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ANNUAL REPORT
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Dear Fellow Shareholders,
2023 was an exceptional year as we generated record financial results, successfully
closed and integrated the highly accretive Billings acquisition, launched a renewables
business line and achieved our target balance sheet.
Compared to 2022, 2023 Adjusted Earnings per share increased 3% to $8.21 and
Adjusted EBITDA increased 8% to $696 million. Net book value expanded by over 100% to $1.3
billion, or $21.88 per share. Year-end liquidity exceeded $640 million after funding the $310 million
Billings acquisition with cash on hand.
These improvements were achieved despite refining market conditions declining by 23%,
as measured by our benchmark indices, for the year. While the market environment remained well
above mid-cycle, reliable execution is a necessity to capture market strength. Our sterling results are
built upon the highly accretive Billings transaction and the consistent and reliable business operations
by all of our business units.
In many respects, 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of our company’s inception and is an
important milestone to commemorate by reflecting on our strategy. While the modern era of crude
oil refining is more than 175 years old, we believe a differentiated strategy focused on remote markets
can generate premium returns. We do not aim to compete with the largest export-oriented refineries
on the Gulf Coast, in the Middle East or even in Asia. We intensely focus on delivering the lowest cost,
highest quality products to our local markets. Our business model relies on excellence in manufactur-
ing, distribution and knowing our customers. These are our competitive advantages, and we spend our
time thinking about how to enhance and deepen our strengths to bolster our leading market position.
Better means lower cost, higher reliability and increasingly more sustainable products. Given our line
of work, we are often reminded of the brutal efficiency of global commodity markets, yet we keenly
focus our strategic thinking on the unique markets that we serve. It is in this narrower strategic arena
that we tip our hats to our longtime friend, mentor and lover of real estate - the late Sam Zell. Location,
location, location. Location matters in a low margin, high volume enterprise because distribution costs
are a substantial component of the industry’s cost structure. In this business setting, proximity to the
customer delivers a relative advantage. The western United States is the ideal geography with markets
that fit this profile. In the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii, a high cost is exacted to move
refined products to or from local markets. We capture value by having the leading local position. In
summary, we are a growing energy company providing both renewable and conventional fuels to the
western United States.
A 10-year milestone is also a good opportunity to reflect upon our culture and aspirations.
The history of our company comes down to countercyclical capital deployment paired with an entre-
preneurial culture that has not only focused on acquiring assets at an attractive price but also constantly
improving our operations and commercial capabilities. Needless to say, our strategy requires us to
tailor our operations to fit local needs; centralization of many functions and our brands would be
counter-productive to being a local operator. We generally only ask our employees to abide by two
central edicts. We want all sites to have the same rigorous protocols that ensure the highest level of
safety and environmental compliance, and we want all employees to embrace the same set of core
values. Our core values are: Respect for others, Integrity, Creativity and Hard Work. With these
values in hand, our employees have a deep well of mutual trust between each other. We want to push
decision-making authority as far down into the employment ranks as possible while providing the
knowledge and training that permits our local managers and employees to always make the best
decisions that ensure safe and environmentally compliant conduct in the most reliable fashion.
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As a growing energy company, we are providing both renewable and
conventional fuels to the western United States.
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OUR BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Refining
2023 refining segment Adjusted EBITDA was $621 million, compared to $567 million in 2022,
despite our weighted average benchmark indices declining approximately 23%. This profit growth
was largely due to strong Billings refining contributions from June 1 through December 31, 2023,
as well as excellent financial results in Hawaii and Wyoming.
Many trends observed in our 2022 shareholder letter continued throughout 2023.
Traditional trade flows of key refined products remain disrupted and friction costs continue to
increase. Russian diesel is flowing to Brazil instead of Europe; Middle Eastern and Asian distillates
are increasingly filling the gap left in Europe; and key marine trade lanes such as the Red Sea and
the Panama Canal are increasingly difficult to transit. These factors and more correspond with our
observation that the value of shorter supply chains and local manufacturing is increasing dramatically.
In 2023, demand remained strong and returned to 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Net supply additions were
negligible given the delays from the large Atlantic Basin projects in Mexico and Nigeria. In summary,
these dynamics supported another year of above mid-cycle market conditions, while demonstrating
to customers the premium value of a local, integrated supply chain. Looking into 2024, there does not
appear to be any relief to the current tight supply/demand conditions.
When the market is tight, operational reliability becomes even more important.
Small operational disruptions can be extremely costly due to the high cost of associated lost profit
opportunities. Consequently, our team has emphasized investing in reliability to reduce downtime.
This approach increases our repair and maintenance costs as we dedicate resources towards preventive
maintenance and faster responses to unplanned outages. We will continue to emphasize this reliability
for the foreseeable future and incur higher operating costs that reduce unplanned outages. System-wide
operational availability was 95.5% following the Billings acquisition. Our goal in the coming years is
to safely and reliably run our system above 200,000 barrels per day. We are undertaking a number of
reliability and debottlenecking projects across our sites to reach our target throughput.
2023 Combined Product Yield
2023 Inland vs. Waterborne Crude Exposure
Distillate 39%
Gasoline 33%
LSFO 15%
Other 6%
Asphalt 7%
Other Waterborne 42%
ANS 5%
Other Inland 10%
Canadian Heavy 17%
Bakken 17%
Powder River Basin 9%
(cid:132)(cid:3)Inland Exposure (cid:132)(cid:3)Waterborne Exposure
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In addition to the investments in our operating assets, we are also emphasizing greater
attention to personal and process safety. Safety events often lead to unplanned downtime, so this
emphasis can directly affect our reliability. This year, we are pleased to report a strong improvement
in personal and process safety thanks to consistent focus and efforts of the operations team. We saw
an annual decline of over 40% in the key indicators we track for personal and process safety such as
employee recordable injury rates, loss of primary containment events, API process safety events, and
other safety statistics.
In Hawaii, we exceeded 2022’s record results notwithstanding the 23% decline in the
Singapore 3.1.2 index. Diesel and jet fuel margins remained the key variables driving the elevated index
and paired nicely with our industry-leading 70% distillate and low sulfur fuel oil yield profile. We are
pleased with the contributions of our Hawaii refining unit and believe this financial result demonstrates
the significant improvements we have achieved in Hawaii. We believe the best metric to use in evaluat-
ing these improvements is Hawaii’s Adjusted Gross Margin compared to our Combined Index, which
we refer to as “capture.”
Hawaii Adjusted Gross Margin Capture ($/bbl)
l
b
b
/
$
$20.00
$17.50
$15.00
$12.50
$10.00
$7.50
$5.00
$2.50
$-
$(2.50)
$(5.00)
$(7.50)
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Hawaii Capture
Hawaii Adj. Gross Margin
Combined Index
One item not readily apparent in our 2023 Hawaii Adjusted Gross Margin result is nearly
$34 million in funding costs associated with our J Aron intermediation facility. Given the increase in
underlying floating interest rates, the estimated interest rate of the intermediation facility ballooned to
11%. We had on average nearly $400 million of inventory funding under this facility.
Hawaii throughput averaged 80,800 bpd, and production costs totaled $4.57 per bbl.
We continue to overcome process unit constraints to deliver throughput closer to plant nameplate
capacity. While 2023 throughput was roughly flat compared to the prior year level of 81,800 bpd,
several constraints were lifted. Addressing overall heater efficiency and improving our capacity to
process lighter crude oils remain the type of low-capital, high-return projects on which we focus.
In Wyoming, strong Rockies market conditions and utilization drove outstanding 2023
financial results, nearly matching the record 2022 results. Much like the Singapore market, the U.S. Gulf
Coast index, which we benchmark our Rockies refineries against, was down approximately 20% in 2023
vs. 2022. Despite this decline, we capitalized upon strong regional market conditions and set an annual
throughput record. The multi-year operational and commercial improvement in Wyoming is a story on
which we pride ourselves.
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Prior to our ownership in 2016, the plant typically averaged 13,000 bpd. Through several low-capital,
high-return initiatives, we’ve steadily improved average throughput to a record 17,600 bpd in 2023.
This 35% increase in throughput was accomplished by debottlenecking downstream units and the
development of new refined product market outlets served by rail, pipeline and truck. While the
Wyoming plant is small relative to the average US refinery, it is a remarkably efficient and high-
margin operation. We have also taken steps to improve the energy efficiency of our operatons by
investing in new heaters for our critical refining processes.
Washington’s 2023 financial contribution lagged 2022 results, primarily due to weaker
market conditions in the Pacific Northwest. The Washington index was down by approximately 27%,
presenting a difficult comparison period. In addition to the index changes, materially softer Vacuum
Gas Oil (VGO) market conditions and asphalt margins were large drivers of lower profitability.
The successful addition of Par Montana to the Par Pacific network was a key 2023
achievement. In many ways, our organization has trained over the past ten years to be prepared
for this opportunity. The acquisition from Exxon of the Billings, Montana refinery represents our
seventh material acquisition in the last ten years as we have built this focused enterprise. Integrating
and reliably operating an asset of this complexity requires focus, creativity and drawing upon our
collective refining and logistics acquisition experience. We are fortunate to welcome many talented
new team members who were instrumental in our collective success. Montana throughput was
nearly 55,000 bpd over the first seven months under our ownership, well in excess of our 50,000 bpd
target. Strong summer market conditions, paired with strong reliability, drove the approximate
$121 million in Adjusted EBITDA contribution. The seven months of refining contribution
equated to nearly 40% of the purchase price. We expect to build on this success as we begin our
multi-year improvement plans to drive reliability and the next step in profitability.
As we look forward to 2024, we continue our focus on personal and process safety,
capital project execution and reliability. As the scale of our manufacturing operations grow, we
aspire to build a unique culture that leverages the collective experiences of our talented team.
We have a strategic mix of technical competency and nimbleness which serve as excellent ingredients
for a high-efficiency manufacturing site. More tactically, we believe there are many low-capital
and high-return projects in our capital project portfolio that offer attractive risk-adjusted returns.
Scoping and prioritizing these projects in light of our active turnaround schedule is a key task for our
refining business. High impact areas include Billings reliability and product distribution, Hawaii
throughput and Tacoma crude flexibility.
Logistics
The logistics segment delivered another solid year and expanded to accommodate the increased
scale and complexity of our Montana operations. 2023 logistics segment Adjusted EBITDA was
$97 million, compared to $74 million in 2022. While easy to overlook in the context of the Montana
refining business, the newly formed Rocky Mountain logistics organization was created to manage
our growing network of pipelines, terminals and truck racks.
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INTEGRATED DOWNSTREAM NETWORK
Hardisty
Tacoma
McChord
AFB
Portland
Moses
Lake
WA
Spokane
Thompson Falls
Missoula
ewiston
Helena
Bozeman
Boise
Billings
MT
OR
Rapid City
Newcastle
Kauai
Oahu
Molokai
Maui
Single Point
Mooring
ID
Casper
Salt Lake City
NV
Las Vegas
UT
Hawaii
HI
WY
Cheyenne
Denver
CO
Fargo
ND
SDSD
NE
CA
Refinery
Terminal
Marine Terminal
Rail
Marine
Renewables Terminal
Wyoming Crude Pipeline
Presence
Wyoming Product Pipeline
Magellan Product Pipeline
Yellowstone Pipeline
McChord Pipeline
Barbers Point Harbor Pipeline
Honolulu Pipeline
Par Hawaii Pipeline &
Single Point Mooring
Express Pipeline
(capacity not owned)
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Retail
The retail business continues to demonstrate highly attractive growth. Adjusted EBITDA totaled
$68 million in 2023, an $8 million improvement over 2022 results. Over the last three years, retail
segment contribution has grown at an impressive 13.2% compounded annual growth rate.
$80
$60
$40
$20
-
$(20)
$(40)
Retail Adjusted EBITDA ($mm)
$59
$65
$6
$60
$5
$47
(6)
(2)
(7)
(13)
2019
2020
2021
2022
$7
$68
(23)
2023
Retail Adjusted EBITDA
Sale-leaseback Impact
Capital Invested
Year over year same store sales fuel volumes and merchandise revenue improved by 9% and 8%,
respectively, reflecting the emerging value of our Hele and nomnom brands. Brand affinity is growing
with consistent active loyalty users across the Hele brand, and the success of the burgeoning nomnom
loyalty program in the Pacific Northwest, which experienced a 257% growth in active users in 2023.
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Importantly, we opened our first new store in the Spokane market last year and are encouraged by
its initial performance. The nearly 5,000 square foot store located in a growing suburb of Spokane
exceeded our initial underwriting, implying returns in excess of 20%.
In Hawaii, we also opened our first new fuel location in nearly four years during
December and are encouraged by the initial results. As one would imagine, it’s very challenging to add
new sites in Hawaii. Land scarcity, permitting challenges and lengthy timelines are major impediments
to execute a project.
On top of the strong financial results, 2023 was a major pivot for the retail business.
We are excited by the vision and leadership of Danielle Mattiussi, who joined our company as the
Chief Retail Officer in January 2023. Danielle has bolstered her team with experienced managers,
setting up our retail business for future growth. Expanding our gross margin profile across general
merchandise and food service is a major focus area.
Our retail returns on capital deployed have remained excellent as this business segment
has grown steadily over the last five years. While these results are certainly exciting, there is much
opportunity to improve our overall margin mix and grow the food service side of the business.
The landscape on the mainland remains highly fragmented and we see room to build a strong brand
serving the western United States.
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Sustainability & Renewables
We were pleased to publish our third annual Sustainability Report last year and deliver meaningful
progress on our objectives to reduce the carbon intensity of our operations and products. Our broader
sustainability objectives focus on improving operational efficiency in order to reduce Scope 1 emissions,
while developing capital efficient renewable fuel alternatives for a portion of our customers to reduce
Scope 3 emissions. Key progress includes the announcement of our Wyoming and Washington
facilities receiving the EPA Energy Star Award, denoting that both facilities have one of the lowest
Scope 1 emissions profiles in North America. The Wyoming story is one of deliberate and highly
efficient investment. Over the last three years, our Wyoming team internally engineered and executed
the rebuild of three legacy heaters. For an estimated $8 million in total capital, we realized an estimated
23% reduction in energy consumption. In addition to the economic and environmental improvements,
we also reduced process safety risk. Cutting Scope 1 emissions is, quite simply, good business.
Beyond our Scope 1 progress, we made strides to address our Scope 3 emissions. First
and foremost, we formed a dedicated Renewables team made up of some of our best and brightest
engineers, commercial developers and project managers to expedite development and ensure high-
quality execution on our renewables projects. One key milestone was the decision to proceed with
the $90 million renewable hydrotreater (RHT) conversion project in Hawaii. This 60 million gallon
per year project presents strong economics in a variety of market conditions, primarily due to its
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Sustainability is a critical and growing part of our local-market
supply strategy.
attractive capital efficiency relative to competing projects. At $1.50 per gallon of annual throughput,
we believe this is among the lowest capital costs in the world for a unit that principally produces
sustainable aviation fuel. This renewables project is our largest growth capital project for 2024.
In addition, we were named a finalist by Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) to develop
a 30 megawatt cogeneration facility fueled by renewable products. The renewable cogeneration plant
integrates with the Hawaii RHT project and allows us to participate in decarbonizing Hawaii’s electric
grid. The timing of this project is likely beyond 2025.
Sustainability is a critical and growing part of our local-market supply strategy.
However, we balance our sustainability objectives against other capital allocation alternatives and
remain keenly focused on achieving appropriate risk adjusted returns. Based on today’s proven
technologies, Scope 3 reductions for liquid fuels inherently require policy support. In addition,
the feedstock inputs are typically not correlated with product output prices. Said simply, our
investment hurdle rates for renewable projects are higher than for refining capital projects, to ensure
we are compensated for these sectoral risks.
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Laramie Energy
We hold a 46% equity investment in Laramie Energy, a natural gas E&P company with operations
in western Colorado. While Laramie has become a less material asset to the company in light of our
growth, we believe our interest remains worthy of conversation. At year end 2022, we reflected no value
for Laramie on our balance sheet, however we have returned to equity method accounting due to the
$11 million cash distribution we received from the business in early 2023. At year end 2023, we held
the Laramie asset at approximately $14 million. While natural gas pricing in the US has moderated
from 2022 highs, the forward price outlook remains sufficient to justify future new well development in
the outer years. We measure the 5-year Henry Hub calendar strip price as a proxy for forward outlook.
The 5-year strip peaked between $5.00 and $5.50 per MMBtu, and, as of Q1 2024, sits closer to $3.50
per MMBtu.
Laramie generated 2023 Adjusted EBITDAX of $90 million compared to $102 million
in 2022. During the first quarter of 2023 Laramie completed a refinancing of its senior secured credit
facilities and redeemed $74 million of preferred stock, resulting in a cash distribution. We remain
focused on monetizing our investment in Laramie, likely through a stream of annual distributions.
CAPITAL ALLOCATION
Cash flow from operations totaled $579 million in 2023, compared to $453 million during 2022.
With this cash flow, we deployed $310 million to complete the ExxonMobil Billings acquisition,
repurchased $62 million of stock, and invested $52 million in turnarounds and maintenance capital
projects and $36 million in growth projects, while improving our balance sheet position. These
activities leave our year end liquidity at a healthy $644 million, made up of $279 million in cash and
$365 million in credit availability.
We completed a comprehensive refinancing in 2023, consolidating multiple tranches
of high-cost debt into a single term loan. We also optimized our working capital financing with
the termination of the Tacoma intermediation facility and simultaneous upsizing of our ABL to
$900 million. We expect our streamlined capital structure to reduce cash funding costs by more
than $10 million annually.
In 2023, we utilized approximately $300 million of net operating loss carryforwards
(NOLs). Given the sustained profitability of our business in recent years, we are confident that we will
realize the full benefits of our federal NOLs. At year end, we elected to fully reverse the tax valuation
allowance related to our federal deferred tax assets. Our NOL balance at year end was approximately
$900 million and we expect to utilize the remaining NOL balance over the next 3 to 4 years based on
previously provided midcycle guidance.
We will continue to take a dynamic and opportunistic approach to capital allocation.
We began the year focused upon ensuring we maintained adequate capital to close the Billings
transaction. After completing the highly accretive transaction, we quickly shifted towards acquiring
shares in the open market. Over the year, we opportunistically repurchased approximately 1.8 million
shares of our common stock (approximately 3% of shares outstanding) at a weighted average purchase
price of $33 per share. As we consider future capital deployment alternatives, we rigorously assess the
risk adjusted returns of our growing capital project portfolio with the opportunity to repurchase our
own shares. Share repurchases afford us the opportunity to buy more of the future cash flows of the
assets we know best.
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OUTLOOK
Following the Billings acquisition, we enter 2024 with a more scalable and durable business. The
backdrop remains volatile and uncertain, yet we are highly optimistic about the future of our enterprise.
The shift in energy and agricultural trade flows has only created greater logistics costs in the movement
of petroleum, refined products, and renewable feedstocks. While Europe has largely weened itself off of
Russian diesel, the gap has been filled from a mix of the United States, Middle East and Asian prod-
ucts. However, Russian crude continues to flow into India, China and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Increasing tensions in the Middle East threaten key trade lanes like the Arabian and Red Seas. China
continues to implement energy policy reform that focuses on serving its own needs rather than those of
the world. Collectively, these factors emphasize the importance of our strategy of creating downstream
energy networks in logistically complex markets.
Beyond the geopolitical outlook, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the
domestic uncertainty brought about by the 2024 election. In particular, the policy support backdrop
that provides competitive returns for renewable projects could be under further threat. We are closely
watching these developments and how they impact our future capital deployment cadence in the
renewables arena. As in past years and perhaps as a prerequisite to the refining business, organization-
ally we must be prepared for a wide range of outcomes.
We own a company today with a strong balance sheet, robust cash flows and an attractive
roster of growth capital alternatives. We will continue to develop and execute low-capital, high-
return projects that increase plant reliability and throughput. Our team will focus on crisp execution of
our turnarounds and successful completion of our Hawaii renewable hydrotreater project; we will also
invest in the retail store experience to bolster our bourgeoning Hele and nomnom convenience store
brands. Longer term, we expect our renewables development portfolio will provide further growth.
While uncertainty abounds, you can rest assured that our management team is focused on hedging
against downside risks while simultaneously positioning ourselves for strong growth.
We thank you for your support of our enterprise.
On behalf of the management and employees of Par Pacific,
William Pate
Chief Executive Officer
William Monteleone
President
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NON-GAAP Performance Measures
Management uses certain financial measures to evaluate our operating performance that are
considered non-GAAP financial measures. These measures should not be considered in
isolation or as substitutes or alternatives to their most directly comparable GAAP financial
measures or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance
with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures
used by other companies since each company may define these terms differently.
We believe Adjusted Gross Margin (as defined below) provides useful information to investors
because it eliminates the gross impact of volatile commodity prices and adjusts for certain
non-cash items and timing differences created by our inventory financing agreements and
lower of cost and net realizable value adjustments to demonstrate the earnings potential of
the business before other fixed and variable costs, which are reported separately in Operat-
ing expense (excluding depreciation) and Depreciation and amortization. Management uses
Adjusted Gross Margin per barrel to evaluate operating performance and compare profitabil-
ity to other companies in the industry and to industry benchmarks. We believe Adjusted Net
Income (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) are useful supplemental financial
measures that allow investors to assess the financial performance of our assets without regard
to financing methods, capital structure, or historical cost basis, the ability of our assets to
generate cash to pay interest on our indebtedness, and our operating performance and return
on invested capital as compared to other companies without regard to financing methods
and capital structure. We believe Adjusted EBITDA by segment (as defined below) is a useful
supplemental financial measure to evaluate the economic performance of our segments
without regard to financing methods, capital structure, or historical cost basis.
Beginning with financial results reported for periods in fiscal year 2023, Adjusted Gross
Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), and Adjusted EBITDA also exclude the mark-to-
market losses (gains) associated with our net obligation related to the Washington Climate
Commitment Act (“Washington CCA”) and Clean Fuel Standard, which became effective
on January 1, 2023.
Beginning with financial results reported for periods in fiscal year 2023, Adjusted Net Income
(loss) and Adjusted EBITDA also exclude the redevelopment and other costs for our Par West
facility, which was shut down in 2020. This modification improves comparability between
periods by excluding expenses incurred in connection with the strategic redevelopment of this
non-operating facility. We have recast Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA for
prior periods when reported to conform to the modified presentation.
Beginning with financial results reported for the second quarter of 2023, Adjusted Gross
Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), and Adjusted EBITDA also exclude our portion of
interest, taxes, and depreciation expense from our refining and logistics investments acquired
on June 1, 2023, as part of the Billings acquisition.
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Beginning with financial results reported for the fourth quarter of 2023, Adjusted Gross
Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), and Adjusted EBITDA also exclude all hedge losses
(gains) associated with our Washington ending inventory and last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) layer
increment impacts associated with our Washington inventory. In addition, we have modified
our environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustment to include only the mark-to-
market losses (gains) associated with our net renewable identification number (“RINs”)
liability and net obligation associated with the Washington CCA and Clean Fuel Standard.
This modification was made as part of our change in how we estimate our environmental
obligation liabilities.
Beginning with financial results reported for the fourth quarter of 2023, Adjusted Net Income
(loss) also excludes unrealized interest rate derivative losses (gains) and all Laramie Energy
related impacts with the exception of cash distributions.
Adjusted Gross Margin
Adjusted Gross Margin is defined as operating income (loss) excluding:
• operating expense (excluding depreciation);
• depreciation and amortization (“D&A”);
•
•
• Par’s portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation expense from refining and
impairment expense;
loss (gain) on sale of assets, net;
•
logistics investments;
inventory valuation adjustment (which adjusts for timing differences to reflect the
economics of our inventory financing agreements, including lower of cost or net
realizable value adjustments, the impact of the embedded derivative repurchase or
terminal obligations, hedge losses (gains) associated with our Washington ending
inventory and intermediation obligation, purchase price allocation adjustments,
and LIFO layer increment and decrement impacts associated with our Washington
inventory);
• Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments (which represents the
mark-to-market losses (gains) associated with our RINs and Washington CCA and
Clean Fuel Standard); and
• unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives.
The following tables present a reconciliation of Adjusted Gross Margin to the most directly
comparable GAAP financial measure, operating income (loss), on a historical basis, for
selected segments, for the periods indicated (in thousands):
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Year Ended December 31, 2023
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Operating Income
$
676,161 $
$69,744 $
$56,603
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
Par’s portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation
expense from refining and logistics investments
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized gain on commodity derivatives
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Adjusted Gross Margin1
373,612
81,017
24,450
25,122
87,525
11,462
1,586
1,857
102,710
(189,783)
(150,511)
219
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(308)
$
995,011 $
121,173 $
155,282
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Operating Income
$
401,901 $
54,049 $
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized loss on commodity derivatives
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Adjusted Gross Margin1
236,989
65,472
(15,712)
105,760
9,336
9,003
1
14,988
20,579
—
—
—
—
(253)
49,238
81,229
10,971
—
—
—
—
56
$
812,750 $
89,363 $
141,494
1 There was no impairment expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. There was no adjustment for Par’s portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation
expense from refining and logistics investments for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Net Income is defined as Net Income excluding:
•
inventory valuation adjustment (which adjusts for timing differences to reflect the
economics of our inventory financing agreements, including lower of cost or net
realizable value adjustments, the impact of the embedded derivative repurchase or
terminal obligations, hedge losses (gains) associated with our Washington ending
inventory and intermediation obligation, purchase price allocation adjustments, and
LIFO layer increment and decrement impacts);
• Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments (which represents the
mark-to-market losses (gains) associated with our RINs and Washington CCA and
Clean Fuel Standard);
unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives;
acquisition and integration costs;
redevelopment and other costs related to Par West;
debt extinguishment and commitment costs;
•
•
•
•
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increase in (release of) tax valuation allowance and other deferred tax items;
changes in the value of contingent consideration and common stock warrants;
severance costs;
(gain) loss on sale of assets;
impairment expense;
impairment expense associated with our investment in Laramie Energy; and
•
•
•
•
•
•
• Par’s share of equity losses from Laramie Energy, excluding cash distributions.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Adjusted Net Income excluding:
• D&A;
•
interest expense and financing costs, net, excluding unrealized interest rate derivative
loss (gain);
cash distributions from Laramie Energy to Par;
•
• Par’s portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation expense from refining and logistics
•
investments; and
income tax expense (benefit) excluding the changes in the tax valuation allowance and
other deferred tax items.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA
to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income, on a historical basis for
the periods indicated (in thousands):
Net Income
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Changes in valuation allowance and other deferred tax items 1
Severance costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Equity earnings from Laramie Energy, LLC, excluding cash distributions
Adjusted Net Income
Depreciation and amortization
Interest expense and financing costs, net, excluding unrealized interest rate derivative loss (gain)
Laramie Energy, LLC cash distributions to Par
Par’s portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation expense from refining and logistics investments
Income tax expense (benefit)
Adjusted EBITDA2
Year Ended
December 31,
2023
2022
$
728,642 $
364,189
102,710
(189,783)
(49,690)
17,482
11,397
19,182
(126,219)
1,785
(59)
(14,279)
501,168
119,830
71,629
(10,706)
3,443
10,883
(15,712)
105,760
9,336
3,663
—
5,329
—
2,272
(169)
—
474,668
99,769
68,288
—
—
710
$
696,247 $
643,435
1 For the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized a non-cash deferred tax benefit of $126.2 million primarily related to the release of a majority of the valuation allowance
against our federal net deferred tax assets. This tax benefit is included in Income tax expense (benefit) on our consolidated statements of operations.
2 For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there was no change in value of contingent consideration, change in value of common stock warrants, impairment expense,
or impairments associated with our investment in Laramie Energy.
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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted Adjusted Net Income per
share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Adjusted Net Income
Plus: effect of convertible securities
Numerator for diluted income per common share
Basic weighted-average common stock shares outstanding
Add dilutive effects of common stock equivalents
Diluted weighted-average common stock shares outstanding
Basic Adjusted Net Income per common share
Diluted Adjusted Net Income per common share
Adjusted EBITDA by Segment
Year Ended
December 31,
2023
2022
501,168 $
474,668
—
—
501,168 $
474,668
60,035
979
61,014
8.35 $
8.21 $
59,544
339
59,883
7.97
7.93
$
$
$
$
Adjusted EBITDA by segment is defined as Operating income (loss) excluding:
• D&A;
•
inventory valuation adjustment (which adjusts for timing differences to reflect the
economics of our inventory financing agreements, including lower of cost or net
realizable value adjustments, the impact of the embedded derivative repurchase or
terminal obligations, hedge losses (gains) associated with our Washington ending
inventory and intermediation obligation, purchase price allocation adjustments,
and LIFO layer increment and decrement impacts associated with our Washington
inventory);
• Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments (which represents the mark-
to-market losses (gains) associated with our RINs and Washington CCA and Clean
Fuel Standard);
• unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives;
acquisition and integration costs;
•
redevelopment and other costs related to Par West;
•
severance costs;
•
(gain) loss on sale of assets;
•
impairment expense; and
•
• Par’s portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation expense from refining and logistics
investments.
Adjusted EBITDA by segment also includes Gain on curtailment of pension obligation
and Other income (loss), net, which are presented below operating income (loss) on our
condensed consolidated statements of operations.
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The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA by segment to the most directly
comparable GAAP financial measure, operating income (loss) by segment, on a historical basis, for
selected segments, for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Corporate
and Other
Operating income (loss) by segment
$
676,161 $
69,744 $
56,603 $ (122,502)
Depreciation and amortization
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized gain on commodity derivatives
Acquisition and integration costs
Severance costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Par’s portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation
expense from refining and logistics investments
Other loss, net
Adjusted EBITDA 1
81,017
25,122
11,462
2,229
102,710
(189,783)
(50,511)
—
100
—
219
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,586
1,857
—
—
—
—
—
—
580
—
(308)
—
—
—
—
—
17,482
1,105
11,397
30
—
(53)
$ 621,499 $ 96,723 $ 68,337 $ (90,312)
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Corporate
and Other
Operating income (loss) by segment
$
401,901 $
54,049 $
49,238 $
(67,285)
Depreciation and amortization
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized loss on commodity derivatives
Acquisition and integration costs
Severance costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Other income, net
Adjusted EBITDA 1
65,472
20,579
10,971
2,747
(15,712)
105,760
9,336
—
40
1
—
—
—
—
—
13
(253)
—
—
—
—
—
22
56
—
—
—
—
3,663
2,197
27
613
$ 566,798 $ 74,388 $ 60,287 $ (58,038)
1 For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there was no impairment expense or gain on curtailment of pension obligation. For the year ended December 31, 2022,
there was no Par West redevelopment and other costs or Par’s portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation expense from refining and logistics investments.
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Operating income (loss) by segment
$
(88,799) $
51,159 $
81,249 $
(51,228)
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Corporate
and Other
Depreciation and amortization
Inventory valuation adjustment
RINs mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives
Acquisition and integration costs
Severance costs
Loss on sale of assets, net
Impairment expense
Gain on curtailment of pension obligation
Other income (loss), net
Adjusted EBITDA1
58,258
31,841
66,350
1,517
—
61
(19,659)
1,838
1,802
—
22,044
10,880
3,059
—
—
—
—
23
(19)
—
228
—
—
—
—
—
—
(45,034)
—
2
—
—
—
—
87
—
15
—
—
(52)
$ 53,209 $ 73,435 $ 47,097 $ (48,119)
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Corporate
and Other
Operating income (loss)
$ (331,826) $
35,044 $
24,211 $ (45,427)
Adjustments to operating income (loss):
Depreciation and amortization
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental credit mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized loss on commodity derivatives
Acquisition and integration costs
Severance costs
Impairment expense
Other income/expense
Adjusted EBITDA 1
53,930
9,994
81,709
(4,804)
—
312
55,989
—
21,899
10,692
3,515
—
—
—
—
8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
29,817
—
—
—
614
192
—
—
1,049
$ (134,696) $
56,951 $ 64,720 $ (40,057)
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Corporate
and Other
Operating income (loss)
$
93,781 $
59,075 $
49,245 $
(54,121)
Adjustments to operating income (loss):
Depreciation and amortization
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental credit mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized loss on commodity derivatives
Acquisition and integration costs
Other income/expense
Adjusted EBITDA 1
55,832
17,017
10,035
3,237
19,436
(4,804)
8,988
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4,704
2,516
$ 173,233 $ 76,092 $ 59,280 $ (43,664)
1 For the year ended December 31, 2022, there was no LIFO liquidation adjustment, impairment expense, or gain on curtailment of pension obligation. For the year ended December 31,
2021, there was no LIFO liquidation adjustment. For the year ended December 31, 2020, there was no LIFO liquidation adjustment, loss on sale of assets, or gain on curtailment of pension
obligation. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was no LIFO liquidation adjustment, impairment expense, loss on sale of assets, or gain on curtailment of pension
obligation, or severance costs.
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Laramie Energy Adjusted EBITDAX
Adjusted EBITDAX is defined as net income (loss) excluding commodity derivative loss (gain), loss
(gain) on settled derivative instruments, interest expense, gain on extinguishment of debt, non-cash
preferred dividend, depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion, exploration and geological
and geographical expense, bonus accrual, equity-based compensation expense, loss (gain) on disposal
of assets, phantom units, and expired acreage (non-cash). We believe Adjusted EBITDAX is a useful
supplemental financial measure to evaluate the economic and operational performance of exploration
and production companies such as Laramie Energy.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Laramie Energy’s Adjusted EBITDAX to the most
directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income (loss) for the periods indicated (in
thousands):
Net income (loss)
Commodity derivative income (loss)
Gain (loss) on settled derivative instruments
Interest expense and loan fees
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Non-cash preferred dividend
Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion
Phantom units
Loss on sale of assets
Expired acreage (non-cash)
Total Adjusted EBITDAX
Year Ended
December 31,
2023
2022
$
96,586 $
(73,289)
161
20,108
6,644
2,910
30,179
5,496
307
553
12,605
78,532
(41,034)
14,930
—
10,409
25,982
—
821
292
$
89,655 $
101,997
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FORM 10-K
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Mark One)
☒
☐
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File No. 001-36550
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
825 Town & Country Lane, Suite 1500
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
84-1060803
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
77024
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 899-4800
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Common stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol(s)
PARR
Name of Exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities
Act. Yes ý No ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the
Act. Yes ¨ No ý
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be
submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ý No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a
smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
ý
¨
Accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
☐
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☐
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. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of
the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C.
7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒
If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial
statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of
incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period
pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ý
The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was
approximately $1,550,243,970 based on the closing sales price of the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on June
30, 2023. As of February 22, 2024, 59,575,453 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $0.01 par value, were issued and
outstanding.
Documents Incorporated By Reference
Certain information required to be disclosed in Part III of this report is incorporated by reference from the registrant’s
definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this report, which will be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end
of the fiscal year covered by this report.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Item 1C. CYBERSECURITY
Item 2. PROPERTIES
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Item 6. [RESERVED]
Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTION
PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENCE
Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
PART IV
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Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Item 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
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Glossary of Selected Industry Terms
Unless otherwise noted or indicated by context, the following terms used in this Annual Report on Form 10- K have the
following meanings:
barrel or bbl
blendstocks
Brent
cardlock
catalyst
CO2
condensate
crack spread
distillates
ethanol
feedstocks
HSFO
jobber
LPG
LSFO
Mbbls
Mbpd
MMbbls
MMbtu
MMcfd
MW
NOx
refined products
SO2
SPM
throughput
turnaround
ULSD
WTI
yield
A common unit of measure in the oil industry, which equates to 42 gallons.
Various compounds that are combined with gasoline or diesel from the crude oil refining process to
make finished gasoline and diesel; these may include natural gasoline, FCC unit gasoline, ethanol,
reformate, or butane, among others.
A light, sweet North Sea crude oil, characterized by an API gravity of 38 degrees and a sulfur content
of approximately 0.4% by weight that is used as a benchmark for other crude oils.
Automated unattended fueling sites that are open all day and are designed for commercial fleet
vehicles.
A substance that alters, accelerates, or instigates chemical changes, but is not produced as a product
of the refining process.
Carbon dioxide.
Light hydrocarbons which are in gas form underground but are a liquid at normal temperatures and
pressure.
A simplified calculation that measures the difference between the price for refined products and crude
oil. For example, we reference the 3-1-2 Singapore crack spread, which approximates the per barrel
results from processing three barrels of Brent crude oil to produce one barrel of gasoline and two
barrels of distillates (diesel and jet fuel).
Refers primarily to diesel, heating oil, kerosene, and jet fuel.
A clear, colorless, flammable oxygenated liquid. Ethanol is typically produced chemically from
ethylene or biologically from fermentation of various sugars from carbohydrates found in agricultural
crops and cellulosic residues from crops or wood. It is used in the United States as a gasoline octane
enhancer and oxygenate.
Crude oil or partially refined petroleum products that are further processed into refined products.
High sulfur fuel oil.
A petroleum marketer.
Liquified petroleum gas.
Low sulfur fuel oil.
Thousand barrels of crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons.
Thousand barrels per day.
Million barrels of crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons.
Million British thermal units, a unit of measurement for natural gas.
Million cubic feet per day, a unit of measurement for natural gas.
Megawatt, a unit of measurement for electricity or other energy transfer. A watt is a unit of work at
the rate of one joule per second or current at the rate of one ampere across a potential difference of
one volt.
Nitrogen oxides.
Petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, that are produced by a refinery.
Sulfur dioxide.
Single point mooring. Also known as a single buoy mooring, refers to a loading buoy that is anchored
offshore and serves as an interconnect for tankers loading or offloading crude oil and refined
products.
The volume processed through a unit or refinery.
A periodically required standard procedure to inspect, refurbish, repair, and maintain a refinery. This
process involves the shutdown and inspection of major processing units and typically occurs every
three to seven years, depending on unit type.
Ultra-low sulfur diesel.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil, a light, sweet crude oil, typically characterized by an API gravity
between 38 degrees and 40 degrees and a sulfur content of approximately 0.3% by weight that is used
as a benchmark for other crude oils.
The percentage of refined products that is produced from crude oil and other feedstocks, net of fuel
used as energy.
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PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a growth-oriented energy company providing both
renewable and conventional fuels to the western United States.
Our business is organized into three primary segments:
OVERVIEW
1) Refining - We own and operate four refineries with total operating crude oil throughput capacity of 219 Mbpd. Our
refineries in Kapolei, Hawaii, Newcastle, Wyoming, Tacoma, Washington, and Billings, Montana, convert crude oil
into gasoline, distillate, asphalt and other products to serve the state of Hawaii and areas ranging from Washington
state to the Dakotas and Wyoming.
2) Retail - We operate fuel retail outlets in Hawaii, Washington, and Idaho. We operate convenience stores and fuel
retail sites under our “Hele” and “nomnom” brands, “76” branded fuel retail sites and other sites operated by third
parties that sell gasoline, diesel, and retail merchandise such as soft drinks, prepared foods, and other sundries. We also
operate unattended cardlock stations.
3) Logistics - We operate an extensive multi-modal logistics network spanning the Pacific, the Northwest, and the
Rocky Mountain regions. This network includes an SPM in Hawaii, a unit train-capable rail loading terminal in
Washington, and other terminals, pipelines, trucking operations, marine vessels, storage facilities, loading and truck
racks, and rail facilities for the movement of petroleum, refined products, and ethanol in and among the Hawaiian
islands, between the U.S. West Coast, and the Rocky Mountain region.
As of December 31, 2023, we owned a 46% equity investment in Laramie Energy, LLC (“Laramie Energy”), an entity
focused on developing and producing natural gas in Garfield, Mesa, and Rio Blanco counties, Colorado. As of December 31,
2023, through the Billings Acquisition (as defined in Note 5—Acquisitions under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K),
we own a 65% and a 40% equity investment in Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership (“YELP”) and Yellowstone Pipeline
Company (“YPLC”), respectively.
Our Corporate and Other reportable segment primarily includes general and administrative costs. Please read Note 23
—Segment Information to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for detailed information on our
operating results by segment.
Macroeconomic Factors Affecting Our Business
U.S. and Global Inflationary Factors. Energy prices are, among other factors, indicators of inflation, and the U.S.
Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) has taken significant steps to curb inflation, and continued to increase interest rates in 2023, from
near zero percent at the beginning of 2022 to a range of 5.25% to 5.5% in December 2023. These actions by the Fed acted to
lower U.S. inflation rates, which have decreased 3.4% year over year as of the December inflation report released in January
2024. The U.S. retail price for regular-grade gasoline averaged $3.52 per gallon in 2023, following gasoline price highs of
approximately $5.01 per gallon in the summer of 2022. This decline was due, in part, to lower crude oil prices in 2023
compared with 2022 and higher gasoline inventories in the second half of 2023.
The COVID-19 Pandemic. Subsequent to the pandemic, and various preventive and mitigating measures taken in
response, refined product demand has largely returned to 2019 levels. Despite global additions to refining capacity, the
availability of refining capacity has not kept pace with demand, and global refinery utilization is above normal levels.
Consequently, refining product margins have been consistently above pre-pandemic margins since the spring of 2022.
Geopolitical Conflicts. Given the nature of our operations, including sourcing crude oil and feedstocks, geopolitical
conflicts may affect our business and results of operations. The Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Palestine conflict, Houthi attacks
in the Red Sea, and Iranian activities in the Strait of Hormuz have all disrupted global trade patterns, increased crude oil price
volatility, and increased freight costs and delivery times.
We continue to actively monitor the impact of these and other global situations on our people, operations, financial
condition, liquidity, suppliers, customers, and industry, and are actively responding to the impacts that these matters have on
our business. Please read “Item 1A. — Risk Factors” and “Item 7. — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
1
Condition and Results of Operations — Overview” for further discussion of the risks, uncertainties, and actions we have taken
in response to the conditions noted above and the resulting economic impacts.
Corporate Information
Our common stock is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the ticker symbol
“PARR.” Our principal executive office is located at 825 Town & Country Lane, Suite 1500, Houston, Texas 77024 and our
telephone number is (281) 899-4800. Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the terms “Par,” the “Company,” “we,”
“our,” and “us” refer to Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context suggests otherwise.
Available Information
Our website address is www.parpacific.com. Information contained on our website is not part of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any other
materials filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by us are available on our website
(under “Investors”) free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.
Alternatively, you may access these reports at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Refining
OPERATING SEGMENTS
We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Wyoming, Washington, and Montana, with total operating crude oil
throughput capacity of 219 Mbpd. During the year ended December 31, 2023, our refineries processed 170.3 Mbpd of crude oil
and sold 183.1 Mbpd of refined products.
Our refineries consist of various units, including crude oil distillation, vacuum distillation, hydrocracking, catalytic
reforming, naphtha hydrotreating, diesel hydrotreating, fluidized catalytic cracking, alkylation, and isomerizing units. Our
refineries process a variety of condensate and light and heavy crude oils purchased from domestic and foreign suppliers to
produce LPG, naphtha, gasoline, jet fuel, ULSD, marine fuel, LSFO, HSFO, asphalt, and other associated refined products.
Our refineries are connected with each other and with the communities we serve via pipelines, terminals, tankers, and
other transportation mechanisms. These various forms of transportation allow the movement of crude oil, various feedstocks,
and a variety of refined products from our suppliers to our refineries, among our refineries, and from our refineries to our
customers. Please read our Logistics segment discussion below for additional information.
Descriptions of our refineries and their capacities are below.
Hawaii Refinery. Our Hawaii refinery is located in Kapolei, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, and is rated at 94 Mbpd of
Crude unit operating throughput capacity. The Hawaii refinery’s major processing units produce LPG, naphtha, gasoline, jet
fuel, ULSD, marine fuel, LSFO, HSFO, asphalt, and other associated refined products. We believe the configuration of our
Hawaii refinery uniquely fits the demands of the Hawaii market. We believe the 3-1-2 Singapore Crack Spread is the most
representative market indicator for our Hawaii operations. The 3-1-2 Singapore Crack Spread is computed by taking one barrel
of gasoline and two barrels of distillates (diesel and jet fuel) from three barrels of Brent crude oil.
Montana Refinery. Our Montana refinery is located along the Yellowstone River just outside Billings, Montana, and
is rated at 63 Mbpd throughput capacity. The Montana refinery is a high-conversion, complex facility that processes low-cost
Western Canadian and regional Rocky Mountain crude oil to produce gasoline, distillate, asphalt, and other products to serve
the Rocky Mountain region. Our Montana refinery assets include a 65% interest in an adjacent co-generation facility. We
believe the RVO Adjusted USGC 3-2-1 is the most representative market indicator for our operations in Billings, Montana. The
RVO Adjusted USGC 3-2-1 Index is computed by taking three barrels of WTI crude oil and converting them into two barrels of
USGC gasoline and one barrel of USGC ULSD, less 100% of the RVO cost.
