Series B preferred units are a class of ownership issued in a later funding round that gives holders stronger claims than ordinary (common) units—think of them as a VIP ticket for cash flow and payouts. They usually get paid first if the business distributes profits or is sold, may carry a fixed payout or conversion rights, and can limit how much common holders earn; that priority and any special terms affect potential returns and downside risk for investors.
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Investors who live or are legally based outside the United States and who buy, hold or sell U.S. securities. They matter because they operate under different rules than U.S. residents — like different tax withholding, paperwork, currency exchange and sometimes limited voting or account access — which can affect returns and timing; think of them as visitors using local services who must follow the host country’s procedures and pay extra fees or conversions.
treasury regulation section 1.1446-4(b)regulatory
A U.S. Treasury regulation that explains when and how a purchaser of a partnership interest must withhold tax when the seller is a foreign person, implementing the withholding rules of Internal Revenue Code section 1446. It matters to investors because it can affect the cash a buyer must hold back at closing (similar to a cashier keeping part of a sale until taxes are cleared), which changes deal proceeds, tax reporting, and timing of when funds become available.
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Income or gains that are treated for U.S. tax purposes as arising from a taxpayer’s regular business activities in the United States; think of it as money that is 'tied to' active operations in the U.S. rather than passive holdings. Investors care because income deemed effectively connected often faces different tax rates, withholding rules and reporting requirements, which can change after-tax returns and the paperwork or withholding applied to payouts.
withholding agentsregulatory
A withholding agent is an entity (often an employer, broker, or payer) that is legally required to hold back and remit taxes or other required amounts from payments made to a recipient, such as wages, dividends, interest, or contractor fees. For investors, this matters because withheld amounts affect the cash they receive, determine tax reporting and potential refunds, and influence net returns in cross-border or taxable transactions — like a cashier keeping part of a payment to cover a bill.
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WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) (the “Partnership”) today announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of its general partner, Global GP LLC, has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.59375 per unit ($2.375 per unit on an annualized basis) on the Partnership’s 9.50% fixed-rate Series B preferred units for the period from February 15, 2026 through May 14, 2026. The distribution will be paid on May 15, 2026 to Series B preferred unitholders of record as of the opening of business on May 1, 2026.
Non-U.S. Withholding Information
Concurrent with this announcement we are providing qualified notice to brokers and nominees that hold Global Partners LP units on behalf of non-U.S. investors under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b) and (d) and Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446(f)-4(c)(2)(iii). Brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent (100%) of Global Partners LP’s distributions to non-U.S. investors as being attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. In addition, brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent (100%) of the distributions as being in excess of cumulative net income for purposes of determining the amount to withhold. Accordingly, Global Partners LP’s distributions to non-U.S. investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at a rate equal to the highest applicable effective tax rate plus ten percent (10%). Nominees, and not Global Partners LP, are treated as the withholding agents responsible for withholding on the distributions received by them on behalf of non-U.S. investors.
About Global Partners LP
Building on a legacy that began more than 90 years ago, Global Partners has evolved into a Fortune 500 company and industry-leading integrated owner, supplier, and operator of liquid energy terminals, fueling locations, and guest-focused retail experiences. Global Partners operates or maintains dedicated storage at 54 liquid energy terminals—with connectivity to strategic rail, pipeline, and marine assets—spanning from Maine to Florida and into the U.S. Gulf States. Through this extensive network, the company distributes gasoline, distillates, residual oil, and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers, and commercial customers. In addition, Global Partners has a large portfolio of owned, leased and/or supplied retail locations across the Northeast states, the Mid-Atlantic, and Texas, providing the fuels people need to keep them on the go at their unique guest-focused convenience destinations. Recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies, Global Partners is embracing progress and diversifying to meet the needs of the energy transition.
Global Partners, a master limited partnership, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GLP.” For additional information, visit www.globalp.com.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on Global Partners’ current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on the Partnership. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Partnership will be those that it anticipates. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Partnership’s control) including, without limitation, uncertainty around the timing of an economic recovery in the United States which will impact the demand for the products we sell and the services that we provide, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Partnership’s historical experience and present expectations or projections. We believe these assumptions are reasonable given currently available information. Our assumptions and future performance are subject to a wide range of business risks, uncertainties and factors, which are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause actual results to differ from the Partnership’s projected results, please see Global Partners’ filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Global Partners undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
