Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.S. Oil & Refining Co. and certain affiliated entities (collectively, "U.S. Oil"), a privately-held downstream business, for $358 million plus net working capital. The acquisition includes a 42,000 bpd refinery, a marine terminal, a unit train-capable rail loading terminal, and 2.9 MMbbls of refined product and crude oil storage. The refinery and associated logistics system are strategically located in Tacoma, WA and currently serve the Pacific Northwest market.

"This transformative acquisition connects our existing assets in Hawaii, Pacific Northwest and the Rockies to create an integrated downstream network with significantly enhanced scale and diversification," said William Pate, President and CEO of Par Pacific Holdings. "We have been executing an ambitious strategic growth plan focused on attractive downstream markets for over three years and the acquisition of U.S. Oil further demonstrates the progress we have made. We believe that this transaction provides a strong platform for earnings and cash flow growth."

U.S. Oil's refinery is located on 139 acres of fee-owned land near Tacoma, WA. The 42,000 bpd refinery has the flexibility to optimize its crude slate based on market conditions; currently, discounted Bakken and Cold Lake crude represent over 95% of its current crude slate. U.S. Oil's diverse logistics assets include 2.9 MMbbls of storage capacity, a proprietary 14-mile jet fuel pipeline, a marine terminal with 15 acres of waterfront property, a unit train rail facility with 107 unloading spots and a truck rack with six truck lanes and 10 loading arms. These assets provide connectivity to Bakken, Canadian and Alaskan crude and Pacific, West Coast, Pacific Northwest and Rockies product markets.

Under the terms of the agreement, Par Pacific will purchase 100% of the equity interests of U.S. Oil for total consideration of $358 million plus net working capital. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2018, U.S. Oil generated Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $86 million. Par Pacific estimates that annual operational and cost synergies of $7.5 million to $12.5 million will result from the transaction.

The transaction is expected to be funded with proceeds from a $225 million secured term loan and $150 million of equity financing. Committed debt financing is being provided by Goldman Sachs, subject to customary terms and closing conditions. Committed equity financing is being provided by U.S. Oil's financial sponsor but the Company may alternatively seek equity financing via the capital markets. The transaction is expected to close in January 2019 and is subject to customary closing conditions.

About Par Pacific

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR), headquartered in Houston, Texas, owns and operates market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses. Par Pacific's strategy is to acquire and develop energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with a 94,000-bpd refinery, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 91 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates an 18,000-bpd refinery, a logistics system and 33 retail locations. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado.