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ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest operators of convenience stores and wholesalers of fuel in the United States. News about ARKO often centers on its multi-segment operations in retail convenience, wholesale fuel supply, fleet fueling and its internal fuel distribution arm, GPM Petroleum.
Investors and industry followers can use the ARKO news stream to monitor quarterly earnings announcements, segment performance and updates on the company’s multi-year transformation plan. Recent earnings releases have discussed same-store metrics, fuel contribution and merchandise margins across retail, wholesale and fleet fueling, as well as the impact of converting company-controlled stores to dealer sites.
Corporate news also covers strategic initiatives such as the rollout of food-forward store formats and the fas craves concept, new-to-industry Handy Mart and other store openings, and remodeling projects designed to elevate the customer experience. In addition, ARKO has reported on a non-binding memorandum of understanding between its subsidiary GPM Investments and Apollo Power to evaluate solar energy deployments across parts of its U.S. network.
Governance and capital markets updates appear frequently in ARKO’s news, including changes in the chief financial officer role, board appointments and the filing of a registration statement for a proposed initial public offering of ARKO Petroleum Corp., the subsidiary expected to encompass wholesale, fleet fueling and GPM Petroleum operations. For readers tracking ARKO’s strategy, capital allocation, and network evolution, this news feed provides a centralized view of the company’s operational, financial and corporate developments.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) has announced its participation in the 2021 ICR Conference scheduled for January 11, 2021, at 3:30 PM Eastern Time. The presentation will be available via live webcast, and a replay will be accessible for 30 days. ARKO, owner of GPM Investments, is the 7th largest convenience store chain in the U.S. with around 2,950 locations across 33 states and Washington D.C., comprising 1,350 company-operated and 1,600 dealer sites. The company operates in three segments: retail, wholesale, and GPM Petroleum.
ARKO Corp. to trade on Nasdaq under ‘ARKO’
On December 22, 2020, Haymaker Acquisition Corp. II successfully completed its business combination with ARKO Holdings, resulting in the formation of ARKO Corp. Shares are set to commence trading on the Nasdaq on December 23, 2020. Funding for the merger involved $295 million, which included cash from Haymaker’s trust account and a $100 million private placement from MSD Partners. ARKO, primarily operating through GPM Investments, is positioned in a fragmented convenience store market, focusing on growth through acquisitions and remodel programs.