Washington Refinery. Our Washington refinery is located in Tacoma, Washington, and is rated at 42 Mbpd
throughput capacity. The Washington refinery’s major processing units produce ULSD, jet fuel, gasoline, asphalt, and other
associated refined products that are primarily marketed in the Pacific Northwest. We believe the RVO Adjusted Pacific
Northwest 3-1-1-1 Index is the most representative market indicator for our operations in Tacoma, Washington with improved
historical correlations to our reported adjusted gross margin compared to prior reported indices. The RVO Adjusted Pacific
Northwest 3-1-1-1 Index is computed by taking one part gasoline (PNW sub-octane), one part distillate (PNW ULSD), and one
part VGO (USGC VGO) as created from three barrels of WTI Crude, less 100% of the RVO cost for gasoline and distillate. In
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January 2024, our Washington refinery was awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) ENERGY STAR
certification, indicating the refinery performs in the top 25% of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets
strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.
Wyoming Refinery. Our Wyoming refinery is located in Newcastle, Wyoming, and is rated at 20 Mbpd throughput
capacity. The Wyoming refinery’s major processing units produce gasoline, ULSD, jet fuel, and other associated refined
products. We believe the RVO Adjusted USGC 3-2-1 the most representative market indicator for our Wyoming refining and
fuel distribution operations with improved historical correlations to our reported adjusted gross margin compared to prior
reported indices. Please read the discussion of the RVO Adjusted USGC 3-2-1 Index in the Montana refinery section above for
further information. In January 2024, our Wyoming refinery was also awarded the EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification.
Crude Oil Supply
We source our crude oil feedstock from North America, Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and other
sources. Effective March 3, 2022, we suspended purchases of Russian crude oil as a response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Competition
All facets of the energy industry are highly competitive. Our competitors include major integrated, national, and
independent energy companies. Many of these competitors have greater financial and technical resources and staff which may
allow them to better withstand and react to changing and adverse market conditions. In addition, the energy industry is subject
to global economic and political factors and changing governmental regulations. Our operating results are affected by changes
in pricing for crude oil, feedstocks, and natural gas, as well as changes in the markets that we serve. All our refineries’ product
slates are tailored to meet local demand. In the continental U.S., our refined products typically serve areas ranging from
Washington state to the Dakotas and Wyoming.
Our refining business sources and obtains all of our crude oil from third-party sources and competes globally for crude
oil and feedstocks.
Retail
The retail segment includes locations in Hawaii, Washington, and Idaho where we set the price to the retail consumer.
Certain of our Hawaii locations and all of the Washington and Idaho locations are operated by our personnel and include
various sizes of convenience stores, snack shops, and kiosks. The remaining locations in Hawaii are cardlocks or sites operated
by third parties where we retain ownership of the fuel and set retail pricing.
As of December 31, 2023, our company-operated convenience stores with fuel in Hawaii are branded “Hele,” our
proprietary brand. Additionally, some of our partner sites operate under our proprietary Hele fuel brand. We also hold exclusive
licenses within the state of Hawaii to utilize the “76” brand for retail locations. The “76” license agreement expires October 31,
2031, unless extended by mutual agreement. Since its launch in 2016, the Hele brand has won several awards for being the
preferred fuel choice for Hawaii customers. Our cardlock locations on Kauai are branded Kauai Automated Fuels (“KAF”).
We operate convenience stores at all of our retail fuel outlets in Washington and Idaho. We use our proprietary
“nomnom” brand at both the fueling facilities and stores. Our current store count includes the acquisition and rebranding of
three convenience store locations in Washington acquired on December 2, 2022. Additionally, we opened a new to industry site
in a growth area of Spokane, Washington, on September 25, 2023.
Competition
Competitive factors that affect our retail performance include product price, station appearance, location, customer
service, and brand awareness. Our Hawaii competitors include the Shell, Texaco, Costco, Safeway, and Sam’s Club national
brands, regional brand Aloha, and other local retailers. Competitors of our Pacific Northwest retail assets include the Chevron,
Exxon, Conoco, Safeway, and Costco national brands, regional brands such as Maverik, Holiday, and Fred Meyer, and other
local retail brands.
Logistics
Our logistics segment generates revenues by charging fees for transporting crude oil to our refineries, delivering
refined products to wholesale and bulk customers and to our retail business, and storing crude oil and refined products.
Substantially all of our revenues from our logistics segment represent intercompany transactions that are eliminated in
consolidation.
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Hawaii Logistics
Our logistics network extends throughout the State of Hawaii. On Oahu, the system begins with our SPM located 1.7
miles offshore of our Hawaii refinery. This SPM allows for the safe, reliable, and efficient receipt of crude oil shipments to the
Hawaii refinery, as well as both the receipt and export of finished products. Connecting the SPM to the Hawaii refinery are
three undersea pipelines, two for the import or export of refined products and one for crude oil. We also have an on-shore
pipeline manifold which allows for crude oil to be transferred between the Hawaii refinery and the IES Downstream, LLC
(“IES”) storage facility located approximately 2 miles away. From the Hawaii refinery, we distribute refined products through
our logistics network of pipelines, trucks, leased barges, terminals, and storage facilities throughout the islands of Oahu, Maui,
Hawaii, Molokai, and Kauai and for export to the U.S. West Coast and Asia.
Montana Logistics
On June 1, 2023, we purchased distribution and logistics assets in the upper Rockies region, including the wholly
owned Silvertip Pipeline, a 40% interest in the Yellowstone refined products pipeline, and four wholly owned and three joint
venture refined product terminals located in Montana and Washington. Our Montana logistics network services the PADD IV
and V regions.
Washington Logistics
Our Washington logistics network includes storage capacity, a proprietary jet fuel pipeline that serves Joint Base
Lewis McChord, a marine terminal with waterfront property, a unit train-capable rail loading terminal, a manifest rail siding,
including asphalt, butane, biodiesel loading and unloading facilities, and a truck rack. These assets provide connectivity to
Bakken, Canadian, and Alaskan crude oil, renewable fuels, and the Pacific, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, and Rockies product
markets.
Wyoming Logistics
Our Wyoming logistics network includes crude storage tanks and a crude oil pipeline that provides us access to crude
oil from the Powder River Basin. This network also includes a refined products pipeline that transports product from our
Wyoming refinery to a common carrier with access to Rapid City, South Dakota.
The logistics network in Wyoming includes crude oil and refined product storage capacity, loading racks, and a rail
siding at the refinery site. We also own and operate a jet fuel storage facility and pipeline that serve Ellsworth Air Force Base in
South Dakota.
Markets
Hawaii Market
Hawaii’s visitor industry is the primary driver of the state’s economy. In August 2023, the Maui wildfires dominated
news headlines and the tragic event had a significant impact in Maui County. According to data from Hawaii’s State
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (“DBEDT”), between August and October 2023, visitor arrivals
by air to Maui County decreased 51.4 percent compared to the same period in 2022.
The University of Hawaii Economic Organization (“UHERO”), however, noted that the Maui visitor industry is
recovering faster than anticipated and visitors to the rest of the state have reached record levels. Per DBEDT, 9.6 million
visitors arrived in Hawaii in 2023, a 4% increase from 9.2 million in 2022. Total arrivals declined 7% when compared to 10.4
million visitors in pre-pandemic 2019. Most of these visitors were domestic travelers; the Japanese market recovery is slower
due to the relative weakness of the yen to the U.S. Dollar. This leaves Hawaii’s dependence on the U.S. market unusually high.
The total number of visitors to Hawaii is expected to be essentially flat in 2024 with an expected return to moderate growth in
2025. In 2023, overall total visitor spending rose to $20.8 billion, compared to $19.7 billion in 2022 and $17.7 billion in 2019.
Overall, UHERO expects Hawaii’s job growth to be about 1% in 2024. According to DBEDT, the state unemployment
rate is expected to be 3.0% in 2023, and will improve to 2.8% in 2024, 2.6% in 2025, and 2.4% in 2026. As measured by the
Honolulu Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers, inflation is expected to be 2.8% in 2023, lower than the projected U.S.
consumer inflation rate of 4.1% for 2023. Hawaii consumer inflation is expected to decrease to 2.2% by 2026.
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Mainland Markets
Spokane, Washington, and Northwest Idaho are the primary regions of our Pacific Northwest retail operations and are
enjoying significantly higher population growth rates than the country as a whole. The U.S. Census Bureau noted that the
population increased 14.6% in Washington and 17.3% in Idaho from 2010 to 2020 versus a national increase of only 7.4%.
Spokane is a regional hub in eastern Washington, with a population of over a half million and a variety of employers in health
care, retail, and other industries. According to the Spokane City Department of Economic Development, the unemployment rate
was 3.4% through September 2023, and the average annual wage was $62 thousand in the first quarter of 2023 in positions
covered by unemployment insurance.
A significant portion of the products produced by our Washington refinery stay within the Puget Sound region.
Washington is one of the fastest growing states in the nation, and most of this growth is occurring in the Puget Sound area due
to large technology and information industry companies. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (the “BEA”),
gross domestic product (“GDP”) for the State of Washington grew by 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 based on seasonally adjusted
preliminary third quarter 2023 data.
The primary market for our Wyoming refined products is the Black Hills Region in South Dakota, driven largely by
Pennington, Lawrence, and Meade counties, which represents nearly half of the state’s taxable tourism sales. According to the
U.S. Census Bureau, the population in Pennington County, the state’s second largest county, increased by 8.2% from 2010 to
2020 compared to 7.4% nationally over the same period. Demand for gasoline is highly seasonal, with a large increase in
demand during the summer driving season. The South Dakota economy is anchored by tourism, including visitors to Mount
Rushmore and the Black Hills, as well as government and health care spending. According to the South Dakota Department of
Tourism, visitor spending has increased in 2023, above pre-pandemic levels. South Dakota welcomed 14.7 million visitors for
the year, resulting in visitor spending of approximately $5.0 billion in 2023, an increase of 4.9% compared to 2022 and 22%
over the pre-pandemic spending heights reached in 2019. Additionally, $1.1 billion, or 22%, of tourism dollars were spent on
transportation services, representing an increase of nearly 17% over pre-pandemic transportation spending.
A significant portion of the products produced by our Montana refinery serve a robust economy that includes the states
of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, eastern Washington, and the Dakotas. The business is operated as an integrated
fuels value chain, deriving value along the entire chain from the sourcing of crude oil to refining, distributing, and marketing of
fuels to our customers. The Montana refinery complements the markets served by our Washington and Wyoming refineries by
benefiting from the growth of the Pacific Northwest and strong seasonal demand in the Rockies and surrounding areas.
In addition to supplying the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest markets with transportation fuels, our Montana
refinery also supplies asphalt to customers throughout the United States, giving the refinery a strategic advantage in its ability to
process heavy, sour crude oils. Our crude processing flexibility allows us to maintain a diverse product offering, including jet
fuel, gasoline, diesel and asphalt, through a robust network of both proprietary and third-party terminals. This, along with the
ability to deliver product via various transportation modes (e.g. pipeline, truck, rail), enables convenient supply options for our
customers.
Laramie Energy
OTHER OPERATIONS
As of December 31, 2023, we owned a 46% equity investment in Laramie Energy, an entity focused on developing
and producing natural gas in Garfield, Mesa, and Rio Blanco counties, Colorado. As of June 30, 2020, we discontinued the
application of the equity method of accounting for our investment in Laramie Energy because the book value of such
investment had been reduced to zero. Effective February 21, 2023, we resumed the application of the equity method of
accounting with respect to our investment in Laramie Energy. The balance of our investment in Laramie Energy was $14.3
million as of December 31, 2023. Please read Note 4—Investment in Laramie Energy to our consolidated financial statements
under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further information.
Other Investments
As noted in the Refining and Logistics discussions above, as of December 31, 2023 through the Billings Acquisition,
we own a 65% and a 40% equity investment in YELP and YPLC, respectively. Please read Note 3—Refining and Logistics
Equity Investments to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further information.
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General
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
Our activities are subject to existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing environmental quality and
pollution control. Although no assurances can be made, we believe that, absent the occurrence of an extraordinary event,
compliance with existing federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules regulating the release of materials in the
environment or otherwise relating to the protection of human health, safety, and the environment will not have a material effect
upon our capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position with respect to our existing assets and operations. We cannot
predict what effect additional regulation or legislation, enforcement policies, and claims for damages to property, employees,
other persons, and the environment resulting from our operations could have on our activities.
Periodically, we receive communications from various federal, state, and local governmental authorities asserting
violations of environmental laws and/or regulations. These governmental entities may also propose or assess fines or require
corrective actions for these asserted violations. We intend to respond in a timely manner to all such communications and to take
appropriate corrective action. Except as disclosed below, we do not anticipate that any such matters currently asserted will have
a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Refining activities
Like other petroleum refiners, our operations are subject to extensive and evolving federal and state environmental
regulations governing air emissions, wastewater discharges, and solid and hazardous waste management activities. Many of
these regulations are becoming increasingly stringent, and the cost of compliance can be expected to increase over time. Our
policy is to accrue environmental and clean-up related costs of a non-capital nature when it is probable that a liability has been
incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Such estimates may be subject to revision in the future as regulations and
other conditions change.
Climate Change and Regulation of Greenhouse Gases
According to many scientific studies, emissions of CO2, methane, NOX, and other gases commonly known as
greenhouse gases (“GHGs”) are contributing to global warming of the earth’s atmosphere and to global climate change. In
response to the scientific studies, legislative and regulatory initiatives have been underway to limit GHG emissions. The U.S.
Supreme Court determined that GHG emissions fall within the federal Clean Air Act (“CAA”) definition of an “air pollutant.”
In response, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) promulgated an endangerment finding, paving the way for
regulation of GHG emissions under the CAA. The EPA has now begun regulating GHG under the CAA. New construction or
material expansions that meet certain GHG emissions thresholds will likely require that, among other things, a GHG permit be
issued in accordance with the federal CAA regulations, and we will be required, in connection with such permitting, to
undertake a technology review to determine appropriate controls to be implemented with the project in order to reduce GHG
emissions. Based on current company operations, however, our existing refining activities are not subject to current federal
GHG permitting requirements.
The EPA has also promulgated rules requiring large sources to report their GHG emissions. Reports are being made in
connection with our refining business. Sources subject to these reporting requirements also include on and offshore petroleum
and natural gas production and onshore natural gas processing and distribution facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more of
CO2 equivalent per year in aggregate emissions from all site sources.
In 2007, the State of Hawaii passed Act 234, which required that GHG emissions be rolled back on a statewide basis to
1990 levels by the year 2020. In June of 2014, the Hawaii Department of Health (“DOH”) adopted regulations that require each
major facility to reduce CO2 emissions by 16% by 2020 relative to a calendar year 2010 baseline (the first year in which GHG
emissions were reported to the EPA under 40 CFR Part 98). The GHG rules include an alternative for facilities to demonstrate
that further GHG reductions are not economically viable and an additional provision that authorized the DOH to issue a waiver
if GHGs are being effectively controlled as a consequence of other state initiatives and regulations such as the Renewable
Portfolio Standard. The Hawaii GHG regulation allows for “partnering” with other facilities that have or are expected to make
more significant CO2/GHG reductions. Accordingly, our Par East and Par West Hawaii refineries submitted a GHG reduction
plan and a permit application that incorporated the partnering provisions. The DOH issued a GHG permit, which caps GHG
emissions from both refineries at 904,945 metric tons per year which (as required by regulation) is 16% below the combined
facility GHG emission levels of 2010. Since ceasing refining operations at the Par West facility in 2020, our annual emissions
are well below the GHG emissions cap.
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The State of Washington and its political subdivisions passed several climate-focused laws in 2021 that are relevant to
our operations within the state. These include a low-carbon fuel standard (“LCFS”) designed to reduce the carbon intensity of
transportation fuels by twenty percent by 2038 and a “cap and trade”-style program for GHG emissions covering industrial
facilities and transportation fuels starting in 2023. The Washington Department of Ecology (“WDOE”) issued final rules
implementing the LCFS effective on January 1, 2023, implementing requirements that are now in effect and will gradually
reduce the carbon intensity of fuels sold in the state over time by annually lowering that limit. The WDOE has also issued final
rules with respect to the “cap and trade”-style program with an effective date of November 1, 2022, with credit allocations and
auctions commencing during 2023. While these programs are not expected to result in a material impact to earnings in the
immediate term, both programs involve gradual tightening of standards over time and will likely require us to take additional
actions or credit purchases, some of which may eventually be material. Both programs are likely to reduce transportation fuel
demand. In addition to action by the State, on November 16, 2021, the Tacoma City Council adopted its Tideflats and Industrial
Land Use Regulations, which prohibits new petroleum storage and allows for only limited additions of clean fuel infrastructure.
Additional regulatory, legislative, and judicial developments are likely to occur in the future. The Administration’s
return to the Paris Climate Accord, actions voiding the prior Administration’s orders on the social cost of carbon, and efforts to
develop a “whole of government” strategy to aggressively address climate change issues suggest the imminence of such
changes. Such developments may affect how these GHG initiatives will impact us. They may also impact the use of and
demand for petroleum products, which could impact our business. Further, apart from these developments, tort claims alleging
property damage against GHG emissions sources may be asserted. Due to the uncertainties surrounding the regulation of and
other risks associated with GHG emissions, we cannot predict the financial impact of related developments on us.
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
The EPA has adopted a number of more stringent National Ambient Air Quality Standards (“NAAQS”). States are
required to develop State Implementation Plans and ultimately local air districts are required to adopt rules designed to improve
air quality over time. More stringent air pollutant standards and corresponding rules have already impacted and will continue to
cause many refineries to invest heavily in additional air pollution controls. Thus far, Hawaii air quality, particularly on Oahu
where our Hawaii refinery is located, has met even the most recent NAAQS, and the Hawaii refinery has not been required to
install new controls as result of local rules. Even so, NAAQS could and, to a degree, have already forced some changes for our
customer base. Power plants on the Big Island, where SO2 levels are already elevated due to volcanic activity, are switching
from LSFO to diesel fuel. On Oahu, the state’s largest utility frequently cites compliance with NAAQS as one of its
justifications for moving towards a cleaner bridge fuel before reaching its renewable goals. On October 1, 2015, the EPA
adopted rules, which were reaffirmed in December 2020, that substantially tightened the NAAQS for ground-level ozone.
These rules are causing many areas of the country to develop requirements for additional controls and limits on combustion
emissions and emissions of volatile organic compounds. In October 2021, the EPA announced its intent to revisit the December
2020 decision retaining the 2015 NAAQS standard, opening the door to potential additional tightening of those standards and
additional requirements for states around the country to adopt more stringent controls, but no action has been taken in that
respect to date. On February 7, 2024, EPA lowered the fine particulate NAAQS standards. We do not currently anticipate that
the NAAQS standards will materially impact our operations, but the new standards could materially impact future projects,
particularly at our refineries in Montana and Washington.
Fuel Standards
In 2007, the U.S. Congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act (“EISA”) which, among other things, set
a target fuel economy standard of 35 miles per gallon for the combined fleet of cars and light trucks in the U.S. by model year
2020 and contained an expanded Renewable Fuel Standard (the “RFS”). In August 2012, the EPA and National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) jointly adopted regulations that establish vehicle carbon dioxide emissions standards
and an average industry fuel economy of 54.5 miles per gallon by model year 2025. On March 31, 2022, the EPA and NHTSA
published a final rule containing additional fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks that include 8-10% reductions of
GHG emissions annually through model year 2026. On July 28, 2023, NHTSA issued a notice of proposed rule making for cars
and light trucks for model years 2027-2032. By model year 2032, the revised standards would require an industry-wide fleet
average of 58 miles per gallon for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. Higher fuel economy standards have the potential to
reduce demand for our refined transportation fuel products.
Under EISA, the RFS requires an increasing amount of renewable fuel to be blended into the nation’s transportation
fuel supply. Over time, higher annual RFS requirements have the potential to reduce demand for our refined transportation fuel
products. In the near term, the RFS will be satisfied primarily with fuel ethanol blended into gasoline. We, and other refiners
subject to the RFS, may meet the RFS requirements by blending the necessary volumes of renewable fuels produced by us or
purchased from third parties. To the extent that refiners will not or cannot blend renewable fuels into the products they produce
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in the quantities required to satisfy their obligations under the RFS program, those refiners must purchase renewable credits,
referred to as Renewable Identification Numbers (“RINs”), to maintain compliance. To the extent that we exceed the minimum
volumetric requirements for blending of renewable fuels, we can retain these RINs for current or future RFS compliance or sell
those on the open market.
Additionally, the RFS enables the EPA to exempt certain small refineries from the renewable fuels blending
requirements in the event such requirements would cause disproportionate economic hardship to that refinery. In prior years, we
have petitioned the EPA for a small refinery waiver for certain of our refineries. However, in 2022, EPA generally denied all
small refinery exemption petitions, including ours. Litigation surrounding the 2022 RFS volumetric requirements and other
aspects of those final rules, including the EPA’s denial of small refinery relief, is ongoing in Wynnewood Ref. Co., LLC v EPA.
The RFS may present production and logistics challenges for both the renewable fuels and the petroleum refining and
marketing industries in that we may have to enter into arrangements to purchase RINs with other parties or purchase cellulosic
biofuels RINs (“D3”) waivers from the EPA to meet our obligations to use advanced biofuels, including biomass-based diesel
and cellulosic biofuel, with potentially uncertain supplies of these new fuels.
In October 2010, the EPA issued a partial waiver decision under the federal CAA to allow for an increase in the
amount of ethanol permitted to be blended into gasoline from 10% (“E10”) to 15% (“E15”) for 2007 and newer light duty
motor vehicles. In 2019, the EPA approved year-round sales of E15 but that approval has been overturned by the courts and, as
of January 10, 2022, the Supreme Court has declined to review further appeals on that subject. On July 2, 2021, a three-judge
panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated the EPA’s approval of year-round E15 sales.
However, in response to supply challenges caused in part by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EPA has issued certain
emergency waivers to permit additional E15 sales. There are numerous issues, including state and federal regulatory issues, that
need to be addressed before E15 can be marketed on a large scale for use in traditional gasoline engines; however, increased
renewable fuel in the nation’s transportation fuel supply could reduce demand for our refined products.
In March 2014, the EPA published a final Tier 3 gasoline standard that requires, among other things, that gasoline
contain no more than 10 parts per million (“ppm”) sulfur on an annual average basis and no more than 80 ppm sulfur on a per-
gallon basis. The standard also lowered the allowable benzene, aromatics, and olefins content of gasoline. All our refineries are
Tier 3 compliant.
In addition to federal requirements, several states, including Washington, have proposed or enacted low carbon fuel
standards applicable to transportation fuels. The Washington LCFS creates a carbon intensity score for transportation fuels and
require fuel producers and importers who fall short of increasingly stringent annual carbon intensity goals to purchase credits.
There will be compliance costs and uncertainties regarding how we will comply with the various requirements
contained in the EISA, RFS, and other fuel-related regulations. We may experience a decrease in demand for refined petroleum
products due to an increase in combined fleet mileage or due to refined petroleum products being replaced by renewable fuels.
Solid and Hazardous Waste
Several of our businesses generate wastes, including hazardous wastes, that are subject to regulation under the federal
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”) and state statutes. The EPA has limited the disposal options for certain
hazardous wastes and state regulation of the handling and disposal of certain wastes associated with refining operations is
becoming more stringent. We believe that our operations are in material compliance with all applicable RCRA regulations.
Superfund
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), also known as the
“Superfund” law, imposes liability, without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct, on certain persons with
respect to the release or threatened release of a “hazardous substance” into the environment. These persons include the current
owner and operator of a site, any former owner or operator who operated the site at the time of a release, transporters, and
persons that disposed or arranged for the disposal of hazardous substances at a site. CERCLA also authorizes the EPA and, in
some cases, third parties to take actions in response to threats to the public health or the environment and to seek to recover
from the responsible persons the costs of such action. State statutes impose similar liability.
Under CERCLA, the term “hazardous substance” does not include “petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction
thereof,” unless specifically listed or designated. While this “petroleum exclusion” lessens the significance of our operations,
we may generate wastes that may fall within CERCLA’s definition of a “hazardous substance” in the course of our ordinary
refining operations. Although we and, to our knowledge, our predecessors have used operating and disposal practices that were
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standard in the industry at the time, “hazardous substances” may have been disposed or released on, under, or from the
properties currently or historically owned or leased by us or on, under, or from other locations where these wastes have been
taken for disposal. At this time, we do not believe that we have any material liability associated with any Superfund site and we
have not been notified of any claim, liability, or damages under CERCLA.
Oil Pollution Act
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA”) and regulations thereunder impose a variety of requirements on “responsible
parties” related to the prevention of crude oil spills and liability for damages resulting from such spills in U.S. waters. A
“responsible party” includes the owner or operator of a facility or vessel or the lessee or permittee of the area in which an
offshore facility is located. While liability limits apply in some circumstances, few defenses exist to the liability imposed by the
OPA. We are not aware of the occurrence of any action or event that would subject us to liability under OPA and we believe
that compliance with OPA’s financial responsibility and other operating requirements will not have a material adverse effect on
us.
Discharges and Marine Protection
The Clean Water Act (“CWA”) regulates the discharge of pollutants to waters of the U.S., including wetlands, and
requires a permit for the discharge of pollutants, including petroleum, to such waters. Certain facilities that store or otherwise
handle crude oil are required to prepare and implement Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure and Facility Response
Plans relating to the possible discharge of oil to surface waters. We are required to prepare and comply with such plans and to
obtain and comply with discharge permits. The CWA also prohibits spills of oil and hazardous substances to waters of the U.S.
in excess of levels set by regulations and imposes liability in the event of a spill. We believe we are in substantial compliance
with these requirements and that any noncompliance would not have a material adverse effect on us.
Other statutes provide protection to animal and plant species. These laws and regulations may require the acquisition
of a permit or other authorization before drilling or construction related to the oil and gas industry commences and may limit or
prohibit construction, drilling, and other activities on certain lands lying within wilderness or wetlands and other protected areas
and impose substantial liabilities for pollution resulting from our operations. For example, the Magnuson amendment to the
Marine Mammal Protection Act may limit or restrict certain new oil terminals and oil-by-rail infrastructure in the state of
Washington.
State laws further regulate discharges of pollutants to surface and groundwaters, require permits that set limits on
discharges to such waters, and provide civil and criminal penalties and liabilities for spills to both surface and groundwaters.
Some states have imposed regulatory requirements to respond to concerns related to potential for groundwater impact from oil
and gas exploration and production. For example, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (“COGCC”) approved
rules that require sampling of groundwater for hydrocarbons and other indicator compounds both before and after drilling.
Air Emissions
Our refining operations are subject to local, state, and federal regulations for the control of emissions from sources of
air pollution. Administrative enforcement actions for failure to comply strictly with air regulations or permits may be resolved
by payment of monetary fines and correction of any identified deficiencies. Alternatively, regulatory agencies could impose
civil and criminal liability for non-compliance. An agency could require us to forgo construction or operation of certain air
emission sources. We believe that we are in substantial compliance with air pollution control requirements.
Our refining business is subject to very significant state and federal air permitting and pollution control requirements,
including some that are the subject of ongoing enforcement activities by the EPA as described in more detail below. The EPA
continues to review and, in many cases, tighten ambient air quality standards, which standards, along with the advancement of
pollution control technologies, could result in new regulatory and permit requirements that will impact our refining activities
and involve additional costs.
On September 29, 2015, the EPA announced a final rule updating standards that control toxic air emissions from
petroleum refineries, addressing, among other things, flaring operations, fence line air quality monitoring, and additional
emission reductions from storage tanks and delayed coking units. Compliance with this rule has not had a material impact on
our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows to date. However, new operating and other regulatory standards
could involve additional costs, and failure to comply with such standards could involve penalties, each of which could be
material.
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Hawaii Consent Decree
On July 18, 2016, Par Hawaii Refining, LLC (“PHR”) and subsidiaries of Tesoro Corporation (“Tesoro”) entered into
a consent decree with the EPA, the U.S. Department of Justice and other state governmental authorities concerning alleged
violations of the federal Clean Air Act related to the ownership and operation of multiple facilities owned or formerly owned by
Tesoro and its affiliates ("Consent Decree"), including our refinery in Kapolei, Hawaii, that we acquired from Tesoro in 2013.
On September 29, 2023, we received a letter from EPA related to the alleged violation of certain air emissions limits, controls,
monitoring, and repair requirements under the Consent Decree. We are unable to predict the cost to resolve these alleged
violations, but resolution will likely involve financial penalties or impose capital expenditure requirements that could be
material. For more information, please read Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements
under Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Coastal Coordination
There are various federal and state programs that regulate the conservation and development of coastal resources. The
federal Coastal Zone Management Act (“CZMA”) was passed to preserve and, where possible, restore the natural resources of
the coastal zone of the U.S. The CZMA provides for federal grants for state management programs that regulate land use, water
use, and coastal development.
Other Government Regulation
OSHA
We are subject to the requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”) and comparable state
statutes. The OSHA hazard communication standard, the EPA community right-to-know regulations under Title III of the
federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, and similar state statutes require us to organize and/or disclose
information about hazardous materials used or produced in our operations. Certain of this information must be provided to
employees, state and local governmental authorities, and local citizens.
SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
We sell a variety of refined products to a diverse customer base. The majority of our refined products are primarily
sold through short-term contracts or on the spot market. For each of the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, we
had one customer in our refining segment that accounted for 13%, 17%, and 13%, respectively, of our consolidated revenue. No
other customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022,
and 2021.
Workforce Composition
HUMAN CAPITAL
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. By investing in our employees, we are able to achieve success
and continue to execute on our mission and vision. At December 31, 2023, our workforce consisted of 1,814 employees,
including 331 employees, or 18% of our total workforce, at our Hawaii, Washington, and Montana refineries represented by the
United Steelworkers Union (“USW”) with collective bargaining agreements effective through January 31, 2026. We also
employ three employees in Montana in our Rocky Mountain Pipeline & Terminals business that are represented by the Rocky
Mountain Union (“RMU”) with an agreement effective through October 1, 2025. We value our employees and constantly strive
to maintain and improve satisfactory relationships with them. Our 1,814 employees work in the following operating segments
throughout the United States:
Operating Segment
Number of
Employees
Refining and Logistics
Retail
Corporate
Total
1,064
574
176
1,814
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Diversity and Inclusion
Par is focused on recruiting and developing a diverse workforce. We prioritize outreach activities that increase the
diversity of applicants for open positions and actively ensure that all open positions are posted on job boards that target female,
minority, disabled, and military veteran candidates. We work to develop relationships with local organizations that provide
services to historically underserved populations and make them aware of career opportunities at Par. As of December 31, 2023,
our workforce consisted of 39% minorities, 32% women, 6% protected veterans, and 4% employees with disabilities.
Par is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. A work environment that values all
employees and their contributions is critical to our success in that it enables each employee to bring their unique perspectives to
work each day. By embracing our differences and viewing diversity and inclusion as assets, we are able to realize our full and
creative potential. We actively train our management on why diversity and inclusion are critical in the workplace, enabling
them to demonstrate allyship and embrace the differences of others, whether cultural or simply diversity of thought. Par is
proud to foster an environment where all employees feel safe, heard, and valued and where there is a commitment to creating a
greater representation of opinions, backgrounds, and experiences.
Culture and Values
Par is a values-driven company. Our tight-knit community values integrity, creativity, hard work, and respect for
others. These four pillars support our successes and strengthen our ability to be an effective and fun place to work. We value
innovative thought and rally behind ideas that create new opportunities. We believe this drives our growth and success. We
value the unique heritage, experiences, and contributions of everyone we get to work with and serve. Our commitment to doing
the right thing with the highest ethical standards enables us to achieve our best results. As we pursue growth and success, we
believe it is important to keep our people safe, to value our diversity, and to protect our environment.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive compensation, benefit, and time-off packages to promote employee fulfillment and work-
life balance. Our benefits include our retirement savings plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, extensive
health and wellness benefits, generous time off allowance, and a tuition reimbursement program.
Health and Safety
Safety is paramount to every operation and activity we undertake at Par. We recognize that our responsible
stewardship impacts every employee, every contractor, and every member of the community, and we embrace that
responsibility. We promote a culture of continuous safety improvement with a keen eye for evaluating and managing risk. We
continually monitor and improve the effectiveness of our health and safety programs, policies, and procedures to achieve this
objective.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may constitute “forward-looking” statements as defined in
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“PSLRA”), or in releases made
by the SEC, all as may be amended from time to time. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially
from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements
that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by, among other
things, the use of forward-looking language, such as the words “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,”
“project,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seeks,” or “scheduled to,” or other similar words or the negative of these
terms or other variations of these terms or comparable language or by discussion of strategy or intentions. These cautionary
statements are being made pursuant to the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and the PSLRA with the intention of obtaining the
benefits of the “safe harbor” provisions of such laws.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are largely based on our expectations,
which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment
based on currently known market conditions and other factors. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions to be
reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In
addition, management’s assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate. All readers are cautioned that the forward-
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looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are not guarantees of future performance and we cannot
assure any reader that such statements will be realized or that the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. Actual
results may differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements due to factors described in
“Item 1A. — Risk Factors”, “Item 7. — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations,” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they
are made. We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf.
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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
Our businesses involve a high degree of risk. You should consider and read carefully the risks and uncertainties
described below together with all of the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. If any of the
following risks, or any risk described elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, actually occur, our business, prospects,
financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows could be materially adversely affected. In any such case, the trading
price of our common stock could decline. The risks described below are not the only ones facing our company. Additional risks
not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also adversely affect us.
OPERATING RISKS
Our operations are subject to operational hazards that could expose us to potentially significant losses.
Our operations are subject to potential operational hazards and risks inherent in refining operations, in transporting and
storing crude oil and refined products, and in producing natural gas and oil. Any of these risks, such as fires, explosions,
maritime disasters, security breaches, cyber threats, pipeline ruptures and spills, mechanical failure of equipment, and severe
weather and natural disasters at our or third-party facilities could result in business interruptions or shutdowns and damage to
our properties and the properties of others. The scientific consensus suggests that some of these physical risks to our facilities
and third party facilities, especially risks associated with extreme weather, may increase as a result of climate change. A serious
accident at our facilities could also result in serious injury or death to our employees or contractors and could expose us to
significant liability for personal injury claims and reputational risk. Any such event or unplanned shutdown could have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
The volatility of crude oil prices and refined product prices and changes in the demand for such products may have a
material adverse effect on our cash flow and results of operations.
Earnings and cash flows from our refining segment depend on a number of factors, including to a large extent the cost
of crude oil and other refinery feedstocks which has fluctuated significantly in recent years. While prices for refined products
are influenced by the price of crude oil, the constantly changing margin between the price we pay for crude oil and other
refinery feedstocks and the prices we receive for refined products, the crack spread, also fluctuates significantly. The prices we
pay and prices we receive depend on numerous factors beyond our control, including the global supply and demand for crude
oil, gasoline, and other refined products, which are subject to, among other things:
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changes in the global economy and the level of foreign and domestic production of crude oil and refined products;
availability of crude oil and refined products and the infrastructure to transport crude oil and refined products;
local factors, including market conditions, the level of operations of other refineries in our markets, and the volume
and price of refined products imported;
threatened or actual terrorist incidents (including cyber attacks), acts of war, and other global political conditions;
changes in the availability or cost of maritime shipping;
pandemics, public health crises, or other widespread emergencies such as COVID-19;
government regulations or mandated production curtailments or limitations; and
weather conditions, hurricanes, or other natural disasters.
These actions could result in an increase in the price we pay for crude oil, which may result in a decrease in the
expected earnings and cash flows generated by our refining business.
In addition, we purchase our refinery feedstocks before manufacturing and selling the refined products. Price level
changes during the periods between purchasing and selling these refined products could also have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Instability in the global economic and political environment can lead to volatility in the cost and availability of crude oil and
prices for refined products, which could adversely impact our results of operations.
Instability in the global economic and political environment can lead to volatility in the cost and availability of crude
oil and in the price and demand for refined products. This may place downward pressure on our results of operations. This is
particularly true of developments in and relating to oil-producing countries, including terrorist activities, military conflicts,
embargoes, internal instability, or actions or reactions of the U.S. or foreign governments in anticipation of, or in response to,
such developments. Any such events may limit or disrupt markets, which could negatively impact our ability to access global
crude oil commodity flows or sell our refined products.
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Geopolitical conflicts, including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, could increase the cost of our crude oil feedstocks
and affect the demand for our products.
In February 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and other countries announced sanctions against
Russia, including restrictions on the importation of Russian crude oil. On March 3, 2022, we suspended purchases of Russian
crude oil for our Hawaii refinery in response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The U.S. and other countries have imposed
additional sanctions as the conflict has escalated. Any further sanctions imposed or actions taken by the U.S. or other countries,
and any retaliatory measures by Russia in response, such as restrictions on energy supplies from Russia, may increase our costs,
reduce our sales and earnings, or otherwise have an adverse effect on our operations. Additionally, conflicts like Russia’s
invasion of Ukraine and recent attacks on shipping in the Red Sea may exacerbate inflationary pressures, including with respect
to commodity prices and energy costs, and disrupt global supply chains. Rapid and significant changes in commodity costs may
increase the cost of our crude oil feedstocks and affect the demand for our products.
Many of our refined products could cause serious injury or death if mishandled or misused by us or our purchasers, or if
defects occur during manufacturing.
While we produce, store, transport, and deliver all of our refined products in a safe manner, many of our refined
products are highly flammable or explosive and could cause significant damage to persons or property if mishandled. Defects in
our products (such as gasoline or jet fuel) or misuse by us or by end purchasers could lead to fatalities or serious damage to
property. We may be held liable for such occurrences, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of
operations.
Our business is impacted by increased risks of spills, discharges, or other releases of petroleum or hazardous substances in
our refining and logistics operations.
The operation of refineries, pipelines, and refined products terminals is subject to increased risks of spills, discharges,
or other inadvertent releases of petroleum or hazardous substances, and we operate in and around environmentally sensitive
coastal waters that are closely regulated and monitored. These events could occur in connection with the operation of our
refineries, pipelines, or refined products terminals. If any of these events occur, or is found to have previously occurred, we
could be liable for costs and penalties associated with their remediation under federal, state, and local environmental laws or
common law, and could be liable for property damage to third parties caused by contamination from releases and spills. The
penalties and clean-up costs that we may have to pay for releases or the amounts that we may have to pay to third parties for
damages to their property could be significant and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results
of operations.
Our operations, including the operation of underground storage tanks, are also subject to the risk of environmental
litigation and investigations which could affect our results of operations.
From time to time, we may be subject to litigation or investigations with respect to environmental and related matters,
the costs of which could be material. We operate fueling stations with underground storage tanks used primarily for storing and
dispensing refined fuels. In addition, some fueling stations where we sell fuel are owned or operated by third parties who are
not under our control. Federal and state regulations and legislation govern the storage tanks and compliance with these
requirements can be costly. The operation of underground storage tanks poses certain risks, including leaks. Leaks from
underground storage tanks, which may occur at one or more of our fueling stations, may impact soil or groundwater and could
result in fines or civil liability for us.
Our insurance coverage may be inadequate to protect us from the liabilities that could arise in our business.
We carry property, casualty, business interruption, and other lines of insurance, but we do not maintain insurance
coverage against all potential losses. Marine vessel charter agreements do not include indemnity provisions for oil spills, so we
also carry marine charterer’s liability insurance. We could suffer losses for uninsurable or uninsured risks or in amounts in
excess of existing insurance coverage. Claims covered by insurance are subject to deductibles, the aggregate amount of which
could be material. Insurance policies are also subject to compliance with certain conditions, the failure of which could lead to a
denial of coverage as to a particular claim or the voiding of a particular insurance policy. There also can be no assurance that
existing insurance coverage can be renewed at commercially reasonable rates or that available coverage will be adequate to
cover future claims. The occurrence of an event that is not fully covered by insurance or failure by one or more insurers to
honor its coverage commitments for an insured event could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
and results of operations.
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We are subject to interruptions of supply and increased costs as a result of our reliance on third-party transportation of
crude oil and refined products to and from our refineries.
Our refineries receive and transport crude oil and refined products via tankers, barges, pipelines, and railcars. In
addition to environmental risks, we could experience an interruption of supply or an increased cost to deliver refined products
to market if such transportation is disrupted because of adverse weather, accidents, governmental regulation or sanctions, or
third-party action. A prolonged disruption could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results
of operations.
The financial and operating results of our refineries, including the products they refine and sell, can be seasonal.
Demand for gasoline in the Rockies and Northwest United States is generally higher during the summer months than
during the winter months due to seasonal increases in highway traffic. The Montana, Wyoming, and Washington refineries’
financial and operating results for the first and fourth calendar quarters may be lower than those for the second and third
calendar quarters of each year as a result of this seasonality. Conversely, the demand for the products the Hawaii refinery
refines and sells, and the financial and operating results for the Hawaii refinery, are often strongest in the first and fourth
calendar quarters.
We rely upon certain critical information systems for the operation of our business and the failure of any critical
information system, including a cybersecurity breach, may result in harm to our business.
We are heavily dependent on our technology infrastructure and maintain and rely upon certain critical information
systems for the effective operation of our business. These information systems include data network and telecommunications,
internet access and our websites, and various computer hardware equipment and software applications, including those that are
critical to the safe operation of our refineries and our pipelines and terminals. Our retail business collects certain customer data,
including credit card numbers, for business purposes. The integrity and protection of our customer, employee, and company
data is critical to our business.
Our information systems are subject to damage or interruption from a number of potential sources including natural
disasters, ransomware, software viruses or other malware, power failures, cyber attacks, and other events. To the extent that
these information systems are under our control, we have implemented cybersecurity policies designed to address these risks.
However, security measures for information systems cannot be guaranteed to be failsafe. Our systems and procedures for
protecting against such attacks and mitigating such risks may prove to be insufficient in the future and such attacks could have
an adverse impact on our business and operations, including damage to our reputation and competitiveness, remediation costs,
litigation, or regulatory. Any compromise of our data security or our inability to use or access these information systems at
critical points in time could unfavorably impact the timely and efficient operation of our business and subject us to additional
costs and liabilities, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, as
technologies evolve, and cyber attacks become more sophisticated, we may incur significant costs to upgrade or enhance our
security measures to protect against such attacks and we may face difficulties in fully anticipating or implementing adequate
preventive measures or mitigating potential harm. Finally, federal legislation relating to cybersecurity threats could impose
additional requirements on our operations.
Climate change may increase the frequency and severity of weather events that could result in severe personal injury,
property damage, and environmental damage, which could curtail our operations and otherwise materially adversely affect
our cash flows.
Some scientists have concluded that increasing concentrations of GHG in Earth’s atmosphere may produce climate
changes that have significant weather-related effects, such as increased frequency and severity of storms, droughts, floods, and
other climatic events. If any of those effects were to occur, they could have an adverse effect on our operations, including
damages to our refineries, retail locations, logistics assets or other properties from powerful wind or rising waters. We may
experience increased insurance costs, or difficulty obtaining adequate insurance coverage, for our assets in areas subject to more
frequent severe weather. We may not be able to recoup these increased costs through the cash generated by our business.
Extreme weather events could cause damage to property or facilities that could exceed our insurance coverage and our business,
financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected. Additionally, if we are named in litigation related to
climate change, costs or other impacts resulting from such litigation could be material.
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Through our investment in Laramie Energy, we are subject to all of the risks of natural gas and oil exploration and
production, but we lack the ability to control Laramie Energy’s operations and our ability to extract value is limited.
Through our investment in Laramie Energy, we are exposed to all of the risks inherent in natural gas and oil
exploration and production, including the risks that: exploration and development drilling may not result in commercially
productive reserves; the operator may act in ways contrary to our best interest; the marketability of our natural gas products
depends mostly on the availability, proximity, and capacity of natural gas gathering systems, pipelines, and processing
facilities, which are owned by third parties, as well as adequate water supplies; we have no long-term contracts to sell natural
gas or oil; compliance with environmental and other governmental regulatory or legislative requirements could result in
increased costs of operation or curtailment, delay, or cancellation of development and producing operations; and a decline in
demand for natural gas and oil could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
REGULATORY RISK
Meeting the requirements of evolving environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, including those related to
climate change and marine protection, could adversely affect our performance.
Consistent with the experience of other U.S. refineries, environmental laws and regulations have raised operating costs
and may require significant capital investments at our refineries. We may be required to address conditions that may be
discovered in the future and require a response. Potentially material expenditures could be required in the future as a result of
evolving environmental, health, and safety and energy laws, regulations, or requirements that may be adopted or imposed in the
future. Future developments in federal and state laws and regulations governing environmental, health and safety, and energy
matters are especially difficult to predict.
