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[8-K] Sunoco LP Reports Material Event

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Sunoco LP entered an arrangement to acquire Parkland and financed the transaction with a substantial debt and preferred units offering. The partnership agreed to acquire all issued common shares of Parkland under an Arrangement Agreement dated May 4, 2025, subject to regulatory and listing approvals. Sunoco issued $1,000 million of 5.625% senior notes due March 15, 2031, and $900 million of 5.875% senior notes due March 15, 2034, receiving approximately $1,880 million of net proceeds to fund cash consideration for the Parkland Acquisition and related costs. Sunoco also established Series A Preferred Units with a $1,000 liquidation preference and cumulative semiannual distributions starting March 18, 2026, resetting to the five-year U.S. Treasury rate plus 4.230% (floor 1.00%) on the first reset. Completion remains subject to customary conditions and significant risks disclosed in the filing.

Sunoco LP ha stipulato un accordo per l'acquisizione di Parkland e ha finanziato l'operazione mediante un'importante emissione di debito e di unità privilegiate. La partnership ha accettato di acquistare tutte le azioni ordinarie emesse di Parkland ai sensi di un Agreement datato 4 maggio 2025, soggetto ad approvazioni regolamentari e di quotazione. Sunoco ha emesso 1.000 milioni di dollari in senior notes al 5,625% con scadenza 15 marzo 2031 e 900 milioni di dollari in senior notes al 5,875% con scadenza 15 marzo 2034, ricevendo circa 1.880 milioni di dollari di proventi netti per finanziare il corrispettivo in contanti per l'acquisizione di Parkland e i costi correlati. Sunoco ha inoltre istituito Series A di Unità Preferenziali con una liquidazione preferenziale di 1.000 dollari e distribuzioni semestrali cumulative a partire dal 18 marzo 2026, adeguandosi al tasso U.S. Treasury a cinque anni più 4,230% (pavimento 1,00%) al primo reset. Il completamento resta soggetto a condizioni usuali e ai rischi significativi divulgati nel fascicolo.

Sunoco LP llegó a un acuerdo para adquirir Parkland y financió la operación mediante una importante emisión de deuda y de unidades preferentes. La sociedad acordó adquirir todas las acciones comunes emitidas de Parkland conforme a un Acuerdo de Arreglo fechado el 4 de mayo de 2025, sujeto a aprobaciones regulatorias y de cotización. Sunoco emitió 1.000 millones de dólares en notas senior al 5,625% con vencimiento el 15 de marzo de 2031, y 900 millones de dólares en notas senior al 5,875% con vencimiento el 15 de marzo de 2034, recibiendo aproximadamente 1.880 millones de dólares de ingresos netos para financiar la contraprestación en efectivo para la adquisición de Parkland y los costos relacionados. Sunoco también creó Series A de Unidades Preferentes con una liquidación preferencial de 1.000 dólares y distribuciones semestrales cumulativas a partir del 18 de marzo de 2026, ajustándose al índice de la Treasury de EE. UU. a cinco años más 4,230% (piso 1,00%) en el primer reinicio. El cierre permanece sujeto a condiciones habituales y a riesgos significativos divulgados en el expediente.

Sunoco LP은 Parkland를 인수하기로 합의했고 거래를 대규모 부채 및 우선주 발행으로 조달했습니다. 파크랜드의 모든 발행된 보통주를 2025년 5월 4일자로 체결된 Arrangement Agreement에 따라 인수하기로 합의했고, 규제 승인 및 상장 승인에 따라 달라질 수 있습니다. Sunoco는 2031년 3월 15일 만기 5.625%의 선순위 채권 10억 달러와 2034년 3월 15일 만기 5.875%의 선순위 채권 9억 달러를 발행하였고, Parkland 인수 대금 및 관련 비용에 사용할 순수익 약 1880백만 달러를 확보했습니다. 또한 만기 1000달러의 청산 선호를 갖는 Series A 우선 유닛을 설립하고 2026년 3월 18일부터 매년 반년마다 누적 분배를 시작하며, 첫 재설정 시 미국 5년 만기 국채 금리에 4.230%를 더한 금리(하한 1.00%)로 조정됩니다. 완성은 관습적 조건 및 서류에 공개된 중대한 위험 요소를 포함한 조건에 여전히 좌우됩니다.

