EG Group is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a network of 285 petrol station forecourts in Southern Germany from OMV Deutschland GmbH, for €485 million.

The OMV sites are primarily in the Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg regions. The acquisition will expand EG’s presence in Germany, where EG already operates sites under the ESSO fuel brand. As part of the agreement EG will inherit existing fuel supply agreements from OMV.

Zuber Issa, co-Founder and co-CEO of EG Group, commented: “We are very pleased to have reached an agreement to acquire the OMV retail business in Germany. The acquisition is an exciting opportunity for us to expand EG Group’s footprint in Germany, a key European market where we see significant growth potential. We look forward to integrating the business into our broader portfolio and further strengthening it through our expertise in Grocery & Merchandise and Foodservice.”

Mohsin Issa, co-Founder and co-CEO of EG Group, added “The OMV team that will join the EG family have done an outstanding job of positioning the portfolio for success. The business delivers fuel throughput of approximately 1 billion litres per annum and has a loyal customer base. The supply agreements we will inherit are extremely competitive and alongside the continuation of OMV fuel card acceptance, provide a solid foundation on which we can continue to build.”

The purchase price of €485 million is subject to customary net working capital and net debt adjustments, is being funded using existing cash reserves and facilities, and will be leverage neutral for EG Group. EG has also agreed to assume outstanding lease liabilities, implying a total enterprise value of €614 million. The transaction is expected to close in 2021, subject to regulatory approvals.

About EG Group

EG Group is a leading global independent convenience retailer with a diversified portfolio of over 6,000 sites across ten countries in North America, Europe and Australia.

Founded in 2001 by Co-CEOs Mohsin and Zuber Issa with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, the Group provides an innovative approach to forecourt trading and a best-in-class customer experience for Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel; providing excellent service and good value, quality products at well maintained, convenient locations.

Our transformation has been built upon excellent relationships with a portfolio of international brand partners and strategic acquisitions, supported by our 44,000 employees globally who continuously deliver our products and services to up to 24 million customers per week and support the local communities in which we operate.

About OMV Aktiengesellschaft

OMV produces and markets oil and gas, innovative energy and high-end petrochemical solutions – in a responsible way. With Group sales of EUR 23 bn and a workforce of around 20,000 employees in 2019, OMV Aktiengesellschaft is one of Austria’s largest listed industrial companies. In Upstream, OMV has a strong base in Central and Eastern Europe as well as a balanced international portfolio, with Middle East & Africa, the North Sea, Russia and Asia-Pacific as further core regions.

Daily average production was 487,000 boe/d in 2019. In Downstream, OMV operates three refineries in Europe and owns a 15% share in ADNOC Refining and Trading JV, with a total annual processing capacity of 24.9 mn tons. Furthermore, OMV has a 75% participation in Borealis, one of the world’s leading producers of polyolefins. The Company operates about 2,100 filling stations in ten European countries. OMV runs gas storage facilities in Austria and Germany.

In 2019, gas sales volumes amounted to around 137 TWh. Sustainability is an integral part of OMV’s corporate strategy. OMV supports the transition to a lower-carbon economy and has set measurable targets for reducing carbon intensity and introducing new energy and petrochemical solutions.