Currently, multiple legislative and regulatory measures to address GHG emissions (including CO2, methane, and NOX)
are in various phases of consideration, promulgation, or implementation. These include actions to develop national, statewide,
or regional programs, each of which could require reductions in our GHG emissions. Requiring reductions in our GHG
emissions could result in increased costs to (i) operate and maintain our facilities, (ii) install new emission controls at our
facilities, and/or (iii) administer and manage any GHG emissions programs, including acquiring emission credits or allotments.
Requiring reductions in our GHG emissions and increased use of renewable fuels which can be supplied by producers and
marketers in other industries that supply alternative forms of energy and fuels to satisfy the requirements of our industrial,
commercial, and individual customers could also decrease the demand for our refined products, and could have a material
adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Additionally, legislation designed to protect animal and plant species, such as the Magnuson amendment to the Marine
Mammal Protection Act, may limit or restrict our ability to construct or expand new oil terminals and oil-by-rail infrastructure
in the state of Washington, which could have a material impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Finally, federal and state regulations requiring additional GHG-related disclosures could significantly increase our regulatory
compliance costs.
Renewable fuels mandates and other mandates may reduce demand for the petroleum fuels we produce, which could have a
material adverse effect on our business results of operations and financial condition.
The RFS program sets annual quotas for the quantity of renewable fuels that must be blended into transportation fuels
consumed in the U.S. A RIN is assigned to each gallon of renewable fuel produced in or imported into the U.S. As a producer
of petroleum-based transportation fuels, we are obligated to blend renewable fuels into the petroleum fuels we produce and sell
in the U.S. To the extent we do not, we are required to purchase RINs in the market to satisfy our obligations under the RFS
program. In addition, as a result of the annual volume mandates, we may experience a decrease in demand for refined products
due to refined products being replaced by renewable fuels.
We are exposed to the volatility in the market price of RINs and are unable to predict the future prices of RINs. RINs
prices are dependent upon a variety of factors, including EPA regulations, the availability of RINs for purchase, and levels of
transportation fuels produced, which can vary significantly from quarter to quarter. If sufficient RINs are unavailable for
purchase, if we have to pay a significantly higher price for RINs, or if we are otherwise unable to meet the EPA’s RFS
mandates, our results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected. The current administration has also been critical
of exemptions from the RFS mandates granted to small refineries during the previous administration. While litigation over the
issue is currently before various courts, the EPA under the current administration may be less willing to grant such waivers
going forward and may increase the RVO in future years. To the extent fewer waivers are granted in the future or the RVO is
increased, the demand for and the price of RINs would likely also increase, and our results of operations and cash flows could
be adversely affected. In addition, the EPA is considering changes to the existing RFS program regulations and other regulatory
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initiatives under the RFS program that could impact future standards. Although uncertain, any of these events may cause the
price of RINs to rise and result in additional costs in connection with RFS compliance. Such increased costs could be material
and may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. All RIN transactions are
recorded in the EPA Moderated Transaction System (“EMTS”). Under this system, purchasers of RINs are required to self-
certify their validity without verification by the EPA, and are responsible for any invalid RINs submitted to the EPA for
compliance. We believe that the RINs we purchase are from reputable sources, are valid, and serve to demonstrate compliance
with applicable RFS requirements. However, if this belief proves incorrect and the RINs that we purchase are not valid or in
compliance with applicable RFS requirements, our financial condition and cash flows may be adversely affected.
Several states, including Washington and Hawaii, have pursued or are considering initiatives designed to reduce the
carbon intensity of the transportation sector by encouraging increased use of renewable fuels or electric vehicles or by requiring
reductions in transportation fuel-related GHG emissions in the state. Since 2006, the State of Washington has required that
denatured ethanol make up at least 2% of total gasoline sold in the state and that biodiesel comprise at least 2% of total diesel
sold in the state, and the Washington Department of Ecology is authorized to increase these requirements if certain conditions
are met. In 2020 and 2021 the State of Washington adopted several statutes that are relevant to our operations in the state of
Washington including a law approving new regulatory requirements regarding zero emission vehicles and a low-carbon fuel
standard designed to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by twenty percent by 2038. Legislation signed in March
of 2020 directed the Washington Department of Ecology to adopt California’s vehicle emission standards including
requirements to increase zero emission vehicles sold in the state. Washington Department of Ecology adopted by reference
California’s zero emission vehicle standard starting with model year 2025 in a rule issued on November 29, 2021. In 2014, the
State of Hawaii signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy to collaborate to produce 70% of
the state’s energy needs from energy-efficient and renewable sources by 2030 and 100% of the state’s energy needs from
energy-efficient and renewable sources by 2045. In addition, Hawaii’s alternative fuels standard requires the State to facilitate
the development of alternate fuels so such fuels provide 20% of highway fuel demand by 2020 and 30% by 2030. Finally,
California and a small number of other states have announced a ban on new internal combustion engine-powered cars by 2035.
These state actions could reduce demand for our refined petroleum products, which could have a material adverse effect on our
business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Potential legislative and regulatory actions addressing climate change could increase our costs, reduce our revenue and
cash flow from natural gas and oil sales, or otherwise alter the way we conduct our business.
Currently, multiple legislative and regulatory measures to address GHG, including CO2, methane, and NOX, and other
emissions are in various phases of consideration, promulgation, or implementation at various levels of the federal and state
government. These include actions to develop international, federal, regional, or statewide programs, which could require
reductions in our GHG or other emissions, establish a carbon tax and decrease the demand for our refined products. Requiring
reductions in these emissions could result in increased costs to (i) operate and maintain our facilities, (ii) install new emission
controls at our facilities, and (iii) administer and manage any emissions programs, including acquiring emission credits or
allotments.
For example, in 2015, the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. participated in the United Nations Conference on Climate
Change, which led to the creation of the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement, which was signed by the U.S. in April 2016,
requires countries to review and “represent a progression” in their intended nationally determined contributions (which set
GHG emission reduction goals) every five years beginning in 2020. In November 2020, the United States’ previously-
announced withdrawal from the Paris Agreement became effective. On January 20, 2021, President Biden announced that the
United States would be reentering the Paris Agreement. This reentry became effective on February 19, 2021. Restrictions on
emissions of methane or carbon dioxide that have been or may be imposed in various U.S. states, at the U.S. federal level, or in
other countries could adversely affect the oil and gas industry.
The EPA has issued a notice of finding and determination that emissions of CO2, methane, and other GHGs present an
endangerment to human health and the environment. In response, the EPA has adopted regulations under existing provisions of
the federal Clean Air Act that, among other things, establish Prevention of Significant Deterioration (“PSD”) construction and
Title V operating permit program requiring reviews for GHG emissions from certain large stationary sources. Facilities required
to obtain PSD permits for their GHG emissions will also be required to meet “best available control technology” standards,
which will be established by the states or, in some instances, by the EPA on a case-by-case basis. In addition, the EPA has
adopted rules requiring the monitoring and reporting of GHG emissions from specified large GHG emission sources in the U.S.,
including petroleum refineries and certain onshore petroleum and natural gas production activities, on an annual basis. We
monitor for GHG emissions at our refineries and believe we are in substantial compliance with the applicable GHG reporting
requirements. Certain of the third-party drilling and production entities in which we hold a working interest also may be subject
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to reporting of GHG emissions in the U.S. These EPA policies and rulemakings could adversely affect our operations and
restrict or delay our ability to obtain air permits for new or modified facilities.
In addition, from time to time, the U.S. Congress has considered and may in the future consider and adopt “cap and
trade” legislation that would establish an economy-wide cap on GHG emissions in the U.S. and would require most sources of
GHG emissions to obtain emission “allowances” corresponding to their annual GHG emissions. For those GHG sources that are
unable to meet the required limitations, such legislation could impose substantial financial burdens. Any laws or regulations
that may be adopted to restrict or reduce GHG emissions would likely require us to incur increased operating costs and could
have an adverse effect on demand for our production. The adoption of any legislation or regulations that limits emissions of
GHG from our or such drilling and production entities’ facilities, equipment, and operations could require us or such entities to
incur costs to reduce emissions of GHG associated with our or such entities’ operations or could adversely affect demand for
the refined petroleum products that we produce or the crude oil or natural gas that such drilling and production entities in which
we hold a working interest produce.
At the state level, Washington and other states have passed low carbon fuel standard legislation and other initiatives,
including a cap and invest program, to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. We could also face increased climate-
related litigation with respect to our operations or products. If we are unable to pass the costs of compliance on to our
customers, sufficient credits are unavailable for purchase, we have to pay a significantly higher price for credits, or we are
otherwise unable to meet our compliance obligation, our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely
affected.
Federal, regional, and state climate change and air emissions goals and regulatory programs under the Clean Air Act
are complex, subject to change, and create uncertainty due to a number of factors including technological feasibility, legal
challenges, and potential changes in federal policy. Nevertheless, stricter regulation can be expected in the future and any of
these or similar changes, or regulatory enforcement in connection with such requirements, may have a material adverse impact
on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. For more information, please read Note 18—Commitments and
Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Regulatory and other requirements concerning the transportation of crude oil and other commodities by rail may cause
increases in transportation costs or limit the amount of crude oil that we can transport by rail.
We rely on a variety of systems to transport crude oil, including rail. Rail transportation is regulated by federal, state,
and local authorities. New regulations or changes in existing regulations could result in increased compliance expenditures. For
example, in 2019 Washington enacted a law that limits crude oil by rail deliveries through a cap on off-loadings from existing
facilities and new specifications regarding the vapor pressure of crude oils permitted to be shipped through the state. These or
other regulations that require the reduction of volatile or flammable constituents in crude oil that is transported by rail, change
the design or standards for rail cars used to transport the crude oil we purchase, change the routing or scheduling of trains
carrying crude oil, or require any other changes that detrimentally affect the economics of delivering North American crude oil
by rail, could increase the time required to move crude oil from production areas to our refineries, increase the cost of rail
transportation, and decrease the efficiency of shipments of crude oil by rail within our operations. Any of these outcomes could
have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
We will be required to undertake significant environmental remediation and other corrective actions in connection with
certain prior acquisitions.
For example, in connection with the July 14, 2016 purchase of Hermes Consolidated, LLC (d/b/a Wyoming Refining
Company) and, indirectly, Wyoming Refining Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Wyoming Pipeline Company, LLC
(collectively, “Wyoming Refining” or “WRC”) (the “WRC Acquisition”), there are several environmental conditions that will
require us to undertake significant remediation efforts and other corrective actions. The Wyoming refinery is subject to a
number of consent decrees, orders, and settlement agreements involving the EPA and/or the Wyoming Department of
Environmental Quality, some of which date back to the late 1970s and several of which remain in effect, requiring further
actions at the Wyoming refinery.
As is typical of older, small refineries like the Wyoming refinery, the largest cost component arising from these
various decrees relates to the investigation, monitoring, and remediation of soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment
contamination associated with the facility’s historic operations. Investigative work by Wyoming Refining and negotiations with
the relevant agencies as to remedial approaches remain ongoing on a number of aspects of the contamination, meaning that
investigation, monitoring, and remediation costs are not reasonably estimable for some elements of these efforts. As of
December 31, 2023, we have accrued $14.0 million for the well-understood components of these efforts based on current
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information, approximately one-third of which we expect to incur in the next five years and the remainder to be incurred over
approximately 30 years. Additionally, we believe the Wyoming refinery will need to modify or close a series of wastewater
impoundments in the next several years and to replace those impoundments with a new wastewater treatment system. Based on
current information, reasonable estimates we have received suggest costs of approximately $11.6 million to design and
construct a new wastewater treatment system.
We also assumed certain environmental liabilities associated with the Billings Acquisition, including costs related to
hazardous waste corrective measures, and ground and surface water sampling and monitoring. Based on current information,
reasonable estimates we have received suggest the aggregate amount of these liabilities to be approximately $18.9 million. We
expect to incur these costs over a 20 to 30 year period.
We may incur significant costs and liabilities resulting from performance of pipeline integrity programs and related repairs.
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) has established a series of rules requiring
pipeline operators to develop and implement integrity management programs for hazardous liquid pipelines that, in the event of
a pipeline leak or rupture, could affect high consequence areas (“HCAs”), which are areas where a release could have the most
significant adverse consequences, including high-population areas, certain drinking water sources, and unusually sensitive
ecological areas. These regulations require operators of covered pipelines to:
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identify and characterize applicable threats to pipeline segments that could impact an HCA;
improve data collection, integration, and analysis;
repair and remediate the pipeline as necessary; and
implement preventive and mitigating actions.
In addition, certain states have also adopted regulations similar to existing PHMSA regulations for intrastate gathering
and transmission lines. These requirements could require us to install new or modified safety controls, pursue additional capital
projects, or conduct maintenance programs on an accelerated basis, any or all of which tasks could result in us incurring
increased operating costs that could be significant and have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of
operations. Additionally, we are subject to periodic inspection and audit regarding these requirements.
Moreover, changes to pipeline safety laws by Congress and regulations by PHMSA that result in more stringent or
costly safety standards could result in our incurring increased operating costs that could have a material adverse effect on our
financial position or results of operations. Finally, while we have incurred certain additional costs associated with operating a
pipeline regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, our costs to date have not been material.
Compliance with and changes in tax laws could materially and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows.
We are subject to extensive tax liabilities imposed by multiple jurisdictions including, without limitation, income
taxes, indirect taxes (excise/duty, sales/use, gross receipts, GHG emissions), payroll taxes, franchise taxes, withholding taxes,
and ad valorem taxes. New tax laws and regulations and changes in existing tax laws and regulations are continuously being
enacted or proposed that could result in increased expenditures for tax liabilities in the future. Many of these liabilities are
subject to periodic audits by the respective taxing authority. Although we believe we have used reasonable interpretations and
assumptions in calculating our tax liabilities, the final determination of these tax audits and any related proceedings cannot be
predicted with certainty. Any adverse outcome of such tax audits or related proceedings could result in unforeseen tax-related
liabilities that may, individually or in the aggregate, materially affect our cash tax liabilities, results of operations, and financial
condition. Additionally, tax rates or tax interpretations in the various jurisdictions in which we operate may change significantly
as a result of political or economic factors beyond our control. For more information, please read Note 18—Commitments and
Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
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BUSINESS RISKS
The locations of our refineries and related assets in certain limited geographic areas create an exposure to localized
economic risks.
Because of the locations of our refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, we primarily market our
refined products in relatively limited geographic areas. As a result, we are more susceptible to regional economic conditions
than the operations of more geographically diversified competitors and any unforeseen events or circumstances that affect our
operating areas could also materially adversely affect our revenues and our business and operating results. These factors
include, among other things, changes in the economy, weather conditions, demographics and population, refined product mix
demand, increased supply of refined products from competitors, and reductions in the supply of crude oil.
We must make substantial capital expenditures at our refineries and related assets to maintain their reliability and
efficiency. If we are unable to complete capital projects at their expected costs or in a timely manner, or if the market
conditions assumed in our project economics deteriorate, our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows could
be adversely affected.
Our refineries and related assets have been in operation for many years. Equipment, even if properly maintained, may
require significant capital expenditures and expenses to keep the refineries operating at optimum efficiency. These costs do not
result in increases in unit capacities, but rather are focused on trying to maintain safe, reliable operations.
Delays or cost increases related to the engineering, procurement, and construction of new facilities, or improvements
and repairs to our existing facilities and equipment, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or
results of operations. Such delays or cost increases may arise as a result of unpredictable factors in the marketplace, many of
which are beyond our control, including:
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difficulties in executing the capital projects;
unplanned increases in the cost of equipment, materials, or labor;
disruptions in transportation of equipment and materials;
severe adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other events (such as equipment malfunctions, explosions,
fires, or spills) affecting our facilities, or those of our vendors and suppliers;
shortages of sufficiently skilled labor, or labor disagreements resulting in unplanned work stoppages;
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Any one or more of these occurrences noted above could have a significant impact on our business. If we are unable to
make up the delays or to recover the related costs, or if market conditions change, it could materially and adversely affect our
financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
The retail market is diverse and highly competitive. Aggressive competition and the development of alternative fuels could
adversely impact our business.
We face strong competition in the market for the sale of retail gasoline, diesel fuel, and merchandise. Our competitors
include outlets owned or operated by fully integrated major oil companies or their dealers and other well-recognized national or
regional retail outlets, often selling products at very competitive prices. We compete with a number of integrated national and
international oil companies who produce crude oil, some of which is used in their refining operations. Unlike these oil
companies, we must purchase all of our crude oil from unaffiliated sources. Because these oil companies benefit from increased
commodity prices, have greater access to capital, and have stronger capital structures, they are able to better withstand poor and
volatile market conditions, such as a lower refining margin environment, shortages of crude oil and other feedstocks, or extreme
price fluctuations.
Additionally, non-traditional retailers such as supermarkets, club stores, and mass merchants are also in the retail
business, and these non-traditional gasoline retailers have obtained a significant share of the transportation fuels market. These
retailers may use integration of operations, greater financial resources, promotional pricing or discounts, or other advantages to
withstand volatile market conditions or levels of no or low profitability. The development of alternative and competing fuels in
the retail market could also adversely impact our business. Increased competition from these alternatives as a result of
governmental regulations, technological advances, and consumer demand could have an impact on pricing and demand for our
products and our profitability.
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If we are unable to obtain crude oil supplies for our refineries without the benefit of our Supply and Offtake Agreement, LC
Facility, and ABL Credit Facility, the capital required to finance our crude oil supply could negatively impact our liquidity.
All of the crude oil delivered at our Hawaii refinery is subject to our Supply and Offtake Agreement with J. Aron and
certain crude deliveries at our Hawaii refinery are subject to the LC Facility. Deliveries of crude oil at our other refineries are
subject to the ABL Credit Facility. If we are unable to obtain our crude oil supply for our refineries under these agreements, our
exposure to crude oil pricing risks may increase as the number of days between when we pay for the crude oil and when the
crude oil is delivered to us increases. Such increased exposure could negatively impact our liquidity position due to the increase
in working capital used to acquire crude oil inventory for our refineries.
The Supply and Offtake Agreement and LC Facility expose us to counterparty credit and performance risk.
We have the Supply and Offtake Agreement with J. Aron, pursuant to which J. Aron will intermediate crude oil
supplies and refined product inventories at our Hawaii refinery. J. Aron will own all of the crude oil in our tanks and
substantially all of our refined product inventories prior to our sale of the inventories. Upon termination of the Supply and
Offtake Agreement, which terminates on May 31, 2024, we are obligated to repurchase all crude oil and refined product
inventories then owned by J. Aron and located at the specified storage facilities at then current market prices. This repurchase
obligation could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. Our agreement
with J. Aron also requires us to pay substantial interest expense associated with the facility, which will increase in a rising crude
oil price and interest rate environment. We also have the LC Facility which is intended to finance and provide credit support for
certain of PHR’s purchases of crude oil. An adverse change in the business, results of operations, liquidity, or financial
condition of one of our counterparties could adversely affect the ability of such counterparty to perform its obligations, which
could consequently have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or liquidity and, as a result, our
business and operating results.
Inadequate liquidity could materially and adversely affect our business operations in the future.
If our cash flow and capital resources are insufficient to fund our obligations, we may be forced to reduce our capital
expenditures, seek additional equity or debt capital, or restructure our indebtedness. We cannot assure you that any of these
remedies could, if necessary, be affected on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. Our liquidity is constrained by our need to
satisfy our obligations under our debt agreements, the Supply and Offtake Agreement, and the LC Facility. The availability of
capital when the need arises will depend upon a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control. These factors include
general economic and financial market conditions, the crack spread, natural gas and crude oil prices, our credit ratings, interest
rates, market perceptions of us or the industries in which we operate, our market value, and our operating performance. We may
be unable to execute our long-term operating strategy if we cannot obtain capital from these or other sources when the need
arises.
Our ability to generate cash and repay our indebtedness or fund capital expenditures depends on many factors beyond our
control and any failure to do so could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our ability to fund future capital expenditures and repay our indebtedness when due will depend on our ability to
generate sufficient cash flow from operations, borrowings under our debt agreements, and distributions from our subsidiaries.
To a certain extent, this is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, and regulatory conditions and other
factors that are beyond our control, including crack spreads.
We cannot assure you that our businesses will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, that our subsidiaries can
or will make sufficient distributions to us, or that future borrowings will be available to us in an amount sufficient to repay our
indebtedness or fund our other liquidity needs. If our cash flow and capital resources are insufficient to fund our needs, we may
be forced to reduce our planned capital expenditures, sell assets, seek additional equity or debt capital, or restructure our debt.
We cannot assure you that any of these remedies could, if necessary, be affected on commercially reasonable terms, or at all,
which could cause us to default on our obligations and could impair our liquidity.
Our substantial level of indebtedness could adversely affect our financial condition.
We have a substantial amount of indebtedness, which requires significant interest payments. As of December 31, 2023,
we had $650.9 million of indebtedness and Interest expense and financing costs, net for the year ended December 31, 2023 was
$72.5 million.
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Our substantial level of indebtedness could have important consequences, including the following:
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we must use a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to pay interest and principal on our indebtedness
and obligations under the Supply and Offtake Agreement and LC Facility, which reduces funds available to us for
other purposes, such as working capital, capital expenditures, other general corporate purposes, and potential
acquisitions;
our ability to refinance such indebtedness or to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures,
acquisitions, or general corporate purposes may be impaired;
our leverage may be greater than that of some of our competitors, which may put us at a competitive disadvantage and
reduce our flexibility in responding to current and changing industry and financial market conditions;
we may be more vulnerable to economic downturns and adverse developments in our business; and
we may be unable to comply with financial and other restrictive covenants in our debt agreements, some of which
require us to maintain specified financial ratios and limit our ability to incur additional debt and sell assets, which
could result in an event of default that, if not cured or waived, would have an adverse effect on our business and
prospects and could result in bankruptcy.
Our ability to meet expenses, to remain in compliance with the covenants under our debt agreements, and to make
future principal and interest payments in respect of our debt depends on, among other things, our operating performance,
competitive developments, and financial market conditions, all of which are significantly affected by financial, business,
economic, and other factors. We are not able to control many of these factors. If industry and economic conditions deteriorate,
our cash flow may not be sufficient to allow us to pay principal and interest on our debt and meet our other obligations.
This increase in our indebtedness may reduce our flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions
or to fund capital expenditure or working capital needs because we will require additional funds to service our outstanding
indebtedness and may not be able to obtain additional financing.
Despite our current debt levels, we may still incur substantially more debt or take other actions which would intensify the
risks associated with our substantial leverage.
Despite our current consolidated debt levels, we may be able to incur significant additional indebtedness in the future.
Although our debt agreements contain restrictions on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and entering into certain types
of other transactions, these restrictions are subject to a number of qualifications and exceptions. Additional indebtedness
incurred in compliance with these restrictions could be substantial. These restrictions also do not prevent us or our subsidiaries
from incurring obligations, such as trade payables, that do not constitute indebtedness as defined under our debt agreements. To
the extent new debt is added to our current debt levels, the substantial leverage risks associated with our indebtedness would
increase.
Our debt agreements impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us.
Our debt agreements impose, and the terms of any future debt may impose, significant operating and financial
restrictions on us. These restrictions, among other things, may limit our ability to:
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acquisitions;
incur additional debt, make guarantees of debt, or issue certain disqualified stock and preferred stock;
sell or otherwise dispose of assets, including capital stock of subsidiaries;
incur liens;
enter into certain hedging transactions;
consummate fundamental changes, merge or consolidate with another company, sell all or substantially all assets, or
alter the business;
enter into certain transactions with affiliates; and
enter into agreements that would restrict the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or distributions.
All of these covenants may adversely affect our ability to finance our operations, meet or otherwise address our capital
needs, pursue business opportunities, react to market conditions, or otherwise restrict activities or business plans. A breach of
any of these covenants could result in a default in respect of the related indebtedness. If a default occurs, the requisite lenders
could elect to declare the indebtedness, together with accrued interest and other fees, to be immediately due and payable and
proceed against any collateral securing that indebtedness. If repayment of our indebtedness is accelerated as a result of such
default, we cannot assure you that we would have sufficient assets or access to credit to repay such indebtedness.
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We may incur losses and incur additional costs as a result of our forward-contract activities and derivative transactions.
We enter into derivative contracts from time to time primarily to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates
and in the price of crude oil and refined products. If the instruments we use to hedge our exposure are not effective, or if our
counterparties are unable to satisfy their obligations to us, we may incur losses. We may also be required to incur additional
costs in connection with future regulation of derivative instruments to the extent such regulation is applicable to us.
Additionally, our commodity derivative activities may produce significant period-to-period earnings volatility that is not
necessarily reflective of our underlying operational performance.
Our variable rate indebtedness subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase
significantly and otherwise impact our ability to incur indebtedness for acquisitions and working capital needs.
We are subject to interest rate risk in connection with borrowings under certain of our debt agreements as well as our
Supply and Offtake Agreement and LC Facility, which bear interest at variable rates. Interest rate changes will not affect the
market value of indebtedness incurred under such debt agreements, but could affect the amount of our interest payments and,
accordingly, our future earnings and cash flows, assuming other factors are held constant. Increases in interest rates could also
impact our ability to incur indebtedness to fund acquisitions and working capital needs. Since 2022, interest rates have been
significantly higher than in recent years and a significant increase in prevailing interest rates that results in a substantial increase
in the interest rates applicable to our indebtedness could substantially increase our interest expense and have a material adverse
effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
We cannot be certain that our net operating loss tax carryforwards will continue to be available to offset our tax liability.
As of December 31, 2023, we estimated that we had approximately $0.9 billion of net operating loss (“NOL”) tax
carryforwards. In order to utilize the NOLs, we must generate taxable income that can offset such carryforwards. The
availability of NOLs to offset taxable income would be substantially reduced or eliminated if we were to undergo an
“ownership change” within the meaning of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). We
will be treated as having had an “ownership change” if there is more than a 50% increase in stock ownership during any three
year “testing period” by “5% shareholders.” In order to help us preserve our NOLs, our certificate of incorporation contains
stock transfer restrictions designed to reduce the risk of an ownership change for purposes of Section 382 of the Code. We
expect that the restrictions will remain in place for the foreseeable future. We cannot assure you, however, that these restrictions
will prevent an ownership change.
Our ability to utilize a significant portion of our NOLs to offset future taxable income is subject to various limitations,
including that certain NOLs will expire in various amounts, if not used, between 2030 through 2037. During 2018, the Internal
Revenue Service (“IRS”) completed an audit of our tax returns for the tax years ending 2014 through 2016, which included
those returns for the years in which the losses giving rise to the NOLs were reported. Although the IRS made no challenge of
the availability of our NOLs during this audit, we cannot assure you that we would prevail if the IRS were to challenge the
availability of the NOLs in the event of future audits. If the IRS were successful in challenging our NOLs, all or some portion
of the NOLs would not be available to offset any future consolidated income, which would negatively impact our results of
operations and cash flows. Certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted in 2017, may also limit our ability to utilize
our net operating tax loss carryforwards.
We may be unable to successfully identify, execute, or effectively integrate future acquisitions, which may negatively affect
our results of operations.
We will continue to pursue acquisitions in the future. Although we regularly engage in discussions with, and submit
proposals to, acquisition candidates, suitable acquisitions may not be available in the future on reasonable terms. If we do
identify an appropriate acquisition candidate, we may be unable to successfully negotiate the terms of an acquisition, finance
the acquisition, or, if the acquisition occurs, effectively integrate the acquired business into our existing businesses.
Negotiations of potential acquisitions and the integration of acquired business operations may require a disproportionate
amount of management’s attention and our resources. Even if we complete additional acquisitions, continued acquisition
financing may not be available or available on reasonable terms, any new businesses may not generate the anticipated level of
revenues, the anticipated cost efficiencies, or synergies may not be realized, and these businesses may not be integrated
successfully or operated profitably. Our inability to successfully identify, execute, or effectively integrate future acquisitions
may negatively affect our results of operations.
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Acquisitions may prove to be worth less than we paid because of uncertainties in evaluating potential liabilities.
Our recent growth is due in large part to acquisitions, such as the acquisitions of our Montana refining business. We
expect acquisitions to be instrumental to our future growth. Successful acquisitions require an assessment of a number of
factors, including estimates of potential unknown and contingent liabilities. Such assessments are inexact and their accuracy is
inherently uncertain. In connection with our assessments, we perform due diligence reviews of acquired businesses and assets
that we believe are generally consistent with industry practices. However, such reviews will not reveal all existing or potential
problems. In addition, our reviews may not permit us to become sufficiently familiar with potential environmental problems or
other contingent and unknown liabilities that may exist or arise. As a result, there may be unknown and contingent liabilities
related to acquired businesses and assets of which we are unaware. We could be liable for unknown obligations relating to
acquisitions for which indemnification is not available, which could materially adversely affect our business, results of
operations, and cash flows.
A substantial portion of our refining workforce is unionized and we may face labor disruptions that would interfere with our
operations.
As of December 31, 2023, we employed 1,814 people, 331 of whom are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
At our Hawaii, Washington, and Montana refineries, all 331 employees covered by collective bargaining agreements are
represented by the USW with collective bargaining agreements effective through January 31, 2026. We also employ three
employees in Montana in our Rocky Mountain Pipeline & Terminals business that are represented by the Rocky Mountain
Union (“RMU”) with a collective bargaining agreement effective through October 1, 2025. However, we may not be able to
prevent a strike or work stoppage in the future and any such work stoppage could cause disruptions in our business and have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Changes in the availability of and the cost of labor could adversely affect our business.
Changes in labor markets due to various factors, including inflationary pressures, have increased the competition for
recruiting and retaining talent. As a result of these factors, our business could be adversely impacted by increases in labor,
health care, and benefits costs necessary to attract and retain high quality employees with the right skill sets to meet our needs.
In addition, our wages and benefits programs may be insufficient to attract and retain top performing employees, especially in a
rising wage market. Any failure by us to attract, develop, retain, motivate, and maintain good relationships with qualified
individuals could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Adverse changes in global economic conditions and the demand for transportation fuels may impact our business and
financial condition in ways that we currently cannot predict.
A recession or prolonged economic downturn would adversely affect the business and economic environment in which
we operate. These conditions increase the risks associated with the creditworthiness of our suppliers, customers, and business
partners. The consequences of such adverse effects could include interruptions or delays in our suppliers’ performance of our
contracts, reductions and delays in customer purchases, delays in or the inability of customers to obtain financing to purchase
our products, and bankruptcy of customers. Any of these events may adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows, and
profitability.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON STOCK
Because we have no near term plans to pay cash dividends on our common stock, investors must look solely to stock
appreciation for a return on their investment in us.
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain all available
funds and any future earnings for use in the operation and expansion of our business and do not anticipate declaring or paying
any cash dividends on our common stock in the near term. Any future determination as to the declaration and payment of cash
dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on then-existing conditions, including our financial
condition, results of operations, contractual restrictions, capital requirements, business prospects, and other factors that our
board of directors considers relevant.
If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, if they adversely change their
recommendations regarding our common stock, or if our operating results do not meet their expectations, our stock price
could decline.
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The trading market for our common stock is influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts
publish about us or our business. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of our company or fail to publish reports on us
regularly, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to
decline. Moreover, if one or more of the analysts who cover our company downgrades our common stock or if our operating
results do not meet their expectations, our stock price could decline.
The price of our common stock historically has been volatile. This volatility may affect the price at which you could sell your
common stock.
The market price for our common stock has varied between a high of $37.02 on August 11, 2023, and a low of $20.66
on May 5, 2023, during the year ended December 31, 2023. This volatility may affect the price at which you could sell your
common stock. Our stock price is likely to continue to be volatile and subject to significant price and volume fluctuations in
response to market and other factors; variations in our quarterly operating results from our expectations or those of securities
analysts or investors; downward revisions in securities analysts’ estimates; and announcements by us or our competitors of
significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or capital commitments.
An impairment of an equity investment, a long-lived asset, or goodwill could reduce our earnings or negatively impact the
value of our common stock.
Consistent with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we evaluate our goodwill for impairment at
least annually and our equity investments and long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite useful lives, whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For the investments we account
for under the equity method, such as Laramie Energy, the impairment test requires us to consider whether the fair value of the
equity investment as a whole, not the underlying net assets, has declined and whether that decline is other than temporary. If we
determine that an other-than-temporary impairment is indicated, we would be required to recognize a non-cash charge to
earnings with a correlative effect on equity and balance sheet leverage as measured by debt to total capitalization. Any
impairment charges could have a negative impact on the price of our common stock. Additionally, there can be no assurance
that no future impairment charge will be made with respect to our equity investments, goodwill, and long-lived assets.
The market for our common stock has been historically illiquid, which may affect your ability to sell your shares.
The volume of trading in our common stock has historically been low. The lack of substantial liquidity can adversely
affect the price of our stock at a time when you might want to sell your shares. There is no guarantee that an active trading
market for our common stock will develop or be maintained on the NYSE, or that the volume of trading will be sufficient to
allow for timely trades. Investors may not be able to sell their shares quickly or at the latest market price if trading in our stock
is not active or if trading volume is limited. In addition, if trading volume in our common stock is limited, trades of relatively
small numbers of shares may have a disproportionate effect on the market price of our common stock.
Delaware law, our charter documents, and concentrated stock ownership may impede or discourage a takeover, which could
reduce the market price of our common stock.
We are a Delaware corporation and the anti-takeover provisions of Delaware law impose various impediments to the
ability of a third party to acquire control of us, even if a change in control would be beneficial to our existing stockholders. For
example, the change in ownership limitations contained in Article 11 of our certificate of incorporation could have the effect of
discouraging or impeding an unsolicited takeover proposal. In addition, our board of directors or a committee thereof has the
power, without stockholder approval, to designate the terms of one or more series of preferred stock and issue shares of
preferred stock. The ability of our board of directors or a committee thereof to create and issue a new series of preferred stock
and certain provisions of Delaware law and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws could impede a merger, takeover, or
other business combination involving us or discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer for our common stock,
which, under certain circumstances, could reduce the market price of our common stock.
As of January 23, 2024, Blackrock, Inc., together with its affiliates, owned or had the right to acquire approximately
14.3% of our outstanding common stock. This level of ownership of shares of our common stock could have the effect of
discouraging or impeding an unsolicited acquisition proposal.
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We may issue preferred stock with terms that could adversely affect the voting power or value of our common stock and any
future issuances of our common stock may reduce our stock price.
Our certificate of incorporation authorizes us to issue, without the approval of our stockholders, one or more classes or
series of preferred stock having such designations, preferences, limitations, and relative rights, including preferences over our
common stock respecting dividends and distributions, as our board of directors may determine. The terms of one or more
classes or series of preferred stock could adversely impact the voting power or value of our common stock.
Additionally, we are not restricted from issuing additional shares of common stock, or securities convertible into
common stock, under a registration statement declared effective by the SEC. We cannot predict the size of future issuances of
our common stock. However, one or more large issuances of our common stock, or securities convertible into our common
stock, may adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock.
Investor sentiment towards climate change, fossil fuels, sustainability, and other Environmental, Social, and Governance
(“ESG”) matters could adversely affect our business and our stock price.
There have been efforts in recent years aimed at the investment community, including investment advisors, sovereign
wealth funds, public pension funds, universities, and other groups, to promote the divestment of shares of energy companies, as
well as to pressure lenders and other financial services companies to limit or curtail activities with energy companies. As a
result, some financial intermediaries, investors, and other capital markets participants have reduced or ceased lending to, or
investing in, companies that operate in industries with higher perceived environmental exposure, such as the energy industry. If
divestment efforts are continued, the price of our common stock or debt securities, and our ability to access capital markets or to
otherwise obtain new investment or financing, may be negatively impacted.
Members of the investment community are also increasing their focus on ESG practices and disclosures, including
practices and disclosures related to GHG emissions and climate change in the energy industry in particular, and diversity and
inclusion initiatives and governance standards among companies more generally. As a result, we may face increasing pressure
regarding our ESG practices and disclosures. Additionally, members of the investment community may screen companies such
as ours for ESG performance before investing in our common stock or debt securities or lending to us. Over the past few years
there has also been an acceleration in investor demand for ESG investing opportunities, and many large institutional investors
have committed to increasing the percentage of their portfolios that are allocated towards ESG-focused investments. As a result,
there has been a proliferation of ESG-focused investment funds seeking ESG-oriented investment products.
If we are unable to meet the ESG standards or investment or lending criteria set by these investors and funds, we may
lose investors, investors may allocate a portion of their capital away from us, our cost of capital may increase, the price of our
common stock and debt securities may be negatively impacted, and our reputation may also be negatively affected.
Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
Item 1C. CYBERSECURITY
We maintain a cybersecurity program that is reasonably designed to protect our information, and that of our customers,
against cybersecurity threats that could have material adverse effects on the integrity and effectiveness of our information
systems.
The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors oversees the Company’s enterprise risk management process,
including the management of risks arising from cybersecurity threats. The Audit Committee typically reviews the measures
implemented by the Company to identify and mitigate these risks on a quarterly basis. As part of such reviews, the Audit
Committee receives reports and presentations from the Company’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) that address a wide range
of topics, including recent developments, evolving standards, oversight of third-party vendors, and technological trends related
to cybersecurity. The full Board of Directors often attends these presentations. Additionally, at least once each year the CIO
briefs the Audit Committee on the results of an independent third-party assessment of the Company’s cybersecurity and the
Company’s information technology incident response and recovery plan.
At the management level, our cybersecurity strategy is managed by the CIO. The CIO’s extensive experience in
technology and risk management, including prior work experience in cybersecurity, complemented by other members of our
information technology department and third-party vendors, form the backbone of our cybersecurity capability. Our
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cybersecurity program is based on recognized best practices and standards for cybersecurity and information technology,
including the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework. Cybersecurity incidents that meet
established reporting thresholds are escalated within the Company to the CIO and the Company’s executive leadership team
and, where appropriate, reported to Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Cybersecurity threats and related incidents have not had a material impact on the company to date, but future
cybersecurity incidents could have a material effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. While we
have not experienced any material cybersecurity incidents, there can be no guarantee that we will not be the subject of future
successful attacks. Additional information on cybersecurity risks we face can be found in Part I, Item 1A. — Risk Factors.
Item 2. PROPERTIES
Please read “Item 1. — Business” of this Form 10-K for the location and general character of the properties used in our
refining, logistics, and retail segments. Our corporate headquarters are located at 825 Town & Country Lane, Suite 1500,
Houston, Texas 77024. We believe that these properties and facilities are adequate for our operations and are maintained in a
good state of repair.
Natural Gas and Oil Properties
Laramie Energy
All of the assets held by Laramie Energy are located in Garfield, Mesa, and Rio Blanco counties, Colorado. All of the
natural gas, natural gas liquids, and condensate are produced primarily from the Mesaverde formation and to a lesser extent the
Mancos formation and some of the acreage is contiguous. The geology of the Piceance Basin is characterized as highly
consistent and predictable over large areas, which generally equates to reliable timing and cost expectations during drilling and
completion activities, as well as minimal well-to-well variance in production and reserves when completed with the same
methodology. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we resumed the application of the equity method of accounting for
our investment in Laramie Energy. As of December 31, 2023, the balance of our investment in Laramie Energy on our
consolidated balance sheets was $14.3 million.
Other
We also own certain immaterial minority interests in wells located in Colorado.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal
course of our business. Except as described in Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial
statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K, as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, no legal proceedings are
pending against us that we believe individually or collectively could have a materially adverse effect upon our financial
condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND
COMPANY PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
On February 20, 2018, our common stock began trading on the NYSE under the symbol “PARR.” Prior to that date,
our common stock was traded on the NYSE American under the symbol “PARR.” As of February 22, 2024, there were 133
common stockholders of record. On February 22, 2024, the closing price of our common stock was $38.40 per share on the
NYSE.
Dividends
We have not paid dividends on our common stock and we do not expect to do so in the foreseeable future.
Stock Performance Graph
The following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or “filed” with the SEC,
nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any future filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended.
This performance graph and the related textual information are based on historical data and are not indicative of future
performance. The following line graph compares the cumulative total return on an investment in our common stock against the
cumulative total return of the S&P 500 Composite Index and an index of peer companies (that we selected) for the five fiscal
years ended December 31, 2023. The performance graph of our peer group is weighted by market value at the beginning of the
period and our peer group consists of the following companies: Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P., Casey’s General
Stores, Inc., Crossamerica Partners, L.P., CVR Energy, Inc., Darling Ingredients Inc., Delek US Holdings, Inc., Green Plains
Inc., HF Sinclair Corp, Nustar Energy, L.P., Parkland Corp, PBF Energy, Inc., Stepan Company, Sunoco, L.P., Tronox
Holdings, PLC, and Vertex Energy, Inc.
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COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*Among Par Pacific, the S&P 500 Index, and a Peer GroupPar Pacific Holdings, Inc.S&P 500Peer Group12/31/1812/31/1912/31/2012/31/2112/31/2212/31/2023$50$100$150$200$250$300 *$100 invested on December 31, 2018 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we did not have any sales of securities in transactions that were not
registered under the Securities Act that have not been reported on Form 8-K or Form 10-Q.
Company Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to repurchases of our common stock during the quarter
ended December 31, 2023:
Total number
of shares (or
units)
purchased (1)
Average price
paid per share
(or unit)
Total number
of shares (or
units)
purchased as
part of publicly
announced
plans or
programs (1)
Maximum
number (or
approximate
dollar value) of
shares (or units)
that may yet be
purchased
under the plans
or programs (1)
230,236 $
438,141
284,379
952,756 $
32.69
33.46
33.66
33.33
229.263 $
206,060,840
438,141
284,261
191,400,332
181,831,998
951,665 $
181,831,998
Period
October 1 - October 31, 2023
November 1 - November 30, 2023
December 1 - December 31, 2023
Total
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(1) On November 10, 2021, the Board authorized and approved a share repurchase program for up to $50 million of the
currently outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock, with no specified end date. On August 2, 2023, the
Board approved expanding the Company’s share repurchase authorization from $50 million to $250 million. During
the year ended December 31, 2023, 1,841 thousand shares were repurchased under this share repurchase program for a
total of $62.1 million. Shares repurchased that were not associated with the share repurchase program were
surrendered by employees to pay taxes withheld upon the vesting of restricted stock awards. Please read Note 19—
Stockholders’ Equity to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further information.
Item 6. [RESERVED]
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
Overview
We are a growing energy company based in Houston, Texas, that provides both renewable and conventional fuels to
the western United States. For more information, please read “Part I –Item 1. — Business—Overview” of this Form 10-K.
Known Trends or Uncertainties
While the market indices presented below under “Item 7. — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations — Results of Operations” are representative of the results of our refineries, each refinery’s
realized gross margin on a per barrel basis will differ from the benchmark due to a variety of factors that affect the performance
of the specific refinery. These factors include, but are not limited to, the actual type and timing of crude oil throughput; product
yields; transportation and storage costs; fuel burn; product premiums or discounts; inventory fluctuations; feedstock and
product purchases; commodity price risk-management activities; crude oil purchase financing activities; and other factors not
reflected in the benchmark refining margin. We operate in logistically complex, niche markets and, as such, each of our
refineries has unique cost advantages and disadvantages as compared to their respective relevant market indices.
Recent Events Affecting Comparability of Periods
Inflation. Energy prices are, among other factors, indicators of inflation, and the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) has
taken significant steps to curb inflation, and continued to increase interest rates in 2023, from near zero percent at the beginning
of 2022 to a range of 5.25% to 5.5% in December 2023. These actions by the Fed acted to lower U.S. inflation rates, which
have decreased 3.4% year over year as of the December inflation report released in January 2024. In 2023, the U.S. retail price
for regular-grade gasoline averaged $3.52 per gallon, a decrease from gasoline price highs of approximately $5.01 per gallon in
summer 2022. This decline was due, in part, to lower crude oil prices in 2023 compared to 2022 and higher gasoline inventories
in the second half of 2023. The overall energy index decreased to negative 2.0% year over year as of December 2023. While
inflation has improved relative to prior years, we do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our business, financial
condition or results of operations in 2023. If our costs were to become subject to significant inflationary pressures, we may not
be able to fully offset such higher costs through price increases, or price increases could lead to a decline in demand for our
products, which could have a material effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
The COVID-19 Pandemic. Subsequent to the pandemic, and various preventive and mitigating measures taken in
response, refined product demand has largely returned to 2019 levels. Despite global additions to refining capacity, the
availability of refining capacity has not kept pace with demand, and global refinery utilization is above normal levels.
Consequently, refining product margins have been consistently above pre-pandemic margins since the spring of 2022. Another
pandemic event could cause a return to severe restrictions, leading to a deterioration of macroeconomic conditions and our
industry. For more information, please read “Item 1. — Business — Markets” of this Form 10-K.
Geopolitical Conflicts. Given the nature of our operations, including sourcing crude oil and feedstocks, geopolitical
conflicts may affect our business and results of operations. The Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Palestine conflict, Houthi attacks
in the Red Sea, and Iranian activities in the Strait of Hormuz have all disrupted global trade patterns, increased crude oil price
volatility, and increased freight costs and delivery times.