Sunoco LP a conclu un accord pour acquérir Parkland et a financé l'opération par une émission importante de dette et d'unités privilégiées. Le partenariat s'est engagé à acquérir toutes les actions ordinaires émises de Parkland en vertu d'un accord d'arrangement daté du 4 mai 2025, sous réserve des autorisations réglementaires et de la cotation. Sunoco a émis 1 000 millions de dollars d'obligations sénior à 5,625 % arrivant à échéance le 15 mars 2031, et 900 millions de dollars d'obligations sénior à 5,875 % arrivant à échéance le 15 mars 2034, recevant environ 1 880 millions de dollars de produits nets pour financer la contrepartie en numéraire de l'acquisition Parkland et les coûts associés. Sunoco a également établi des Series A d'unités privilégiées avec une priorité de liquidation de 1 000 dollars et des distributions semestrielles cumulatives à partir du 18 mars 2026, réajustant au taux des Treasuries US à cinq ans plus 4,230 % (plancher 1,00 %) lors du premier réajustement. L'achèvement reste soumis à des conditions habituelles et à des risques significatifs divulgués dans le dossier.

Sunoco LP hat eine Vereinbarung getroffen, Parkland zu übernehmen, und die Transaktion durch eine erhebliche Verschuldung und die Ausgabe privilegierter Einheiten finanziert. Die Partnerschaft hat sich verpflichtet, alle ausgegebenen Stammaktien von Parkland gemäß einer Arrangement-Vereinbarung vom 4. Mai 2025 zu erwerben, vorbehaltlich behördlicher und Börsenfreigaben. Sunoco emittierte 1.000 Millionen US-Dollar an Senior Notes mit 5,625% Fälligkeit 15. März 2031 und 900 Millionen US-Dollar an Senior Notes mit 5,875% Fälligkeit 15. März 2034, und erhielt etwa 1.880 Millionen US-Dollar Nettoproventen zur Finanzierung der Barzahlung für den Parkland-Erwerb und der damit verbundenen Kosten. Sunoco etablierte außerdem Series A Preference Units mit einem Liquidationsvorrecht von 1.000 US-Dollar und kumulativen halbjährlichen Ausschüttungen ab dem 18. März 2026, die beim ersten Reset dem Fünfjahres-Treasury-Satz plus 4,230% (Untergrenze 1,00%) angepasst werden. Der Abschluss bleibt unter üblichen Bedingungen und erheblichen Risiken, die in der Einreichung offengelegt sind, vorbehalten.

دخل Sunoco LP في ترتيب لشراء Parkland وتمويل الصفقة بإصدار كبير من الديون ووحدات مميزة. وافقت الشراكة على الاستحواذ على جميع الأسهم العادية الصادرة من Parkland وفق اتفاق ترتيب بتاريخ 4 مايو 2025، رهناً بموافقات تنظيمية وموافقات الإدراج. أصدر Sunoco سندات رُتبة عليا بقيمة 1,000 مليون دولار وبمعدل فائدة 5.625% حتى 15 مارس 2031، و900 مليون دولار من سندات رُتبة عليا بمعدل 5.875% حتى 15 مارس 2034، محققاً عائدات صافية تقارب 1,880 مليون دولار لتمويل المقابل النقدي لصفقة Parkland والتكاليف المرتبطة. كما أنشأت Sunoco وحدات تفضيلية من النوع Series A بقيمة إطفاء قدرها 1,000 دولار وتوزيعات نصف سنوية تراكمية ابتداءً من 18 مارس 2026، مع إعادة ضبط بمعدل يساوي سعر الخزانة الأمريكية لمدة خمس سنوات زائد 4.230% (الحد الأدنى 1.00%) عند أول إعادة ضبط. يظل الإتمام خاضعاً للشروط المعتادة وللمخاطر الكبيرة التي تم الكشف عنها في الملف.

Sunoco LP 已达成协议以收购 Parkland,并通过大量债务和优先单位发行为交易融资。 该合伙企业同意按照2025年5月4日的并购安排协议,收购 Parkland 的所有已发行普通股,须经监管批准及上市批准。Sunoco 发行为期至2031年3月15日的5.625%高级票据10亿美元,以及至2034年3月15日的5.875%高级票据9亿美元,净收益约为18.8亿美元,用于为 Parkland 收购及相关成本提供现金对价。Sunoco 还设立了Series A优先单位,清算优先权为1000美元,并从2026年3月18日起开始每半年累计分红,首次重设时按五年期美国国债利率+4.230%(下限1.00%)调整。完成交易仍须符合惯常条件,并披露的重大风险。

Positive
  • $1,880 million net proceeds raised from the Notes Offering to fund the Parkland Acquisition and related costs
  • Long-dated fixed-rate debt issued ($1,000m due 2031 at 5.625% and $900m due 2034 at 5.875%), providing predictable financing
  • Series A Preferred Units create a senior capital tier with a clear $1,000 liquidation preference and structured reset mechanics
Negative
  • Transaction uncertainty: closing of the Parkland Acquisition is subject to regulatory and stock exchange approvals and may not occur
  • Increased cash obligations: cumulative semiannual distributions on Series A Preferred Units beginning March 18, 2026
  • Execution and integration risks: filing cites potential litigation, disruption to business relationships, and possible failure to realize anticipated synergies

Insights

TL;DR: Sunoco secured roughly $1.88 billion in debt financing to fund a proposed Parkland acquisition, raising leverage and near-term cash commitments.

