated to the common unitholders and to the General Partner’s general partner interest.

Common units outstanding as reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2024 and 2023 excludes 327,307 and 113,206 common units, respectively, held on behalf of the Partnership pursuant to its repurchase program (see Note 19). These units are not deemed outstanding for purposes of calculating net income per common limited partner unit (basic and diluted). For all years presented below, the Partnership’s preferred units are not potentially dilutive securities based on the nature of the conversion feature.

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income and the assumed allocation of net income to the common limited partners (after deducting amounts allocated to preferred unitholders) for purposes of computing net income per common limited partner unit for the years presented (in thousands, except per unit data):

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Year Ended December 31, 2024
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Common · General · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Limited · ​ · Partner · ​ · ​ · ​
Numerator: · ​ · Total · ​ · Partners · ​ · Interest · ​ · IDRs
Net income​$110,327​$94,983​$15,344​$—​
Declared distribution​$113,959​$98,588​$766​$14,605​
Assumed allocation of undistributed net loss​(3,632)​(3,605)​(27)​—​
Assumed allocation of net income​$110,327​$94,983​$739​$14,605​
Less: Preferred limited partner interest in net income​​​​​9,575​​​​​​​
Less: Redemption of Series A preferred limited partner units​​​​​2,634​​​​​​​
Net income attributable to common limited partners​​​​$82,774​​​​​​​
Denominator:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Basic weighted average common units outstanding​​​​33,840​​​​​​​
Dilutive effect of phantom units​​​​499​​​​​​​
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding​​​​34,339​​​​​​​
Basic net income per common limited partner unit​​​​$2.45​​​​​​​
Diluted net income per common limited partner unit​​​​$2.41​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Year Ended December 31, 2023
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Common · General · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Limited · ​ · Partner · ​ · ​ · ​
Numerator: · ​ · Total · ​ · Partners · ​ · Interest · ​ · IDRs
Net income​$152,506​$142,598​$9,908​$—
Declared distribution​$101,869​$92,298​$685​$8,886
Assumed allocation of undistributed net income​50,637​50,300​337​—
Assumed allocation of net income​$152,506​$142,598​$1,022​$8,886
Less: Preferred limited partner interest in net income​​​​​14,559​​​​​​
Net income attributable to common limited partners​​​​$128,039​​​​​​
Denominator:​​​​​​​​​​​​
Basic weighted average common units outstanding​​​​33,970​​​​​​
Dilutive effect of phantom units​​​​69​​​​​​
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding​​​​34,039​​​​​​
Basic net income per common limited partner unit​​​​$3.77​​​​​​
Diluted net income per common limited partner unit​​​​$3.76​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​ · ​ · Year Ended December 31, 2022
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Common · General · ​ · ​
​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · Limited · ​ · Partner · ​ · ​ · ​
Numerator: · ​ · Total · ​ · Partners · ​ · Interest · ​ · IDRs
Net income​$362,207​$355,069​$7,138​$—
Declared distribution​$121,223​$115,499​$1,013​$4,711
Less: Preferred limited partner interest in net income​240,984​239,570​1,414​—
Assumed allocation of net income​$362,207​$355,069​$2,427​$4,711
Less: Preferred limited partner interest in net income​​​​​13,852​​​​​​
Net income attributable to common limited partners​​​​$341,217​​​​​​
Denominator:​​​​​​​​​​​​
Basic weighted average common units outstanding​​​​33,935​​​​​​
Dilutive effect of phantom units​​​​109​​​​​​
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding​​​​34,044​​​​​​
Basic net income per common limited partner unit​​​​$10.06​​​​​​
Diluted net income per common limited partner unit​​​​$10.02​​​​​​

See Note 20, “Partners’ Equity, Allocations and Cash Distributions” for information on declared distributions.

Note 23. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component (in thousands):

​ · ​ · ​ · ​ · ​
​​Pension​
​ · ​ · Plan
Balance at December 31, 2022​$(449)​
Other comprehensive income​361​
Amount of (income) loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)​469​
Total comprehensive income​830​
Balance at December 31, 2023​$381​
Other comprehensive income​288​
Amount of (income) loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)​(669)​
Total comprehensive loss​(381)​
Balance at December 31, 2024​$—​

Amounts are presented prior to the income tax effect on other comprehensive income. Given the Partnership’s master limited partnership status, the effective tax rate is immaterial.

Note 24. Legal Proceedings

General

Although the Partnership may, from time to time, be involved in litigation and claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business, the Partnership does not believe that it is a party to any litigation that will have a material adverse impact on its financial condition or results of operations. Except as described below and in Note 15 included herein, the Partnership is not aware of any significant legal or governmental proceedings against it or contemplated to be brought against it. The Partnership maintains insurance policies with insurers in amounts and with coverage and deductibles as its general partner believes are reasonable and prudent. However, the Partnership can provide no assurance that this insurance will be adequate to protect it from all material expenses related to potential future claims or that these levels of insurance will be available in the future at economically acceptable prices.