We continue to actively monitor the impact of these and other global situations on our people, operations, financial
condition, liquidity, suppliers, customers, and industry, and are actively responding to the impacts that these matters have on
our business. Please read “Item 1A. — Risk Factors” for more information on risks and uncertainties, including those related to
economic factors, and their potential impacts on our business.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Net Income. Our financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023 improved from a net income of $364.2
million for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $728.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was
driven by a $274.3 million increase in refining segment operating income, an increase of $116.0 million in income tax benefit,
and a $15.7 million increase in logistics segment operating income, partially offset by a $29.0 million increase in general and
administrative expenses, a $13.8 million increase in acquisitions and integration expenses related to our Billings Acquisition,
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and a $2.4 million increase in expenses related to Par West operations and redevelopment. Please read the discussions of
segment and consolidated results below for additional information.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income. For the year ended December 31, 2023, Adjusted EBITDA was $696.2
million compared to $643.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The improvement was primarily related to an
increase of $54.7 million in our refining segment, an increase of $22.3 million in our logistics segment, and an increase of
$8.0 million in our retail segment, partially offset by a decrease of $32.3 million in our corporate segment. Please read the
discussion of segment results below for additional information.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Adjusted Net Income was $501.2 million compared to $474.7 million for the
year ended December 31, 2022. The improvement was primarily related to the same factors described above for the increase in
Adjusted EBITDA partially offset by a $20.0 million increase in depreciation and amortization.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Net Income (Loss). Our financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022 improved from a net loss of $81.3
million for the year ended December 31, 2021 to net income of $364.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The
improvement was primarily driven by widened product crack spreads across all of our refineries and a favorable change in the
valuation of the embedded derivatives related to our inventory financing agreements driven by changes in commodity prices.
These improvements were partially offset by unfavorable purchased product and crude oil differentials, unfavorable FIFO
adjustments, increased intermediation fees of $79.0 million, and a $54.7 million increase in RINs expenses. Other factors
impacting our results period over period include a 2021 gain on sale of assets of $63.9 million related to the Hawaii sale-
leaseback transactions with no such gain in 2022 and a 14% increase in operating expenses compared to 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (Loss). For the year ended December 31, 2022, Adjusted EBITDA was
$643.4 million compared to $125.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The improvement was primarily related to
favorable realized refined product crack spreads at all our refineries, partially offset by unfavorable purchased product and
crude oil differentials and unfavorable FIFO adjustments, unfavorable inventory financing and environmental compliance costs,
and higher operating expenses compared to 2021.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Adjusted Net Income was $474.7 million compared to an Adjusted Net Loss
of $39.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The change was primarily related to the same factors described above
for the increase in Adjusted EBITDA.
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The following table summarizes our consolidated results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022,
and 2021 (in thousands). The following should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements under Item 8
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2023
2021
Revenues
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation)
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment expense
General and administrative expense (excluding depreciation)
Equity earnings from refining and logistics investments
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Gain on sale of assets, net
Total operating expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense and financing costs, net
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Gain on curtailment of pension obligation
Other income (expense), net
Equity earnings from Laramie Energy, LLC
Total other expense, net
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax benefit (expense)
Net income (loss)
$ 8,231,955 $ 7,321,785 $ 4,710,089
6,838,109
6,376,014
4,338,474
485,587
119,830
—
91,447
(11,844)
17,482
11,397
333,206
99,769
—
62,396
—
3,663
9,003
290,078
94,241
1,838
48,096
—
87
9,591
(59)
(169)
(64,697)
7,551,949
6,883,882
4,717,708
680,006
437,903
(7,619)
(72,450)
(68,288)
(66,493)
(19,182)
(5,329)
—
(53)
24,985
—
613
—
(66,700)
(73,004)
613,306
115,336
364,899
(710)
(8,144)
2,032
(52)
—
(72,657)
(80,276)
(1,021)
$
728,642 $
364,189 $
(81,297)
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The following tables summarize our operating income (loss) by segment for the years ended December 31, 2023,
2022, and 2021 (in thousands). The following should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements under
Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Year ended December 31, 2023
Refining
Logistics (1)
Retail
Corporate,
Eliminations
and Other (2)
Total
Revenues
$ 7,969,480 $
260,779 $
592,480 $
(590,784) $ 8,231,955
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation)
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
General and administrative expense
(excluding depreciation)
Equity earnings from refining and logistics
investments
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
6,845,834
373,612
81,017
145,944
24,450
25,122
437,198
87,525
11,462
(590,867)
—
2,229
6,838,109
485,587
119,830
—
—
(7,363)
(4,481)
—
—
219
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(308)
91,447
91,447
—
(11,844)
17,482
11,397
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17,482
11,397
(59)
Operating income (loss)
$
676,161 $
69,744 $
56,603 $
(122,502) $
680,006
Year ended December 31, 2022
Refining
Logistics (1)
Retail
Corporate,
Eliminations
and Other (2)
Total
Revenues
$ 7,046,060 $
198,821 $
570,206
$
(493,302) $ 7,321,785
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation)
6,332,694
109,458
428,712
(494,850)
6,376,014
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
General and administrative expense
(excluding depreciation)
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
236,989
65,472
14,988
20,579
81,229
10,971
—
—
9,003
1
—
—
—
(253)
—
—
—
56
—
2,747
62,396
3,663
—
27
333,206
99,769
62,396
3,663
9,003
(169)
Operating income (loss)
$
401,901 $
54,049 $
49,238
$
(67,285) $
437,903
Year ended December 31, 2021
Refining
Logistics (1)
Retail
Corporate,
Eliminations
and Other (2)
Total
Revenues
$ 4,471,111 $
184,734 $
456,416 $
(402,172) $ 4,710,089
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation)
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment expense
General and administrative expense
(excluding depreciation)
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
4,306,371
203,511
58,258
1,838
—
—
9,591
96,828
14,722
22,044
—
—
—
—
337,476
(402,201)
4,338,474
71,845
10,880
—
—
—
—
—
3,059
—
48,096
87
—
290,078
94,241
1,838
48,096
87
9,591
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Operating income (loss)
(19,659)
(88,799) $
(19)
51,159 $
(45,034)
81,249 $
15
(51,228) $
(64,697)
(7,619)
$
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(1) Our logistics operations consist primarily of intercompany transactions which eliminate on a consolidated basis.
(2) Includes eliminations of intersegment Revenues and Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation) of $590.8 million,
$493.3 million, and $402.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
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Below is a summary of key operating statistics for the refining segment for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022,
and 2021:
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2023
Total Refining Segment
Feedstocks Throughput (Mbpd) (1)
Refined product sales volume (Mbpd) (1)
Hawaii Refinery
Feedstocks Throughput (Mbpd)
Yield (% of total throughput)
Gasoline and gasoline blendstocks
Distillates
Fuel oils
Other products
Total yield
170.3
183.1
133.8
140.3
135.2
138.8
80.8
81.8
82.0
26.3 %
40.4 %
28.9 %
1.1 %
96.7 %
25.6 %
38.8 %
31.4 %
0.7 %
96.5 %
24.8 %
45.0 %
26.6 %
0.6 %
97.0 %
Refined product sales volume (Mbpd)
89.1
84.0
82.6
Adjusted Gross Margin per bbl ($/throughput bbl) (2)
Production costs per bbl ($/throughput bbl) (3)
D&A per bbl ($/throughput bbl)
$ 15.25
$ 13.99
$
4.57
0.65
4.86
0.67
4.56
3.98
0.66
Montana Refinery
Feedstocks Throughput (Mbpd) (1)
Yield (% of total throughput)
Gasoline and gasoline blendstocks
Distillates
Asphalt
Other products
Total yield
54.4
—
—
48.1 %
32.0 %
12.1 %
3.2 %
95.4 %
— %
— %
— %
— %
— %
— %
— %
— %
— %
— %
Refined product sales volume (Mbpd)
58.6
—
—
Adjusted Gross Margin per bbl ($/throughput bbl) (2)
Production costs per bbl ($/throughput bbl) (3)
D&A per bbl ($/throughput bbl)
$ 21.14
10.78
1.45
$ —
—
—
$ —
—
—
Washington Refinery
Feedstocks Throughput (Mbpd)
Yield (% of total throughput)
Gasoline and gasoline blendstocks
Distillates
Asphalt
Other products
Total yield
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40.0
35.5
36.3
23.5 %
34.5 %
19.7 %
18.7 %
96.4 %
24.0 %
34.3 %
20.3 %
18.2 %
96.8 %
23.7 %
34.5 %
20.7 %
18.3 %
97.2 %
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2023
Refined product sales volume (Mbpd)
41.7
39.7
39.6
Adjusted Gross Margin per bbl ($/throughput bbl) (2)
Production costs per bbl ($/throughput bbl) (3)
D&A per bbl ($/throughput bbl)
$
9.41
4.12
1.91
$ 18.00
$
4.01
2.19
2.98
3.86
1.57
Wyoming Refinery
Feedstocks Throughput (Mbpd)
Yield (% of total throughput)
Gasoline and gasoline blendstocks
Distillates
Fuel oil
Other products
Total yield
17.6
16.5
16.9
47.1 %
46.7 %
2.5 %
1.5 %
49.7 %
43.1 %
2.4 %
2.1 %
47.3 %
45.7 %
2.2 %
1.7 %
97.8 %
97.3 %
96.9 %
Refined product sales volume (Mbpd)
17.9
16.6
16.6
Adjusted Gross Margin per bbl ($/throughput bbl) (2)
Production costs per bbl ($/throughput bbl) (3)
D&A per bbl ($/throughput bbl)
$ 25.15
$ 26.50
$ 14.47
7.50
2.69
7.32
2.85
6.22
2.86
Market Indices (average $ per barrel)
3-1-2 Singapore Crack Spread (4)
RVO Adjusted Pacific Northwest 3-1-1-1 Index (5)
RVO Adjusted USGC 3-2-1 Index (6)
Crude Oil Prices (average $ per barrel)
Brent
WTI
ANS (7)
Bakken Clearbrook (7)
WCS Hardisty (7)
Brent M1-M3
$ 19.50
$ 25.43
$
6.22
25.82
22.87
35.27
28.55
13.69
10.98
$ 82.17
$ 99.04
$ 70.95
77.60
82.36
78.58
59.34
0.81
94.33
98.76
96.37
73.28
3.49
68.11
70.56
67.65
53.90
1.12
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(1) Feedstocks throughput and sales volumes per day for the Montana refinery for the year ended December 31, 2023 are
calculated based on the 214-day period for which we owned the Montana refinery in 2023. As such, the amounts for the
total refining segment represent the sum of the Hawaii, Washington, and Wyoming refineries’ throughput or sales volumes
averaged over the year ended December 31, 2023 plus the Montana refinery’s throughput or sales volumes averaged over
the period from June 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. The 2022 and 2021 amounts for the total refining segment represent
the sum of the Hawaii, Washington, and Wyoming refineries’ throughput or sales volumes averaged over the year ended
December 31, 2022 and 2021.
(2) We calculate Adjusted Gross Margin per barrel by dividing Adjusted Gross Margin by total refining throughput. Adjusted
Gross Margin for our Washington refinery is determined under the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) inventory costing method.
Adjusted Gross Margin for our other refineries is determined under the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) inventory costing
method. The definition of Adjusted Gross Margin was modified beginning with the financial results reported for periods in
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fiscal year 2022. We have recast Adjusted Gross Margin for prior periods when reported to conform to the modified
presentation. Please see discussion of Adjusted Gross Margin below.
(3) Management uses production costs per barrel to evaluate performance and compare efficiency to other companies in the
industry. There are a variety of ways to calculate production costs per barrel; different companies within the industry
calculate it in different ways. We calculate production costs per barrel by dividing all direct production costs, which
include the costs to run the refineries including personnel costs, repair and maintenance costs, insurance, utilities, and other
miscellaneous costs, by total refining throughput. Our production costs are included in Operating expense (excluding
depreciation) on our consolidated statement of operations, which also includes costs related to our bulk marketing
operations.
(4) We believe the 3-1-2 Singapore Crack Spread (or three barrels of Brent crude oil converted into one barrel of gasoline and
two barrels of distillates (diesel and jet fuel)) is the most representative market indicator for our operations in Hawaii.
(5) We believe the RVO Adjusted Pacific Northwest 3-1-1-1 (or three barrels of WTI crude oil converted into one barrel of
Pacific Northwest gasoline, one barrel of Pacific Northwest ULSD and one barrel of USGC VGO, less 100% of the RVO
cost for gasoline and ULSD) is the most representative market indicator for our operations in Washington with improved
historical correlations to our reported adjusted gross margin compared to prior reported indices.
(6) We believe the RVO Adjusted USGC 3-2-1 (or three barrels of WTI crude oil converted into two barrels of USGC gasoline
and one barrel of USGC ULSD, less 100% of the RVO cost) is the most representative market indicator for our operations
in Montana and Wyoming with improved historical correlations to our reported adjusted gross margin compared to prior
reported indices.
(7) Crude pricing has been updated to reflect simple averages of outright prices during the relevant period.
Below is a summary of key operating statistics for the retail segment for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022,
and 2021:
Retail Segment
Year Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
Retail sales volumes (thousands of gallons)
117,550
105,456
109,150
Non-GAAP Performance Measures
Management uses certain financial measures to evaluate our operating performance that are considered non-GAAP
financial measures. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes or alternatives to their most directly
comparable GAAP financial measures or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with
GAAP. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies since each
company may define these terms differently.
We believe Adjusted Gross Margin (as defined below) provides useful information to investors because it eliminates
the gross impact of volatile commodity prices and adjusts for certain non-cash items and timing differences created by our
inventory financing agreements and lower of cost and net realizable value adjustments to demonstrate the earnings potential of
the business before other fixed and variable costs, which are reported separately in Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
and Depreciation and amortization. Management uses Adjusted Gross Margin per barrel to evaluate operating performance and
compare profitability to other companies in the industry and to industry benchmarks. We believe Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
and Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) are useful supplemental financial measures that allow investors to assess the
financial performance of our assets without regard to financing methods, capital structure, or historical cost basis, the ability of
our assets to generate cash to pay interest on our indebtedness, and our operating performance and return on invested capital as
compared to other companies without regard to financing methods and capital structure.
Beginning with financial results reported for periods in fiscal year 2023, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income
(Loss), and Adjusted EBITDA also exclude the mark-to-market losses (gains) associated with our net obligation related to the
Washington Climate Commitment Act and Clean Fuel Standard, which became effective on January, 1, 2023.
Beginning with financial results reported for periods in fiscal year 2023, Adjusted Net Income (loss) and Adjusted
EBITDA also exclude the redevelopment and other costs for our Par West facility, which was shut down in 2020. This
modification improves comparability between periods by excluding expenses incurred in connection with the strategic
redevelopment of this non-operating facility. We have recast Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA for prior
periods when reported to conform to the modified presentation.
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Beginning with financial results reported for the second quarter of 2023, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income
(Loss), and Adjusted EBITDA also exclude our portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation expense from our refining and
logistics investments acquired on June 1, 2023, as part of the Billings Acquisition.
Beginning with financial results reported for the fourth quarter of 2023, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income
(Loss), and Adjusted EBITDA excludes all hedge losses (gains) associated with our Washington ending inventory and LIFO
layer increment impacts associated with our Washington inventory. In addition, we have modified our environmental obligation
mark-to-market adjustment to include only the mark-to-market losses (gains) associated with our net RINs liability and net
obligation associated with the Washington Climate Commitment Act (“Washington CCA”) and Clean Fuel Standard. This
modification was made as part of our change in how we estimate our environmental obligation liabilities.
Beginning with financial results reported for the fourth quarter of 2023, Adjusted Net Income (loss) excludes
unrealized interest rate derivative losses (gains) and all Laramie Energy related impacts with the exception of cash distributions.
Please read Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Environmental Credits and Obligations section, for a
discussion of the change in estimate.
Adjusted Gross Margin
Adjusted Gross Margin is defined as operating income (loss) excluding:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
operating expense (excluding depreciation);
depreciation and amortization (“D&A”);
Par’s portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation expense from refining and logistics investments;
impairment expense;
loss (gain) on sale of assets, net;
inventory valuation adjustment (which adjusts for timing differences to reflect the economics of our inventory
financing agreements, including lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments, the impact of the embedded
derivative repurchase or terminal obligations, hedge losses (gains) associated with our Washington ending
inventory and intermediation obligation, purchase price allocation adjustments, and LIFO layer increment and
decrement impacts associated with our Washington inventory);
Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustment (which represents the mark-to-market losses (gains)
associated with our net RINs liability and our net obligation associated with the Washington Climate
Commitment Act and Clean Fuel Standard); and
unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives.
The following tables present a reconciliation of Adjusted Gross Margin to the most directly comparable GAAP
financial measure, operating income (loss), on a historical basis, for selected segments, for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Year ended December 31, 2023
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Operating income
$ 676,161 $ 69,744 $ 56,603
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
373,612
81,017
24,450
25,122
87,525
11,462
1,586
102,710
(189,783)
(50,511)
1,857
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
219
(308)
$ 995,011 $ 121,173 $ 155,282
—
Depreciation and amortization
Par’s portion of interest, taxes, and
depreciation expense from refining and
logistics investments
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market
adjustments
Unrealized gain on derivatives
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Adjusted Gross Margin (1)
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Year ended December 31, 2022
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Operating income
$ 401,901 $ 54,049 $ 49,238
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
236,989
Depreciation and amortization
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market
adjustments
Unrealized loss on derivatives
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
65,472
(15,712)
105,760
9,336
9,003
1
14,988
20,579
81,229
10,971
—
—
—
—
(253)
—
—
—
—
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Adjusted Gross Margin (1)
$ 812,750 $ 89,363 $ 141,494
Year ended December 31, 2021
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Operating income (loss)
$ (88,799) $ 51,159 $ 81,249
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
203,511
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment expense
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market
adjustments
Unrealized loss on derivatives
58,258
1,838
31,841
66,350
1,517
14,722
22,044
—
71,845
10,880
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Gain on sale of assets, net
9,591
(19,659)
—
(19)
—
(45,034)
Adjusted Gross Margin (1)
$ 264,448 $ 87,906 $ 118,940
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(1) For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there was no impairment expense.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) is defined as Net income (loss) excluding:
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•
•
•
•
•
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•
•
•
•
•
•
inventory valuation adjustment (which adjusts for timing differences to reflect the economics of our inventory
financing agreements, including lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments, the impact of the embedded
derivative repurchase or terminal obligations, hedge losses (gains) associated with our Washington ending
inventory and intermediation obligation, purchase price allocation adjustments, and LIFO layer increment and
decrement impacts associated with our Washington inventory);
Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments (which represents the mark-to-market losses (gains)
associated with our RINs and Washington CCA and Clean Fuel Standard);
unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives;
acquisition and integration costs;
redevelopment and other costs related to Par West;
debt extinguishment and commitment costs;
increase in (release of) tax valuation allowance and other deferred tax items;
changes in the value of contingent consideration and common stock warrants;
severance costs;
(gain) loss on sale of assets;
impairment expense;
impairment expense associated with our investment in Laramie Energy; and
Par’s share of equity losses from Laramie Energy, LLC, excluding cash distributions .
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Adjusted Net Income (Loss) excluding:
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D&A;
interest expense and financing costs, net, excluding interest rate derivative loss (gain);
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•
•
•
cash distributions from Laramie Energy, LLC to Par;
Par's portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation expense from refining and logistics investments; and
income tax expense (benefit) excluding the increase in (release of) tax valuation allowance.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA to the most
directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income (loss), on a historical basis for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2023
2021
Net income (loss)
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Acquisition and integration costs
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Changes in valuation allowance and other deferred tax items (1)
Severance costs
Impairment expense
Equity losses from Laramie Energy, LLC, excluding cash
distributions
Gain on sale of assets, net
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) (2)
Depreciation and amortization
Interest expense and financing costs, net, excluding unrealized
interest rate derivative loss (gain)
Laramie Energy, LLC cash distributions to Par
Par's portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation expense from
refining and logistics investments
Income tax expense
Adjusted EBITDA (2)
$
728,642 $
364,189 $
(81,297)
102,710
(15,712)
(189,783)
(49,690)
105,760
9,336
11,397
17,482
19,182
(126,219)
1,785
—
(14,279)
—
3,663
5,329
—
2,272
—
—
(59)
(169)
501,168
119,830
474,668
99,769
71,629
(10,706)
68,288
—
3,443
10,883
—
710
31,841
66,350
(1,393)
—
87
8,144
—
84
1,838
—
(64,697)
(39,043)
94,241
69,403
—
—
1,021
$
696,247 $
643,435 $
125,622
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(1) For the year ended December 31, 2023, recognized a non-cash deferred tax benefit of $126.2 million related to the release
of a majority of the valuation allowance against our federal net deferred tax assets. This tax benefit is included in Income
tax expense (benefit) on our consolidated statements of operations.
(2) For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, there was no change in value of contingent consideration, change in
value of common stock warrants, impairments associated with our investment in Laramie Energy, or our share of Laramie
Energy’s asset impairment losses in excess of our basis difference. Please read the Non-GAAP Performance Measures
discussion above for information regarding changes to the components of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted
EBITDA made during 2023.
Discussion of Operating Income by Segment
Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Refining. Operating income for our refining segment was $676.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an
improvement of $274.3 million compared to $401.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in operating
income was primarily driven by:
•
a decrease of $140.0 million in environmental credit and related obligations costs across our refineries
in our legacy portfolio driven by favorable mark-to-market adjustments and a gain on retirement of
prior year RINs,
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an increase of $106.0 million driven by a 6% increase in refined product sales volumes at our refineries
in our legacy portfolio,
a favorable change in step-out obligations related to our intermediation agreements of $79.5 million
driven by changes in commodity prices,
a net decrease of $76.4 million in our derivative costs associated with all our refineries,
a $56.9 million contribution from the Billings Acquisition,
$37.0 million related to lower fuel burn costs at all our refineries, and
an increase of $32.8 million related to a favorable change in crude oil differentials at our refineries in
our legacy portfolio,
partially offset by:
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a net decrease of $112.9 million related to declining crack spreads at our refineries in our legacy
portfolio,
an increase in purchased product costs of $98.0 million at all our refineries in our legacy portfolio, and
an increase in logistics and other product delivery costs of $35.6 million at our refineries in our legacy
portfolio.
Logistics. Operating income for our logistics segment was $69.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an
increase of $15.7 million compared to $54.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase is primarily due to an
$8.5 million contribution from the Billings Acquisition logistics assets acquired in June 2023 and an $10.4 million increase in
operating income driven by an increase in throughput volumes throughout our legacy logistics portfolio, partially offset by an
increase in variable expenses of $5.5 million.
Retail. Operating income for our retail segment was $56.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase
of $7.4 million compared to operating income of $49.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in
operating income was primarily driven by $10.6 million related to higher fuel sales volumes and $3.4 million associated with
increased merchandise sales, partly offset by $6.3 million of higher operating expenses driven by increases in employee costs
and credit card fees in the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Refining. Operating income for our refining segment was $401.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, an
improvement of $490.7 million compared to an operating loss of $88.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The
increase in profitability was primarily driven by widening product crack spreads across all our refineries, and a favorable
change in the valuation of the embedded derivatives related to our intermediation agreements driven by changes in commodity
prices, partially offset by unfavorable purchased product and crude differentials, unfavorable FIFO adjustments, higher
inventory financing costs of $79.0 million, increased fuel burn costs related to higher crude oil costs as discussed below,
increased RINs costs of $54.7 million, and unfavorable derivative costs. Other factors impacting our results period over period
include a 2021 gain on sale of assets of $19.7 million primarily related to the Sale-Leaseback Transactions we closed in the first
quarter of 2021 and a 15% increase in operating expenses in 2022, primarily driven by increased utilities, maintenance, and
employee costs.
Logistics. Operating income for our logistics segment was $54.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, an
increase of $2.8 million compared to operating income of $51.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase is
primarily due to higher third party revenues partially offset by net 2% and 4% decreased throughput across our Hawaii and
Wyoming logistics assets, respectively.
Retail. Operating income for our retail segment was $49.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, a decrease
of $32.0 million compared to operating income of $81.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The decrease in
profitability was primarily due to a gain on sale of assets of $45.0 million primarily related to the 2021 Hawaii sale-leaseback
transactions we closed in the first quarter of 2021 with no such gain in 2022 and a 13% increase in operating expenses in the
year ended December 31, 2022 primarily related to increased employee costs, higher credit card processing fees due to
increased gasoline prices, rebranding fees in Hawaii, and higher rent expense related to the additional leases from our 2021
Hawaii sale-leaseback transactions, partially offset by a 31% increase in fuel margin.
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Discussion of Adjusted Gross Margin by Segment
Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Refining. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our refining Adjusted Gross Margin was approximately $995.0
million, an increase of $182.2 million compared to $812.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in
profitability was primarily due to Adjusted Gross Margin contributed by the Montana refinery of $246.1 million and 6.0%
higher refined product sales margins across our legacy refining portfolio, partially offset by $155.6 million higher
environmental credit obligation costs, excluding the mark-to-market impacts, and lower crack spreads of $107.6 million.
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Adjusted Gross Margin for the Hawaii refinery improved by $1.26 per barrel from $13.99 per barrel during the year
ended December 31, 2022, to $15.25 per barrel during the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to lower
feedstock costs, a 6% increase in refined product sales volumes, a favorable change in realized derivatives, and higher
yield, partially offset by $98.0 million higher purchased product costs and lower crack spreads. The Singapore 3-1-2
index declined from $25.43 in the year ended December 31, 2022 to $19.50 during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Adjusted Gross Margin for the Wyoming refinery decreased by $1.35 per barrel from $26.50 per barrel during the year
ended December 31, 2022 to $25.15 per barrel during the year ended December 31, 2023. The change is primarily due
to a 8% increase in refined product sales volumes, partially offset by lower crack spreads. The RVO Adjusted USGC
3-2-1 index declined from $28.55 during the year ended December 31, 2022 to $22.87 in the year ended December 31,
2023.
Adjusted Gross Margin for the Washington refinery decreased by $8.59 per barrel from $18.00 per barrel during the
year ended December 31, 2022 to $9.41 per barrel during the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to higher
environmental credit obligation expenses, declining crack spreads, and higher refined product delivery costs, partially
offset by lower feedstock costs and 5% higher refined product sales volumes. The RVO Adjusted Pacific Northwest
3-1-1-1 index declined from $35.27 in the year ended December 31, 2022 to $25.82 during the year ended
December 31, 2023.
Logistics. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our logistics Adjusted Gross Margin was approximately $121.2
million, an increase of $31.8 million compared to $89.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was
primarily due to Adjusted Gross Margin of $23.8 million contributed from the Billings Acquisition logistics assets acquired in
June 2023 and a 3% increase in throughput across our legacy assets, net of associated higher fees and variable expenses, and
higher third-party revenue.
Retail. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our retail Adjusted Gross Margin was approximately $155.3 million,
an increase of $13.8 million compared to $141.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily
related to an 11% increase in sales volumes and a 33% increase in merchandise sales.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Refining. For the year ended December 31, 2022, our refining Adjusted Gross Margin was approximately $812.8
million, an increase of $548.4 million compared to $264.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in
profitability was primarily driven by favorable realized product crack spreads across all our refineries partially offset by
unfavorable purchased product costs, unfavorable FIFO adjustments, increased inventory financing costs of $79.0 million in
Hawaii, unfavorable derivative costs, and increased costs related to fuel burn related to higher crude oil costs as discussed
below.
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•
Adjusted Gross Margin for the Hawaii refinery improved from $4.56 per barrel in 2021 to $13.99 per barrel in 2022
primarily due to favorable product crack spreads, and a 1.7% increase in refined product sales volumes, partially offset
by unfavorable purchased product and crude oil costs, unfavorable FIFO adjustments, a $78.8 million increase in
intermediation fees driven primarily by $59.4 million higher market structure fees under the Supply and Offtake
Agreement, increased fuel burn costs related to higher crude oil costs as discussed below, and unfavorable derivatives.
Adjusted Gross Margin for the Washington refinery increased by $15.02 per barrel primarily due to favorable product
crack spreads, partially offset by unfavorable feedstock costs and increased costs related to fuel burn.
Adjusted Gross Margin for the Wyoming refinery increased by $12.03 per barrel primarily due to favorable product
crack spreads, partially offset by unfavorable feedstock costs and increased RINs costs.
Logistics. For the year ended December 31, 2022, our logistics Adjusted Gross Margin was approximately $89.4
million, an increase of $1.5 million compared to $87.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was
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primarily driven by higher third party revenues partially offset by net 2% and 4% decreased throughput across our Hawaii and
Wyoming logistics assets, respectively.
Retail. For the year ended December 31, 2022, our retail Adjusted Gross Margin was approximately $141.5 million,
an increase of $22.6 million compared to $118.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due
to a 31% increase in fuel margins partially offset by a 3% decline in sales volumes.
Discussion of Consolidated Results
Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022
Revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2023, revenues were $8.2 billion, a $0.9 billion increase compared to
$7.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022. The Billings Acquisition contributed revenues of $1.5 billion in the first
seven months under our ownership, partially offset by a decrease of $0.6 billion across our legacy refinery portfolio. The
decrease in our legacy refining revenue was primarily driven by a $0.8 billion decrease related to lower crude oil prices,
partially offset by a 6% increase in sales volumes. Average Brent crude oil prices declined 17% and average WTI crude oil
prices declined 18% as compared to the prior period. Revenues at our retail segment increased $22.3 million primarily due to an
11% increase in sales volume and a 33% increase in merchandise sales, partially offset by an 8% decrease in fuel sales prices.
Cost of Revenues (Excluding Depreciation). For the year ended December 31, 2023, cost of revenues (excluding
depreciation) was $6.8 billion, a $0.4 billion increase compared to $6.4 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022, inclusive
of a $1.5 billion contribution from the Billings Acquisition. There was a decrease of $1.0 billion of cost of revenues (excluding
depreciation) across our legacy refining operations primarily due to decreases in crude oil prices as discussed above.
Operating Expense (Excluding Depreciation). For the year ended December 31, 2023, operating expense (excluding
depreciation) was approximately $485.6 million, an increase of $152.4 million compared to $333.2 million for the year ended
December 31, 2022. $134.1 million of the increase was contributed by the Billings Acquisition. Other factors that drove the
increase include higher repair and maintenance and employee expenses.
Depreciation and Amortization. For the year ended December 31, 2023, D&A expense was approximately $119.8
million, an increase of $20.0 million compared to $99.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was
primarily driven by the $21.7 million contribution from the Billings Acquisition.
General and Administrative Expense (Excluding Depreciation). For the year ended December 31, 2023, general and
administrative expense (excluding depreciation) was approximately $91.4 million, an increase of $29.0 million compared to
$62.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to a $12.1 million increase in employee
costs, a $6.0 million increase in outside services, $5.8 million of expenses related to development of our renewable projects,
and $3.9 million higher IT expenses.
Equity earnings from refining and logistics investments. For the year ended December 31, 2023, equity earnings
from refining and logistics investments were $11.8 million. As part of the Billings Acquisition, we acquired a 65% limited
partnership ownership interest in YELP and a 40% ownership interest in YPLC. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our
proportionate share of YELP’s net income and YPLC’s net income was $8.1 million and $4.4 million, respectively. Please read
Note 3—Refining and Logistics Equity Investments to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for
additional information.
Acquisition and Integration costs. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred $17.5 million of acquisition
and integration costs related to the Billings Acquisition, compared to $3.7 million of acquisition and integration costs for the
year ended December 31, 2022. Please read Note 5—Acquisitions to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this
Form 10-K for more information.
Par West redevelopment and other costs. For the year ended December 31, 2023, Par West redevelopment and other
costs were $11.4 million, an increase of $2.4 million compared to $9.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022,
associated with the operation and decommissioning of our Par West facility.
Interest Expense and Financing Costs, Net. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our interest expense and
financing costs were approximately $72.5 million, an increase of $4.2 million compared to $68.3 million for the year ended
December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher outstanding debt balances and increased borrowings under our
inventory financing agreements. Please read Note 14—Debt and Note 12—Inventory Financing Agreements to our
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consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion on our indebtedness and inventory
financing, respectively.
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our debt extinguishment and
commitment costs were approximately $19.2 million in connection with the refinancing of our long-term debt in the first
quarter of 2023 and the termination of the Washington Refinery Intermediation Agreement in the fourth quarter of 2023. For
the year ended December 31, 2022, our debt extinguishment and commitment costs were approximately $5.3 million and
primarily represented extinguishment costs associated with the repurchase and cancellation of an additional $36.9 million of
12.875% Senior Secured Notes in the second quarter of 2022. Please read Note 14—Debt to our consolidated financial
statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion.
Equity Earnings from Laramie Energy, LLC. For the year ended December 31, 2023, equity earnings from Laramie
Energy, LLC were $25.0 million. On March 1, 2023, following a refinancing of certain debt, Laramie Energy, LLC was
permitted to make a one-time cash distribution to its owners based on ownership percentage. Our share of this distribution was
$10.7 million. Effective February 21, 2023, we resumed the application of equity method accounting with respect to our
investment in Laramie Energy. In the fourth quarter of 2023 and due to Laramie Energy, LLC’s positive financial results, our
share of net income from our investment in Laramie Energy exceeded our share of net losses recorded during the period that
equity method accounting was suspended and we recorded equity earnings of $14.3 million. There were no equity earnings
from our investment in Laramie Energy, LLC, for the year ended December 31, 2022. Please read Note 4—Investment in
Laramie Energy to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for more information.
Income Taxes. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded an income tax benefit of $115.3 million primarily
related to the release of the federal tax valuation allowance in the fourth quarter of 2024, partially offset by deferred tax expense
from net operating loss utilization and state tax expense. For the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded an income tax
expense of $0.7 million primarily driven by an increase in state taxable income. Please read Note 22—Income Taxes to our
consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for more information.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2022, revenues were $7.3 billion, a $2.6 billion increase compared to
$4.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily the result of an increase of $2.5 billion in third-
party revenues at our refining segment primarily as a result of increases in Brent and WTI crude oil prices. Brent crude oil
prices rose to $99.04 per barrel for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $70.95 per barrel for the year ended
December 31, 2021, and WTI crude oil prices averaged $94.33 per barrel during the year ended December 31, 2022 compared
to $68.11 per barrel in the year ended December 31, 2021. Other factors contributing to the increase in revenues at our refining
segment include improved realized product crack spreads across all our refineries. Revenues at our retail segment increased
$113.8 million primarily due to a 36% increase in fuel prices slightly offset by a 3% decline in sales volume.
Cost of Revenues (Excluding Depreciation). For the year ended December 31, 2022, cost of revenues (excluding
depreciation) was $6.4 billion, a $2.1 billion increase compared to $4.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021. The
increase was primarily due to increases in Brent and WTI crude oil prices as discussed above, unfavorable purchased products,
higher feedstock costs, and higher inventory financing costs. These increases were partially offset by a favorable change in the
valuation of the embedded derivatives related to our inventory financing agreements driven by changes in commodity prices.
Operating Expense (Excluding Depreciation). For the year ended December 31, 2022, operating expense (excluding
depreciation) was approximately $333.2 million, an increase of $43.1 million compared to $290.1 million for the year ended
December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher utilities expenses, maintenance expenses at our Hawaii refinery
and increased employee costs. Other factors contributing to the increase include higher outside services expenses.
Depreciation and Amortization. For the year ended December 31, 2022, D&A expense was approximately $99.8
million, an increase of $5.6 million compared to $94.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was
primarily due to amortization of our Washington refinery turnaround completed in 2022.
Impairment Expense. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded goodwill and asset impairment charges
totaling $1.8 million primarily related to discontinued capital projects. Please read Note 9—Property, Plant, and Equipment and
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further
discussion on our 2021 asset impairment charges. There were no impairment charges during the year ended December 31,
2022.
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Gain on Sale of Assets, Net. For the year ended December 31, 2022, there was a $0.2 million gain on sale of assets,
net, which resulted primarily from the sale of equipment. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the gain on sale of assets, net
was approximately $64.7 million and primarily related to the gain recognized as a result of the Sale-Leaseback Transactions we
closed in the first quarter of 2021. Please read Note 17—Leases to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this
Form 10-K for further discussion on the Sale-Leaseback Transactions.
General and Administrative Expense (Excluding Depreciation). For the year ended December 31, 2022, general and
administrative expense (excluding depreciation) was approximately $62.4 million, an increase of $14.3 million compared to
$48.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher employee costs and an increase
in the use of outside services.
Acquisition and Integration Costs. For the year ended December 31, 2022, we incurred approximately $3.7 million of
acquisition and integration costs primarily related to costs incurred for the pending Billings Acquisition. For the year ended
December 31, 2021, we incurred an immaterial amount of acquisition and integration costs. Please read Note 5—Acquisitions
to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for more information.
Interest Expense and Financing Costs, Net. For the year ended December 31, 2022, our interest expense and
financing costs were approximately $68.3 million, an increase of $1.8 million compared to $66.5 million for the year ended
December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $7.4 million related to increased borrowings under our
inventory financing agreements and increased rates on our Term Loan B Facility. These increases were partially offset by lower
outstanding debt balances driven by the maturity of our outstanding 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes in June 2021, the
repayment of the PHL, Mid Pac, and Retail Property Term Loans and interest rate swap related to the Retail Property Term
Loan in the first quarter of 2021, and reduced interest on our 12.875% Senior Secured Notes driven by early repayment of these
notes. Please read Note 12—Inventory Financing Agreements and Note 14—Debt to our consolidated financial statements
under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion on our inventory financing and indebtedness, respectively.
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs. For the year ended December 31, 2022, our debt extinguishment and
commitment costs were approximately $5.3 million and primarily represented extinguishment costs associated with the
repurchase and cancellation of an additional $36.9 million of 12.875% Senior Secured Notes in the second quarter of 2022. For
the year ended December 31, 2021, our debt extinguishment and commitment costs were approximately primarily $8.1 million
and primarily represented $6.6 million in extinguishment costs associated with the redemption of $36.8 million of 12.875%
Senior Secured Notes in June 2021 and $1.4 million in extinguishment costs associated with the early repayment of the Retail
Property Term Loan on February 23, 2021. Please read Note 14—Debt to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of
this Form 10-K for further discussion.
Gain on curtailment of pension obligation. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded a gain on
curtailment of pension obligation of $2.0 million related to the amendment to the Wyoming Refining defined benefit plan.
Please read Note 20—Benefit Plans to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further
discussion on the gain on curtailment of pension obligation. There was no gain on curtailment of pension obligation for the year
ended December 31, 2022.
Income Taxes. For the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded an income tax expense of $0.7 million primarily
driven by an increase in state taxable income. For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded an income tax expense of
$1.0 million primarily driven by foreign withholding taxes.
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
On February 28, 2023, Par Petroleum, LLC (“Par Borrower”) entered into the Term Loan Credit Agreement (the
“Term Loan Credit Agreement”) due 2030 with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the
lenders party thereto. The Term Loan Credit Agreement was co-issued by Par Petroleum Finance Corp. (together with the Par
Borrower, the “Term Loan Borrowers”), which has no independent assets or operations. The Term Loan Credit Agreement is
guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis only as to payment of principal and interest by Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (the “Parent”)
and is guaranteed on a senior secured basis by all of the subsidiaries of Par Borrower. The Term Loan Credit Agreement
proceeds were used to refinance our existing Term Loan B and repurchase our outstanding 7.75% Senior Secured Notes and
12.875% Senior Secured Notes, all three of which had similar guarantees that were replaced by those on the Term Loan Credit
Agreement.
The following supplemental condensed consolidating financial information reflects (i) the Parent’s separate accounts,
(ii) Par Borrower and its consolidated subsidiaries’ accounts (which are all guarantors of the Term Loan Credit Agreement),
(iii) the accounts of subsidiaries of the Parent that are not guarantors of the Term Loan Credit Agreement and consolidating
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adjustments and eliminations, and (iv) the Parent’s consolidated accounts for the dates and periods indicated. For purposes of
the following condensed consolidating information, the Parent’s investment in its subsidiaries is accounted for under the equity
method of accounting (dollar amounts in thousands).
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Trade accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepaid and other current assets
Due from related parties
Total current assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Property, plant, and equipment
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Long-term assets
Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets
Refining and logistics equity investments
Investment in Laramie Energy, LLC
Investment in subsidiaries
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Other long-term assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt
Obligations under inventory financing agreements
Accounts payable
Accrued taxes
Operating lease liabilities
Other accrued liabilities
Due to related parties
Total current liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Finance lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated earnings (deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Total stockholders’ equity
As of December 31, 2023
Par
Borrower
and
Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
and
Eliminations
Par Pacific
Holdings,
Inc. and
Subsidiaries
Parent
Guarantor
$
10,369 $
268,711 $
27 $
279,107
339
—
—
4,767
380,159
395,634
21,350
(16,487)
4,863
—
367,249
1,160,395
177,638
—
1,973,993
1,552,496
(458,616)
1,093,880
7,005
339,449
—
—
1,070,518
—
—
726
—
—
—
10,918
126,678
65,323
—
—
—
—
(380,159)
(380,132)
3,955
(3,310)
645
—
87,486
14,279
(1,070,518)
—
2,597
120,606
339
367,249
1,160,395
182,405
—
1,989,495
1,577,801
(478,413)
1,099,388
346,454
87,486
14,279
—
10,918
129,275
186,655
$
1,478,746 $
3,610,241 $
(1,225,037) $
3,863,950
$
— $
4,255 $
— $
—
4,991
—
—
947
128,922
134,860
—
—
8,462
—
594,362
386,334
40,064
72,833
415,468
232,803
1,746,119
646,603
16,693
274,055
119,618
143,322
2,803,088
—
597
860,797
465,856
8,174
1,335,424
—
—
242,505
558,581
6,067
807,153
—
—
—
—
5,347
(361,725)
(356,378)
—
(4,255)
—
(57,251)
(417,884)
—
—
(242,505)
(558,581)
(6,067)
(807,153)
4,255
594,362
391,325
40,064
72,833
421,762
—
1,524,601
646,603
12,438
282,517
62,367
2,528,526
—
597
860,797
465,856
8,174
1,335,424
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,478,746 $
3,610,241 $
(1,225,037) $
3,863,950
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Trade accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepaid and other current assets
Due from related parties
Total current assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Property, plant, and equipment
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Long-term assets
Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets
Investment in subsidiaries
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Other long-term assets
Total assets
As of December 31, 2022
Par
Borrower
and
Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
and
Eliminations
Par Pacific
Holdings,
Inc. and
Subsidiaries
Parent
Guarantor
$
2,547 $
488,350 $
28 $
490,925
331
—
—
2,229
229,431
234,538
19,865
(14,967)
4,898
2,649
487,943
—
—
723
3,670
252,816
1,041,983
89,883
—
1,876,702
1,200,747
(370,643)
830,104
—
69
—
(69)
(229,431)
(229,403)
4,001
252,885
1,041,983
92,043
—
1,881,837
3,955
(3,123)
832
1,224,567
(388,733)
835,834
348,112
—
—
(487,943)
13,577
126,727
72,721
—
2,598
(4,131)
350,761
—
13,577
129,325
69,313
$
730,751 $
3,267,943 $
(718,047) $
3,280,647
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt
$
— $
10,956 $
— $
Obligations under inventory financing agreements
Accounts payable
Accrued taxes
Operating lease liabilities
Other accrued liabilities
Due to related parties
Total current liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Finance lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated earnings (deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Total stockholders’ equity
—
4,176
47
787
511
77,420
82,941
—
—
3,273
—
86,214
893,065
147,219
32,052
65,294
639,396
118,139
1,906,121
494,576
10,710
289,428
46,922
—
—
—
—
587
(195,559)
(194,972)
—
(4,399)
—
1,510
10,956
893,065
151,395
32,099
66,081
640,494
—
1,794,090
494,576
6,311
292,701
48,432
2,747,757
(197,861)
2,636,110
—
604
836,491
(200,687)
8,129
644,537
—
—
409,686
104,479
6,021
520,186
—
—
(409,686)
(104,479)
(6,021)
(520,186)
—
604
836,491
(200,687)
8,129
644,537
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
730,751 $
3,267,943 $
(718,047) $
3,280,647
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Revenues
$
— $
8,231,886 $
69 $
8,231,955
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Parent
Guarantor
Par Borrower
and
Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
and
Eliminations
Par Pacific
Holdings, Inc.
and
Subsidiaries
Operating expenses
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation)
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
General and administrative expense (excluding depreciation)
Equity earnings from refining and logistics investments
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Total operating expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense and financing costs, net
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Other income (expense), net
Equity earnings (losses) from subsidiaries
Equity earnings from Laramie Energy, LLC
—
—
1,618
29,258
—
—
—
30
30,906
(30,906)
(24)
—
44
759,528
—
6,838,109
485,587
118,024
62,189
—
17,482
11,397
(89)
7,532,699
699,187
(72,789)
(19,182)
(97)
—
—
Total other income (expense), net
759,548
(92,068)
(734,180)
—
—
188
—
(11,844)
—
—
—
6,838,109
485,587
119,830
91,447
(11,844)
17,482
11,397
(59)
(11,656)
11,725
7,551,949
680,006
363
—
—
(759,528)
24,985
(72,450)
(19,182)
(53)
—
24,985
(66,700)
613,306
115,336
728,642
728,642
—
607,119
(153,017)
(722,455)
268,353
728,642 $
454,102 $
(454,102) $
(28,722) $
709,613 $
15,356 $
696,247
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax benefit (expense) (1)
Net income (loss)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
$
47
Revenues
$
— $
7,321,656 $
129 $
7,321,785
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Parent
Guarantor
Par Borrower
and
Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
and
Eliminations
Par Pacific
Holdings, Inc.
and
Subsidiaries
—
—
2,131
17,882
3,396
—
27
6,377,494
333,206
97,448
44,514
267
9,003
(196)
(1,480)
6,376,014
—
190
—
—
—
—
333,206
99,769
62,396
3,663
9,003
(169)
23,436
(23,436)
6,861,736
459,920
(1,290)
1,419
6,883,882
437,903
(1)
—
(20)
388,008
387,987
(68,655)
(5,329)
634
—
(73,350)
368
—
(1)
(388,008)
(387,641)
(68,288)
(5,329)
613
—
(73,004)
364,551
(362)
386,570
(96,995)
(386,222)
96,647
364,899
(710)
364,189 $
289,575 $
(289,575) $
364,189
(17,551) $
659,378 $
1,608 $
643,435
Operating expenses
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation)
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
General and administrative expense (excluding depreciation)
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Total operating expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense and financing costs, net
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Other income (expense), net
Equity earnings (losses) from subsidiaries
Total other income (expense), net
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax benefit (expense) (1)
Net income (loss)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
$
48
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Parent
Guarantor
Par Borrower
and
Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
and
Eliminations
Par Pacific
Holdings, Inc.
and
Subsidiaries
Revenues
$
— $
4,710,039 $
50 $
4,710,089
Operating expenses
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation)
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment expense
General and administrative expense (excluding depreciation)
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Total operating expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense and financing costs, net
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Gain on curtailment of pension obligation
Other income (expense), net
Equity earnings (losses) from subsidiaries
Total other income (expense), net
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax benefit (expense) (1)
Net income (loss)
Adjusted EBITDA
—
—
2,452
—
12,435
87
—
15
14,989
(14,989)
(2,600)
—
—
(33)
(63,649)
(66,282)
4,338,474
290,795
91,550
1,838
35,661
—
9,591
(10,949)
4,756,960
(46,921)
(64,209)
(6,728)
2,032
(19)
—
(68,924)
—
(717)
239
—
—
—
—
(53,763)
(54,241)
54,291
316
(1,416)
—
—
63,649
62,549
(81,271)
(115,845)
(26)
24,835
116,840
(25,830)
4,338,474
290,078
94,241
1,838
48,096
87
9,591
(64,697)
4,717,708
(7,619)
(66,493)
(8,144)
2,032
(52)
—
(72,657)
(80,276)
(1,021)
$
$
(81,297) $
(91,010) $
91,010 $
(81,297)
(12,468) $
137,323 $
767 $
125,622
________________________________________________________
(1) The income tax benefit (expense) of the Parent Guarantor and Par Borrower and Subsidiaries is determined using the
separate return method. The Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries and Eliminations column includes tax benefits recognized at the
Par consolidated level that are primarily associated with changes to the consolidated valuation allowance and other deferred
tax balances.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA for the supplemental consolidating condensed financial information, which is segregated at the
“Parent Guarantor,” “Par Borrower and Subsidiaries,” and “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries and Eliminations” levels, is calculated
in the same manner as for the Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Adjusted EBITDA calculations. See “Results of Operations — Non-
GAAP Performance Measures — Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA” above.