The Notes Offering provides immediate liquidity to support the cash portion of the Parkland Acquisition while allowing temporary reduction of revolving borrowings prior to closing. The coupon rates (5.625% and 5.875%) and maturities (2031 and 2034) indicate long-term fixed-rate funding that will increase interest expense but match multi-year integration timelines. The Series A Preferred Units create a senior capital layer with a $1,000 liquidation preference and a reset tied to 5-year Treasuries plus 4.230% (1.00% floor), imposing semiannual cash distribution obligations starting March 18, 2026. Investors should note the filing explicitly ties certain redemptions to the acquisition outcome and lists regulatory, integration and financing risks.

TL;DR: The Arrangement Agreement initiates a transformative acquisition but remains conditional on approvals and contains customary deal risks and potential integration challenges.

The agreement to acquire all Parkland common shares signals a material strategic move. Funding is largely arranged via the Notes and Preferred Offering, which aligns capital structure decisions with the transaction. However, the filing emphasizes customary closing conditions, potential for regulatory or listing obstacles, and a special mandatory redemption mechanism tied to acquisition completion or termination. These features preserve contractual clarity but highlight execution risk: regulatory approvals, potential litigation, and integration of operations are explicitly identified as material uncertainties that could prevent or delay the transaction.

Sunoco LP ha stipulato un accordo per l'acquisizione di Parkland e ha finanziato l'operazione mediante un'importante emissione di debito e di unità privilegiate. La partnership ha accettato di acquistare tutte le azioni ordinarie emesse di Parkland ai sensi di un Agreement datato 4 maggio 2025, soggetto ad approvazioni regolamentari e di quotazione. Sunoco ha emesso 1.000 milioni di dollari in senior notes al 5,625% con scadenza 15 marzo 2031 e 900 milioni di dollari in senior notes al 5,875% con scadenza 15 marzo 2034, ricevendo circa 1.880 milioni di dollari di proventi netti per finanziare il corrispettivo in contanti per l'acquisizione di Parkland e i costi correlati. Sunoco ha inoltre istituito Series A di Unità Preferenziali con una liquidazione preferenziale di 1.000 dollari e distribuzioni semestrali cumulative a partire dal 18 marzo 2026, adeguandosi al tasso U.S. Treasury a cinque anni più 4,230% (pavimento 1,00%) al primo reset. Il completamento resta soggetto a condizioni usuali e ai rischi significativi divulgati nel fascicolo.

Sunoco LP llegó a un acuerdo para adquirir Parkland y financió la operación mediante una importante emisión de deuda y de unidades preferentes. La sociedad acordó adquirir todas las acciones comunes emitidas de Parkland conforme a un Acuerdo de Arreglo fechado el 4 de mayo de 2025, sujeto a aprobaciones regulatorias y de cotización. Sunoco emitió 1.000 millones de dólares en notas senior al 5,625% con vencimiento el 15 de marzo de 2031, y 900 millones de dólares en notas senior al 5,875% con vencimiento el 15 de marzo de 2034, recibiendo aproximadamente 1.880 millones de dólares de ingresos netos para financiar la contraprestación en efectivo para la adquisición de Parkland y los costos relacionados. Sunoco también creó Series A de Unidades Preferentes con una liquidación preferencial de 1.000 dólares y distribuciones semestrales cumulativas a partir del 18 de marzo de 2026, ajustándose al índice de la Treasury de EE. UU. a cinco años más 4,230% (piso 1,00%) en el primer reinicio. El cierre permanece sujeto a condiciones habituales y a riesgos significativos divulgados en el expediente.

Sunoco LP은 Parkland를 인수하기로 합의했고 거래를 대규모 부채 및 우선주 발행으로 조달했습니다. 파크랜드의 모든 발행된 보통주를 2025년 5월 4일자로 체결된 Arrangement Agreement에 따라 인수하기로 합의했고, 규제 승인 및 상장 승인에 따라 달라질 수 있습니다. Sunoco는 2031년 3월 15일 만기 5.625%의 선순위 채권 10억 달러와 2034년 3월 15일 만기 5.875%의 선순위 채권 9억 달러를 발행하였고, Parkland 인수 대금 및 관련 비용에 사용할 순수익 약 1880백만 달러를 확보했습니다. 또한 만기 1000달러의 청산 선호를 갖는 Series A 우선 유닛을 설립하고 2026년 3월 18일부터 매년 반년마다 누적 분배를 시작하며, 첫 재설정 시 미국 5년 만기 국채 금리에 4.230%를 더한 금리(하한 1.00%)로 조정됩니다. 완성은 관습적 조건 및 서류에 공개된 중대한 위험 요소를 포함한 조건에 여전히 좌우됩니다.

Sunoco LP a conclu un accord pour acquérir Parkland et a financé l'opération par une émission importante de dette et d'unités privilégiées. Le partenariat s'est engagé à acquérir toutes les actions ordinaires émises de Parkland en vertu d'un accord d'arrangement daté du 4 mai 2025, sous réserve des autorisations réglementaires et de la cotation. Sunoco a émis 1 000 millions de dollars d'obligations sénior à 5,625 % arrivant à échéance le 15 mars 2031, et 900 millions de dollars d'obligations sénior à 5,875 % arrivant à échéance le 15 mars 2034, recevant environ 1 880 millions de dollars de produits nets pour financer la contrepartie en numéraire de l'acquisition Parkland et les coûts associés. Sunoco a également établi des Series A d'unités privilégiées avec une priorité de liquidation de 1 000 dollars et des distributions semestrielles cumulatives à partir du 18 mars 2026, réajustant au taux des Treasuries US à cinq ans plus 4,230 % (plancher 1,00 %) lors du premier réajustement. L'achèvement reste soumis à des conditions habituelles et à des risques significatifs divulgués dans le dossier.

Sunoco LP hat eine Vereinbarung getroffen, Parkland zu übernehmen, und die Transaktion durch eine erhebliche Verschuldung und die Ausgabe privilegierter Einheiten finanziert. Die Partnerschaft hat sich verpflichtet, alle ausgegebenen Stammaktien von Parkland gemäß einer Arrangement-Vereinbarung vom 4. Mai 2025 zu erwerben, vorbehaltlich behördlicher und Börsenfreigaben. Sunoco emittierte 1.000 Millionen US-Dollar an Senior Notes mit 5,625% Fälligkeit 15. März 2031 und 900 Millionen US-Dollar an Senior Notes mit 5,875% Fälligkeit 15. März 2034, und erhielt etwa 1.880 Millionen US-Dollar Nettoproventen zur Finanzierung der Barzahlung für den Parkland-Erwerb und der damit verbundenen Kosten. Sunoco etablierte außerdem Series A Preference Units mit einem Liquidationsvorrecht von 1.000 US-Dollar und kumulativen halbjährlichen Ausschüttungen ab dem 18. März 2026, die beim ersten Reset dem Fünfjahres-Treasury-Satz plus 4,230% (Untergrenze 1,00%) angepasst werden. Der Abschluss bleibt unter üblichen Bedingungen und erheblichen Risiken, die in der Einreichung offengelegt sind, vorbehalten.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

September 18, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

 

SUNOCO LP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-35653   30-0740483
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

8111 Westchester Drive, Suite 400

Dallas, TX 75225

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(214) 981-0700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange
on which registered

Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests   SUN   New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 
 


Explanatory Note

As previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 6, 2025, Sunoco LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership” or “Sunoco”), SunocoCorp LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of Sunoco (f/k/a NuStar GP Holdings, LLC) (“SunocoCorp”), 2709716 Alberta Ltd., an Alberta corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of SunocoCorp, and Parkland Corporation, an Alberta corporation (“Parkland”), entered into an Arrangement Agreement, dated as of May 4, 2025 (as amended to date, the “Arrangement Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, and on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, Sunoco will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Parkland (the “Parkland Acquisition”). Closing of the Parkland Acquisition is subject to customary conditions, including, among other things, regulatory and stock exchange listing approvals. No assurance can be given that the Parkland Acquisition will be completed on the timeline currently contemplated or at all. The Notes and the Series A Preferred Units (each as defined below) are subject to a special mandatory redemption conditioned on the Parkland Acquisition in certain respects, as described herein.