Other

In December 2024, the Conservation Law Foundation (“CLF”) served the Partnership with a complaint alleging that past and present discharges at and from the Partnership’s terminal located on Broadway Street in Chelsea, MA and the Partnership’s former terminal located in Revere, MA exceeded the numeric effluent limits permitted under the terminals’ respective National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) permits. The complaint was filed by the CLF in July 2024. In August 2024, a month after the CLF filed its complaint, the EPA and the Partnership executed an administrative order on consent to address the exceedances at both terminals under each terminal’s respective NPDES permit. The issuance of the administrative order on consent by the EPA may significantly lessen, if not eliminate entirely, the ability for the CLF to seek and recover relief through its complaint against the Partnership. The Partnership believes it has meritorious defenses and intends to vigorously contest the allegations raised in the complaint.

In May 2024, a petition was filed against the Partnership’s joint venture, SPR, and the Partnership’s wholly owned subsidiary, SPR Operator, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, alleging, among other things, the wrongful death of a customer at a retail site in Houston, Texas. SPR and SPR Operator have meritorious defenses to the

allegations in the petition and will vigorously contest this matter.

The Partnership received a letter from the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Connecticut (“CT AG”) dated June 28, 2022 seeking information from the Partnership related to its sales of motor fuel to retailers within the State of Connecticut from February 3, 2022 through June 28, 2022. The Partnership has been advised that the CT AG’s office sent similar requests for information to market participants across the petroleum industry. The Partnership has complied with the CT AG’s request and submitted information responsive thereto.

The Partnership received a Subpoena Duces Tecum dated May 13, 2022 from the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York (“NY AG”) requesting information regarding charges paid by retailers, distributors, or consumers for oil and gas products in or within the proximity of the State of New York during the disruption of the market triggered by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Partnership has been advised that the NY AG’s office sent similar subpoena requests for information to market participants across the petroleum industry. The Partnership submitted information to the NY AG’s office and cooperated with the NY AG’s office with respect to its obligations under the subpoena.

In January 2022, the Partnership was served with a complaint filed in the Middlesex County Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts against the Partnership and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Global Companies LLC (“Global Companies”) and Alliance Energy LLC (“Alliance”), alleging, among other things, that a plaintiff truck driver, while (1) loading gasoline and diesel fuel at terminals owned and operated by the Partnership located in Albany, New York and Revere, Massachusetts and (2) unloading gasoline and diesel fuel at gasoline stations owned and/or operated by the Partnership throughout New York, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, contracted aplastic anemia as a result of exposure to benzene-containing products and/or vapors therefrom. In October 2024, the parties agreed in principle to fully settle the allegations alleged in the complaint and dismiss the complaint in its entirety with prejudice. A stipulation of dismissal was filed with the court in January 2025.

In October 2020, the Partnership was served with a complaint filed against the Partnership and its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Companies alleging, among other things, wrongful death and loss of consortium. The complaint, filed in the Middlesex County Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, alleges, among other things, that a truck driver (whose estate is a co-plaintiff), while loading gasoline and diesel fuel at terminals owned and operated by the Partnership located in Albany, New York and Burlington, Vermont, was exposed to benzene-containing products and/or vapors therefrom. In October 2024, the parties reached a full settlement of the complaint. In connection therewith, the Partnership and Global Companies have been fully released of any and all liabilities and claims with respect to the matters alleged in the complaint and the complaint has been dismissed in its entirety with prejudice.

The Partnership received letters from the EPA dated November 2, 2011 and March 29, 2012, containing requirements and testing orders (collectively, the “Requests for Information”) for information under the Clean Air Act (“CAA”). The Requests for Information were part of an EPA investigation to determine whether the Partnership has violated sections of the CAA at certain of its terminal locations in New England with respect to residual oil and asphalt. On June 6, 2014, a Notice of Violation was received from the EPA, alleging certain violations of its Air Emissions License issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, based upon the test results at the South Portland, Maine terminal. The Partnership met with and provided additional information to the EPA with respect to the alleged violations. On April 7, 2015, the EPA issued a Supplemental Notice of Violation modifying the allegations of violations of the terminal’s Air Emissions License. The Partnership has entered into a consent decree (the “Consent Decree”) with the EPA and the United States Department of Justice (the “Department of Justice”), which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine (the “Court”) on March 25, 2019. The Consent Decree was entered by the Court on December 19, 2019. The Partnership believes that compliance with the Consent Decree and implementation of the requirements of the Consent Decree will have no material impact on its operations.

Note 25. Subsequent Events

Distribution to Series B Preferred Unitholders—On February 18, 2025, the Partnership paid a cash distribution of approximately $1.8 million to holders of its Series B Preferred Units of record as of the opening of business on February 3, 2025.

Distribution to Common Unitholders—On February 14, 2025, the Partnership paid a quarterly cash distribution of approximately $29.5 million to its common unitholders of record as of the close of business on February 10, 2025.

Sale of the Revere Terminal—On January 17, 2025, the Partnership preliminarily settled its obligations under the purchase agreement between the Partnership and the Initial Sellers and paid $22.1 million relating to the final calculation of the Initial Sellers Share, as adjusted for shared expenses and potential operating losses or profits. See Note 18 for additional information.

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