The following tables present a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP financial
measure, net income (loss), on a historical basis for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Parent
Guarantor
Par Borrower
and
Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
and
Eliminations
Par Pacific
Holdings, Inc.
and
Subsidiaries
$
728,642 $
454,102 $
(454,102) $
Net income (loss)
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivatives
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Acquisition and integration costs
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Severance costs
Equity losses from Laramie Energy, LLC, excluding cash
distributions
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Depreciation and amortization
Interest expense and financing costs, net, excluding unrealized
interest rate derivative loss (gain)
Laramie Energy, LLC cash distributions to Par
Par's portion of interest, taxes, and depreciation expense from
refining and logistics investments
—
—
—
—
—
—
492
—
30
102,710
(189,783)
(49,690)
11,397
17,482
19,182
1,293
—
(89)
1,618
118,024
24
—
—
71,968
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
728,642
102,710
(189,783)
(49,690)
11,397
17,482
19,182
1,785
(14,279)
(14,279)
—
188
(363)
(10,706)
3,443
759,528
(59)
119,830
71,629
(10,706)
3,443
—
Equity losses (income) from subsidiaries
(759,528)
Income tax expense (benefit)
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
—
153,017
(268,353)
(115,336)
$
(28,722) $
709,613 $
15,356 $
696,247
50
Net income (loss)
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized loss on derivatives
Acquisition and integration costs
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Severance costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Depreciation and amortization
Interest expense and financing costs, net, excluding unrealized
interest rate derivative loss (gain)
Equity losses (income) from subsidiaries
Income tax expense (benefit)
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
Net income (loss)
Inventory valuation adjustment
Environmental obligation mark-to-market adjustments
Unrealized gain on derivatives
Acquisition and integration costs
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Severance costs
Impairment expense
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Depreciation and amortization
Interest expense and financing costs, net, excluding unrealized
interest rate derivative loss (gain)
Equity losses (income) from subsidiaries
Income tax expense (benefit)
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Parent
Guarantor
Par Borrower
and
Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
and
Eliminations
Par Pacific
Holdings, Inc.
and
Subsidiaries
$
364,189 $
289,575 $
(289,575) $
364,189
—
—
—
3,396
—
351
27
2,131
1
(388,008)
362
(15,712)
105,760
9,336
267
5,329
1,921
(196)
97,448
68,655
—
96,995
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
190
(368)
388,008
(96,647)
(15,712)
105,760
9,336
3,663
5,329
2,272
(169)
99,769
68,288
—
710
$
(17,551) $
659,378 $
1,608 $
643,435
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Parent
Guarantor
Par Borrower
and
Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
and
Eliminations
Par Pacific
Holdings, Inc.
and
Subsidiaries
$
(81,297) $
(91,010) $
91,010 $
(81,297)
—
—
—
87
—
—
—
15
2,452
2,600
63,649
26
31,841
66,350
(1,393)
—
6,728
84
1,838
(10,949)
91,550
67,119
—
(24,835)
—
—
—
—
1,416
—
—
(53,763)
239
(316)
(63,649)
25,830
31,841
66,350
(1,393)
87
8,144
84
1,838
(64,697)
94,241
69,403
—
1,021
$
(12,468) $
137,323 $
767 $
125,622
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(1) Please read the Non-GAAP Performance Measures and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA discussions
above for information regarding the components of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital Resources and Available Liquidity
Our liquidity and capital requirements are primarily a function of our debt maturities and debt service requirements
and contractual obligations, capital expenditures, turnaround outlays, and working capital needs. Examples of working capital
needs include purchases and sales of commodities and associated margin and collateral requirements, facility maintenance
costs, and other costs such as payroll. Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations, cash on hand, amounts
available under our credit agreements, and access to capital markets.
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Our liquidity position as of December 31, 2023 was $644.5 million that consisted of $279.1 million of cash and cash
equivalents, $355.0 million of availability under the ABL Credit Facility, and $10.4 million of availability under the J. Aron
Discretionary Draw Facility. In addition, we had the ability to issue letters of credit of up to $107 million under our LC Facility.
As of December 31, 2023, we had access to the ABL Credit Facility, the LC Facility, the J. Aron Discretionary Draw
Facility, and cash on hand of $279.1 million. In addition, we have the Supply and Offtake Agreement, which is used to finance
the majority of the inventory at our Hawaii refinery. Generally, the primary uses of our capital resources have been in the
operations of our refining and retail segments, for payments related to acquisitions, and to repay or refinance indebtedness.
We believe our cash flows from operations and available capital resources will be sufficient to meet our current capital
and turnaround expenditures, working capital, and debt service requirements for the next 12 months. We may seek to raise
additional debt or equity capital to fund acquisitions and any other significant changes to our business or to refinance existing
debt. We cannot offer any assurances that such capital will be available in sufficient amounts or at an acceptable cost.
Significant Developments
In the first quarter of 2021, we closed on the sale and leaseback of twenty-two (22) of our retail properties in Hawaii
for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $112.8 million net of transaction fees (the “Sale-Leaseback
Transactions”). We used approximately $53.1 million of the net cash proceeds to repay the certain financing arrangements
which were related to certain of the retail properties and the remainder for general corporate purposes. Please read Note 17—
Leases to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional discussion on the Sale-Leaseback
Transactions.
On March 19, 2021, we sold 5.75 million shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering at a public
offering price of $16.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $87.2 million (the “Equity Offering”), after
deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. We used the net proceeds from the Equity Offering
to repay the remaining $48.7 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes at maturity in June 2021
and $36.8 million in aggregate principal amount of 12.875% Senior Secured Notes, and the remainder for other general
corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, and funding working capital. Please read Note 19—Stockholders’ Equity to
our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional discussion on the Equity Offering.
On April 26, 2023, we terminated the Prior ABL Credit Facility and entered into a new ABL Credit Facility. On
June 1, 2023 we closed the Billings Acquisition; please read Note 5—Acquisitions to our consolidated financial statements
under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further information. On July 26, 2023, we entered into the July 2023 S&O Amendment in
connection with a new LC Facility. On October 4, 2023, we entered into the Second Amendment to the ABL Credit Facility and
terminated the Washington Refinery Intermediation Agreement.
During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, we had significant activity related to our inventory
financing and debt agreements. Please read Note 12—Inventory Financing Agreements and Note 14—Debt to our consolidated
financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion of significant activity related to our inventory
financing and debt agreements, respectively.
Other Sources of Liquidity
We may from time to time seek to retire or purchase our common stock through cash purchases and/or exchanges for
equity securities, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if
any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors. The
amounts involved may be material. On November 10, 2021, the Board authorized and approved a share repurchase program for
up to $50 million of the currently outstanding shares of our common stock, with no specified end date. On August 2, 2023, the
Board approved expanding the Company’s share repurchase authorization from $50 million to $250 million. Please read Note
19—Stockholders’ Equity to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional discussion on
the share repurchase program. The Term Loan Credit Agreement may also require annual prepayments of principal with a
variable percentage of our excess cash flow, 50% or 25% depending on our consolidated year end secured leverage ratio (as
defined in the Term Loan Credit Agreement).
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Cash Flows
The following table summarizes cash activities for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (in thousands):
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
579,156 $
452,606 $
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(659,039)
(135,597)
(87,308)
13,407
(27,622)
74,628
(1,094)
Years Ended December 31,
2022
2023
2021
Cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2023
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was driven primarily by net income of
$728.6 million, non-cash earnings from operations of approximately $53.2 million, and net cash used for changes in operating
assets and liabilities of approximately $96.3 million. Non-cash earnings from operations consisted primarily of the following
adjustments:
•
•
•
depreciation and amortization expenses of $119.8 million,
debt commitment and extinguishment costs of $19.2 million, and
stock based compensation costs of $11.6 million,
partially offset by
•
•
•
•
a benefit from deferred taxes of $126.3 million,
unrealized gain on derivatives contracts of $49.7 million,
a gain of $25.0 million from our equity investment in Laramie Energy, and
$11.8 million of non-cash equity earnings from our refining and logistics investments.
Net cash used for changes in operating assets and liabilities resulted primarily from:
•
•
a decrease in gross environmental credit obligations primarily related to the settlement of our 2020,
2021, and 2022 RINs obligations, and
increase in prepaid and other primarily driven by a $65.5 million increase in Advances to suppliers
for crude purchases.
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted primarily of:
•
•
$595.4 million used for the Billings Acquisition, and
$82.3 million in additions to property, plant, and equipment driven by maintenance projects at our
refineries and various profit improvement projects, including construction of a flagship retail store
in Washington, improved crude processing equipment at our Hawaii refinery, a co-processing unit
at our Tacoma refinery, and various IT infrastructure improvements,
partially offset by
•
a $10.7 million cash distribution received from Laramie Energy in the first quarter of 2023.
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Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $135.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and
consisted primarily of the following activities:
•
•
•
net repayments under the Discretionary Draw Facility and MLC receivable advances of $96.0
million,
aggregate payments of $23.1 million of deferred loan costs and debt extinguishment costs, related
to our debt refinancing, and
repurchases of common stock of $67.8 million,
partially offset by
•
net borrowings of debt of $145.1 million primarily driven by the refinancing and consolidation of
our debt.
Cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2022
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022, was primarily driven by net income
of approximately $364.2 million, non-cash charges to operations of approximately $127.6 million, and net cash used for
changes in operating assets and liabilities of approximately $39.2 million. Non-cash charges to operations consisted primarily
of the following adjustments:
•
•
•
•
depreciation and amortization expenses of $99.8 million,
stock based compensation costs of $9.4 million,
unrealized loss on derivatives contracts of $9.3 million, and
debt commitment and extinguishment costs of $5.3 million.
Net cash used for changes in operating assets and liabilities resulted primarily from:
•
•
net increases in our Supply and Offtake Agreement and Washington Refinery Intermediation
Agreement obligations and accounts payable, and
an increase in gross environmental credit obligations primarily related to current period production
volumes and increases in RINs prices,
partially offset by
•
•
net increases in our inventories and accounts receivable resulting from higher crude oil and refined
product prices and higher inventory volumes at our Hawaii refinery, and
increase in prepaid and other primarily driven by a $34.7 million increase in Collateral posted with
broker for derivative instruments.
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted primarily of:
•
•
$53.0 million in additions to property, plant, and equipment driven by profit improvement and
turnaround projects including crude recovery and debottlenecking projects at our Tacoma refinery,
maintenance and tank replacement projects at our Wyoming refinery, and co-generation engine and
tank conversion projects at our Hawaii refinery, and
$35.5 million related to acquisitions, primarily comprised of a $30.0 million deposit on the Billings
Acquisition and $5.5 million for a three-store expansion of our Washington retail footprint.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was approximately $13.4 million and
and consisted primarily of the following activities:
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•
net borrowings under the J. Aron Discretionary Draw Facility and MLC receivable advances of
$80.7 million,
partially offset by
•
•
net repayments of debt of $62.0 million primarily driven by the partial repurchase and cancellation
of our 7.75% Senior Secured Notes and 12.875% Senior Secured Notes, and
repurchases of common stock of $7.8 million.
Cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2021
Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $27.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, which
resulted from a net loss of approximately $81.3 million, partially offset by non-cash charges to operations of approximately
$41.6 million and net cash provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities of approximately $12.1 million.
Net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $74.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and
was primarily related to proceeds received from the Sale-Leaseback Transactions partially offset by additions to property, plant,
and equipment totaling approximately $29.5 million.
Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was approximately $1.1 million and
consisted primarily of proceeds of $87.2 million from our March 2021 equity offering of common stock partially offset by net
repayments on our debt agreements, J. Aron deferred payment arrangement, and MLC receivable advances of $81.4 million and
$5.6 million in extinguishment costs related to the repayment of the Retail Property Term Loan and a portion of the 12.875%
Senior Secured Notes.
Cash Requirements
We have various cash requirements stemming from investment strategies, contractual obligations, and financial
commitments in the normal course of our operations and financing activities. Contractual obligations include future cash
payments required under existing contractual arrangements, such as debt and lease agreements. These cash requirements and
obligations may result from both general financing activities and from commercial arrangements that are directly related to our
operating activities. We also continue to seek strategic investments in business opportunities, however the amount and timing of
those investments are not predictable. Our material cash requirements as of December 31, 2023 include:
Debt and Interest Payments. Current and long-term debt includes the scheduled principal payments related to our
outstanding debt obligations and ABL Credit Facility. Our estimated interest payments due for 2024 are $51.2 million and our
total estimated undiscounted future interest payments will be $312.4 million on the debt obligations held as of December 31,
2023 and using interest rates in effect as of December 31, 2023. Please read Note 14—Debt to our consolidated financial
statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion.
Debt Refinancing. On February 28, 2023, we entered into the Term Loan Credit Agreement. The proceeds were used
to repurchase and cancel the then-outstanding 7.75% Senior Secured Notes and 12.875% Senior Secured Notes and terminate
and repay all amounts outstanding under the Term Loan B Facility. As a result of this refinancing, our debt maturity was
extended from 2026 to 2030 and, using interest rates that were in effect at December 31, 2023, our estimated undiscounted
future interest payments increased to $310 million. On April 26, 2023, we terminated the prior ABL Credit Facility and entered
into a new ABL Credit Facility. On October 4, 2023, we terminated the Washington Refinery Intermediation Agreement in
connection with the Second Amendment to the ABL Credit Facility that increased the borrowing base. Please read Note 14—
Debt to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion.
Capital Expenditures and Turnaround Costs. Our deferred turnaround costs and capital expenditures, including land
and building purchases but excluding acquisitions, for the year ended December 31, 2023, totaled approximately $88.1 million
and were primarily related to the 2023 turnaround and related scheduled maintenance work at our Montana refinery, capital
projects at our Hawaii and Tacoma refineries, land purchases and new sites at our Retail and Hawaii Logistics businesses, and
sustaining maintenance at each of our refineries. Our capital expenditures and deferred turnaround costs budget for 2024 is
approximately $220 to $250 million and primarily relates to scheduled maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround projects
related to regulatory compliance, information technology, and growth across each of our businesses.
Operating Lease Liabilities. Operating lease liabilities primarily include obligations associated with the lease of land,
office space, retail facilities, and other facilities used in the storage and transportation of crude oil and refined products. Please
read Note 17—Leases to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion.
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Finance Lease Liabilities. Finance lease liabilities primarily include obligations associated with the lease of retail
facilities and vehicles. Please read Note 17—Leases to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for
further discussion.
Purchase Commitments. Purchase commitments primarily consist of contracts executed as of December 31, 2023 for
the purchase of crude oil for use at our refineries that are scheduled for delivery in 2024. As of December 31, 2023, we have
material purchase commitments of $1.3 billion, with required cash outlays primarily expected in the next twelve months.
Supply and Offtake Agreement. On June 1, 2021, we and J. Aron entered into the second amended and restated supply
and offtake agreement which expires on May 31, 2024. We and J. Aron entered into amendments to the Supply and Offtake
Agreement on April 25, 2022, and May 17, 2022, which, among other things, increased the capacity under the Discretionary
Draw Facility. On July 26, 2023, we entered into the July 2023 S&O Amendment to the Supply and Offtake Agreement which,
among other things, allowed PHR to enter into a crude oil procurement contract supported by a letter of credit under the LC
Facility and have its purchases funded by J. Aron, subject to certain conditions. Please read Note 12—Inventory Financing
Agreements to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for more information.
LC Facility. On July 26, 2023, we entered into an LC Facility intended to finance and provide credit support for
certain of PHR’s purchases of crude oil. In addition, revolving credit loans may be used to pay suppliers. The amount available
is $120.0 million with the right to request an increase up to $350.0 million in the aggregate, subject to certain conditions. Please
read Note 12—Inventory Financing Agreements to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for
more information.
Environmental Matters. Our operations are subject to extensive and periodically-changing federal, state, and local
environmental laws and regulations including but not limited to air emissions, wastewater discharges, and solid and hazardous
waste management activities. Additionally, we have asset retirement obligations in the period in which we have a legal
obligation, whether by government or regulatory action or contractual arrangement, to incur these costs and can make a
reasonable estimate of the fair value of the liability. Please read Note 10—Asset Retirement Obligations and Note 18—
Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for more information.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations were based on the consolidated
financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial
statements required us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and
expenses. Our significant accounting policies are described in our audited consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this
Form 10-K. We have identified certain estimates as being of particular importance to the portrayal of our financial position and
results of operations and which require the application of significant judgment by management. We analyze our estimates on a
periodic basis, including those related to fair value, impairments, natural gas and crude oil reserves, bad debts, natural gas and
oil properties, income taxes, derivatives, contingencies, and litigation and base our estimates on historical experience and
various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these
estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Inventory and Obligations Under Inventory Financing Agreements
Commodity inventories, excluding commodity inventories at the Washington refinery, are stated at the lower of cost
and net realizable value using the FIFO accounting method. Commodity inventories at the Washington refinery are stated at the
lower of cost and net realizable value using the LIFO inventory accounting method. We value merchandise along with spare
parts, materials, and supplies at weighted average cost. Estimating the net realizable value of our inventory requires
management to make assumptions about the timing of sales and the expected proceeds that will be realized for these sales.
Please read Note 7—Inventories to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional
information.
A portion of the crude oil utilized at the Hawaii refinery is financed by J. Aron under procurement contracts. The crude
oil remains in the legal title of J. Aron and is stored in our storage tanks governed by a storage agreement. Legal title to the
crude oil passes to us at the tank outlet. After processing, J. Aron takes title to the refined products stored in our storage tanks
until they are sold to our retail locations or to third parties. We record the inventory owned by J. Aron on our behalf as
inventory with a corresponding accrued liability on our balance sheet because we maintain the risk of loss until the refined
products are sold to third parties and we have an obligation to repurchase it. The valuation of our repurchase obligation requires
that we make estimates of the prices and differentials assuming settlement occurs at the end of the reporting period.
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On July 26, 2023, we entered into an LC Facility, intended to finance and provide credit support for certain of PHR’s
purchases of crude oil. In addition, revolving credit loans may be used to pay suppliers. The amount available is $120.0 million
with the right to request an increase up to $350.0 million in the aggregate, subject to certain conditions.
Please read Note 12—Inventory Financing Agreements to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this
Form 10-K for additional information regarding our Hawaii inventory financing agreement and LC Facility.
Fair Value Measurements
We measure certain assets and liabilities at their fair market value. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a
recurring basis include derivative instruments and environmental credit obligations. We also measure certain assets and
liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when specific triggering events occur, such as business combinations and events
which indicate that a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that
would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. In
estimating fair value, we use discounted cash flow projections, recent comparable market transactions, if available, or quoted
prices. We consider assumptions that third parties would make in estimating fair value, including the highest and best use of the
asset. The assumptions used by another party could differ significantly from our assumptions.
We classify fair value balances based on the classification of the inputs used to calculate the fair value of a transaction.
The inputs used to measure fair value have been placed in a hierarchy based on priority. The hierarchy gives the highest priority
to unadjusted, readily observable quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the
lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). Please read Note 16—Fair Value Measurements to our
consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information.
Business Combinations
We recognize assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations separately from goodwill at their
estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. Significant judgment is required in estimating the fair value of assets
acquired. We obtain the assistance of third-party valuation specialists in estimating fair values of tangible and intangible assets
based on available historical information and on expectations and assumptions about the future, considering the perspectives of
marketplace participants. These valuation methods require management to make estimates and assumptions regarding
characteristics of the acquired property and future revenues and expenses. Changes in these estimates and assumptions would
result in different amounts allocated to the related assets and liabilities. The measurement period may be up to one year from
the acquisition date; we may record adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation during this time, concluding at the
end of the one year period or final determination of the values of consideration transferred and assets and liabilities assumed,
whichever comes first. Subsequent adjustments, if any, are recorded to the consolidated statement of operations. Please read
Note 5—Acquisitions and Note 16—Fair Value Measurements to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this
Form 10-K for further information.
Impairment of Goodwill and Long-lived Assets
We assess the recoverability of the carrying value of goodwill during the fourth quarter of each year or whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the goodwill of a reporting unit may not be fully
recoverable. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting
unit is less than its carrying value. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of
a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, a quantitative test is required. Under the quantitative test, we compare the
carrying value of the net assets of the reporting unit to the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. If the carrying value
exceeds the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, an impairment loss is recorded. The fair value of a reporting unit is
determined using the income approach and the market approach. Under the income approach, we estimate the present value of
expected future cash flows using a market participant discount rate. Under the market approach, we estimate fair value using
observable multiples for comparable companies within our industry. These valuation methods require us to make significant
estimates and assumptions regarding future cash flows, capital projects, commodity prices, long-term growth rates, and
discount rates. Please read Note 11—Goodwill and Intangible Assets to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of
this Form 10-K for further information.
We review property, plant, and equipment, operating leases, and other long-lived assets whenever events or changes in
business circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. We use a cash flows model to estimate
value because there is usually a lack of quoted market prices available for long-lived assets. Future cash flow estimates used for
impairment reviews are based on assessments requiring judgment, including future production volumes, commodity prices,
operating costs, margins, discount rates, expected capital expenditures, and other factors based on all available information
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available as of the date of the review. Impairment is required when the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by
those assets are less than the assets’ carrying value. If this occurs, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between
the fair value and carrying value. The fair value of long-lived assets is determined using the income approach. Please read Note
9—Property, Plant, and Equipment and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8
of this Form 10-K for further information.
Environmental Matters and Asset Retirement Obligations
We record liabilities when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and can be reasonably
estimated. Cost estimates are based on the expected timing and extent of remedial actions required by governing agencies,
experience gained from similar sites for which environmental assessments or remediation have been completed, and the amount
of our anticipated liability considering the proportional liability and financial abilities of other responsible parties. Usually, the
timing of these accruals coincides with the completion of a feasibility study or our commitment to a formal plan of action.
Please read Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K
for further information about our environmental liabilities and assessments.
We record asset retirement obligations (“AROs”) at fair value in the period in which we have a legal obligation,
whether by government action or contractual arrangement, to incur these costs and can make a reasonable estimate of the fair
value of the liability. Estimating the cost and timing of future remedial efforts is difficult and related technologies, costs,
regulatory and other compliance considerations, timing, discount rates, and other inputs considered in the valuations are subject
to change. Please read Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, “Asset Retirement Obligations,” to our
consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further information.
Income Taxes
We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred
tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and NOL and tax credit carry
forwards. The realizability of deferred tax assets is evaluated quarterly based on a “more likely than not” standard and, to the
extent this threshold is not met, a valuation allowance is recorded. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets,
management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
These liabilities are recorded based on our assessment of existing tax laws and regulations. The ultimate realization of deferred
tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which these temporary differences
become deductible and may vary from our estimates for a number of reasons, including different interpretations of tax laws and
regulations. New tax laws and regulations, and changes to existing tax laws and regulations, are proposed and promulgated
continuously. The implementation of future tax laws and regulatory initiatives, as well as future interpretations on historical tax
laws and regulations, could result in increased tax liabilities that cannot be predicted at this time. Please read Note 2—Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies, “Income Taxes,” to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K
for further information.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, we analyzed projections for our future taxable income and the absence of objective
negative evidence, such as a cumulative loss in recent years. As a result of this analysis, we determined that we have sufficient
positive evidence to release a majority of the valuation allowance against our federal net deferred tax assets and recognized a
non-cash deferred tax benefit of $277.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. We retain a partial valuation allowance
on certain state deferred tax assets primarily as a result of apportionment factors from minimal activity in certain states
impacting assessed likelihood of future realizability. We will continue to reassess whether the balance of the valuation
allowance is appropriate on a quarterly basis and, given the totality of the facts and circumstances, both positive and negative,
will adjust the remaining valuation allowance in future periods if the evidence supports doing so.
Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Commodity Price Risk
Our earnings, cash flows, and liquidity are significantly affected by commodity price volatility. Our Revenues
fluctuate with refined product prices and our Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation) fluctuates with movements in crude oil
and feedstock prices. Assuming all other factors remain constant, a $1 per barrel change in average gross refining margins,
based on our throughput of 170 Mbpd for the full year of 2023, would change annualized operating income by approximately
$61.3 million. This analysis may differ from actual results.
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We utilize exchange-traded futures, options, and over-the-counter (“OTC”) swaps to manage commodity price risks
associated with:
•
•
•
•
the price for which we sell our refined products;
the price we pay for crude oil and other feedstocks;
our crude oil and refined products inventory; and
our fuel requirements for our refineries.
Substantially all of our futures and OTC swaps are executed to economically hedge our physical commodity
purchases, sales, and inventory. Our open futures and OTC swaps will expire in March 2025.
Based on our net open futures positions at December 31, 2023, a $1 change in the price of crude oil, assuming all other
factors remain constant, would result in $6.1 million change to the fair value of our derivative instruments and Cost of revenues
(excluding depreciation).
Our predominant variable operating cost is the cost of fuel consumed in the refining process, which is included in Cost
of revenues (excluding depreciation) on our consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we
consumed approximately 170 Mbpd of crude oil during the refining process across all our refineries. We internally consumed
approximately 4% of this throughput in the refining process, which is accounted for as a fuel cost. We have executed option
collars to economically hedge our internally consumed fuel cost at all our refineries. Please read Note 15—Derivatives to our
consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K for more information.
Compliance Program Price Risk
We are exposed to market risks related to the volatility in the price of RINs required to comply with the Renewable
Fuel Standard. Our renewable volume obligation (“RVO”) is based on a percentage of our Hawaii, Wyoming, Washington and
Montanta refineries’ production of on-road transportation fuel. The EPA sets the RVO percentages annually. On June 3, 2022,
the EPA finalized the 2021 and 2022 RVOs, reduced the existing 2020 RVO, denied 69 small refinery exemption petitions
including ours, and proposed that certain small refineries be permitted to use an alternative RIN retirement schedule for their
2019-2020 compliance obligations. On June 21, 2023, the EPA finalized the 2023, 2024, and 2025 RVOs. To the degree we are
unable to blend the required amount of biofuels to satisfy our RVO, we must purchase RINs on the open market. To mitigate
the impact of this risk on our results of operations and cash flows, we may purchase RINs when the price of these instruments is
deemed favorable. Some of these contracts are derivative instruments, however, we elect the normal purchases normal sales
exception and do not record these contracts at their fair values.
Additionally, we are exposed to market risks related to the volatility in the price of compliance credits required to
comply with the Washington Climate Commitment Act and Clean Fuel Standard. To the extent we are unable to reduce the
amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation fuels we sell in Washington, we must purchase compliance credits at
auction or in the open market. The number of credits required to comply with the Washington Climate Commitment Act and
Clean Fuel Standard is based on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation fuels we sell in Washington
compared to certain regulatory limits. To mitigate the impact of this risk on our results of operations and cash flows, we may
purchase credits when we deem the price to be favorable. Some of these contracts may be derivative instruments and recorded
at their fair value. Please read Note 15—Derivatives to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Form 10-K
for more information.
Interest Rate Risk
As of December 31, 2023, we had $665.6 million of indebtedness that was subject to floating interest rates. We also
had interest rate exposure in connection with our liabilities under the J. Aron Supply and Offtake Agreement for which we pay
charges based on three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). An increase of 1% in the variable rate on our
indebtedness, after considering the instruments subject to minimum interest rates, would result in an increase to our Cost of
revenues (excluding depreciation) and Interest expense and financing costs, net of approximately $0.6 million and $7.3 million
per year, respectively.
We may utilize interest rate swaps to manage our interest rate risk. As of December 31, 2023 we had entered into an
interest rate collar at a cap of 5.50% and floor of 2.30%, based on the three month SOFR as of the fixing date. This swap
expires on May 31, 2026. Please read Note 15—Derivatives for more information.
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Credit Risk
We are subject to the risk of loss resulting from nonpayment or nonperformance by our counterparties. We will
continue to closely monitor the creditworthiness of customers to whom we grant credit and establish credit limits in accordance
with our credit policy.
Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The consolidated financial statements and schedule required by this item are set forth beginning on page F-1.
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURES
None.
Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed with the objective of ensuring that all information required to be
disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), such as this report, is
recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC. In connection with the preparation
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as of December 31, 2023, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the
participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the
design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the
Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that these
disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2023. As previously disclosed, we completed the Billings
Acquisition on June 1, 2023 and, as permitted by SEC guidance for newly acquired businesses, we have elected to exclude the
acquired business operations from the scope of design and operation of our disclosure controls, and procedures for the year
ended December 31, 2023.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other than those changes made in connection with the Billings Acquisition on June 1, 2023, there were no changes
during the year ended December 31, 2023, in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. The Billings Acquisition accounted for
approximately 20% of total assets as of December 31, 2023 and approximately 19% of revenues of the Company for the year
ended on December 31, 2023. We are currently in the process of integrating the Billings refinery operations, control processes
and information systems into our systems and control environment and expect to include them in scope of design and operation
of our internal control over financial reporting for the year ending December 31, 2024. We believe that we have taken the
necessary steps to monitor and maintain appropriate internal control over financial reporting during this integration.
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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). The Company’s internal
control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and Board of Directors regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations.
Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial
statement preparation and presentation.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as
of December 31, 2023. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013). Based on such
assessment, the Company's management concluded that, as of December 31, 2023, the Company’s internal control over
financial reporting was effective based on those criteria. As previously disclosed, we completed the Billings Acquisition on
June 1, 2023, and, as permitted by SEC guidance for newly acquired businesses, we have elected to exclude the acquired
business operations from the scope of design and operation of our disclosure controls, and procedures for the year ended
December 31, 2023.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Company’s
financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued an audit report on the effectiveness of the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, which is included herein.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries (the
“Company”) as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework
(2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the
Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023, of the
Company and our report dated February 29, 2024, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
As described in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management excluded from its
assessment the internal control over financial reporting at the Billings Acquisition, which was acquired on June 1, 2023,
and whose financial statements constitute 20 % and 19 % of total assets and revenue, respectively, of the consolidated
financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023. Accordingly, our audit did not include the
internal control over financial reporting at the Billings Acquisition.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with
the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal
securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial
reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered
necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies
and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are
recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of
management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may
deteriorate.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Houston, Texas
February 29, 2024
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Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Rule 10b5-1 and Non-Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangements
During the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2023, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Securities
Exchange Act) of the Company adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements or non-Rule 105-1 trading
arrangements as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
None.
PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by this item is incorporated in this Annual Report on Form 10-K by reference to our
definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item is incorporated in this Annual Report on Form 10-K by reference to our
definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by this item is incorporated in this Annual Report on Form 10-K by reference to our
definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission not later than 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this item is incorporated in this Annual Report on Form 10-K by reference to our
definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this item is incorporated in this Annual Report on Form 10-K by reference to our
definitive proxy statement or an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
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PART IV
Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
(1) Consolidated Financial Statements (Included under Item 8). The Index to the Consolidated Financial
Statements is included on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by
reference.
(2) Financial Statement Schedules
Schedule I – Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
Third Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Delta Petroleum Corporation and Its Debtor Affiliates
dated August 16, 2012. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on September 7, 2012.
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of June 17, 2013, by and among Tesoro Corporation, Tesoro
Hawaii, LLC, and Hawaii Pacific Energy, LLC. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013, filed on August 14, 2013.
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of June 2, 2014, by and among the Company, Bogey, Inc., Koko’oha
Investments, Inc., and Bill D. Mills, in his capacity as the Shareholders’ Representative. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30,
2014, filed on August 11, 2014.
Amendment of Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of September 9, 2014, by and among the Company,
Bogey, Inc., Koko’oha Investments, Inc., and Bill D. Mills, in his capacity as the Shareholders’ Representative.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 10,
2014.
Second Amendment of Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of December 31, 2014, by and among Par
Petroleum Corporation, Bogey, Inc., Koko’oha Investments, Inc., and Bill D. Mills, in his capacity as the
Shareholder’s Representative. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2015.
Third Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 31, 2015, by and among the Company,
Bogey, Inc., Koko’oha Investments, Inc., and Bill D. Mills, in his capacity as the Shareholders’ Representative.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2015.
Unit Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2016, between Par Wyoming, LLC and Black Elk Refining, LLC.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2016.
First Amendment to Unit Purchase Agreement dated as of July 14, 2016, between Par Wyoming, LLC and Black
Elk Refining, LLC. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed
on July 15, 2016.
Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of November 26, 2018, among Par Petroleum, LLC, TrailStone NA Oil &
Refining Holdings, LLC, and solely for certain purposes specified therein, the Company. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on November 30, 2018.#
Amendment No. 1 to Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of January 11, 2019, among Par Petroleum, LLC,
TrailStone NA Oil & Refining Holdings, LLC, and Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 14, 2019.
Equity and Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of October 20, 2022, by and among Exxon Mobil Corporation,
ExxonMobil Oil Corporation and ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, LLC, as sellers, and Par Montana, LLC and
Par Montana Holdings, LLC, as purchaser entities, and solely for the limited purposes set forth therein, Par
Pacific Holdings, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on October 21, 2022.
First Amendment to Equity and Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of June 1, 2023, by and among Exxon Mobil
Corporation, ExxonMobil Oil Corporation and ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, LLC, as sellers, and Par
Montana, LLC, Par Montana Holdings, LLC, and Par Rocky Mountain Midstream, LLC, as purchaser entities,
and solely for the limited purposes set forth therein, Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 1, 2023.
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3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated October 20, 2015. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 20, 2015.
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company dated October 20, 2015. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 20, 2015.
Form of the Company’s Common Stock Certificate. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2014.
Registration Rights Agreement effective as of August 31, 2012, by and among the Company, Zell Credit
Opportunities Master Fund, L.P., Waterstone Capital Management, L.P., Pandora Select Partners, LP, Iam Mini-
Fund 14 Limited, Whitebox Multi-Strategy Partners, LP, Whitebox Credit Arbitrage Partners, LP, HFR RVA
Combined Master Trust, Whitebox Concentrated Convertible Arbitrage Partners, LP, and Whitebox Asymmetric
Partners, LP. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
September 7, 2012.
First Amendment to Registration Rights Agreement dated as of December 19, 2018, by and among the Company
and the holders party thereto. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s registration statement on
Form S-3 filed on December 21, 2018.
Stockholders Agreement dated April 10, 2015. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on April 13, 2015.
Description of Registrant’s Securities. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13 to the Company’s Annual Report
on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2023.
Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Laramie Energy, LLC, dated as of
October 18, 2018, by and among Par Piceance Energy Equity LLC and the other members party
thereto. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on
November 7, 2018.
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference to
Appendix A to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 21, 2016.****
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-8 filed on May 18, 2018.****
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the
Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on May 18, 2018.****
Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and its Directors and Executive Officers. Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 19, 2012.****
Employment Offer Letter with William Monteleone dated September 25, 2013. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.43 to the Company’s Amendment No. 3 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed on July 2, 2014.****
Form of Award of Restricted Stock (Discretionary Long Term Incentive Plan). Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 2, 2020.****
Form of Award of Performance Restricted Stock Units. *
Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement (Discretionary Long Term Incentive Plan). Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2023.
Par Petroleum (and subsidiaries) Incentive Compensation Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 12, 2015.****
Second Amended and Restated Supply and Offtake Agreement dated as of June 1, 2021, between Par Hawaii
Refining, LLC and J. Aron & Company, LLC. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 5, 2021.
Amended and Restated Guaranty dated June 1, 2021 in favor of J. Aron & Company LLC by Par Petroleum,
LLC. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on
August 5, 2021.
Environmental Indemnity Agreement dated as of June 1, 2015, by Hawaii Independent Energy, LLC in favor of J.
Aron & Company. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed
June 2, 2015.
10.14
Employment Offer Letter with William C. Pate dated October 12, 2015. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1
to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 14, 2015.****
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10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
10.19
10.20
10.21
10.22
10.23
10.24
10.25
10.26
10.27
10.28
10.29
10.30
10.31
10.32
Employment Offer Letter with Richard Creamer dated March 29, 2022. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8
to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2022. ****
Employment Offer Letter with Eric Wright dated January 17, 2017. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to
the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 6, 2022. ****
Employment Offer Letter with Shawn Flores dated December 13, 2022. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.23 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2023. ****
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1
to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2017.****
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Severance Plan for Senior Officers. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2017. ****
Amendment #1 to the Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Severance Plan for Senior Officers, dated as of May 1,
2017.*****
Amendment #2 to the Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Severance Plan for Senior Officers, dated as of May 23, 2022.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on May 25, 2022.
****
Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of January 9, 2018 by and among CHS Inc., Par Hawaii, Inc., and Par Pacific
Holdings, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed
on May 10, 2018. #
First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of March 23, 2018 by and among CHS Inc., Par Hawaii,
Inc., and Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q filed on May 10, 2018. #
Topping Unit Purchase Agreement by and among IES Downstream, LLC, Eagle Island, LLC, Par Hawaii
Refining, LLC, and Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., dated as of August 29, 2018. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2018. #
Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions, dated as of February 11, 2021, by and among Par Hawaii, LLC,
Par Pacific Hawaii Property Company, LLC, MDC Coast HI 1, LLC, and Fidelity National Title Insurance
Company. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
February 16, 2021.
Amended and Restated Master Land and Building Lease Agreement, dated as of March 12, 2021, by and among
Par Hawaii, LLC, Par Petroleum, LLC and MDC Coast HI 1, LLC. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2021.
Second Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement dated June 1, 2021 in favor of J. Aron &
Company LLC by Par Hawaii Refining, LLC. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 25, 2022.
Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Supply and Offtake Agreement dated as of March 24, 2022,
between Par Hawaii Refining, LLC and J. Aron & Company, LLC. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 6, 2022.
Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Supply and Offtake Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2022, by and
among Par Hawaii Refining LLC, Par Petroleum, LLC, as guarantor, and J. Aron & Company LLC. Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2022.
Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Supply and Offtake Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2022, by and
among Par Hawaii Refining LLC, Par Petroleum, LLC, as guarantor, and J. Aron & Company LLC. Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on May 19, 2022.
Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Supply and Offtake Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2022,
by and among Par Hawaii Refining LLC, Par Petroleum, LLC, as guarantor, and J. Aron & Company LLC.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November
3, 2022.
Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Supply and Offtake Agreement, dated as of February 13, 2023, by
and among Par Hawaii Refining LLC, Par Petroleum, LLC, as guarantor, and J. Aron & Company LLC.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27,
2023.
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10.33
10.34
10.35
10.36
10.37
10.38
10.39
10.40
10.41
10.42
10.43
Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2023, by and among Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., as
Holdings, Par Petroleum, LLC and Par Petroleum Finance Corp., as the Borrowers, Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association, as Administrative Agent and the lenders that are parties thereto, as the Lenders. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 1, 2023.
Asset-Based Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2023, by and among Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.,
as Holdings, Par Petroleum, LLC, Par Hawaii, LLC, Hermes Consolidated, LLC, Wyoming Pipeline Company
LLC, Par Montana, LLC and Par Rocky Mountain Midstream, LLC, as Borrowers, Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association, as Agent, Issuing Bank, and Swing Lender, the lenders party thereto, as the Lenders, and the other
issuing banks party thereto, as Issuing Banks, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Bank of America,
N.A., Goldman Sachs Bank USA, MUFG Bank, LTD and Fifth Third Bank, National Association, as Joint Lead
Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2023.
First Amendment to Asset-Based Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 30, 2023, by and among Par
Pacific Holdings, Inc., as Holdings, Par Petroleum, LLC, Par Hawaii, LLC, Hermes Consolidated, LLC,
Wyoming Pipeline Company LLC, Par Montana, LLC and Par Rocky Mountain Midstream, LLC, as Borrowers,
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Agent, Issuing Bank, and Swing Lender, the lenders party thereto, as
the Lenders, and the other issuing banks party thereto, as Issuing Banks, and Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association, Bank of America, N.A., Goldman Sachs Bank USA, MUFG Bank, LTD and Fifth Third Bank,
National Association, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 1, 2023.
Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Supply and Offtake Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2023, by and
among Par Hawaii Refining LLC, Par Petroleum, LLC, as guarantor, and J. Aron & Company LLC. Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 26, 2023.
Uncommitted Credit Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2023, by and among Par Hawaii Refining, LLC, as
borrower, each of the lenders and letter of credit issuers listed on the signature pages thereof, MUFG Bank, Ltd.,
as administrative agent for the lenders, sub-collateral agent, as joint lead arranger and sole bookrunner, Macquarie
Bank Limited, as joint lead arranger, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, solely in its capacity
as collateral agent. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed
on August 1, 2023.
Parent Guaranty, dated as of July 26, 2023, made by Par Petroleum, LLC, as guarantor. Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 1, 2023.
Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Supply and Offtake Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2023, by and
among Par Hawaii Refining LLC, Par Petroleum, LLC, as guarantor, and J. Aron & Company LLC. Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 1, 2023.
Third Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2023, by and among Par
Hawaii Refining, LLC, J. Aron & Company LLC, MUFG Bank, Ltd., and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association, as collateral agent. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on August 1, 2023.
Collateral Agency and Intermediation Rights Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2023, by and among Par Hawaii
Refining, LLC, MUFG Bank, Ltd., J. Aron & Company LLC, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association, as collateral agent. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on August 1, 2023.