 

Item 1.01

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On September 18, 2025, the Partnership completed a private offering to eligible purchasers (the “Notes Offering”) of (i) $1,000 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.625% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and (ii) $900 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes” and, collectively with the 2031 Notes, the “Notes”), along with the related guarantees of the Notes. The Partnership received net proceeds of approximately $1,880 million from the Notes Offering, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount and commissions, and the Partnership intends to use such net proceeds (i) on the closing date of the Parkland Acquisition (the “Effective Date”), together with the net proceeds of the concurrent Preferred Offering (as defined below), to fund a portion of the cash consideration for the Parkland Acquisition and related transaction costs, with the remaining proceeds, if any, to be used for general corporate purposes, and (ii) prior to the Effective Date, to temporarily reduce the borrowings outstanding under Sunoco’s revolving credit facility and pay interest and fees in connection therewith.

The Notes were issued in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and were resold by the initial purchasers in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act.

Indenture and Senior Notes

The Notes were issued under and are governed by an indenture dated September 18, 2025 (the “Indenture”), among the Partnership, certain subsidiary guarantors of the Partnership (the “Guarantors”) and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). The 2031 Notes will mature on March 15, 2031, and the 2034 Notes will mature on March 15, 2034. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, commencing on March 15, 2026.

The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Partnership and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Partnership’s current subsidiaries that guarantee its obligations under the Partnership’s revolving credit facility, as well as by certain of its future subsidiaries. The Notes and related guarantees are unsecured and rank equally with all of the Partnership’s and each Guarantor’s existing and future senior obligations. The Notes and related guarantees are senior in right of payment to all of the Partnership’s and each Guarantor’s future indebtedness and other obligations that are, by their terms, expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes and guarantees. The Notes and related guarantees are effectively subordinated to the Partnership’s and each Guarantor’s future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and structurally subordinated to all obligations, including trade payables, of the Partnership’s subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Notes.

The Notes are subject to a special mandatory redemption at a price equal to 100% of the initial issue price plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the payment date of such mandatory redemption, if (x) the consummation of the Parkland Acquisition does not occur on or before May 5, 2026 (the “Special Mandatory Redemption Date”); or (y) prior thereto, the Partnership notifies the Trustee in writing that (a) the Arrangement Agreement has been terminated, (b) the Partnership will not pursue the consummation of the Parkland Acquisition or (c) the Partnership has determined in its sole discretion that the Parkland Acquisition cannot or is not reasonably likely to be completed by the Special Mandatory Redemption Date.

 

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The Partnership may, at its option, redeem some or all of the 2031 Notes at any time on or after September 15, 2027, at the redemption prices specified in the Indenture. Prior to such time, the Partnership may redeem some or all of the 2031 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Notes redeemed, plus a customary “make-whole premium” and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. In addition, before September 15, 2027, the Partnership may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Notes with an amount of cash not greater than net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings at the redemption prices specified in the Indenture.

The Partnership may, at its option, redeem some or all of the 2034 Notes at any time on or after September 15, 2028, at the redemption prices specified in the Indenture. Prior to such time, the Partnership may redeem some or all of the 2034 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2034 Notes redeemed, plus a customary “make-whole premium” and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. In addition, before September 15, 2028, the Partnership may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2032 Notes with an amount of cash not greater than net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings at the redemption prices specified in the Indenture.

Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the Indenture), which occurrence (other than one involving the adoption of a plan relating to liquidation or dissolution) is followed by a ratings decline within 60 days after the consummation of the transaction, each holder of the Notes may require the Partnership to repurchase all or a portion of the holder’s Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of repurchase.

The Indenture contains customary events of default (each an “Event of Default”), with respect to each series of the Notes, including the following:

(1) default for 30 days in the payment when due of interest on the Notes of the applicable series;

(2) default in the payment when due (at stated maturity, upon optional or mandatory redemption or otherwise) of the principal of, or premium, if any, on, the Notes of that series;

(3) failure by the Partnership or any Guarantor to comply with their obligations to make or consummate a Change of Control offer or to comply with any of their agreements or covenants relating to merger, consolidation or sale of assets; provided that such failure (other than one involving failure to make or consummate a Change of Control offer) will not constitute an Event of Default for 30 days if such failure is capable of cure;

(4) failure by the Partnership for 180 days after notice by the Trustee or holders of 30% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes of the applicable series then outstanding to comply with its obligations to furnish the holders of the Notes of such series and the Trustee certain reports;

(5) failure by the Partnership or any Guarantor for 60 days after written notice by the Trustee or holders of 30% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes of the applicable series then outstanding to comply with any of its other agreements in the Indenture;

