Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net income for Q3 2025 was $29 million, down from $45.9 million in Q3 2024, impacted by a $7.8 million one-time gain on asset sales last year [6] - EBITDA decreased to $97.1 million from $119.1 million, while adjusted EBITDA fell to $98.8 million from $114 million [6] - Distributable cash flow was $53 million compared to $71.1 million, with adjusted distributable cash flow at $53.3 million versus $71.6 million [6] - Trailing 12-month distribution coverage remained strong at 1.64 times, or 1.5 times after factoring in distributions to preferred unit holders [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - GDSO product margin decreased by $18.8 million to $218.9 million [7] - Gasoline distribution product margin fell by $19.3 million to $144.8 million, with fuel margins down 7% year-over-year to $0.37 per gallon [8] - Stage and operations product margin increased by $0.5 million to $74.1 million, attributed to an increase in sundries [8] - Wholesale segment product margin increased by $6.9 million to $78 million, driven by favorable marketing conditions in gasoline [9] - Commercial segment product margin decreased by $2.5 million to $7 million due to less favorable marketing conditions in bunkering [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expanded its marine fuel supply operations into the Port of Houston, enhancing its presence in the Gulf Coast [4] - The retail network saw a decrease in site count to 1,540, down by 49 from the previous year [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital discipline and operational efficiency, seeking sustainable returns and long-term value creation [12] - The strategy includes optimizing and upgrading the retail portfolio, with a focus on enhancing the convenience store experience through new brands and loyalty programs [4][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the lower-end consumer is under pressure, with consumers trading down to more generic brands [25] - Despite challenges, the company reported strong performance in convenience stores, with year-over-year growth despite a decrease in company-operated sites [25] - Wage inflation has calmed, and there are signs of improvement in labor availability compared to previous years [27][28] Other Important Information - The board declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.7550 per common unit, marking the 16th consecutive quarterly distribution increase [5] - Capital expenditures for Q3 were $19.7 million, with expectations for maintenance capex of $45 million-$55 million and expansion capex of $40 million-$50 million for the full year [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk a little bit more about entering the bunkering market in Houston? - Management indicated that they already have a presence in the business and see differentiated assets compared to competition [17] Question: Can you explain the differentiated offering in the bunkering market? - The differentiation is primarily based on the location of facilities and the approach to market supply [18] Question: How is the acquisition environment looking? - Management noted that there was a quiet period for retail M&A but signs of activity are emerging [21] Question: Are you facing competition from Parkland? - Management confirmed that they do not operate in Parkland's footprint [23] Question: Are you seeing pressure on lower-end consumers? - Yes, there is pressure, but the company is leveraging its loyalty program to drive promotions [25] Question: How is labor availability for the company? - Labor availability has improved, with more applicants compared to the previous years [28]