Second Amendment to Asset-Based Revolving Credit Agreement and Joinder Agreement dated October 4, 2023,
among Par Petroleum, LLC, Par Hawaii, LLC, Hermes Consolidated, LLC, Wyoming Pipeline Company LLC,
Par Montana, LLC, Par Rocky Mountain Midstream, LLC, U.S. Oil & Refining Co., the Company, the other loan
parties party thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, and the incremental lenders and lenders party
thereto. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
October 10, 2023.
Limited Consent to Uncommitted Credit Agreement effective as of October 4, 2023, among Par Hawaii Refining,
LLC, Par Petroleum, LLC, the lenders party thereto, MUFG Bank, Ltd., and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association, solely in its capacity as the collateral agent. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 10, 2023.
10.44
Employment Assignment Letter with Jeffrey R. Hollis dated December 15, 2022.*****
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23.1
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Employees, Executive Officers and Directors,
effective December 3, 2015. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K filed March 3, 2016.
Subsidiaries of the Registrant.*
Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP*
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32.2
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.***
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.***
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation, effective October 24,
2023.*****
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Auditor Name: Deloitte & Touch LLP; Auditor Firm ID: 34; Auditor Location: Houston, Texas
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries (the
"Company") as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive
income (loss), cash flows and changes in stockholders’ equity for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2023, and the related notes and the schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as
the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria
established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 29, 2024 expressed an unqualified
opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with
the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal
securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of
material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that
respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial
statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to
accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging,
subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion
on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below,
providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Acquisitions – Billings Acquisition Valuation and Purchase Price Allocation – Refer to Note 5 to the financial
statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
On June 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of (i) the high-conversion, complex refinery located in
Billings, Montana and certain associated distribution and logistics assets, (ii) a 65% limited partnership equity
interest in Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, and (iii) a 40% equity interest in Yellowstone Pipeline
Company (collectively, the “Billings Acquisition”) for a total purchase price of $625.4 million, including working
capital. The Company accounted for the Billings Acquisition as a business combination. Accordingly, the purchase
price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of
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acquisition. Of the total purchase price, $259.1 million was allocated to property, plant and equipment. The valuation
of property, plant, and equipment was determined based on the cost approach for refining process units, tanks,
pipelines, and equipment and the market approach for land.
We identified the valuation of property, plant and equipment related to the Billings Acquisition as a critical audit
matter because of the significant estimates and assumptions made by management to determine the fair value of
certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased
extent of effort, including the involvement of our fair value specialists, when performing audit procedures to
determine the fair value of acquired refining process units, tanks, pipelines, and equipment under the cost approach,
including estimating cost to acquire or construct comparable assets adjusted for the remaining useful lives, and land
under the market approach.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the Billings Acquisition
included the following, among others:
• We tested the effectiveness of controls over the purchase price allocation, including management’s controls over
the assumptions used in the cost approach for refining process units, tanks, pipelines and equipment, including
estimating the cost to acquire or construct comparable assets adjusted for remaining useful lives, the assumptions
used in the market approach for land and their review of the work of third-party specialists.
• With the assistance of our fair value specialists
◦ We evaluated the appropriateness of selected valuation methodologies;
◦ We evaluated the cost to acquire or construct comparable assets for the cost approach for refining process
units, tanks, pipelines, and equipment, including comparing such estimates to source information; and
◦ We tested the underlying source information used for the market approach for land.
• We considered any events or transactions occurring after the Billings Acquisition date that may indicate a different
valuation for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Management Projections Used in Goodwill and Deferred Taxes
Valuation Allowance Analyses – Refer to Notes 2, 11 and 22 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
Management of the Company prepares and uses projected operational results (“Management’s Projections”) for
various accounting analysis and considerations, including the annual goodwill impairment test of certain reporting
units and the determination of any valuation allowance against deferred tax assets. The development of
Management’s Projections involves management making significant judgments and assumptions in estimating future
cash flows, including assumptions related to future gross margins, operating expenses and levels of sustaining capital
expenditures.
Given that the development of Management’s Projections require management to make significant estimates related
to assumptions, performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of these assumptions required a high
degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to Management’s Projections included the following, among others:
• We evaluated the effectiveness of controls over the determination of Management’s Projections, including
management’s controls over the determination of the underlying projections of future gross margins, operating
expenses, and levels of sustaining capital expenditures.
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• We evaluated management’s ability to accurately forecast by comparing actual results to management’s historical
forecasts.
• We evaluated the reasonableness of Management’s Projections by
◦ Comparing the projections to historical financial results;
◦ Comparing the projections to internal communications between management and the Board of Directors;
and
◦ Comparing trends in the projections to analyst and Industry reports for the Company and certain of its peer
companies
• We evaluated the impact of changes in Management’s Projections from the projection date to December 31, 2023.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Houston, Texas
February 29, 2024
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2013.
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
ASSETS
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $0.2 million and $0.3 million at December 31,
2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
Inventories
Prepaid and other current assets
Total current assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Property, plant, and equipment
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Long-term assets
Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets
Refining and logistics equity investments
Investment in Laramie Energy, LLC
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Other long-term assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current maturities of long-term debt
Obligations under inventory financing agreements
Accounts payable
Accrued taxes
Operating lease liabilities
Other accrued liabilities
Total current liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Finance lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 18)
Stockholders’ equity
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
$
279,107 $
339
279,446
367,249
1,160,395
182,405
1,989,495
1,577,801
(478,413)
1,099,388
346,454
87,486
14,279
10,918
129,275
186,655
3,863,950 $
4,255 $
594,362
391,325
40,064
72,833
421,762
1,524,601
646,603
12,438
282,517
62,367
2,528,526
$
$
490,925
4,001
494,926
252,885
1,041,983
92,043
1,881,837
1,224,567
(388,733)
835,834
350,761
—
—
13,577
129,325
69,313
3,280,647
10,956
893,065
151,395
32,099
66,081
640,494
1,794,090
494,576
6,311
292,701
48,432
2,636,110
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 3,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2023 and
December 31, 2022, 59,755,844 shares and 60,470,837 shares issued at December 31, 2023 and
December 31, 2022, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated earnings (deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
—
—
597
860,797
465,856
8,174
1,335,424
3,863,950 $
604
836,491
(200,687)
8,129
644,537
3,280,647
$
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues
Operating expenses
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation)
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment expense
General and administrative expense (excluding depreciation)
Equity earnings from refining and logistics investments
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Gain on sale of assets, net
Total operating expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense and financing costs, net
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Gain on curtailment of pension obligation
Other income (expense), net
Equity earnings from Laramie Energy, LLC
Total other expense, net
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax benefit (expense)
Net income (loss)
Income (loss) per share
Basic
Diluted
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding
Basic
Diluted
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2023
$
8,231,955 $
7,321,785 $
4,710,089
6,838,109
6,376,014
4,338,474
485,587
119,830
—
91,447
(11,844)
17,482
11,397
(59)
333,206
99,769
—
62,396
—
3,663
9,003
(169)
290,078
94,241
1,838
48,096
—
87
9,591
(64,697)
7,551,949
6,883,882
4,717,708
680,006
437,903
(7,619)
(72,450)
(19,182)
—
(53)
24,985
(66,700)
(68,288)
(5,329)
—
613
—
(66,493)
(8,144)
2,032
(52)
—
(73,004)
(72,657)
613,306
115,336
364,899
(710)
$
728,642 $
364,189 $
(80,276)
(1,021)
(81,297)
$
$
12.14 $
11.94 $
6.12 $
6.08 $
(1.40)
(1.40)
60,035
61,014
59,544
59,883
58,268
58,268
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income:
Other post-retirement benefits income, net of tax
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax
Year Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
728,642 $
364,189 $
(81,297)
45
45
5,627
5,627
6,244
6,244
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
728,687 $
369,816 $
(75,053)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2023
$
728,642 $
364,189 $
(81,297)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment expense
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Non-cash interest expense
Non-cash lower of cost and net realizable value adjustment
Deferred taxes
Gain on sale of assets, net
Stock-based compensation
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts
Equity earnings from Laramie Energy, LLC
Equity earnings from refining and logistics investments
Dividends received from refining and logistics investments
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable
Prepaid and other assets
Inventories
Deferred turnaround expenditures
Obligations under inventory financing agreements
Accounts payable, other accrued liabilities, and operating lease ROU
assets and liabilities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from sale of assets
Return of capital from Laramie Energy, LLC
Return of capital from refining and logistics investments
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of offering costs
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayments of borrowings
Net borrowings (repayments) on deferred payment arrangements and
receivable advances
Payment of deferred loan costs
Purchase of common stock for retirement
Exercise of stock options
Payments for termination of inventory financing agreements
Payments for debt extinguishment and commitment costs and termination
of inventory financing agreements
Other financing activities, net
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period
Supplemental cash flow information:
Net cash received (paid) for:
Interest
Taxes
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
ROU assets terminated in exchange for release from operating lease
liabilities
$
$
$
119,830
—
19,182
4,645
—
(126,267)
(59)
11,633
(49,689)
(24,985)
(11,844)
4,328
(112,421)
(82,027)
180,235
(5,851)
(91,624)
15,428
579,156
(595,420)
(82,277)
1,322
10,706
6,630
(659,039)
—
1,462,850
(1,317,709)
(95,985)
(14,371)
(67,821)
17,129
(112,594)
99,769
—
5,329
4,218
(463)
274
(169)
9,353
9,336
—
—
—
(57,391)
(35,356)
(254,437)
(29,608)
74,680
262,882
452,606
(35,546)
(53,025)
1,263
—
—
(87,308)
—
384,874
(446,863)
80,681
—
(7,834)
6,444
—
(8,742)
1,646
(135,597)
(215,480)
494,926
279,446 $
(3,483)
(412)
13,407
378,705
116,221
494,926 $
94,241
1,838
8,144
5,663
(10,132)
(260)
(64,697)
8,165
(1,393)
—
—
—
(83,955)
(6,321)
(350,652)
(9,451)
252,920
209,565
(27,622)
—
(29,533)
104,161
—
—
74,628
87,193
186,773
(329,315)
61,098
—
(2,145)
58
—
(5,618)
862
(1,094)
45,912
70,309
116,221
(77,417) $
(6,099)
(63,323) $
(51)
(65,221)
(795)
13,241 $
7,896
72,219
5,418 $
594
64,567
1,439
32,902
8,177
1,936
97,011
6,847
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands)
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Accumulated Comprehensive
Deficit
Income
Total
Equity
Balance, January 1, 2021
54,003 $
540 $
726,504 $
(477,028) $
(3,742) $
246,274
Common stock offering, net of
issuance costs
Issuance of common stock for
employee stock purchase plan
Stock-based compensation
Purchase of common stock for
retirement
Exercise of stock options
Other comprehensive income
Net loss
Balance, December 31, 2021
Issuance of common stock for
employee stock purchase plan
Stock-based compensation
Purchase of common stock for
retirement
Exercise of stock options
Other comprehensive income
Net income
Balance, December 31, 2022
Issuance of common stock for
employee stock purchase plan
Stock-based compensation
Purchase of common stock for
retirement
Exercise of stock options
Other comprehensive income
Net income
Balance, December 31, 2023
5,750
85
443
(123)
4
—
—
60,162
67
417
(524)
349
—
—
60,471
61
464
58
1
4
(1)
—
—
—
602
—
3
(5)
4
—
—
604
—
6
87,135
1,420
7,948
(1,352)
58
—
—
821,713
1,244
9,163
(2,069)
6,440
—
—
836,491
1,937
11,336
—
—
—
(792)
—
—
(81,297)
(559,117)
—
—
(5,759)
—
—
364,189
(200,687)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
6,244
—
2,502
—
—
—
—
5,627
—
8,129
—
—
87,193
1,421
7,952
(2,145)
58
6,244
(81,297)
265,700
1,244
9,166
(7,833)
6,444
5,627
364,189
644,537
1,937
11,342
(1,946)
706
—
—
59,756 $
(19)
6
—
—
597 $
(6,090)
17,123
—
—
860,797 $
(62,099)
—
—
728,642
465,856 $
—
—
45
—
(68,208)
17,129
45
728,642
8,174 $ 1,335,424
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Note 1—Overview
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (“Par” or the “Company”) provide both renewable and
conventional fuels to the western United States. Currently, we operate in three primary business segments:
1) Refining - We own and operate four refineries. Our refineries in Kapolei, Hawaii, Newcastle, Wyoming, Tacoma,
Washington, and Billings, Montana, convert crude oil into gasoline, distillate, asphalt and other products to serve the
state of Hawaii and areas ranging from Washington state to the Dakotas and Wyoming.
2) Retail - We operate fuel retail outlets in Hawaii, Washington, and Idaho. We operate convenience stores and fuel
retail sites under our “Hele” and “nomnom” brands, “76” branded fuel retail sites and other sites operated by third
parties that sell gasoline, diesel, and retail merchandise such as soft drinks, prepared foods, and other sundries. We also
operate unattended cardlock stations.
3) Logistics - We operate an extensive multi-modal logistics network spanning the Pacific, the Northwest, and the
Rocky Mountain regions. This network includes a single point mooring (“SPM”) in Hawaii, a unit train-capable rail
loading terminal in Washington, and other terminals, pipelines, trucking operations, marine vessels, storage facilities,
loading and truck racks, and rail facilities for the movement of petroleum, refined products, and ethanol in and among
the Hawaiian islands, between the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii, and in areas ranging from the state of Washington to
the Dakotas and Wyoming.
As of December 31, 2023, we owned a 46% equity investment in Laramie Energy, LLC (“Laramie Energy”). Laramie
Energy is focused on developing and producing natural gas in Garfield, Mesa, and Rio Blanco counties, Colorado. As of
December 31, 2023, through the Billings Acquisition (as defined in Note 5—Acquisitions), we own a 65% and a 40% equity
investment in Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, (“YELP”) and Yellowstone Pipeline Company (“YPLC”), respectively.
Our Corporate and Other reportable segment primarily includes general and administrative costs.
Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Certain amounts previously reported in our consolidated financial statements for prior periods have been reclassified to
conform to the current presentation, including Par West redevelopment and other costs, previously included in Operating
expenses (excluding depreciation) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and now reflected as a separate financial
statement line item, and the presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities associated with right-of-use liabilities (“ROU
liabilities”) and right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”), respectively, previously presented on a net basis are now presented on a
gross basis in Note 22—Income Taxes.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles (“GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,
revenues, and expenses and the related disclosures. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The
carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of these investments.
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash consists of cash not readily available for general purpose cash needs. Restricted cash relates to cash
held at commercial banks to support letter of credit facilities and certain ongoing bankruptcy recovery trust claims.
Allowance for Credit Losses
We are exposed to credit losses primarily through our sales of refined products. Credit limits and/or prepayment
requirements are set based on such factors as the customer’s financial results, credit rating, payment history, and industry and
are reviewed annually for customers with material credit limits. Credit allowances are reviewed at least quarterly based on
changes in the customer’s creditworthiness due to economic conditions, liquidity, and business strategy as publicly reported and
through discussions between the customer and the Company. We establish provisions for losses on trade receivables based on
the estimated credit loss we expect to incur over the life of the receivable. We did not have a material change in our allowances
on trade receivables during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, or 2021.
Inventories
Commodity inventories, excluding commodity inventories at the Washington refinery, are stated at the lower of cost
and net realizable value (“NRV”) using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) inventory accounting method. Commodity inventories at
the Washington refinery are stated at the lower of cost and NRV using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) inventory accounting
method. We value merchandise along with spare parts, materials, and supplies at average cost.
All of the crude oil utilized at the Hawaii refinery is financed by J. Aron & Company LLC (“J. Aron”) under the
Supply and Offtake Agreement as described in Note 12—Inventory Financing Agreements. The crude oil remains in the legal
title of J. Aron and is stored in our storage tanks governed by a storage agreement. Legal title to the crude oil passes to us at the
tank outlet. After processing, J. Aron takes title to the refined products stored in our storage tanks until they are sold to our
retail locations or to third parties. We record the inventory owned by J. Aron on our behalf as inventory with a corresponding
obligation on our balance sheet because we maintain the risk of loss until the refined products are sold to third parties and we
are obligated to repurchase the inventory. Additionally, certain of the crude oil utilized at the Hawaii refinery is also financed
by the LC Facility as described in Note 12—Inventory Financing Agreements. We also finance certain inventories at our other
refineries through our ABL Credit Facility; please read Note 14—Debt for further information.
We were party to an intermediation arrangement (the “Washington Refinery Intermediation Agreement”) with Merrill
Lynch Commodities, Inc. (“MLC”) as described in Note 12—Inventory Financing Agreements. Under this arrangement, U.S.
Oil & Refining Co. and certain affiliated entities (collectively, “U.S. Oil”) purchased crude oil supplied from third-party
suppliers and MLC provided credit support for certain crude oil purchases. MLC’s credit support consisted of either providing a
payment guaranty, causing the issuance of a letter of credit from a third-party issuing bank, or purchasing crude oil directly
from third parties on our behalf. U.S. Oil held title to all crude oil and refined products inventories at all times and pledged such
inventories, together with all receivables arising from the sales of these inventories, exclusively to MLC. On October 4, 2023,
we terminated the Washington Refinery Intermediation Agreement; please read Note 12—Inventory Financing Agreements for
further information.
We enter into refined product and crude oil exchange agreements with other oil companies. Exchange receivables or
payables are stated at cost and are presented within Trade accounts receivable and Accounts payable on our consolidated
balance sheets.
Environmental Credits and Obligations
Inventories also include Renewable Identification Numbers (“RINs”) and other environmental credits. Our
environmental credit assets, which include RINs and other environmental credits are purchased through the open market, State
of Washington auctions, or obtained by purchasing biofuels. These biofuels are later blended into our refined fuels and other
credits generated as part of our refining process which are presented as Inventories on our consolidated balance sheets and
stated at the lower of cost and NRV as of the end of the reporting period.
Our renewable volume obligation and other environmental credit obligations to comply with the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulations (as discussed in Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies) are presented in Other
accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and were historically measured at fair value as of the end of the reporting
period.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
During the quarter ended December 31, 2023, we had a change in estimate in our valuation of our gross environmental
credit obligations due to the settlement of all outstanding prior period environmental credit obligations (obligations associated
with pre-2023 activities) and our prospective plan to use our RIN assets to settle future environmental obligations. Beginning in
the fourth quarter of 2023, the portion of the estimated gross environmental credit obligations satisfied by internally generated
or purchased RINs or other environmental credits is recorded at the carrying value of such internally generated or purchased
RINs or other environmental credits. The remainder of the estimated gross environmental credit obligation is recorded at the
market price of the RINs or other environmental credits that are needed to satisfy the remaining obligation as of the end of the
reporting period. Under the previous valuation technique, our liability would have been $295.9 million as of December 31,
2023, and net income would have been lower with $9.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Please read Note 16—
Fair Value Measurements for further information. The net cost of environmental credits is recognized within Cost of revenues
(excluding depreciation) on our consolidated statements of operations.
Investment in Laramie Energy, LLC
Effective February 21, 2023, we accounted for our Investment in Laramie Energy, LLC using the equity method as we
have the ability to exert significant influence, but do not control its operating and financial policies. Our proportionate share of
the net income (loss) of this entity was included in Equity earnings from Laramie Energy, LLC in the consolidated statements
of operations. Prior to February 21, 2023, we did not apply the equity method of accounting for our investment in Laramie
Energy because the book value of such investment had been reduced to zero. The investment is reviewed for impairment when
events or changes in circumstances indicate that there may have been an other-than-temporary decline in the value of the
investment. Please read Note 4—Investment in Laramie Energy for further information.
Property, Plant, and Equipment
We capitalize the cost of additions, major improvements, and modifications to property, plant, and equipment. The
cost of repairs and normal maintenance of property, plant, and equipment is expensed as incurred. Major improvements and
modifications of property, plant, and equipment are those expenditures that either extend the useful life, increase the capacity,
or improve the operating efficiency of the asset or the safety of our operations. We compute depreciation of property, plant, and
equipment using the straight-line method, based on the estimated useful life of each asset as follows:
Assets
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Corporate
Software
Lives in Years
2 to 47
3 to 30
3 to 40
3 to 7
3 to 5
From time to time, we enter into lease arrangements where we are the lessor in order to utilize a portion of our fixed
assets not currently used in our primary operations. All of these lessor leases are classified as operating leases, whereby we do
not derecognize the underlying asset, and the income from our customers is recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over
the lease term. Please read Note 17—Leases for further disclosures and information on leases.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review property, plant, and equipment, operating leases, deferred turnaround costs, and other long-lived assets for
impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets may not be
recoverable. Impairment is indicated when the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than
the assets’ carrying value. If this occurs, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying
value. Factors that indicate potential impairment include a significant decrease in the market value of the asset, operating or
cash flow losses associated with the use of the asset, and a significant change in the asset’s physical condition or use.
Simultaneously with our review of our property, plant, and equipment, operating leases, deferred turnaround costs, and
other long-lived assets for impairment, we evaluate whether an abandonment has occurred. Abandonment occurs either when a
business terminates its operations or an asset is no longer profitable to operate. When the act of abandonment occurs, we write
off the asset balance and any associated accumulated depreciation and record an impairment loss as needed.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Lease Liabilities and Right-of-Use Assets
We determine whether a contract is or contains a lease when we have the right to control the use of the identified asset
in exchange for consideration. Lease liabilities and ROU assets are recognized at the commencement date based on the present
value of lease payments over the lease term. We use our incremental borrowing rate in the calculation of present value unless
the implicit rate can be readily determined, however, the lease liability associated with leases calculated through the use of
implicit rates is not significant. Certain leases include provisions for variable payments based upon percentage of sales and/or
other operating metrics; escalation provisions to adjust rental payments to reflect changes in price indices and fair market rents;
and provisions for the renewal, termination, and/or purchase of the leased asset. We only consider fixed payments and those
options that are reasonably certain to be exercised in the determination of the lease term and the initial measurement of lease
liabilities and ROU assets. Expense for finance leases is recognized as amortization expense on a straight-line basis and interest
expense on an effective rate basis over the lease term. Expense for operating lease payments is recognized as lease expense on a
straight-line basis over the lease term. We do not separate lease and nonlease components of a contract. Leases with an initial
term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. Finance lease ROU assets are presented within Property, plant,
and equipment and operating lease ROU assets within Operating lease right-of-use assets on our consolidated balance sheets.
Please read Note 17—Leases for further disclosures and information on leases.
Asset Retirement Obligations
We record asset retirement obligations (“AROs”) at fair value in the period in which we have a legal obligation,
whether by government action or contractual arrangement, to incur these costs and can make a reasonable estimate of the fair
value of the liability. Our AROs arise from our refining, logistics, and retail operations. AROs are calculated based on the
present value of the estimated removal and other closure costs using our credit-adjusted risk-free rate. When the liability is
initially recorded, we capitalize the cost by increasing the book value of the related long-lived tangible asset. The liability is
accreted to its estimated settlement value with accretion expense recognized in Depreciation and amortization (“D&A”) on our
consolidated statements of operations and the related capitalized cost is depreciated over the asset’s useful life. The difference
between the settlement amount and the recorded liability is recorded as a gain or loss on asset disposals in our consolidated
statements of operations. We estimate settlement dates by considering our past practice, industry practice, contractual terms,
management’s intent, and estimated economic lives.
We cannot currently estimate the fair value for certain AROs primarily because we cannot estimate settlement dates
(or ranges of dates) associated with these assets. These AROs include hazardous materials disposal (such as petroleum
manufacturing by-products, chemical catalysts, and sealed insulation material containing asbestos) and removal or
dismantlement requirements associated with the closure of our refining facilities, terminal facilities, or pipelines, including the
demolition or removal of certain major processing units, buildings, tanks, pipelines, or other equipment.
Deferred Turnaround Costs
Refinery turnaround costs, which are incurred in connection with planned major maintenance activities at our
refineries, are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of time estimated until the next planned
turnaround (generally three to five years). During 2023, 2022, and 2021, we recognized deferred turnaround costs of
approximately $5.9 million, $29.6 million, and $9.5 million, respectively. Deferred turnaround costs are presented within Other
long-term assets on our consolidated balance sheets.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the amount the purchase price exceeds the fair value of net assets acquired in a business
combination. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment annually on October 1. We assess the recoverability of the
carrying value of goodwill during the fourth quarter of each year or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount of the goodwill of a reporting unit may not be fully recoverable. We first assess qualitative factors to
determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If the
qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated
fair value, a quantitative test is required. Under the quantitative test, we compare the carrying value of the net assets of the
reporting unit to the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the
reporting unit, an impairment loss is recorded.
Our intangible assets include relationships with customers, trade names, and trademarks. These intangible assets are
amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. We evaluate the carrying value of our intangible assets when
impairment indicators are present. When we believe impairment indicators may exist, projections of the undiscounted future
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
cash flows associated with the use of and eventual disposition of the intangible assets are prepared. If the projections indicate
that their carrying values are not recoverable, we reduce the carrying values to their estimated fair values.
Environmental Matters
We capitalize environmental expenditures that extend the life or increase the capacity of facilities as well as
expenditures that prevent environmental contamination. We expense costs that relate to an existing condition caused by past
operations and that do not contribute to current or future revenue generation. We record liabilities when environmental
assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Cost estimates are based on the expected
timing and extent of remedial actions required by governing agencies, experience gained from similar sites for which
environmental assessments or remediation have been completed, and the amount of our anticipated liability considering the
proportional liability and financial abilities of other responsible parties. Usually, the timing of these accruals coincides with the
completion of a feasibility study or our commitment to a formal plan of action. Estimated liabilities are not discounted to
present value and are presented within Other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Environmental expenses are
recorded in Operating expense (excluding depreciation) on our consolidated statements of operations.
Derivatives and Other Financial instruments
We are exposed to commodity price risk related to crude oil, refined products, and environmental credits. We manage
this exposure through the use of various derivative commodity instruments. These instruments include exchange traded futures
and over-the-counter (“OTC”) swaps, forwards, and options.
For our forward contracts that are derivatives, we have elected the normal purchase normal sale exclusion, as it is our
policy to fulfill or accept the physical delivery of the product and we will not net settle. Therefore, we did not recognize the
unrealized gains or losses related to these contracts in our consolidated financial statements.
All derivative instruments not designated as normal purchases or sales are recorded in the balance sheet as either assets
or liabilities measured at their fair values. Changes in the fair value of these derivative instruments are recognized currently in
earnings. We have not designated any derivative instruments as cash flow or fair value hedges and, therefore, do not apply
hedge accounting treatment.
In addition, we may have other financial instruments, such as warrants or embedded debt features, that may be
classified as liabilities when either (a) the holders possess rights to net cash settlement, (b) physical or net equity settlement is
not in our control, or (c) the instruments contain other provisions that cause us to conclude that they are not indexed to our
equity. Our embedded derivatives include our obligations to repurchase crude oil and refined products from J. Aron at the
termination of the Supply and Offtake Agreement. These liabilities were initially recorded at fair value and subsequently
adjusted to fair value at the end of each reporting period through earnings.
Please read Note 15—Derivatives and Note 16—Fair Value Measurements for information regarding our derivatives
and other financial instruments.
Income Taxes
We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred
tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and net operating loss (“NOL”) and
tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to
taxable income in the years in which those differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets
and liabilities of a change in income tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment
date. The realizability of deferred tax assets is evaluated quarterly based on a “more likely than not” standard and, to the extent
this threshold is not met, a valuation allowance is recorded. We do not have any unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31,
2023.
As a general rule, our open years for Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) examination purposes are 2020, 2021, and
2022. However, since we have NOL carryforwards, the IRS has the ability to make adjustments to items that originate in a year
otherwise barred by the statute of limitations in order to re-determine tax for an open year to which those items are carried.
Therefore, in a year in which a NOL deduction is claimed, the IRS may examine the year in which the NOL was generated and
adjust it accordingly for purposes of assessing additional tax in the year the NOL deduction was claimed. Any penalties or
interest as a result of an examination will be recorded in the period assessed.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Stock-Based Compensation
We recognize the cost of share-based payments on a straight-line basis over the period the employee provides service,
generally the vesting period, and include such costs in General and administrative expense (excluding depreciation) and
Operating expense (excluding depreciation) in the consolidated statements of operations. We account for forfeitures as they
occur. The grant date fair value of restricted stock awards is equal to the market price of our common stock on the date of grant.
The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as of the date of grant. The fair value
of the discount offered on the employee stock purchase plan is equal to 15% of the market price of our common stock on the
purchase date.
Revenue Recognition
Refining and Retail
Our refining and retail segment revenues are primarily associated with the sale of refined products. We recognize
revenues upon physical delivery of refined products to a customer, which is the point in time at which control of the refined
products is transferred to the customer. The pricing of our refined products is variable and primarily driven by commodity
prices. The refining segment’s contracts with its customers state the terms of the sale, including the description, quantity,
delivery terms, and price of each product sold. Payments from refining and bulk retail customers are generally due in full within
2 to 30 days of product delivery or invoice date. Payments from our other retail customers occur at the point of sale and are
typically collected in cash or occur by credit or debit card. As such, we have no significant financing element to our revenues
and have immaterial product returns and refunds.
We account for certain transactions on a net basis under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC Topic
845, “Nonmonetary Transactions.” These transactions include nonmonetary crude oil and refined product exchange
transactions, certain crude oil buy/sell arrangements, and sale and purchase transactions entered into with the same counterparty
that are deemed to be in contemplation with one another.
We made an accounting policy election to apply the sales tax practical expedient, whereby all taxes assessed by a
governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a revenue-producing transaction and collected from our
customers will be recognized on a net basis within Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation).
Logistics
We recognize transportation and storage fees as services are provided to a customer. Substantially all of our logistics
revenues represent intercompany transactions that are eliminated in consolidation.
Cost Classifications
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation) includes the hydrocarbon-related costs of inventory sold, transportation
costs of delivering product to customers, crude oil consumed in the refining process, costs to satisfy our environmental credit
obligations, and certain hydrocarbon fees and taxes. Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation) also includes the unrealized
gains and losses on derivatives and inventory valuation adjustments. Certain direct operating expenses related to our logistics
segment are also included in Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation).
Operating expense (excluding depreciation) includes direct costs of labor, maintenance and services, energy and utility
costs, property taxes, and environmental compliance costs, as well as chemicals and catalysts and other direct operating
expenses.
The following table summarizes depreciation and finance lease amortization expense excluded from each line item in
our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2023
Cost of revenues
Operating expense
General and administrative expense
$
24,980 $
66,886
2,142
20,437 $
51,901
2,661
21,903
52,338
2,972
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Benefit Plans
We recognize an asset for the overfunded status or a liability for the underfunded status of our defined benefit pension
plans. The funded status is recorded within Other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Certain changes in the plans’
funded status are recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) in the period the change occurs.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). Fair value measurements are categorized with the highest
priority given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority given to
unobservable inputs. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 – Assets or liabilities for which the item is valued based on quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or
liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 – Assets or liabilities valued based on observable market data for similar instruments.
Level 3 – Assets or liabilities for which significant valuation assumptions are not readily observable in the market;
instruments valued based on the best available data, some of which is internally-developed and considers risk
premiums that a market participant would require.
The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest
level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair
value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities and their placement
within the fair value hierarchy levels. Our policy is to recognize transfers in and/or out of fair value hierarchy levels as of the
end of the reporting period for which the event or change in circumstances caused the transfer. We have consistently applied
these valuation techniques for the periods presented. The fair value of the J. Aron repurchase obligation derivatives are
measured using estimates of the prices and differentials assuming settlement at the end of the reporting period.
Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic income (loss) per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
by the sum of the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and the weighted-average number of shares issuable
under the warrants. The common stock warrants were included in the calculation of basic EPS because they were issuable for
the effect of participating
minimal consideration. Basic and diluted EPS are computed
securities. Participating securities include restricted stock that has been issued but has not yet vested. Please read Note 21—
Income (Loss) Per Share for further information.
into account
taking
Foreign Currency Transactions
We may, on occasion, enter into transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, which is our
functional currency. Gains and losses resulting from changes in currency exchange rates between the functional currency and
the currency in which a transaction is denominated are included in Other income (expense), net, in the accompanying
consolidated statement of operations in the period in which the currency exchange rates change. For the years ended
December 31, 2023, 2022, or 2021, gains and losses resulting from changes in currency translations were immaterial.
Accounting Principles Not Yet Adopted
In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Improvements to
Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280) (“ASU 2023-07”). The amendments in ASU 2023-07 improves reportable
segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. Public entities
are required to disclose significant segment expenses by reportable segment if they are regularly provided to the Chief
Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) and included in each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The purpose of the
amendments is to enable investors to better understand an entity’s overall performance and assess potential future cash flows.
The guidance in ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. This ASU therefore does not
impact our 2023 Form 10-K. Par will assess the impact of this ASU on our 2024 Form 10-K annual segment disclosures as part
of our fiscal year 2024 procedures.
On December 14, 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosure (Topic 740). This
ASU requires public business entities to disclose additional information in specified categories with respect to the reconciliation
of the effective tax rate to the statutory rate for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. It also requires greater detail about
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
individual reconciling items in the rate reconciliation to the extent the impact of those items exceeds a specified threshold.
Additionally, the ASU requires information pertaining to taxes paid (net of refunds received) to be disaggregated for federal,
state, and foreign taxes and further disaggregated for specific jurisdictions to the extent the related amounts exceed a
quantitative threshold. The guidance in ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025. This ASU
therefore does not impact our 2023 Form 10-K. Par will assess the impact of this ASU on our 2025 Form 10-K annual segment
disclosures as part of our fiscal year 2025 procedures.
Accounting Principles Adopted
On January 1, 2022, we adopted ASU No. 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract
Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2021-08”). This ASU changes accounting for recording
contract assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination to improve comparability and consistency. During the Billings
Acquisition in June 2023, no contract assets or liabilities were acquired, thus our adoption of ASU 2021-08 will not impact on
our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
On January 1, 2022, we adopted ASU No. 2022-04, Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50)
Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations (“ASU 2022-04”). This ASU defines supplier finance programs and
establishes new disclosure requirements for such programs. For programs meeting that definition, this ASU requires annual
disclosures of key terms, obligations, and certain information related to these programs. Interim disclosure of the amount of
outstanding obligations is also required. Par’s inventory financing agreements do not meet all the necessary criteria within
scope of this ASU, therefore our adoption of ASU 2022-04 will not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of
operations, and cash flows.
Note 3—Refining and Logistics Equity Investments
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership
On June 1, 2023, we completed the Billings Acquisition (as defined in Note 5—Acquisitions) and acquired a 65%
limited partnership ownership interest in YELP. YELP owns a cogeneration facility in Billings, Montana, that converts
petroleum coke, supplied from our Montana refinery and other nearby third-party refineries, into power production for the local
utility grid. We account for our investment in YELP using the equity method as we have the ability to exert significant
influence over, but do not control, its operating and financial policies. Our proportionate share of YELP’s net income and the
depreciation of our basis difference are included in Equity earnings from refining and logistics investments on our consolidated
statements of operations due to the significance of YELP’s cogeneration facilities to our Montana operations. Our proportionate
share of YELP’s net income (loss) is recorded on a one-month lag.
The change in our equity investment in YELP is as follows (in thousands):
Beginning balance
Acquisition of investment
Equity earnings from YELP
Depreciation of basis difference
Dividends received
Ending balance
For the period from June
1 through December 31,
2023
$
$
—
58,019
8,059
(696)
(5,558)
59,824
Yellowstone Pipeline Company
On June 1, 2023, we completed the Billings Acquisition (as defined in Note 5—Acquisitions) and acquired a 40%
ownership interest in YPLC. YPLC owns a refined products pipeline that begins at our Montana refinery and transports refined
product throughout Montana and the Pacific Northwest. We account for our ownership interest in YPLC using the equity
method as we have the ability to exert significant influence over, but do not control, its operating and financial policies. Our
proportionate share of YPLC’s net income and the accretion of our basis difference is included in Equity earnings from refining
and logistics investments on our consolidated statements of operations due to the significance of YPLC’s distribution services
to our Montana operations.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
The change in our equity investment in YPLC is as follows (in thousands):
Beginning balance
Acquisition of investment
Equity earnings from YPLC
Accretion of basis difference
Dividends received
Ending balance
For the period from June
1 through December 31,
2023
$
$
—
28,581
4,392
89
(5,400)
27,662
Note 4—Investment in Laramie Energy
As of December 31, 2023, we owned a 46% ownership interest in Laramie Energy, an entity focused on developing
and producing natural gas in Garfield, Mesa, and Rio Blanco counties, Colorado. The balance of our investment in Laramie
Energy was $14.3 million as of December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2022, the book value of our investment was zero.
Prior to February 21, 2023, Laramie Energy had a term loan agreement which provided a term loan secured by a lien
on its natural gas and crude oil properties and related assets. Under the terms of the term loan, Laramie Energy was generally
prohibited from making future cash distributions to its owners, including us, except for certain permitted tax distributions.
On February 21, 2023, Laramie Energy entered into a term loan agreement which provides a $205 million first lien
term loan facility with $160.0 million funded at closing and an optional $45 million delayed draw commitment, subject to
certain terms and conditions. Laramie Energy used the proceeds from the term loan to repay the then-outstanding balance of
$76.3 million on its existing term loan, including accrued interest and prepayment penalties, and fully redeem preferred equity
of $73.5 million. After deducting transaction costs, net proceeds were $4.8 million. Under the terms of the new term loan,
Laramie is permitted to make future cash distributions to its owners, including us, subject to certain restrictions. Laramie
Energy’s term loan matures on February 21, 2027. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the term loan had an outstanding
balance of $160.0 million and $77.4 million, respectively.
On March 1, 2023, pursuant to its new term loan agreement, Laramie Energy made a one-time cash distribution to its
owners, including us, based on ownership percentage. Our share of this distribution was $10.7 million, which was reflected as
Return of capital from Laramie Energy, LLC on our consolidated statements of cash flows. We recorded the cash received as
Equity earnings from Laramie Energy, LLC on our consolidated statements of operations because the carrying value of our
investment in Laramie Energy was zero at the time of such distribution.
Effective February 21, 2023, and concurrent with Laramie’s entry into the new term loan agreement noted above, we
resumed the application of equity method accounting with respect to our investment in Laramie Energy. At December 31, 2023,
our equity in the underlying net assets of Laramie Energy exceeded the carrying value of our investment by approximately
$71.7 million.
The change in our equity investment in Laramie Energy is as follows (in thousands):
Beginning balance
Equity earnings (losses) from Laramie Energy
Accretion of basis difference
Distribution received
Ending balance
Year Ended December 31,
2023
$
$
—
19,471
5,514
(10,706)
14,279
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Note 5—Acquisitions
Billings Acquisition
On October 20, 2022, we and our subsidiaries Par Montana, LLC (“Par Montana”) and Par Montana Holdings, LLC
(“Par Montana Holdings”), entered into an equity and asset purchase agreement (as amended to include Par Rocky Mountain
Midstream, LLC, the “Purchase Agreement”) with Exxon Mobil Corporation, ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, and ExxonMobil
Pipeline Company LLC (collectively, the “Sellers”) to purchase (i) the high-conversion, complex refinery located in Billings,
Montana and certain associated distribution and logistics assets, (ii) the Sellers’ 65% limited partnership equity interest in
YELP, and (iii) the Sellers’ 40% equity interest in YPLC for a base purchase price of $310.0 million plus the value of
hydrocarbon inventory and adjusted working capital at closing (collectively, the “Billings Acquisition”). The Billings
Acquisition enhances our fully integrated downstream network in the upper Rockies and Pacific Northwest. The Billings
Acquisition increases scale and geographic diversification on the U.S. mainland and allows for efficient access to alternative
markets.
On June 1, 2023, we completed the Billings Acquisition for a total purchase price of approximately $625.4 million,
including acquired working capital, consisting of a cash deposit of $30.0 million paid on October 20, 2022 upon execution of
the Purchase Agreement and $595.4 million paid at closing on June 1, 2023. The Company funded the Billings Acquisition with
cash on hand and borrowings from the ABL Credit Facility (as defined in Note 14—Debt).
We accounted for the Billings Acquisition as a business combination whereby the purchase price was allocated to the
assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the date of acquisition. A summary of the
preliminary fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is as follows (in thousands):
Trade accounts receivable
$
Inventories
Property, plant, and equipment
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Investment in refining and logistics subsidiaries
Other long-term assets
Total assets (1)
Current operating lease liabilities
Other current liabilities
Environmental liabilities
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Total liabilities
Total
2,387
299,176
259,088
3,562
86,600
4,094
654,907
2,081
7,056
18,869
1,481
29,487
$
625,420
_______________________________________________________
(1) We allocated $538.7 million and $116.2 million of total assets to our refining and logistics segments,
respectively.
We have recorded a preliminary estimate of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and expect to
finalize the purchase price allocation during the first part of 2024. The primary areas of the purchase price allocation that are
not finalized as of December 31, 2023 relate to property, plant, and equipment and the environmental liabilities. During the year
ended December 31, 2023, immaterial purchase price allocation adjustments were recorded related to working capital. Any final
valuation adjustments could change the fair values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, resulting in a change
to our consolidated financial statements, which could be material.
We incurred $10.4 million and $3.4 million of acquisition costs related to the Billings Acquisition for the year ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. These costs are included in Acquisition and integration costs on our consolidated
statements of operations.
We assumed certain environmental liabilities associated with the Billings Acquisition, including costs related to
hazardous waste corrective measures, ground and surface water sampling and monitoring. We expect to incur these costs over a
20 to 30 year period.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
The results of operations of the Montana refinery, newly acquired logistics assets in the Rockies region, and YELP and
YPLC equity investments were included in our results beginning on June 1, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2023, our
results of operations included revenues of $1.5 billion, and net income of $57.9 million, related to these assets. The following
unaudited pro forma financial information presents our consolidated revenues and net income as if the Billings Acquisition had
been completed on January 1, 2022 (in thousands):
Revenues
Net income
Year Ended December 31,
2023
2022
$
9,172,821 $ 10,033,522
847,740
419,441
These pro forma results were based on estimates and assumptions that we believe are reasonable. The unaudited pro
forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the
Billings Acquisition been effective as of the dates presented, nor is it indicative of future operating results of the combined
company. Pro forma adjustments include (i) incremental depreciation resulting from the estimated fair value of property, plant,
and equipment acquired, (ii) transaction costs which were shifted from the year ended December 31, 2023 to the year ended
December 31, 2022, (iii) elimination of historical transactions between Par and the Montana assets, and (iv) incremental income
tax expense at Par’s effective income tax rate, adjusted for non-recurring items, on the pre-tax pro forma results.
Northwest Retail Expansion
On December 2, 2022, we purchased three retail stores in Washington, for total consideration of $5.5 million (the
“Northwest Retail Expansion”). We accounted for the Northwest Retail Expansion as a business combination whereby the
purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the date of
acquisition. Of the total purchase price of $5.5 million, $2.0 million was allocated to property, plant, and equipment, $0.8
million was allocated to lease valuation, and $0.5 million was allocated to inventory. We recognized $2.1 million in goodwill
attributable to opportunities expected to arise from expanding our operations. During the year ended December 31, 2023,
$50 thousand of the 2022 purchase payment was refunded to us; the refund was accounted for as a reduction of goodwill. We
incurred $0.3 million of acquisition costs related to the Northwest Retail Expansion for the year ended December 31, 2022.
These costs are included in Acquisition and integration costs on our consolidated statement of operations.
Note 6—Revenue Recognition
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, receivables from contracts with customers were $311.1 million and $242.5
million, respectively. Our refining segment recognizes deferred revenues when cash payments are received in advance of
delivery of products to the customer. Deferred revenue was $15.2 million and $11.5 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022,
respectively. We have elected to apply a practical expedient not to disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for
(i) contracts with an original expected duration of less than one year and (ii) contracts where the variable consideration has been
allocated entirely to our unsatisfied performance obligation.
The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by major product line and includes a
reconciliation of the disaggregated revenues to total segment revenues (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Product or service:
Gasoline
Distillates (1)
Other refined products (2)
Merchandise
Transportation and terminalling services
Other revenue
Total segment revenues (3)
Refining
Logistics
Retail
$ 2,689,350 $
3,412,819
1,718,961
—
—
148,350
$ 7,969,480 $
— $
—
—
—
260,779
—
260,779 $
438,058
49,651
—
101,529
—
3,242
592,480
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Product or service:
Gasoline
Distillates (1)
Other refined products (2)
Merchandise
Transportation and terminalling services
Other revenue
Total segment revenues (3)
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Product or service:
Gasoline
Distillates (1)
Other refined products (2)
Merchandise
Transportation and terminalling services
Other revenue
Total segment revenues (3)
Refining
Logistics
Retail
$ 1,999,065 $
3,139,807
1,890,813
—
—
16,375
$ 7,046,060 $
— $
—
—
—
198,821
—
198,821 $
428,959
46,392
—
91,289
—
3,566
570,206
Refining
Logistics
Retail
$ 1,472,335 $
1,927,851
1,065,555
—
—
5,370
$ 4,471,111 $
— $
—
—
—
184,734
—
184,734 $
333,396
27,057
—
92,004
—
3,959
456,416
_______________________________________________________
(1) Distillates primarily include diesel and jet fuel.