(6) default under any mortgage, indenture or instrument under which there may be issued or by which there may be secured or evidenced any indebtedness for money borrowed of the Partnership or any Guarantor (or the payment of which is guaranteed by the Partnership or any Guarantor) whether the indebtedness or guarantee now exists, or is created after the date of the Indenture, if that default (a) is caused by a failure to pay principal of, or interest or premium, if any, on the indebtedness prior to the expiration of the grace period provided in such indebtedness on the date of the default (a “Payment Default”) or (b) results in the acceleration of such indebtedness prior to its express maturity, and, in each case, the principal amount of any of the indebtedness, together with the principal amount of any other indebtedness under which there has been a Payment Default or the maturity of which has been so accelerated, aggregates $100.0 million or more; provided, however, that if, (i) any such Payment Default is cured or waived, (ii) any such acceleration is rescinded or (iii) such indebtedness is repaid during the ten business day period commencing upon the end of any applicable grace period for such Payment Default or the occurrence of

 

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such acceleration, as applicable, any default or Event of Default (but not any acceleration of the Notes) caused by such Payment Default or acceleration shall automatically be rescinded, so long as such rescission does not conflict with any judgment, decree or applicable law;

(7) except as permitted under the Indenture, any guarantee is held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or ceases for any reason to be in full force and effect, or any Guarantor, or any person acting on behalf of any Guarantor, denies or disaffirms its obligations under its guarantee; and

(8) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency described in the Indenture with respect to the Partnership or any of the Partnership’s significant subsidiaries or any group of the Partnership’s subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a significant subsidiary.

If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes of a series may declare the principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes of that series to be due and payable immediately. If an Event of Default relating to certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with respect to the Partnership or any of the Partnership’s significant subsidiaries or any group of the Partnership’s subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a significant subsidiary, occurs and is continuing, all outstanding Notes of each series will become due and payable immediately without further action or notice on the part of the Trustee or any holders of the Notes of such series. Under certain circumstances, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes of each series may rescind any such acceleration with respect to the Notes of such series and its consequences.

The above description of the Indenture, the Notes and the guarantees is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Indenture, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 4.1 and is incorporated into this Item 1.01 by reference.

The information set forth in Item 5.03 is incorporated into this Item 1.01 by reference.

 

Item 2.03

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

The information set forth in Item 1.01 relating to the Indenture under the heading “Indenture and Senior Notes” is incorporated into this Item 2.03 by reference.

 

Item 3.03

Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.

The information set forth in Item 5.03 is incorporated into this Item 3.03 by reference.

 

Item 5.03

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Changes in Fiscal Year.

Preferred Offering

On September 18, 2025, the Partnership closed the previously announced private offering of Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (the “Series A Preferred Units” and such offering, the “Preferred Offering”). The Series A Preferred Units were sold to the initial purchasers in reliance on the exemption from the registration requirements provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for resale to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A and in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Partnership received net proceeds of approximately $1,476 million from the Preferred Offering, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount and commissions, and the Partnership intends to use such net proceeds (i) on the Effective Date, together with the net proceeds of the concurrent Notes Offering, to fund a portion of the cash consideration for the Parkland Acquisition and related transaction costs, with the remaining proceeds, if any, to be used for general corporate purposes, and (ii) prior to the Effective Date, to temporarily reduce the borrowings outstanding under Sunoco’s revolving credit facility and pay interest and fees in connection therewith.

On September 18, 2025, in connection with the issuance of an aggregate 1,500,000 of the Series A Preferred Units, Sunoco GP LLC, the general partner of the Partnership (the “General Partner”), amended and restated the Partnership’s Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of February 12, 2025 (as amended and restated, the “Third Amended and Restated LPA”), to establish the rights and obligations of the Series A Preferred Units. The Series A Preferred Units entitle the holders thereof to certain rights that are senior to the rights of holders of common units representing limited partner interests in the Partnership (the “Common Units”), such as rights to certain distributions and rights upon liquidation of the Partnership.

 