(2) Other refined products include fuel oil, gas oil, and asphalt.
(3) Refer to Note 23—Segment Information for the reconciliation of segment revenues to total consolidated
revenues.
Note 7—Inventories
Inventories at December 31, 2023 and 2022 consisted of the following (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
Crude oil and feedstocks
Refined products and blendstock
Warehouse stock and other (2)
Total
December 31, 2022
Crude oil and feedstocks
Refined products and blendstock
Warehouse stock and other (2)
Total
Titled
Inventory
Supply and
Offtake
Agreement (1)
$
175,307 $
168,549 $
358,236
324,619
858,162 $
133,684
—
302,233 $
Total
343,856
491,920
324,619
1,160,395
112,082 $
265,536 $
188,040
307,701
168,624
—
377,618
356,664
307,701
$
607,823 $
434,160 $
1,041,983
$
$
_________________________________________________________
(1) Please read Note 12—Inventory Financing Agreements for further information.
(2) Includes $237.6 million and $258.2 million of RINs and environmental credits, reported at the lower of cost or NRV, as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our renewable volume obligation and other gross environmental credit
obligations of $286.9 million and $549.8 million, are included in Other accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance
sheets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Inventories valued on the LIFO method were approximately 26% and 22% of total inventories at December 31, 2023
and 2022, respectively. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was no reserve for the lower of cost or net
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
realizable value of inventory. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the current replacement cost exceeded the
LIFO inventory carrying value by approximately $36.1 million and $46.4 million, respectively.
Note 8—Prepaid and Other Current Assets
Prepaid and other current assets at December 31, 2023 and 2022 consisted of the following (in thousands):
Advances to suppliers for crude purchases
Collateral posted with broker for derivative instruments (1)
Billings Acquisition deposit (2)
Prepaid insurance
Derivative assets
Prepaid environmental credits
Other
Total
December 31,
2023
2022
$
65,531 $
21,763
—
20,235
43,356
20,756
10,764
$
182,405 $
—
40,788
30,000
15,639
—
—
5,616
92,043
_________________________________________________________
(1) Our cash margin that is required as collateral deposits on our commodity derivatives cannot be offset against the fair value
of open contracts except in the event of default. Please read Note 15—Derivatives for further information.
(2) Please read Note 5—Acquisitions for further discussion.
Note 9—Property, Plant, and Equipment and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Major classes of property, plant, and equipment, including assets acquired under finance leases, consisted of the
following (in thousands):
Land
Buildings and equipment (1)
Other (1)
Total property, plant, and equipment
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, plant, and equipment, net
December 31,
2023
2022
$
194,623 $
153,804
1,361,828
1,050,898
21,350
19,865
1,577,801
1,224,567
(478,413)
(388,733)
$
1,099,388 $
835,834
______________________________________________________
(1) Please read Note 17—Leases for further disclosures and information on finance leases.
Depreciation and finance lease amortization expense was approximately $94.0 million, $75.0 million, and
$77.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
The Par West refinery was idled in the first quarter of 2020 due to the reduction in demand resulting from the
COVID-19 global pandemic’s effect on the economy. Pursuant to GAAP accounting guidelines, this refinery was deemed
abandoned in the fourth quarter of 2020 due to the following factors: the idling of the assets for more than an insignificant
amount of time, the significant cost to restart the refinery, and a lack of a current plan or timeline to restart the refinery. For the
year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded additional impairment charges of $0.2 million in Impairment expense on our
consolidated statement of operations related to this idling. Please read Note 16—Fair Value Measurements for additional
information.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded $1.7 million of Impairment expense on our consolidated
statement of operations related to the impairment of a separate capital project. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and
2023, no such impairment was recorded.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Note 10—Asset Retirement Obligations
Our asset retirement obligations (“AROs”) are primarily related to the removal of underground storage tanks and the
removal of brand signage at owned and leased retail sites which are legally required, whether by government action or
contractual arrangement. The table below summarizes the changes in our recorded AROs (in thousands):
Beginning balance
Accretion expense
Revision in estimate
Liabilities settled during period
Ending balance
Note 11—Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Year Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
15,375 $
14,414 $
965
—
—
934
116
(89)
16,340 $
15,375 $
10,636
873
3,602
(697)
14,414
$
$
During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the change in the net carrying amount of goodwill was as
follows (in thousands):
Balance at January 1, 2021
Divestitures
Balance at December 31, 2021
Acquisition (1)
Divestitures
Balance at December 31, 2022
Divestitures (2)
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
$
127,997
(735)
127,262
2,120
(57)
129,325
(50)
129,275
________________________________________________________
(1) Please read Note 5—Acquisitions for further discussion.
(2) In December 2022, we purchased three retail stores in Washington. $50 thousand of the 2022 payment was refunded to us
in 2023; the refund was accounted for as a reduction of goodwill. Please read Note 5—Acquisitions for further discussion.
The gross carrying value of goodwill was $202.9 million as of December 31, 2021, $205.0 million as of December 31,
2022, and $205.0 million as of December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2021, 2022, and 2023, we had cumulative charges
related to divestitures of $75.6 million, $75.7 million, and $75.8 million, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
Intangible assets:
Trade names and trademarks
Customer relationships
Other
Total intangible assets
Accumulated amortization:
Trade name and trademarks
Customer relationships
Other
Total accumulated amortization
Net:
Trade name and trademarks
Customer relationships
Other
Total intangible assets, net
December 31,
2023
2022
$
6,267 $
32,064
261
38,592
(5,470)
(22,204)
—
(27,674)
797
9,860
261
$
10,918 $
6,267
32,064
261
38,592
(5,383)
(19,632)
—
(25,015)
884
12,432
261
13,577
Amortization expense was approximately $2.7 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and
2021. Our intangible assets related to customer relationships and trade names have an average useful life of 13.5 years.
Expected amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended
Amount
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Thereafter
$
$
1,400
979
979
979
979
5,602
10,918
Note 12—Inventory Financing Agreements
The following table summarizes our outstanding obligations under our inventory financing agreements (in thousands):
Supply and Offtake Agreement
Washington Refinery Intermediation Agreement
LC Facility due 2024
Obligations under inventory financing agreements
Supply and Offtake Agreement
December 31,
2023
2022
$
$
594,362 $
—
—
732,511
160,554
—
594,362 $
893,065
We have a supply and offtake agreement with J. Aron to support our Hawaii refining operations (the “Supply and
Offtake Agreement"). On June 1, 2021, we entered into the second amended and restated supply and offtake agreement, which
amended and restated the first amended and restated supply and offtake agreement in its entirety. During the term of the Supply
and Offtake Agreement, J. Aron and we will identify mutually acceptable contracts for the purchase of crude oil from third
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
parties. Per the agreement, J. Aron will provide up to 150 Mbpd of crude oil to our Hawaii refinery. Additionally, we will sell,
and J. Aron will buy, at market prices, refined products produced at our Hawaii refinery. We will then repurchase the refined
products from J. Aron prior to selling the refined products to our retail operations or to third parties. Under the agreement, J.
Aron may enter into agreements with third parties whereby J. Aron remits payments to these third parties for refinery
procurement contracts for which we will become immediately obligated to reimburse J. Aron. The agreement also provides for
the lease of crude oil and certain refined product storage facilities to J. Aron.
The Supply and Offtake Agreement expires May 31, 2024 (as extended, the “Expiration Date”). Under the Supply and
Offtake Agreement, we would have been subject to an early termination fee if we terminated the Supply and Offtake
Agreement prior to May 31, 2023. Following the expiration or termination of the agreement, we are obligated to purchase the
crude oil and refined product inventories then owned by J. Aron and located at the leased storage facilities at then-current
market prices. Under the Supply and Offtake Agreement, Par Hawaii Refining, LLC (“PHR”) is required to maintain minimum
liquidity of not less than $15 million for any three consecutive business days, with at least $15 million of such liquidity
consisting of cash and cash equivalents.
Though title to the crude oil and certain refined product inventories resides with J. Aron, the Supply and Offtake
Agreement is accounted for similar to a product financing arrangement; therefore, the crude oil and refined products inventories
will continue to be included in our consolidated balance sheets until processed and sold to a third party. Each reporting period,
we record a liability in an amount equal to the amount we expect to pay to repurchase the inventory held by J. Aron based on
current market prices.
Prior to July 1, 2021, the Supply and Offtake Agreement also included a deferred payment arrangement whereby we
could defer payments owed under the agreements up to the lesser of $165 million or 85% of the eligible accounts receivable
and inventory. The deferred amounts under the deferred payment arrangement bore interest at a rate equal to three-month
LIBOR plus 3.50% per annum. We also paid a deferred payment availability fee equal to 0.75% of the unused capacity under
the deferred payment arrangement.
Effective July 1, 2021, a discretionary draw facility (the “Discretionary Draw Facility”) became available to PHR up to
but excluding the Expiration Date. Under the Discretionary Draw Facility, J. Aron agreed to make advances to PHR from time
to time at the request of PHR, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, in an aggregate principal amount at any
one time outstanding not to exceed the lesser of $165 million or the sum of the borrowing base, which is calculated as (x) 85%
of the eligible accounts receivables, plus (y) the lesser of $82.5 million and 85% of eligible hydrocarbon inventory, minus (z)
such reserves as established by J. Aron in respect of eligible receivables and eligible hydrocarbon inventory. Prior to June 1,
2022, the advances under the Discretionary Draw Facility bore interest at a rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 4.00% per
annum. Beginning on June 1, 2022, the advances bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR (or LIBOR equivalent) plus an
applicable spread between 3.50% and 4.00% to be determined annually based on certain financial ratios. We also pay a
discretionary draw availability fee equal to 0.75% of the unused capacity under the Discretionary Draw Facility.
On April 25, 2022, we entered into an amendment (the “S&O Amendment”) to the Supply and Offtake Agreement
which, among other things, amended the maximum commitment amount under the Discretionary Draw Facility from $165
million to $215 million. The S&O Amendment further increased the limit in the borrowing base for eligible hydrocarbon
inventory from $82.5 million to $107.5 million. The S&O Amendment further requires a $5.0 million reserve against the
borrowing base at any time more than $165 million is outstanding in discretionary draw advances made to PHR; the reserve
may be reduced by the posting of cash collateral by PHR in accordance with the terms of the S&O Amendment. On February
13, 2023, we entered into an amendment to the Supply and Offtake Agreement to, among other things, facilitate entry into the
Term Loan Credit Agreement. On June 21, 2023, we entered into an amendment (the “June 2023 S&O Amendment”) to the
Supply and Offtake Agreement to establish the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), as defined in the Supply and
Offtake Agreement, as the benchmark rate in replacement of the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and revise certain
other terms and conditions, effective July 1, 2023. On July 26, 2023, we entered into an amendment (the “July 2023 S&O
Amendment”) to the Supply and Offtake Agreement which, among other things, allowed PHR to enter into a crude oil
procurement contract supported by a letter of credit under the LC Facility (as defined below) and have its purchases funded by
J. Aron, subject to certain conditions. Please read below for further information on the LC Facility.
Under the Supply and Offtake Agreement, we pay or receive certain fees from J. Aron based on changes in market
prices over time. In 2021 and 2022, we entered into multiple contracts to fix certain market fees for the period from January
2022 through May 2022 for $8.7 million. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we did not enter into any contracts to fix
market fees related to our Supply and Offtake Agreement. The amount due to or from J. Aron is recorded as an adjustment to
our Obligations under inventory financing agreements as allowed under the Supply and Offtake Agreement. We did not
recognize any fixed market fees due for the year ended December 31, 2023. We recognized fixed market fees of $8.8 million
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
and $13.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively, which were included in Cost of revenues
(excluding depreciation) on our consolidated statements of operations.
LC Facility due 2024
On July 26, 2023, PHR, as borrower, the lenders and letter of credit issuing banks party thereto (collectively, the “LC
Facility Lenders”), MUFG Bank, Ltd., as administrative agent (the “LC Facility Agent”), sub-collateral agent, joint lead
arranger and sole bookrunner, Macquarie Bank Limited, as joint lead arranger, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association, as collateral agent (the “Collateral Agent”), entered into an Uncommitted Credit Agreement (the “LC Facility
Agreement”) whereby the LC Facility Lenders agree, on an uncommitted and absolutely discretionary basis, to consider making
revolving credit loans and issuing and participating in letters of credit in the maximum available amount of $120.0 million in
the aggregate (the “LC Facility”) with the right to request an increase up to $350.0 million in the aggregate, subject to certain
conditions. Letters of credit issued under the LC Facility are intended to finance and provide credit support for certain of PHR’s
purchases of crude oil. In addition, revolving credit loans may be used to pay suppliers. The LC Facility will mature on July 25,
2024, unless the obligations are accelerated and the maximum credit limits of the LC Facility Lenders are terminated prior to
such date.
The revolving credit loans under the LC Facility bear interest at a 1) SOFR rate plus the applicable margin of 2.5%, 2)
cost of funds rate plus applicable margin of 2.5% or 3) alternate base rate plus 1.5%, as more particularly described in the LC
Facility Agreement.
PHR has agreed to pay certain fees and commissions with respect to letters of credit under the LC Facility, including,
but not limited to, a letter of credit commission, in an amount equal to the greater of $750 (in dollars) and (1) 2.00% per annum
of the face amount of any trade letter of credit, or (2) 2.25% per annum of the face amount of any performance letter of credit,
each payable monthly in arrears. In addition, PHR shall pay a fronting fee equal to 0.25% of the face amount of each letter of
credit issued by a letter of credit issuing bank, payable monthly in arrears.
The LC Facility Agreement requires PHR to comply with various covenants, including compliance with the minimum
liquidity covenant. PHR agrees that it shall not permit the liquidity of PHR for any three consecutive business days to be less
than $15 million at any time, with at least $15 million of such liquidity consisting of cash and cash equivalents. PHR has
granted a lien and security interest in certain of its assets to the Collateral Agent. PHR is also required to provide cash collateral
to the LC Facility Agent as a condition to issuance of certain letters of credit.
On October 4, 2023, PHR, and Par Petroleum, LLC, obtained the written consent from the lenders party to the LC
Facility to permit the Second Amendment to ABL Credit Facility (as defined in Note 14—Debt) and to amend certain defined
terms or provisions in the ABL Credit Facility, pursuant to that certain Limited Consent to Uncommitted Credit Agreement
dated as of October 3, 2023, among PHR, Par Petroleum, LLC, each of the lenders party thereto, LC Facility Agent, and U.S.
Bank Trust Company, National Association, solely in its capacity as the collateral agent (the “Limited Consent”). Refer to Note
14—Debt for further information on the Second Amendment to ABL Credit Facility.
Washington Refinery Intermediation Agreement
Prior to December 31, 2023, we were party to the Washington Refinery Intermediation Agreement with MLC, which
provided a structured financing arrangement based on U.S. Oil’s crude oil and refined products inventories and associated
accounts receivable. Under this arrangement, U.S. Oil purchased crude oil supplied from third-party suppliers and MLC
provided credit support for such crude oil purchases. MLC’s credit support consisted of either providing a payment guaranty,
causing the issuance of a letter of credit from a third-party issuing bank, or purchasing crude oil directly from third parties on
our behalf. U.S. Oil held title to all crude oil and refined products inventories at all times and pledged such inventories, together
with all receivables arising from the sales of the same, exclusively to MLC.
On October 4, 2023, U.S. Oil entered into a wind-down and termination agreement (the “Wind-Down Agreement”)
with MLC, which provided for the wind down of the respective obligations of MLC and U.S. Oil. Under the Wind-Down
Agreement, in exchange for cash collateral provided by U.S. Oil to MLC, the payment of certain fees by U.S. Oil to MLC, and
the satisfaction of other conditions precedent specified in the Wind-Down Agreement, MLC released all of its liens and security
interests in all collateral, and MLC and U.S. Oil terminated the First Lien ISDA Agreement, Collateral Agreement, and all other
guarantee and collateral documents, other than certain surviving obligations and certain other obligations which specifically
continue under the terms of the Wind-Down Agreement. In connection with the Wind-Down Agreement, we recognized a
termination fee of $1.5 million, which were recorded in Debt extinguishment and commitment costs on our consolidated
statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023. The cash paid to settle the obligation is included in Payments
for termination of inventory financing agreements in our consolidated statements of cash flows for the year ended December
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, there were no outstanding obligations under the Washington Refinery Intermediation
Agreement.
The following table summarizes our outstanding borrowings, letters of credit, and contractual undertaking obligations
under the intermediation agreements (in thousands):
Discretionary Draw Facility
Outstanding borrowings (1)
Borrowing capacity
MLC receivable advances
Outstanding borrowings (1)
Borrowing capacity
LC Facility due 2024
Outstanding borrowings
Borrowing capacity
MLC issued letters of credit
LC Facility issued letters of credit
December 31,
2023
2022
$
165,459 $
175,891
—
—
—
120,000
—
13,000
204,843
204,843
56,601
56,601
—
—
115,001
—
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(1) Borrowings outstanding under the Discretionary Draw Facility and MLC receivable advances are included in Obligations
under inventory financing agreements on our consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the borrowings outstanding under
these arrangements are included within Cash flows from financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.
The following table summarizes the inventory intermediation fees, which are included in Cost of revenues (excluding
depreciation) on our consolidated statements of operations, and Interest expense and financing costs, net related to the
intermediation agreements (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2023
2021
Net fees and expenses:
Supply and Offtake Agreement
Inventory intermediation fees (1)
Interest expense and financing costs, net
$
56,164 $
100,610 $
21,612
7,149
6,150
3,015
Washington Refinery Intermediation Agreement
Inventory intermediation fees
Interest expense and financing costs, net
LC Facility due 2024
2,250
9,280
3,000
10,111
3,236
4,900
Interest expense and financing costs, net
1,667
—
—
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(1) Inventory intermediation fees under the Supply and Offtake Agreement include market structure fees of $13.5 million,
$63.3 million, and $4.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
The Supply and Offtake Agreement and, prior to its termination, the Washington Refinery Intermediation Agreement
also provide us with the ability to economically hedge price risk on our inventories and crude oil purchases. Please read Note 15
—Derivatives for further information.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Note 13—Other Accrued Liabilities
Other accrued liabilities at December 31, 2023 and 2022 consisted of the following (in thousands):
Accrued payroll and other employee benefits
Gross environmental credit obligations (1)
Derivative liabilities
Deferred revenue
Other
Total
December 31,
2023
2022
$
40,533 $
286,904
27,725
15,220
51,380
27,815
549,791
10,989
11,457
40,442
$
421,762 $
640,494
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(1) Please read Note 16—Fair Value Measurements for further information. A portion of these obligations are expected to be
settled with our RINs assets and other environmental credits, which are presented as Inventories on our consolidated
balance sheet and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The carrying costs of these assets were $237.6
million and $258.2 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Note 14—Debt
The following table summarizes our outstanding debt (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
2022
ABL Credit Facility due 2028
Term Loan Credit Agreement due 2030
7.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2025
Term Loan B Facility due 2026
12.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
Other long-term debt
Principal amount of long-term debt
Less: unamortized discount and deferred financing costs
Total debt, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs
Less: current maturities, net of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs
$
115,000 $
545,875
—
—
—
4,746
665,621
(14,763)
650,858
(4,255)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
$
646,603 $
Annual maturities of our long-term debt for the next five years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
—
—
281,000
203,125
31,314
—
515,439
(9,907)
505,532
(10,956)
494,576
Year Ended
Amount Due
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Thereafter
Total
$
$
6,138
6,169
6,201
6,234
121,269
519,610
665,621
As of December 31, 2023, we had $133.7 million in letters of credit outstanding under the ABL Credit Facility, as
defined below. As of December 31, 2022, we had $19.5 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Prior ABL Credit
Facility, as defined below. We had $56.2 million and $5.9 million in cash-collateralized letters of credit and surety bonds
outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Under the ABL Credit Facility and the Term Loan Credit Agreement, defined below, our subsidiaries are restricted
from paying dividends or making other equity distributions, subject to certain exceptions.
ABL Credit Facility due 2028
On April 26, 2023, in connection with the Billings Acquisition, we repaid in full and terminated the loan and security
agreements with certain lenders and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent (as amended from time
to time, “Prior ABL Credit Facility”) and entered into an Asset-Based Revolving Credit Agreement with certain lenders, and
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent (as amended from time to time, the “ABL
Credit Facility”), providing for a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility in an initial aggregate principal amount of
up to $150 million and secured by a first priority lien over certain of our assets and other personal property, subject to certain
customary exceptions.
In accordance with ASC Topic 470, “Debt”, we accounted for the ABL Credit Facility as a debt modification and
unamortized deferred financing costs/modification costs of $0.7 million were rolled into the ABL Credit Facility and will be
amortized over the remaining term of the ABL Credit Facility.
On May 30, 2023, the ABL Credit Facility was amended (“ABL Credit Facility Billings Amendment”) in order to,
among other things, increase the commitment amount by $450 million, adjust the borrowing base to account for the Billings
Acquisition assets, and fund an escrow account to purchase a portion of the hydrocarbon inventory associated with the Billings
Acquisition. Initially the ABL Credit Facility permitted the issuance of letters of credit of up to $65 million; with the ABL
Credit Facility Billings Amendment this amount increased to $250 million.
On October 4, 2023, we entered into the Second Amendment to the ABL Credit Facility. The Second Amendment to
the ABL Credit Facility provided for, among other things, (i) incremental commitments that increase the total revolver
commitment under the ABL Credit Facility to $900 million, (ii) future incremental increases up to $400 million, (iii) the
designation of U.S. Oil as a borrower under the ABL Credit Facility, (iv) the grant of a security interest in all or substantially all
of the assets of each of U.S. Oil and certain affiliated entities’ to secure the obligations under the ABL Credit Facility, and (v)
amendments to certain defined terms and provisions in the ABL Credit Facility agreement. As of December 31, 2023, the ABL
Credit Facility had $115 million outstanding in revolving loans, and a borrowing base of approximately $603.7 million. The
ABL Credit Facility will mature, and the commitments thereunder will terminate on April 26, 2028.
The interest rates applicable to borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility are based on a fluctuating rate of interest
measured by reference to either, at our option, (i) a base rate, plus an applicable margin, or (ii) an Adjusted Term SOFR rate,
plus an applicable margin. The initial applicable margin for borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility is 0.50% per annum with
respect to base rate borrowings and 1.50% per annum with respect to SOFR borrowings, and the applicable margin for such
borrowings after June 30, 2023 will be based on the our quarterly average excess availability as determined by reference to a
borrowing base, ranging from 0.25% per annum to 0.75% per annum with respect to base rate borrowings and from 1.25% per
annum to 1.75% per annum with respect to SOFR borrowings. We also pay a de minimis fee for any undrawn amounts
available under the ABL Credit Facility. The effective interest rate was 2.65% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Under the ABL Credit Agreement, the applicable margins for the ABL Credit Facility and advances under the ABL
Credit Facility are as specified below:
Arithmetic Mean of Daily
Availability (as a
percentage of the borrowing
base)
>50%
>30% but ≤50%
≤30%
Level
1
2
3
Term SOFR Loans
Base Rate Loans
1.25%
1.50%
1.75%
0.25%
0.50%
0.75%
The ABL Credit Facility includes certain customary affirmative and negative covenants, including a minimum
financial fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum borrower group fixed charge coverage ratio. In addition, the covenants
limit our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to incur indebtedness, grant liens, make investments, engage in
acquisitions, mergers, or consolidations, engage in certain hedging transactions, and pay dividends and other restricted
payments.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Term Loan Credit Agreement due 2030
On February 28, 2023, we entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”) with Wells
Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (the “Agent”), and the lenders party thereto (“Lenders”). Pursuant to
the Term Loan Credit Agreement, the Lenders made an initial senior secured term loan in the principal amount of $550.0
million at a price equal to 98.5% of its face value. The initial loan bears interest at SOFR, as defined below. The net proceeds
were used to refinance our Term Loan B Facility and repurchase our outstanding 7.75% Senior Secured Notes and 12.875%
Senior Secured Notes and any remaining net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes. We recognized an aggregate of
$2.8 million in debt modification costs in connection with the refinancing, which were recorded in Debt extinguishment and
commitment costs on our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The Term Loan Credit Agreement bears interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to either a SOFR rate or base
rate “Base Rate”, provided that the Base Rate shall not be below 1.5%, as defined in the Term Loan Credit Agreement. The
SOFR rate and Base Rate definitions are summarized below:
SOFR Rate loan Secured overnight financing rate plus the applicable margin of 4.250% per annum with a
stepdown in the applicable margin of 0.25% in the event the Company’s credit rating is upgraded
to Ba3/BB-,
Base Rate loan A per annum rate plus the applicable margin of 3.250%. The base rate is the greatest of:
• a rate as calculated by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York based on such day’s federal funds
transactions by depository institutions (“Federal Funds Rate”) for such day, plus 0.5%;
• a rate equal to adjusted term SOFR for a one month interest period as of such day plus 1.0%; or
• a rate as announced by Wells Fargo (the “Prime Rate”).
The Term Loan Credit Agreement requires quarterly payments of $1.4 million on the last business day of each March,
June, September and December, commencing on June 30, 2023, with the balance due upon maturity. The Term Loan Credit
Agreement matures on February 28, 2030.
Retail Property Term Loan
On February 23, 2021, we terminated and repaid all amounts outstanding under the Retail Property Term Loan. We
recognized approximately $1.4 million of debt extinguishment costs related to our prepayment of the loan principal, which were
recorded in Debt extinguishment and commitment costs on our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended
December 31, 2021. The Retail Property Term Loan bore interest based on a floating rate equal to the applicable LIBOR for a
one-month interest period plus 1.5%.
7.75% Senior Secured Notes
On May 24, 2022, and July 14, 2022, we repurchased and cancelled $5.0 million and $10.0 million in aggregate
principal amounts of the 7.75% Senior Secured Notes at repurchase prices of 97.50% and 95.00%, respectively, of the
aggregate principal amount of notes repurchased. We recognized aggregate discounts of $0.6 million and incurred aggregate
debt extinguishment costs of $0.2 million for these repurchases, which were recorded in Debt extinguishment and commitment
costs on our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. On February 28, 2023, we
repurchased and cancelled $260.6 million in aggregate principal amount of the 7.75% Senior Secured Notes at a repurchase
price of 102.12% of the aggregate principal amount repurchased. On March 17, 2023, we repurchased and cancelled all
remaining outstanding 7.75% Senior Secured Notes at a repurchase price of 101.94% of the aggregate principal amount
repurchased. In connection with the termination of the 7.75% Senior Secured Notes, we recognized debt extinguishment costs
of $5.9 million associated with debt repurchase premiums and $3.4 million associated with unamortized deferred financing
costs, which were recorded in Debt extinguishment and commitment costs on our consolidated statement of operations for the
year ended December 31, 2023. Our 7.75% Senior Secured Notes bore interest at a rate of 7.75% per year (payable semi-
annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning on June 15, 2018).
Term Loan B Facility
On February 28, 2023, we terminated and repaid all amounts outstanding under the Term Loan B Facility. We
recognized debt extinguishment costs of $1.7 million associated with unamortized deferred financing costs, which were
recorded in Debt extinguishment and commitment costs on our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended
December 31, 2023. The Term Loan B Facility bore interest at a rate per annum equal to Adjusted LIBOR (as defined in the
Term Loan B Facility) plus an applicable margin of 6.75% or at a rate per annum equal to Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Term Loan B Facility) plus an applicable margin of 5.75%. In addition to the quarterly interest payments, the Term Loan B
Facility required quarterly principal payments of $3.1 million.
12.875% Senior Secured Notes
On June 14, 2021, we redeemed $36.8 million aggregate principal amount of 12.875% Senior Secured Notes at a
redemption price of 112.875% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes redeemed, plus the accrued and unpaid interest as
of the redemption date. On the redemption date, we paid a premium of approximately $4.7 million and incurred additional debt
extinguishment costs of $1.9 million, which were recorded in Debt extinguishment and commitment costs on our consolidated
statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2021. We repurchased and cancelled $13.9 million and $21.7 million
in aggregate principal amount of 12.875% Senior Secured Notes on May 16, 2022 and May 27, 2022, respectively, at a
repurchase price of 111.25% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest as of
the repurchase date. On June 13, 2022, we repurchased an additional $1.3 million in aggregate principal amount of the notes at
a repurchase price of 111.00% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest as
of the repurchase date. We paid premiums of approximately $4.1 million upon repurchases of the 12.875% Senior Secured
Notes during the year ended December 31, 2022 and incurred aggregate debt extinguishment costs of $1.6 million for these
repurchases, which were recorded in Debt extinguishment and commitment costs on our consolidated statement of operations
for the year ended December 31, 2022. On February 28, 2023, we repurchased and cancelled $29 million in aggregate principal
amount of the 12.875% Senior Secured Notes at a repurchase price of 109.044% of the aggregate principal amount repurchased.
On March 17, 2023, we repurchased and cancelled all remaining outstanding 12.875% Senior Secured Notes at a repurchase
price of 108.616% of the aggregate principal amount repurchased. In connection with the termination of the 12.875% Senior
Secured Notes, we recognized debt extinguishment costs of $2.8 million associated with debt repurchase premiums and $1.1
million associated with unamortized deferred financing costs, which were recorded in Debt extinguishment and commitment
costs on our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023. The 12.875% Senior Secured Notes
bore interest at an annual rate of 12.875% per year (payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year,
beginning on January 15, 2021).
Other long-term debt
On June 7, 2023, we entered into two promissory notes with a third-party lender to acquire land in Kahului, Hawaii,
and Hilo, Hawaii totaling $5.1 million. The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.625% per annum and are payable on the first
day of each month, commencing on July 1, 2023, until maturity. The promissory notes are unsecured and mature on June 7,
2030.
Cross Default Provisions
Included within each of our debt agreements are affirmative and negative covenants and customary cross default
provisions that require the repayment of amounts outstanding on demand unless the triggering payment default or acceleration
is remedied, rescinded, or waived. As of December 31, 2023, we were in compliance with all of our debt instruments.
Guarantors
In connection with our shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) and declared effective on February 14, 2022 (“Registration Statement”), we may sell non-convertible
debt securities and other securities in one or more offerings with an aggregate initial offering price of up to $750.0 million. Any
non-convertible debt securities issued under the Registration Statement may be fully and unconditionally guaranteed (except for
customary release provisions), on a joint and several basis, by some or all of our subsidiaries, other than subsidiaries that are
“minor” within the meaning of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). We have no “independent assets or
operations” within the meaning of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X and certain of the Guarantor Subsidiaries may be subject to
restrictions on their ability to distribute funds to us, whether by cash dividends, loans, or advances.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Note 15—Derivatives
Commodity Derivatives
We utilize commodity derivative contracts to manage our price exposure in our inventory positions, future purchases
of crude oil, future purchases and sales of refined products, and crude oil consumption in our refining process. The derivative
contracts that we execute to manage our price risk include exchange traded futures, options, and OTC swaps. Our futures,
options, and OTC swaps are marked-to-market and changes in the fair value of these contracts are recognized within Cost of
revenues (excluding depreciation) on our consolidated statements of operations.
We are obligated to repurchase the crude oil and refined products from J. Aron at the termination of the Supply and
Offtake Agreement. Our Washington Refinery Intermediation Agreement contained forward purchase obligations for certain
volumes of crude oil and refined products that are required to be settled at market prices on a monthly basis. We have
determined that these obligations under the Supply and Offtake Agreement contain embedded derivatives. As such, we have
accounted for these embedded derivatives at fair value with changes in the fair value recorded in Cost of revenues (excluding
depreciation) on our consolidated statements of operations.
We have entered into forward purchase contracts for crude oil and forward purchases and sales contracts of refined
products. We elect the normal purchases normal sales (“NPNS”) exception for all forward contracts that meet the definition of a
derivative and are not expected to net settle. Any gains and losses with respect to these forward contracts designated as NPNS
are not reflected in earnings until the delivery occurs.
We elect to offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under
a master netting agreement. Our consolidated balance sheets present derivative assets and liabilities on a net basis. Please read
Note 16—Fair Value Measurements for the gross fair value and net carrying value of our derivative instruments. Our cash
margin that is required as collateral deposits cannot be offset against the fair value of open contracts except in the event of
default.
Our open futures and OTC swaps expire in March 2025. At December 31, 2023, our open commodity derivative
contracts represented (in thousands of barrels):
Contract type Purchases
Sales
Net
Futures
Swaps
Total
27,604
36,051
63,655
(28,104)
(41,790)
(69,894)
(500)
(5,739)
(6,239)
At December 31, 2023, we also had option collars that economically hedge a portion of our internally consumed fuel at
our refineries. The following table provides information on these option collars at our refineries as of December 31, 2023:
Total open option collars
$
Weighted-average strike price - floor (in dollars)
Weighted-average strike price - ceiling (in dollars) $
Earliest commencement date
Furthest expiry date
1,394
61.69
82.97
January 2024
September 2024
Interest Rate Derivatives
We are exposed to interest rate volatility in our ABL Credit Facility, LC Facility, Term Loan Credit Agreement, and
the Supply and Offtake Agreement. We may utilize interest rate swaps to manage our interest rate risk. On April 12, 2023, we
entered into an interest rate collar transaction to manage our interest rate risk related to the Term Loan Credit Agreement. The
interest rate collar agreement reduces variable interest rate risk from May 31, 2023, through May 31, 2026, with a notional
amount of $300.0 million as of December 31, 2023. The terms of the agreement provide for an interest rate cap of 5.50% and
floor of 2.30%, based on the three month SOFR as of the fixing date. We pay variable interest quarterly until the three month
SOFR reaches the floor. If the three month SOFR is between the floor and the cap, no payment is due to either party. If the
three month SOFR is greater than the cap, the counterparty pays us. The interest rate collar transaction expires on May 31,
2026. As of December 31, 2022, we did not hold any interest rate derivative instruments.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
As of December 31, 2020, we had entered into an interest rate swap at an average fixed rate of 3.91% in exchange for
the floating interest rate on the notional amounts due under the Retail Property Term Loan. This swap was set to expire on
May 31, 2026, the maturity date of the Retail Property Term Loan. On February 23, 2021, we terminated and repaid all amounts
outstanding under the Retail Property Term Loan and the related interest rate swap.
The following table provides information on the fair value amounts (in thousands) of these derivatives as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022 and their placement within our consolidated balance sheets.
Balance Sheet Location
2023
2022
December 31,
Commodity derivatives (1)
Prepaid and other current assets
$
Commodity derivatives (2)
J. Aron repurchase obligation
derivative
MLC terminal obligation
derivative
Other accrued liabilities
Obligations under inventory financing
agreements
Obligations under inventory financing
agreements
Interest rate derivatives
Other liabilities
Asset (Liability)
43,356 $
(530)
(392)
—
(821)
495
(10,989)
(12,156)
14,435
—
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(1) Does not include cash collateral of $21.8 million and $40.8 million recorded in Prepaid and other current assets as of
December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively, and $9.5 million in Other long-term assets as of both
December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(2) Does not include $27.2 million recorded in Other accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2023 related to realized derivatives
payable.
The following table summarizes the pre-tax gains (losses) recognized in Net income (loss) on our consolidated
statements of operations resulting from changes in fair value of derivative instruments not designated as hedges charged directly
to earnings (in thousands):
Commodity derivatives
J. Aron repurchase obligation derivative
MLC terminal obligation derivative
Interest rate derivatives
Statement of Operations
Classification
Cost of revenues (excluding
depreciation)
Cost of revenues (excluding
depreciation)
Cost of revenues (excluding
depreciation)
Interest expense and financing
costs, net
Year Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
(16,701) $
(65,814) $
(22,417)
11,764
2,995
5,646
(34,149)
(49,636)
(73,256)
(821)
—
104
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Note 16—Fair Value Measurements
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Purchase Price Allocation of Billings Acquisition
The preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as a result of the Billings Acquisition were
estimated as of June 1, 2023, the date of the acquisition, using valuation techniques described in notes (1) through (5) below.
Valuation
Technique
Fair Value
(in thousands)
Net working capital excluding operating leases
$
Property, plant, and equipment
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Refining and logistics equity investments
Other long-term assets
Current operating lease liabilities
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Environmental liabilities
Total
$
294,507
259,088
3,562
86,600
4,094
(2,081)
(1,481)
(18,869)
625,420
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)
(3)
(3)
(5)
_________________________________________________________
(1) Current assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their net realizable value. Other long-term assets includes
preliminary costs for future turnarounds that were recently incurred and were recorded at their fair value.
(2) The fair value of personal property was estimated using the cost approach. Key assumptions in the cost approach include
determining the replacement cost by evaluating recent purchases of comparable assets or published data, and adjusting
replacement cost for economic and functional obsolescence, location, normal useful lives, and capacity (if applicable). The
fair value of real property was estimated using the market approach. Key assumptions in the market approach include
determining the asset value by evaluating recent purchases of comparable assets under similar circumstances. We consider
this to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.
(3) Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities were recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the
lease term using the incremental borrowing rate at acquisition of 9.6%.
(4) The fair value of our investments in YELP and YPLC were determined using a combination of the income approach and
the market approach. Under the income approach, we estimated the present value of expected future cash flows using a
market participant discount rate. Under the market approach, we estimated fair value using observable multiples for
comparable companies in the investments’ industries. These valuation methods require us to make significant estimates and
assumptions regarding future cash flows, capital projects, commodity prices, long-term growth rates, and discount rates.
We consider this to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.
(5) Environmental liabilities are based on management’s best estimates of probable future costs using currently available
information. We consider this to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.
Equity Method Investments
We evaluate equity method investments for impairment when factors indicate that a decrease in the value of our
investment has occurred and the carrying amount of our investment may not be recoverable. An impairment loss, based on the
difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the investment, is recognized in earnings when an
impairment is deemed to be other than temporary.
Par West Refinery
Pursuant to GAAP accounting guidelines, the Par West refinery was deemed abandoned in the fourth quarter of 2020
due to the following factors: the idling of the assets for more than an insignificant amount of time, the significant cost to restart
the refinery, and a lack of a current plan or timeline to restart the refinery. Given the lack of alternative uses of the Par West
refinery assets, we impaired all assets that are not expected to be used as part of our ongoing refining operations in Hawaii
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
down to their salvage value, which is immaterial. For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded $0.2 million of
Impairment expense on our consolidated statement of operations related to this idling.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Derivative instruments
We classify financial assets and liabilities according to the fair value hierarchy. Financial assets and liabilities
classified as Level 1 instruments are valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. These
include our exchange traded futures. Level 2 instruments are valued using quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in
active markets and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability. Our Level 2 instruments include
OTC swaps and options. These derivatives are valued using market quotations from independent price reporting agencies and
commodity exchange price curves that are corroborated with market data. Level 3 instruments are valued using significant
unobservable inputs that are not supported by sufficient market activity. The valuation of the embedded derivatives related to
our J. Aron repurchase obligation is based on estimates of the prices and differentials assuming settlement at the end of the
reporting period. Estimates of the J. Aron settlement prices are based on observable inputs, such as Brent indices, and
unobservable inputs, such as contractual price differentials as defined in the Supply and Offtake Agreement. Such contractual
differentials vary by location and by the type of product, have a weighted average of $13.75 per barrel, and range from a
discount of $7.74 per barrel to a premium of $36.07 per barrel as of December 31, 2023. Contractual price differentials are
considered unobservable inputs; therefore, these embedded derivatives are classified as Level 3 instruments. We do not have
other commodity derivatives classified as Level 3 at December 31, 2023 or 2022. Please read Note 15—Derivatives for further
information on derivatives.
Gross Environmental credit obligations
During the quarter ended December 31, 2023, we had a change in estimate in our valuation of our gross environmental
credit obligations, due to the settlement of all outstanding prior period environmental credit obligations. Beginning in the fourth
quarter of 2023, the portion of the estimated gross environmental credit obligations satisfied by internally generated or
purchased RINs or other environmental credits is recorded at the carrying value of such internally generated or purchased RINs
or other environmental credits. The remainder of the estimated gross environmental credit obligation is recorded at the market
price of the RINs or other environmental credits that are needed to satisfy the remaining obligation as of the end of the reporting
period and classified as Level 2 instruments as we obtain the pricing inputs for the RINs and other environmental credits from
brokers based on market quotes on similar instruments. Please read Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies for further
information on the EPA regulations related to greenhouse gases and our environmental credit obligations.
Financial Statement Impact
Fair value amounts by hierarchy level as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are presented gross in the tables below (in
thousands):
December 31, 2023
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets
Gross Fair
Value
Effect of
Counter-
party Netting
Net Carrying
Value on
Balance Sheet
(1)
Commodity derivatives
$
100,074 $
175,191 $
— $
275,265 $
(231,909) $
43,356
Liabilities
Commodity derivatives
J. Aron repurchase
obligation derivative
Interest rate derivatives
(3)
Gross environmental
credit obligations (2), (3)
Total
$
(92,417) $
(140,022) $
— $
(232,439) $
231,909 $
—
—
—
(392)
(392)
(821)
—
(821)
—
—
(530)
(392)
(821)
—
(92,417) $
(54,245)
(195,088) $
$
—
(392) $
(54,245)
(287,897) $
—
231,909 $
(54,245)
(55,988)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
December 31, 2022
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets
Gross Fair
Value
Effect of
Counter-
party Netting
Net Carrying
Value on
Balance Sheet
(1)
Commodity derivatives
$
161,541 $
8,369 $
— $
169,910 $
(169,415) $
495
Liabilities
Commodity derivatives
J. Aron repurchase
obligation derivative
MLC terminal obligation
derivative
Gross environmental
credit obligations (2)
$
(172,529) $
(7,875) $
— $
(180,404) $
169,415 $
(10,989)
—
—
—
—
—
(12,156)
(12,156)
14,435
14,435
(549,791)
—
(549,791)
—
—
—
(12,156)
14,435
(549,791)
(558,501)
Total
$
(172,529) $
(557,666) $
2,279 $
(727,916) $
169,415 $
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(1) Does not include cash collateral of $31.3 million and $50.3 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively,
included within Prepaid and other current assets and Other long-term assets on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2) Does not include RINs assets and other environmental credits of $237.6 million and $258.2 million presented as
Inventories on our consolidated balance sheet and stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value as of December 31,
2023 and 2022, respectively.
(3) Does not include environmental liabilities of $232.7 million, satisfied by internally generated or purchased environmental
credits and presented at the carrying value of these credits. included in Other accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance
sheets as of December 31, 2023.
A roll forward of Level 3 derivative instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis is as follows (in
thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2023
Balance, beginning of period
Settlements
Total gains (losses) included in earnings (1)
Balance, end of period
$
2,279 $
19,714
(37,321) $
86,242
(30,958)
61,247
(22,385)
(46,642)
(67,610)
$
(392) $
2,279 $
(37,321)
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(1) Included in Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation) on our consolidated statements of operations.
The carrying value and fair value of long-term debt and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2023 and 2022
are as follows (in thousands):
ABL Credit Facility due 2028 (2)
LC Facility due 2024 (2)
Term Loan Credit Agreement due 2030 (1)
Other long-term debt (1)
December 31, 2023
Carrying Value
Fair Value
$
115,000 $
115,000
—
531,112
4,746
—
545,875
4,387
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Prior ABL Credit Facility due 2025 (2)
7.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (1) (3)
Term Loan B Facility due 2026 (1) (3)
12.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (1) (3)
December 31, 2022
Carrying Value
$
— $
277,137
198,268
30,127
Fair Value
—
276,785
201,094
34,029
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(1) The fair value measurements of the Term Loan Credit Agreement, Other long-term debt, 7.75% Senior Secured Notes,
Term Loan B Facility, and 12.875% Senior Secured Notes are considered Level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy
as discussed below.
(2) The fair value measurements of the ABL Credit Facility, LC Facility, and the Prior ABL Credit Facility are considered
Level 3 measurements in the fair value hierarchy.
(3) The 7.75% Senior Secured Notes, Term Loan B Facility, and 12.875% Senior Secured Notes were fully repaid in 2023,
please read Note 14—Debt for more information.
The fair value of the Term Loan Credit Agreement, Other long-term debt, 7.75% Senior Secured Notes, Term Loan B
Facility, and 12.875% Senior Secured Notes were determined using a market approach based on quoted prices. The inputs used
to measure the fair value are classified as Level 2 inputs within the fair value hierarchy because the Term Loan Credit
Agreement, Other long-term debt, 7.75% Senior Secured Notes, Term Loan B Facility, and 12.875% Senior Secured Notes may
not be actively traded.