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As set forth in the Third Amended and Restated LPA, the Series A Preferred Units rank, with respect to anticipated semi-annual distributions and distributions upon the liquidation, winding-up or dissolution of the Partnership: (i) senior to any equity security, including the Common Units, other than any equity security referred to in the following clause (ii) or clause (iii); (ii) on a parity basis with any equity security issued by the Partnership with terms specifically providing that such equity security ranks on a parity basis with the Series A Preferred Units with respect to rights to the payment of distributions and/or distributions upon the liquidation, winding-up and dissolution of the Partnership’s affairs, as applicable; and (iii) junior to any equity security issued by the Partnership with terms specifically providing that such equity security ranks senior to the Series A Preferred Units with respect to rights to the payment of distributions and/or distributions upon the liquidation, winding-up and dissolution of the Partnership’s affairs, as applicable. The annual distribution rate on each Series A Preferred Unit is 7.875% per annum of the $1,000 liquidation preference per Series A Preferred Unit (equal to $78.75 per Series A Preferred Unit per annum) from September 18, 2025 to, but excluding, September 18, 2030 (the “First Reset Date”). On and after the First Reset Date, the distribution rate on each Series A Preferred Unit shall equal the five-year U.S. Treasury rate as of the most recent reset distribution determination date, plus a spread of 4.230% per annum; provided that the five-year U.S. Treasury rate for each reset period will not be lower than 1.00%. The Series A Preferred Units have a liquidation preference of $1,000 per Series A Preferred Unit, plus accumulated but unpaid distributions. Cumulative cash distributions on the Series A Preferred Units are payable semi-annually, in arrears, on each March 18 and September 18, commencing on March 18, 2026, when, as and if declared by the board of directors of the General Partner.

At any time on or after the First Reset Date, the Partnership may redeem the Series A Preferred Units in whole or in part at a redemption price payable in cash of $1,000 per Series A Preferred Unit, plus an amount equal to all accumulated and unpaid distributions thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date, whether or not declared. Any such redemption would be effected only out of funds legally available for such purpose and will be subject to compliance with the applicable provisions of the Partnership’s outstanding indebtedness.

Upon the occurrence of a Rating Event (as defined in the Third Amended and Restated LPA), the Partnership may, at its option, redeem the Series A Preferred Units in whole, but not in part, within 120 days after the conclusion of any review or appeal process instituted by the Partnership following the occurrence of a Rating Event at a redemption price payable in cash of $1,020 (102% of the liquidation preference) per Series A Preferred Unit, plus an amount equal to all accumulated and unpaid distributions thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date, whether or not declared.

Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control Trigger Event (as defined in the Third Amended and Restated LPA), the Partnership may, at its option, redeem Series A Preferred Units in whole or in part within 120 days after the occurrence of such Change of Control Trigger Event at a redemption price payable in cash of $1,030 (103% of the liquidation preference) per Series A Preferred Unit for a Change of Control Trigger Event that occurs before September 18, 2026, $1,020 (102% of the liquidation preference) per Series A Preferred Unit for a Change of Control Trigger Event that occurs on or after September 18, 2026 and before September 18, 2027 or $1,010 (101% of the liquidation preference) per Series A Preferred Unit for a Change of Control Trigger Event that occurs on or after September 18, 2027 and before September 18, 2030, plus all accumulated and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the applicable redemption date, whether or not declared. If the Partnership does not exercise its right to redeem all Series A Preferred Units within 120 days after the first date on which a Change of Control Trigger Event occurs, the then-applicable distribution rate for the Series A Preferred Units not so redeemed will be increased by 5.00%.

The Series A Preferred Units are subject to a special mandatory redemption at a price equal to $1,000 per Series A Preferred Unit plus, in each case, an amount equal to all accumulated but unpaid distributions thereon to, but excluding, the payment date of such mandatory redemption, if (x) the Parkland Acquisition has not been completed on or prior to the Special Mandatory Redemption Date; or (y) prior thereto, the Partnership notifies the paying agent in writing that, (a) the Arrangement Agreement is terminated or (b) the Partnership will not pursue the consummation of the Parkland Acquisition or (c) the Partnership has determined in its sole discretion that the Parkland Acquisition cannot or is not reasonably likely to be completed by the Special Mandatory Redemption Date.

 

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Holders of the Series A Preferred Units generally have no voting rights, except for limited voting rights with respect to (i) amendments to the limited partnership agreement of the Partnership that would have a material adverse effect on the powers, preferences, duties, or special rights of the Series A Preferred Units, (ii) the creation or issuance of any parity securities (including any additional Series A Preferred Units) if the cumulative distributions on the Series A Preferred Units are in arrears and (iii) the creation or issuance of any senior securities. On any matter on which the holders of the Series A Preferred Units are entitled to vote, such holders will be entitled to one vote per Series A Preferred Unit. The Series A Preferred Units held by the Partnership or any of its subsidiaries or controlled affiliates will not be entitled to vote.

The Series A Preferred Units are not convertible into or exchangeable for any other securities of the Partnership. The foregoing description of the material terms of the Third Amended and Restated LPA does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Third Amended and Restated LPA, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated into this Item 5.03 by reference.

 

Item 8.01

Other Events.

In connection with the issuance of the Notes and Series A Preferred Units, all remaining commitments under the previously disclosed debt financing commitments provided by Barclays Bank PLC (and certain of its affiliates), Royal Bank of Canada (and certain of its affiliates) and other commitment parties terminated into accordance with the terms of such commitments.

Forward Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In this context, forward-looking statements often address future business and financial events, conditions, expectations, plans or ambitions, and often include, but are not limited to, words such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “see,” “target” or similar expressions, or variations or negatives of these words, but not all forward-looking statements include such words. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about the consummation of the proposed transaction and the anticipated benefits thereof. All such forward-looking statements are based upon current plans, estimates, expectations and ambitions that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond the control of Sunoco and Parkland, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: the completion of the proposed transaction on the anticipated terms and timing, or at all, including obtaining regulatory approvals, court approvals and approval of the listing of the common units of SunocoCorp, on the New York Stock Exchange; and the anticipated tax treatment, unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition, losses, prospects, business and management strategies for the management, expansion and growth of the combined company’s operations, including the possibility that any of the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; the ability of Sunoco and Parkland to integrate the business successfully and to achieve anticipated synergies and value creation; potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against Sunoco, Parkland or their directors; the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction will harm Sunoco’s or Parkland’s business, including current plans and operations and that management’s time and attention will be diverted on transaction-related issues; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships, including with employees, suppliers, customers, competitors or credit rating agencies, resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; the potential for modification or adjustment of the Arrangement Agreement; the parties’ ability to satisfy their respective conditions and consummate the transaction; rating agency actions and Sunoco and Parkland’s ability to access short-and long-term debt markets on a timely and affordable basis; potential business uncertainty, including the outcome of commercial negotiations and changes to existing business relationships during the pendency of the proposed transaction that could affect Sunoco’s and/or Parkland’s financial performance and operating results; certain restrictions during the pendency of the arrangement that may impact Parkland’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions or otherwise operate its business; dilution caused by Sunoco’s issuance of additional units representing limited partner interests in connection with the proposed transaction; fees, costs and expenses and the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated; and those risks described (i) under the heading “Risk Factors” in the management information circular and proxy statement with respect to the Parkland Acquisition, as filed on the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval + in Canada (SEDAR+) and available on Parkland’s website at http://www.parkland.ca, (ii) under the headings “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in Parkland’s current Annual Information Form dated March 5, 2025, and under the headings “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” included in the Q4 2024 Management’s Discussion and Analysis dated March 5, 2025, in the Q1 2025 Management’s Discussion and Analysis dated May 5, 2025 and in the Q2 2025 Management’s Discussion and Analysis dated August 5, 2025, each as filed on the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval + in Canada (SEDAR+) and available on Parkland’s website at http://www.parkland.ca,

 

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(iii) in Item 1A of Sunoco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 14, 2025, and (iv) in Item 1A of Sunoco’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on May 8, 2025 and August 7, 2025. Those disclosures are incorporated by reference in this Current Report on Form 8-K. While the list of factors presented here is considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Sunoco and Parkland do not intend to update these statements unless required by the securities laws to do so, and Sunoco and Parkland undertake no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to any such forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

3.1    Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Limited Partnership of Sunoco LP, dated as of September 18, 2025.
4.1    Indenture, dated as of September 18, 2025, by and among Sunoco LP, the Guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee.
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    SUNOCO LP
    By:   SUNOCO GP LLC,
      its General Partner
Date: September 18, 2025    
    By:  

/s/ Rick Raymer

    Name:   Rick Raymer
    Title:   Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer

 

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FAQ

What did Sunoco (SUN) announce regarding Parkland?

Sunoco entered into an Arrangement Agreement dated May 4, 2025 to acquire all issued common shares of Parkland, subject to regulatory and listing approvals.

How much financing did Sunoco raise for the Parkland Acquisition?

Sunoco received approximately $1,880 million in net proceeds from the Notes Offering after deducting discounts and commissions.

What are the terms of the senior notes issued by Sunoco?

$1,000 million of 5.625% senior notes due March 15, 2031, and $900 million of 5.875% senior notes due March 15, 2034, with semiannual cash interest payments commencing March 15, 2026.

What are the key features of the Series A Preferred Units?

Series A Preferred Units carry a $1,000 liquidation preference, cumulative semiannual distributions starting March 18, 2026, reset to the 5-year U.S. Treasury rate plus 4.230% (with a 1.00% floor) on the first reset.

Are there any redemption conditions tied to the acquisition?

Yes. The Notes and Series A Preferred Units are subject to a special mandatory redemption conditioned on the Parkland Acquisition and related termination or failure scenarios.
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