The carrying value of our ABL Credit Facility was determined to approximate fair value as of December 31, 2023. The
fair value of all non-derivative financial instruments recorded in current assets, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted
cash, and trade accounts receivable, and current liabilities, including accounts payable, approximated their carrying value due to
their short-term nature.
Note 17—Leases
We have cancellable and non-cancellable finance and operating lease liabilities for the lease of land, vehicles, office
space, retail facilities, and other facilities used in the storage and transportation of crude oil and refined products. Most of our
leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one to 30 years or more.
There are no material residual value guarantees associated with any of our leases.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
The following table provides information on the amounts (in thousands, except lease term and discount rates) of our
ROU assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 and their placement within our consolidated balance sheets:
Lease type
Balance Sheet Location
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
Assets
Finance
Finance
Finance
Operating
Total right-of-use assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Accumulated amortization
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Liabilities
Current
Finance
Operating
Long-term
Finance
Operating
Other accrued liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Finance lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
$
$
$
28,264
$
(12,212)
16,052
346,454
362,506
$
1,820
$
72,833
12,438
282,517
Total lease liabilities
$
369,608
$
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Finance
Operating
Weighted-average discount rate
Finance
Operating
11.02
8.67
8.04 %
7.24 %
21,150
(10,308)
10,842
350,761
361,603
1,782
66,081
6,311
292,701
366,875
5.60
9.00
7.38 %
7.10 %
The following table summarizes the lease costs recognized in our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Lease cost type
Finance lease cost
Amortization of finance lease ROU assets
Interest on lease liabilities
Operating lease cost
Variable lease cost
Short-term lease cost
Net lease cost
Operating lease income (1)
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2023
$
1,906 $
1,917 $
636
98,928
9,246
13,500
619
89,591
5,478
8,575
1,913
655
91,882
6,716
1,013
$
$
124,216 $
106,180 $
102,179
(14,908) $
(11,030) $
(3,149)
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(1) At December 31, 2023 and 2022, Property, plant, and equipment, net associated with leased assets was approximately $9.5
million and $9.2 million, respectively. The majority of our lessor income comes from leases with lease terms of one year or
less and the estimated future undiscounted cash flows from lessor income are not expected to be material.
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For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
The following table summarizes the supplemental cash flow information related to leases as follows (in thousands):
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of liabilities
Lease type
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Non-cash supplemental amounts
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
ROU assets terminated in exchange for release from finance lease liabilities
ROU assets terminated in exchange for release from operating lease
liabilities
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2023
2021
$
1,693 $
1,620 $
631
98,416
7,896
72,219
—
614
85,681
594
64,567
—
1,914
658
89,677
1,936
97,011
—
1,439
32,902
6,847
The table below includes the estimated future undiscounted cash flows for finance and operating leases as of
December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
For the year ending December 31,
Finance leases
Operating leases
Total
$
3,414 $
93,583 $
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Thereafter
Total lease payments
Less amount representing interest
Present value of lease liabilities
$
2,668
2,222
2,027
1,206
9,856
21,393
(7,135)
14,258 $
63,897
57,383
56,067
52,023
134,526
457,479
(102,129)
355,350 $
96,997
66,565
59,605
58,094
53,229
144,382
478,872
(109,264)
369,608
Additionally, we have $22.5 million in future undiscounted cash flows for operating leases and no future undiscounted
cash flows for finance leases that have not yet commenced. These leases are expected to commence when the lessor has made
the equipment or location available to us to operate or begin construction, respectively.
Sale-Leaseback Transaction
On February 11, 2021, Par Hawaii, LLC (“PHL”) and Par Hawaii Property Company, LLC (collectively, the
“Sellers”), both our wholly owned subsidiaries, entered into a Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions with MDC Coast
HI 1, LLC, a subsidiary of Realty Income Corporation (the “Buyer”), and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, pursuant
to which the Sellers and Buyer agreed to consummate a sale-leaseback transaction (the “Sale-Leaseback Transactions”). Under
the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Sellers agreed to sell to the Buyer a total of twenty-two (22) retail convenience store/
fuel station properties located in Hawaii (the “Sale-Leaseback Properties”) for an aggregate cash purchase price of $112.8
million, net of transaction fees.
On February 23, 2021, the Sellers and Buyer closed the Sale-Leaseback Transactions with respect to twenty-one (21)
Sale-Leaseback Properties for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $107.0 million, net of transaction fees. On
March 12, 2021, the Sellers and Buyer closed the sale of one additional property for an aggregate cash purchase price of
approximately $5.8 million, net of transaction fees. We recognized a gain of $63.9 million as a result of these transactions,
which is included in Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net on our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended
December 31, 2021.
Upon the closings of the sales of the Sale-Leaseback Properties, PHL entered into a Master Land and Building Lease
Agreement (the “Lease Agreement”) with the Buyer, pursuant to which, among other things, PHL leased the Sale-Leaseback
Properties from the Buyer, on a commercial triple-net basis, for 15 years unless earlier terminated. The initial lease term may be
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
extended for up to four five-year renewal terms in accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement. Under the terms of the
Lease Agreement, PHL is responsible for monthly rent and all expenses related to the leased facilities, including, but not limited
to, insurance premiums, taxes, and other expenses, such as utilities. As a result of the Sale-Leaseback Transactions, we recorded
operating ROU assets and lease liabilities of $81.3 million. Certain of the Sale-Leaseback Properties were treated as failed sale-
leaseback transactions based on the terms of the lease. As such, we retained the book value of the assets and recognized a
finance liability of $12.4 million included in Other accrued liabilities and Other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet.
In connection with PHL’s entry into the Lease Agreement, Par Petroleum, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary, entered
into a guaranty agreement in favor of the Buyer, pursuant to which, among other things, Par Petroleum, LLC guaranteed the
payment when due of the monthly rent, and all other additional rent, interest, and charges payable by PHL to the Buyer under
the Lease Agreement, and the performance by PHL of all the material terms, conditions, covenants, and agreements of the
Lease Agreement.
Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, we are a party to various lawsuits and other contingent matters. We establish
accruals for specific legal matters when we determine that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the loss is
reasonably estimable. It is possible that an unfavorable outcome of one or more of these lawsuits or other contingencies could
have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Tax and Related Matters
We are also party to various other legal proceedings, claims, and regulatory, tax or government audits, inquiries and
investigations that arise in the ordinary course of business. From time to time, Par Hawaii Refining, LLC has appealed various
tax assessments related to its land, buildings, and fuel storage tanks, and is currently appealing the City of Honolulu’s property
tax assessment for tax year 2023. During the first quarter of 2022, we received a tax assessment in the amount of $1.4 million
from the Washington Department of Revenue related to its audit of certain taxes allegedly payable on certain sales of raw
vacuum gas oil between 2014 and 2016. We believe the Department of Revenue’s interpretation is in conflict with its prior
guidance and we appealed in November 2022. By opinion dated September 22, 2021, the Hawaii Attorney General reversed a
prior 1964 opinion exempting various business transactions conducted in Hawaii foreign trade zone from certain state taxes. We
and other similarly situated state taxpayers who had previously claimed such exemptions, certain of which we are contractually
obligated to indemnify, are currently being audited for such prior tax periods. Similarly, on September 30, 2021, we received
notice of a complaint filed on May 17, 2021, on camera and under seal in the first circuit court of the state of Hawaii alleging
that Par Hawaii Refining, LLC, Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. and certain unnamed defendants made false claims and statements in
connection with various state tax returns related to our business conducted within the Hawaii foreign trade zone, and seeking
unspecified damages, penalties, interest and injunctive relief. We dispute the allegations in the complaint and intend to
vigorously defend ourselves in such proceeding. We believe the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome in these matters to be
neither probable nor reasonably estimable.
Environmental Matters
Like other petroleum refiners, our operations are subject to extensive and periodically-changing federal, state, and
local environmental laws and regulations governing air emissions, wastewater discharges, and solid and hazardous waste
management activities. Many of these regulations are becoming increasingly stringent and the cost of compliance can be
expected to increase over time.
Periodically, we receive communications from various federal, state, and local governmental authorities asserting
violations of environmental laws and/or regulations. These governmental entities may also propose or assess fines or require
corrective actions for these asserted violations. Except as disclosed below, we do not anticipate that any such matters currently
asserted will have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Hawaii Consent Decree
On July 18, 2016, PHR and subsidiaries of Tesoro Corporation (“Tesoro”) entered into a consent decree with the EPA,
the U.S. Department of Justice and other state governmental authorities concerning alleged violations of the federal Clean Air
Act related to the ownership and operation of multiple facilities owned or formerly owned by Tesoro and its affiliates (“Consent
Decree”), including our refinery in Kapolei, Hawaii, that we acquired from Tesoro in 2013. On September 29, 2023, we
received a letter from EPA related to the alleged violation of certain air emissions limits, controls, monitoring, and repair
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
requirements under the Consent Decree. We are unable to predict the cost to resolve these alleged violations, but resolution will
likely involve financial penalties or impose capital expenditure requirements that could be material.
Wyoming Refinery
Our Wyoming refinery is subject to a number of consent decrees, orders, and settlement agreements involving the EPA
and/or the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, some of which date back to the late 1970s and several of which
remain in effect, requiring further actions at the Wyoming refinery. The largest cost component arising from these various
decrees relates to the investigation, monitoring, and remediation of soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment
contamination associated with the facility’s historic operations. Investigative work by Hermes Consolidated LLC, and its
wholly owned subsidiary, Wyoming Pipeline Company (collectively, “WRC” or “Wyoming Refining”) and negotiations with
the relevant agencies as to remedial approaches remain ongoing on a number of aspects of the contamination, meaning that
investigation, monitoring, and remediation costs are not reasonably estimable for some elements of these efforts. As of
December 31, 2023, we have accrued $14.0 million for the well-understood components of these efforts based on current
information, approximately one-third of which we expect to incur in the next five years and the remainder to be incurred over
approximately 30 years.
Additionally, we believe the Wyoming refinery will need to modify or close a series of wastewater impoundments in
the next several years and replace those impoundments with a new wastewater treatment system. Based on current information,
reasonable estimates we have received suggest costs of approximately $11.6 million to design and construct a new wastewater
treatment system.
Finally, among the various historic consent decrees, orders, and settlement agreements into which Wyoming Refining
has entered, there are several penalty orders associated with exceedances of permitted limits by the Wyoming refinery’s
wastewater discharges. Although the frequency of these exceedances has declined over time, Wyoming Refining may become
subject to new penalty enforcement action in the next several years, which could involve penalties in excess of $300,000.
Washington Climate Commitment Act and Clean Fuel Standard
In 2021, the Washington legislature passed the Climate Commitment Act (“Washington CCA”), which established a
cap and invest program designed to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Rules implementing the Washington CCA
by the Washington Department of Ecology set a cap on greenhouse gas emissions, provide mechanisms for the sale and
tracking of tradable emissions allowances, and establish additional compliance and accountability measures. The Washington
CCA became effective in January 2023 and the first auction for emissions allowances took place in February 2023.
Additionally, a low carbon fuel standard (the “Clean Fuel Standard”) that limits carbon in transportation fuels and enables
certain producers to buy or sell credits was also signed into law and became effective in 2023. We will be required to purchase
compliance credits or allowances if we are unable to reduce emissions at our Tacoma refinery or reduce the amount of carbon in
the transportation fuels we sell in Washington, which could have a material impact on our financial condition, results of
operations, or cash flows. During the third quarter of 2023, we received and responded to a civil investigative demand for
information related to our compliance with the Washington CCA.
Regulation of Greenhouse Gases
Under the Energy Independence and Security Act (the “EISA”), the Renewable Fuel Standard (the “RFS”) requires an
increasing amount of renewable fuel to be blended into the nation’s transportation fuel supply. Over time, higher annual RFS
requirements have the potential to reduce demand for our refined transportation fuel products. In the near term, the RFS will be
satisfied primarily with fuel ethanol blended into gasoline or by purchasing renewable credits, referred to as RINs, to maintain
compliance. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we settled all of our 2020, 2021, and 2022 RVO liabilities, which
resulted in a gain of $102.1 million associated with the difference between the carrying value of the RINs retired and the market
value of the RVO settled. This gain is included in Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation) on our consolidated statements of
operations.
The RFS may present production and logistics challenges for both the renewable fuels and petroleum refining and
marketing industries in that we may have to enter into arrangements with other parties or purchase D3 waivers from the EPA to
meet our obligations to use advanced biofuels, including biomass-based diesel and cellulosic biofuel, with potentially uncertain
supplies of these new fuels.
There will be compliance costs and uncertainties regarding how we will comply with the various requirements
contained in the EISA, RFS, and other fuel-related regulations. We may experience a decrease in demand for refined petroleum
products due to an increase in combined fleet mileage or due to refined petroleum products being replaced by renewable fuels.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Environmental Agreement
On September 25, 2013, Par Petroleum, LLC (formerly Hawaii Pacific Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Par
created for purposes of the acquisition of PHR), Tesoro Corporation (“Tesoro”), and PHR entered into an Environmental
Agreement (“Environmental Agreement”) that allocated responsibility for known and contingent environmental liabilities
related to the acquisition of PHR, including a consent decree.
Indemnification
In addition to its obligation to reimburse us for capital expenditures incurred pursuant to a consent decree, Tesoro
agreed to indemnify us for claims and losses arising out of related breaches of Tesoro’s representations, warranties, and
covenants in the Environmental Agreement, certain defined “corrective actions” relating to pre-existing environmental
conditions, third-party claims arising under environmental laws for personal injury or property damage arising out of or relating
to releases of hazardous materials that occurred prior to the date of the closing of the PHR acquisition, any fine, penalty, or
other cost assessed by a governmental authority in connection with violations of environmental laws by PHR prior to the date of
the closing of the PHR acquisition, certain groundwater remediation work, fines, or penalties imposed on PHR by a consent
decree related to acts or omissions of Tesoro prior to the date of the closing of the PHR acquisition, and claims and losses
related to the Pearl City Superfund Site.
Tesoro’s indemnification obligations are subject to certain limitations as set forth in the Environmental Agreement.
These limitations include a deductible of $1 million and a cap of $15 million for certain of Tesoro’s indemnification
obligations related to certain pre-existing conditions, as well as certain restrictions regarding the time limits for submitting
notice and supporting documentation for remediation actions.
Major Customers
We sell a variety of refined products to a diverse customer base. For each of the years ended December 31, 2023,
2022, and 2021, we had one customer in our refining segment that accounted for 13%, 17%, and, 13%, respectively, of our
consolidated revenue. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues during the years ended
December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021.
Note 19—Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
Our certificate of incorporation contains restrictions on the transfer of certain of our securities in order to preserve the
net operating loss carryovers, capital loss carryovers, general business credit carryovers, and foreign tax credit carryovers, as
well as any “net unrealized built-in loss” within the meaning of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Service Code, of us or any
direct or indirect subsidiary thereof. These restrictions include provisions regarding approval by our Board of Directors of
transfers of common stock by holders of five percent or more of the outstanding common stock. Our debt agreements restrict
the payment of dividends.
Issuance of Common Stock
On March 16, 2021, we entered into an underwriting agreement with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Goldman Sachs
& Co. LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein, in connection with an underwritten public offering
(the “Equity Offering”) of 5.75 million shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a public offering price of $16.00
per share. We completed the issuance of these shares on March 19, 2021. The net proceeds from the Equity Offering were
approximately $87.2 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. We used the net
proceeds from the Equity Offering to repay the remaining $48.7 million in aggregate 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due at
maturity in June 2021 and $36.8 million in aggregate principal amount of 12.875% Senior Secured Notes, and the remainder for
general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and funding working capital.
Share Repurchase Program
On November 10, 2021, the Board authorized and approved a share repurchase program for up to $50 million of the
currently outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock with no specified end date. On August 2, 2023, the Board
approved expanding the Company’s share repurchase authorization from $50 million to $250 million. Under the share
repurchase program, the Company may repurchase shares through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions,
block purchases, or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The share repurchase program does not have
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
a specified end date and may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. During the years ended December 31,
2023 and 2022, 1,841 thousand and 420 thousand shares were repurchased under this share repurchase program for a total of
$62.1 million and $5.8 million, respectively. The repurchased shares were retired by the Company upon receipt. As of
December 31, 2023, there was $181.8 million of authorization remaining under this share repurchase program.
Incentive Plans
Our incentive compensation plans are described below.
Long Term Incentive Plan
Under the Par Petroleum Corporation 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan (“Incentive Plan” or “LTIP”), as amended and
restated, the Board, or a committee of the Board, may grant incentive stock options, nonstatutory stock options, restricted stock,
restricted stock units, and performance restricted stock units to directors and other employees or those of our subsidiaries. The
maximum number of shares that may be granted under the LTIP is 9.0 million shares of common stock. At December 31, 2023,
3.0 million shares were available for future grants and awards under the LTIP.
Restricted stock and restricted stock units awarded under the Incentive Plan are subject to restrictions, terms, and
conditions, including forfeitures, as may be determined by the Board. During the period in which such restrictions apply, unless
specifically provided otherwise in accordance with the terms of the Incentive Plan, the recipient of the restricted stock would be
the record owner of the shares and have all of the rights of a stockholder with respect to the shares, including the right to vote
and the right to receive dividends or other distributions made or paid with respect to the shares. The recipient of restricted stock
units shall not have any of the rights of a stockholder of the Company until such units vest and convert into shares of common
stock. The fair value of the restricted stock and stock units is generally determined based upon the quoted market price of our
common stock on the date of grant. Restricted stock awards generally vest ratably over a four-year period. Restricted stock
units do not vest ratably, rather they generally vest in full at the end of three years, while some restricted stock units vest over
the same period of time with a one-year cliff.
Stock options are issued with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant
and are subject to such other terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board. The options generally expire eight years
from the grant date, unless granted by the Board for a shorter term. Option grants generally vest ratably over a four-year period.
Stock Purchase Plan
The Stock Purchase Plan (as amended, the “SPP”) is limited to the Company’s qualifying executive officers and
directors who qualify as accredited investors under Rule 501(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The SPP provides
that each participant may, subject to compliance with securities laws and other regulations and only during “window periods” as
described in our insider trading policy as in effect from time to time, until the later to occur of (a) December 31, 2015 or (b) the
eighteen month anniversary of the date that the participant commenced his or her employment or service with us, purchase, in a
single transaction, up to $1 million of shares of our common stock (“the SPP Shares”) at a per share purchase price equal to the
closing price of the common stock on the date of purchase. The sale or transfer of the SPP Shares by such participant would be
limited for the earlier of (i) two years from the date of purchase or (ii) the termination of the participant’s service with us or any
affiliates for any reason. Additionally, the SPP provides that each purchasing participant will be granted a number of shares of
restricted common stock under the Incentive Plan equal to 20% of the SPP Shares purchased with 50% of the restricted
common stock vesting on each of the two annual anniversaries of the date of grant. Each purchasing participant will also be
granted nonstatutory stock options with a 5-year term to purchase a number of shares of common stock under the Incentive Plan
(with an exercise price equal to the Fair Market Value as defined in the Incentive Plan on the date of grant) equal to certain
specified percentages of the SPP Shares purchased based on a Black-Scholes model with 50% of the options vesting on each of
the two annual anniversaries of the date of grant. Such percentages are as follows: 50% for a non-employee chairman of the
Board, 35% for non-employee members of the Board, and 50% - 70% for executive officers.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
The following table summarizes our compensation costs recognized in General and administrative expense (excluding
depreciation) and Operating expense (excluding depreciation) under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan and Stock
Purchase Plan (in thousands):
Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted Stock Units
Stock Option Awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Years Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
7,774 $
5,172 $
1,931
1,637
1,451
2,540
4,657
1,356
1,939
Under the Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), eligible employees may elect to
purchase the Company’s common stock at 85% of the market price on the purchase date. Eligible employees may invest from
0% to 10% of their annual income subject to a $15 thousand annual maximum. The Board, or a committee of the Board, is
authorized to set the market price discount percentages, any holding periods, and other purchasing terms and timing. The
Company’s shareholders ratified the ESPP on May 8, 2018. The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the ESPP
is 800 thousand shares of common stock. At December 31, 2023, 374 thousand shares remained available under the ESPP.
During each of the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, we recognized $0.3 million of compensation
costs in General and administrative expense (excluding depreciation) and Operating expense (excluding depreciation) related to
the 15% discount offered to employees under the ESPP. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021,
employees purchased 61 thousand, 67 thousand, and 85 thousand shares under the ESPP, respectively.
Management Stock Purchase Plan
On February 26, 2019, our Board approved the Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. 2019 Management Stock Purchase Plan (the
“MSPP”). The MSPP provides executive management with an opportunity to receive restricted stock units (“RSUs”) by
converting a portion of their cash bonus compensation into RSUs (“Deferred RSUs”) and receiving awards of matching RSUs,
the amount of which are determined by the amount of compensation converted (“Matching RSUs”). A Deferred RSU and a
Matching RSU each represents a right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock in the future, subject to the terms
and conditions of the MSPP, including, but not limited to, vesting requirements. Shares of common stock issued pursuant to
awards of Deferred RSUs and Matching RSUs will be issued from the shares reserved for issuance under the LTIP. As of
December 31, 2023, no Deferred RSUs or Matching RSUs had been issued under the MSPP.
Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units
The following tables summarize our restricted stock activity (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Unvested balance at December 31, 2022
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Unvested balance at December 31, 2023
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date Fair
Value
Shares
794 $
428
(375)
(21)
826 $
16.24
26.30
17.81
19.20
20.90
Years Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share of restricted stock
awards and restricted stock units granted (in dollars)
$
Fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units vested $
26.30 $
6,677 $
15.27 $
5,718 $
16.38
4,370
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were approximately $11.4 million and $8.8 million of total unrecognized
compensation costs related to restricted stock awards and restricted stock units, which are expected to be recognized on a
straight-line basis over a weighted-average period of 1.46 years and 1.69 years, respectively.
Performance Restricted Stock Units
The following tables summarize our performance restricted stock activity (in thousands, except per unit amounts):
Unvested balance at December 31, 2022
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Unvested balance at December 31, 2023
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date Fair
Value
Units
113 $
90
(36)
—
167 $
16.78
27.47
19.17
—
22.03
Years Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share of performance
restricted stock units granted (in dollars)
Fair value of performance restricted stock units vested
$
$
27.47 $
686 $
14.91 $
1,343 $
16.52
940
Performance restricted stock units are subject to certain annual performance targets based on three-year performance
periods as defined by our Board. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were approximately $2.0 million and $0.7 million of
total unrecognized compensation costs related to the performance restricted stock units, which are expected to be recognized on
a straight-line basis over a weighted-average period of 1.99 years and 1.69 years, respectively.
Stock Option Grants
The fair value of each option is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The
expected term represents the period of time that options are expected to be outstanding and is based upon the term of the option.
The expected volatility represents the extent to which our stock price is expected to fluctuate between the grant date and the
expected term of the award. We do not use an expected dividend yield in our fair value measurement as we are restricted from
the payment of dividends. The risk-free rate is the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury securities with a remaining term
equal to the expected term of the option at the date of grant. The weighted-average assumptions used to measure stock options
granted during 2022 and 2021 are presented below. There were no stock options granted in 2023.
Expected life from date of grant (in years)
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
2022
5.3
55.4%
1.83%
2021
5.3
53.2%
0.64%
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
The following table summarizes our stock option activity (in thousands, except per share amounts and term years):
Outstanding balance at December 31, 2022
Issued
Exercised
Forfeited / canceled / expired
Outstanding balance at December 31, 2023
Exercisable, end of year
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term in Years
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Number of
Options
2,020 $
—
(705)
—
1,315 $
873 $
17.92
—
19.68
—
16.97
17.60
4.3 $
10,779
4.1 $
3.2 $
25,509
16,390
The estimated weighted-average grant-date fair value per share of options granted during the year ended December 31,
2022 and 2021, was $7.44, and $7.72, respectively. No options were granted during the year ended December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were approximately $2.1 million and $3.7 million of total unrecognized
compensation costs related to stock option awards, which are expected to be recognized on a straight-line basis over a
weighted-average period of 1.40 years and 1.79 years, respectively.
Note 20—Benefit Plans
Defined Contribution Plans
We maintain defined contribution plans for our employees. All eligible employees may participate in our Par plan after
thirty days of service. For all employees participating in the Par plan, excluding participating U.S. Oil union employees, we
match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6% of the employee’s eligible compensation, with the employer
contributions vesting at 100%. Beginning in January 2021 and as part of cost reductions in response to the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic on our businesses, we temporarily suspended matching employee contributions for salaried employees
with 2020 annual earnings in excess of the IRS highly compensated limit of $130,000. In January 2022, we resumed matching
of all previously-suspended employee contributions. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, we made
contributions to the plans totaling approximately $7.5 million, $5.2 million, and $3.1 million, respectively.
Defined Benefit Plans
We maintain defined benefit pension plans (the “Benefit Plans”) covering eligible Wyoming Refining employees and
the employees of U.S. Oil covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Benefits under our Wyoming Refining plan are based
on years of service and the employee’s highest average compensation received during five consecutive years of the last ten
years of employment. Benefits under our U.S. Oil plan are based on the employee’s hourly rate of compensation at the
beginning of each year of employment. Our funding policy is to contribute annually an amount equal to the pension expense,
subject to the minimum funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the tax
deductibility of such contributions. In December 2016, the Wyoming Refining plan was amended to freeze all future benefit
accruals for salaried employees.
In March 2021, the Wyoming Refining plan was amended (the “Plan Amendment”) to freeze all future benefit accruals
for hourly plan participants. The Plan Amendment reduced the projected benefit obligation by $6.0 million. We recorded a $2.0
million Gain on curtailment of pension obligation in our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31,
2021, and an unrealized actuarial gain of $4.0 million as Other post-retirement benefits income (loss), net of tax, in our
consolidated statements of other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2021. Similar to the evaluation done
for the estimate as of December 31, 2020, the projected benefit obligation estimate was determined based on the present value
of projected future benefit payments. In determining the discount rate, we used pricing and yield information for high-quality
corporate bonds that result in payments similar to the estimated distributions of benefits from our plans. The weighted average
discount rate used to determine benefit obligations increased from 2.65% to 3.25%, or 23%, from December 31, 2020 to March
31, 2021. The estimated rate of compensation increase remained 3% at the time of curtailment.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
The changes in the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets of our Benefit Plans for the years
ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows (in thousands):
Changes in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation as of the beginning of the period $
41,367
$
56,411
2023
2022
Service cost
Interest cost
Plan amendment
Actuarial loss (gain) (1)
Benefits paid
Curtailment
494
2,044
—
1,362
(1,980)
—
821
1,538
—
(15,178)
(2,225)
—
Projected benefit obligation as of the end of the period
$
43,287
$
41,367
Changes in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets as of the beginning of the period
$
40,639
$
49,821
Actual return (loss) on plan assets
Employer contributions
Benefits paid
3,800
—
(1,980)
(6,957)
—
(2,225)
Fair value of plan assets as of the end of the period
$
42,459
$
40,639
____________________________________________________
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2023, the change in the actuarial loss was due to a decrease in the discount rate. For the
year ended December 31, 2022, the change in the actuarial gain was due to an increase in the discount rate.
The underfunded status of our Benefit Plans is recorded within Other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and
the funded status of our Benefit Plans is recorded within Other long-term assets on our consolidated balance sheets. The
reconciliation of the funding status of our Benefit Plans of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
Projected benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Underfunded/(overfunded) status
Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheet:
Non-current assets
Non-current liabilities
Net amount recorded
Gross amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss): (1)
Net actuarial gain (loss)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
2023
2022
WY Refining
U.S. Oil
WY Refining
U.S. Oil
$
$
$
$
$
$
25,582 $
17,705 $
24,730 $
22,219
20,240
21,940
16,637
18,699
3,363 $
(2,535) $
2,790 $
(2,062)
— $
2,535 $
— $
2,062
(3,363)
—
(2,790)
—
(3,363) $
2,535 $
(2,790) $
2,062
4,546 $
4,546 $
376 $
376 $
5,243 $
5,243 $
(318)
(318)
____________________________________________________
(1) For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recognized an immaterial amount of service costs (credits) in
accumulated other comprehensive income.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Weighted-average assumptions used to measure our projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 2023, 2022, and
2021 and net periodic benefit costs for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
2023
2022
2021
Projected benefit obligation:
Wyoming Refining plan
Discount rate (1)
Rate of compensation increase
U.S. Oil plan
Discount rate (1)
Rate of compensation increase
Net periodic benefit costs:
Wyoming Refining plan
Discount rate (1)
Expected long-term rate of return (2)
Rate of compensation increase
U.S. Oil plan
Discount rate (1)
Expected long-term rate of return (2)
Rate of compensation increase
4.95 %
— %
4.80 %
3.00 %
5.15 %
6.20 %
— %
5.00 %
6.00 %
3.00 %
5.15 %
— %
5.00 %
3.00 %
2.85 %
5.75 %
— %
2.70 %
6.00 %
3.00 %
2.85 %
— %
2.70 %
3.00 %
3.25 %
5.75 %
3.00 %
2.35 %
6.00 %
3.00 %
_________________________________________________________
(1) In determining the discount rate, we use pricing and yield information for high-quality corporate bonds that result in
payments similar to the estimated distributions of benefits from our plans.
(2) The expected long-term rate of return is based on the target asset allocation of each plan and capital market assumptions
developed using forward-looking models and historical market data and trends.
The net periodic benefit cost (credit) for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 includes the following
components:
2023
2022
2021
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit):
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of net loss
Amortization of prior service cost
Effect of curtailment
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
$
$
494 $
821 $
2,044
(2,151)
(244)
(45)
—
98 $
1,538
(2,596)
3
—
—
(234) $
1,140
1,538
(2,375)
245
—
(2,032)
(1,484)
The Service cost component of net periodic benefit cost is included in Operating expense (excluding depreciation) on
our consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021. The other components of net
periodic benefit cost are included in Other income (expense), net on our consolidated statement of operations for the years
ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021.
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
The weighted-average asset allocation for our Wyoming Refining plan at December 31, 2023 is as follows:
Target
Actual
Asset category:
Equity securities
Debt securities
Real estate
Total
32 %
60 %
8 %
100 %
The weighted-average asset allocation for our U.S. Oil plan at December 31, 2023 is as follows:
Target
Actual
Asset category:
Equity securities
Debt securities
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Total
56 %
43 %
1 %
100 %
23 %
62 %
15 %
100 %
54 %
46 %
— %
100 %
We have a long-term, risk-controlled investment approach using diversified investment options with minimal exposure
to volatile investment options like derivatives. Our Benefit Plans’ assets are invested in pooled separate accounts administered
by the Benefit Plans’ custodians. The underlying assets in the pooled separate accounts are invested in equity securities, debt
securities, real estate, or cash and cash equivalents. The pooled separate accounts are valued based upon the fair market value of
the underlying investments and are deemed to be Level 2.
We intend to make contributions in the amount of approximately $0.5 million to the Wyoming Refining plan and do
not intend to make any contributions to the U.S. Oil plan during 2024. Based on current data and assumptions, the following
benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid over the next 10 years:
Year Ended
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Thereafter
$
$
2,393
2,436
2,664
2,669
2,737
13,698
26,597
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Note 21—Income (Loss) Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per
share amounts):
Net income (loss)
Plus: Net income effect of convertible securities
Numerator for diluted income (loss) per common share
Basic weighted-average common stock shares outstanding
Plus: dilutive effects of common stock equivalents (1)
Diluted weighted-average common stock shares outstanding
Basic income (loss) per common share
Diluted income (loss) per common share
Diluted income (loss) per common share excludes the following
equity instruments because their effect would be anti-dilutive:
Shares of unvested restricted stock
Shares of stock options
Common stock equivalents using the if-converted method of
settling the 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes (2)
Year Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
728,642 $
364,189 $
(81,297)
—
—
—
728,642 $
364,189 $
(81,297)
60,035
979
61,014
59,544
339
59,883
58,268
—
58,268
12.14 $
11.94 $
6.12 $
6.08 $
(1.40)
(1.40)
$
$
$
$
27
129
—
234
1,868
—
925
2,386
1,230
________________________________________________________
(1) Entities with a net loss from continuing operations are prohibited from including potential common shares in the
computation of diluted per share amounts. We have utilized the basic shares outstanding to calculate both basic and diluted
loss per common share for the year ended December 31, 2021.
(2) We had no 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Note 22—Income Taxes
For the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded an income tax benefit of $115.3 million primarily driven by a
non-cash deferred tax benefit of $277.7 million related to the release of a majority of the valuation allowance against our federal
net deferred tax assets, partially offset by deferred tax expense from net operating loss utilization and state tax expense. For the
year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded an income tax expense of $0.7 million primarily driven by an increase in state
taxable income. For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded an income tax expense of $1.0 million primarily driven by
foreign withholding taxes.
In connection with our emergence from bankruptcy on August 31, 2012, we experienced an ownership change as
defined under Section 382 of the Code. Section 382 generally places a limit on the amount of NOL carryforwards and other tax
attributes arising before an ownership change that may be used to offset taxable income after an ownership change. We believe
that we have qualified for an exception to the general limitation rules under Code Section 382(l)(5) which provides for
substantially less restrictive limitations on our NOL carryforwards. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation places
restrictions upon the ability of certain equity interest holders to transfer their ownership interest in us. These restrictions are
designed to provide us with the maximum assurance that another ownership change does not occur that could adversely impact
our NOL carryforwards.
Our net taxable income must be apportioned to various states based upon the income tax laws of the states in which we
derive our revenue. Our NOL carryforwards will not always be available to offset taxable income apportioned to the various
states. The states from which our refining, logistics, and retail revenues are derived are not the same states in which our NOLs
were incurred; therefore, we expect to incur state tax liabilities in connection with our refining, logistics, and retail operations.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, we analyzed projections for our future taxable income and the absence of objective
negative evidence, such as a cumulative loss in recent years. As a result of this analysis we determined that we have sufficient
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
positive evidence to release a majority of the valuation allowance against our federal net deferred tax assets and recognized a
non-cash deferred tax benefit of $277.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. We retain a partial valuation allowance
on a foreign tax credit and certain state deferred tax assets primarily as a result of apportionment factors from minimal activity
in certain states impacting assessed likelihood of future realizability. We will continue to reassess whether the balance of the
valuation allowance is appropriate on a quarterly basis and, given the totality of the facts and circumstances, both positive and
negative, will adjust the remaining valuation allowance in future periods if the evidence supports doing so.
Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following (in thousands):
Current:
U.S.—Federal
U.S.—State
Foreign
Deferred:
U.S.—Federal
U.S.—State
Total
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2023
$
— $
— $
10,883
—
(133,979)
7,760
362
73
236
39
$
(115,336) $
710 $
—
26
1,255
(223)
(37)
1,021
Income tax expense was different from the amounts computed by applying U.S. Federal income tax rate to pretax
income as a result of the following:
Federal statutory rate
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Foreign taxes
Change in valuation allowance related to current activity
Permanent items
Other
Actual income tax rate
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2023
21.0 %
2.9 %
— %
(45.3) %
0.4 %
2.2 %
(18.8) %
21.0 %
0.1 %
— %
(21.3) %
0.4 %
— %
0.2 %
21.0 %
— %
(1.6) %
(20.1) %
(0.6) %
— %
(1.3) %
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) are comprised of the following (in thousands):
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss
Intangible assets
Environmental credit obligations
ROU Liabilities
Other
Total deferred tax assets
Valuation allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Inventory
Property and equipment
Intangible assets
ROU Assets
Total deferred tax liabilities
December 31,
2023
2022
$
244,243 $
308,457
—
11,280
87,686
13,313
830
71,424
89,879
5,332
356,522
475,922
(52,755)
(330,456)
303,767
145,466
2,681
90,882
511
89,087
183,161
5,891
54,124
—
91,112
151,127
Total deferred tax assets (liabilities), net (1)
$
120,606 $
(5,661)
______________________________________________________
(1) As of December 31, 2023, deferred tax assets (liabilities), net, is included in Other long-term assets on our consolidated
balance sheets. As of December 31, 2022, deferred tax assets (liabilities), net, is included in Other liabilities on our
consolidated balance sheets.
We have NOL carryforwards as of December 31, 2023 of $0.9 billion for federal income tax purposes. If not utilized,
approximately $0.7 billion of our NOL carryforwards will expire during 2030 through 2037. Approximately $0.2 billion of our
NOL carryforwards do not expire. We do not have any unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2023.
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
Note 23—Segment Information
We report the results for the following four reportable segments: (i) Refining, (ii) Logistics, (iii) Retail, and (iv)
Corporate and Other.
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments consists of the following (in thousands):
For the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenues
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation)
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment expense
General and administrative expense (excluding
depreciation)
Equity earnings from refining and logistics
investments
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Operating income (loss)
Interest expense and financing costs, net
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Other expense, net
Equity earnings from Laramie Energy, LLC
Income before income taxes
Income tax benefit
Net income
Total assets
Goodwill
Capital expenditures
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Corporate,
Eliminations,
and Other (1)
Total
$ 7,969,480 $
6,845,834
373,612
81,017
—
260,779 $
145,944
24,450
25,122
—
592,480 $
437,198
87,525
11,462
—
(590,784) $ 8,231,955
(590,867) 6,838,109
485,587
119,830
—
—
2,229
—
—
—
—
91,447
91,447
(7,363)
—
—
219
676,161 $
(4,481)
—
—
—
69,744 $
—
—
—
(308)
56,603 $
$
—
17,482
11,397
30
(122,502) $
$
(11,844)
17,482
11,397
(59)
680,006
(72,450)
(19,182)
(53)
24,985
613,306
115,336
728,642
$ 2,904,563 $
39,821
42,711
530,214 $
55,232
18,916
256,711 $
34,222
18,801
172,462 $ 3,863,950
129,275
82,277
—
1,849
________________________________________________________
(1) Includes eliminations of intersegment revenues and cost of revenues of $590.8 million for the year ended December 31,
2023.
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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
For the year ended December 31, 2022
Revenues
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation)
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment expense
General and administrative expense (excluding
depreciation)
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Operating income (loss)
Interest expense and financing costs, net
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Gain on curtailment of pension obligation
Other income, net
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net income
Total assets
Goodwill
Capital expenditures
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Corporate,
Eliminations,
and Other (1)
Total
$ 7,046,060 $
6,332,694
236,989
65,472
—
198,821 $
109,458
14,988
20,579
—
570,206 $
428,712
81,229
10,971
—
(493,302) $ 7,321,785
(494,850) 6,376,014
333,206
99,769
—
—
2,747
—
—
—
9,003
1
$
401,901 $
—
—
—
(253)
54,049 $
—
—
—
56
49,238 $
62,396
3,663
—
27
(67,285) $
$
62,396
3,663
9,003
(169)
437,903
(68,288)
(5,329)
—
613
364,899
(710)
364,189
$ 2,580,298 $
39,821
31,967
412,336 $
55,232
12,094
244,233 $
34,272
7,652
43,780 $ 3,280,647
129,325
53,025
—
1,312
________________________________________________________
(1) Includes eliminations of intersegment revenues and cost of revenues of $493.3 million for the year ended December 31,
2022.
F-54
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021
For the year ended December 31, 2021
Revenues
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation)
Operating expense (excluding depreciation)
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment expense
General and administrative expense (excluding
depreciation)
Acquisition and integration costs
Par West redevelopment and other costs
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Operating income (loss)
Interest expense and financing costs, net
Debt extinguishment and commitment costs
Gain on curtailment of pension obligation
Other expense, net
Loss before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net loss
Total assets
Goodwill
Capital expenditures
Refining
Logistics
Retail
Corporate,
Eliminations,
and Other (1)
Total
$ 4,471,111 $
4,306,371
203,511
58,258
1,838
184,734 $
96,828
14,722
22,044
—
456,416 $
337,476
71,845
10,880
—
(402,172) $ 4,710,089
(402,201) 4,338,474
290,078
94,241
1,838
—
3,059
—
—
—
9,591
(19,659)
(88,799) $
—
—
—
(19)
51,159 $
$
—
—
—
(45,034)
81,249 $
48,096
87
—
15
(51,228) $
$
48,096
87
9,591
(64,697)
(7,619)
(66,493)
(8,144)
2,032
(52)
(80,276)
(1,021)
(81,297)
$ 1,928,987 $
39,821
15,689
398,182 $
55,232
6,801
228,245 $
32,209
5,917
14,837 $ 2,570,251
127,262
29,533
—
1,126
________________________________________________________
(1) Includes eliminations of intersegment revenues and cost of revenues of $402.2 million for the year ended December 31,
2021.
F-55
SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT ONLY)
BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Prepaid and other current assets
Due from subsidiaries
Total current assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Property, plant, and equipment
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Long-term assets
Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets
Investment in subsidiaries
Other long-term assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
Accrued taxes
Operating lease liabilities
Other accrued liabilities
Due to subsidiaries
Total current liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Total liabilities
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 3,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2023 and
December 31, 2022, 59,755,844 shares and 60,470,837 shares issued at December 31, 2023
and December 31, 2022, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated earnings (deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
$
$
$
10,369 $
339
10,708
4,767
380,159
395,634
21,350
(16,487)
4,863
7,005
1,070,518
726
1,478,746 $
4,991 $
—
—
947
128,922
134,860
8,462
143,322
—
597
860,797
465,856
8,174
1,335,424
1,478,746 $
2,547
331
2,878
2,229
229,431
234,538
19,865
(14,967)
4,898
2,649
487,943
723
730,751
4,176
47
787
511
77,420
82,941
3,273
86,214
—
604
836,491
(200,687)
8,129
644,537
730,751
This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-56
SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT ONLY)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands)
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
General and administrative expense (excluding depreciation)
Acquisition and integration costs
Total operating expenses
Operating loss
Other income (expense)
Interest expense and financing costs, net
Other income (expense), net
Equity in earnings (losses) from subsidiaries
Total other income (expense), net
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax benefit (expense)
Net income (loss)
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2023
$
1,618 $
2,131 $
30
29,258
—
30,906
(30,906)
(24)
44
759,528
759,548
728,642
—
27
17,882
3,396
23,436
(23,436)
(1)
(20)
388,008
387,987
364,551
(362)
2,452
15
12,435
87
14,989
(14,989)
(2,600)
(33)
(63,649)
(66,282)
(81,271)
(26)
$
728,642 $
364,189 $
(81,297)
This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-57
SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT ONLY)
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income: (1)
Other post-retirement benefits income, net of tax
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax
Year Ended December 31,
2023
2022
2021
$
728,642 $
364,189 $
(81,297)
45
45
5,627
5,627
6,244
6,244
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
728,687 $
369,816 $
(75,053)
____________________________________________________
(1) Other comprehensive income relates to benefit plans at our subsidiaries.
This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-58
SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT ONLY)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used in operating activities:
2023
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
$
728,642 $
364,189 $
(81,297)
Depreciation and amortization
Non-cash interest expense
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net
Stock-based compensation
Equity in losses (income) of subsidiaries
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid and other assets
Accounts payable, other accrued liabilities, and operating lease ROU assets
and liabilities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investments in subsidiaries
Distributions from subsidiaries
Capital expenditures
Due to (from) subsidiaries
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of offering costs
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayments of borrowings
Purchase of common stock for retirement
Exercise of stock options
Other financing activities, net
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period
Supplemental cash flow information:
Net cash received (paid) for:
Interest
Taxes
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued capital expenditures
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
1,618
—
30
11,633
(759,528)
(2,541)
1,113
(19,033)
(76,000)
167,181
(1,849)
(13,408)
75,924
—
—
—
(67,821)
17,129
1,631
(49,061)
7,830
2,878
2,131
—
27
9,353
(388,008)
13,436
2,651
3,779
—
—
(1,311)
5,645
4,334
—
—
(9,319)
(7,834)
6,444
1,058
(9,651)
(1,538)
4,416
$
$
$
10,708 $
2,878 $
— $
(5,902)
(3) $
(15)
136 $
372 $
—
8,161
—
—
This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to consolidated financial statements.
2,452
1,364
15
8,165
63,649
1,318
(1,380)
(5,714)
(146,056)
90,183
(1,126)
29,752
(27,247)
87,193
12,364
(62,111)
(2,145)
58
1,208
36,567
3,606
810
4,416
(1,230)
27
131
—
165
F-59
Item 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
F-60
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange of Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on February 29, 2024.
SIGNATURES
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC.
By:
By:
/s/ William Pate
William Pate
Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Shawn Flores
Shawn Flores
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
F-61
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Form 10-K has been signed below by the following
persons on our behalf and in the capacities indicated and on February 29, 2024.
Signature
Title
/s/ WILLIAM PATE
William Pate
/s/ WILLIAM MONTELEONE
William Monteleone
/s/ SHAWN FLORES
Shawn Flores
/s/ IVAN GUERRA
Ivan Guerra
/s/ MELVYN N. KLEIN
Melvyn N. Klein
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
President and Director
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Chairman Emeritus
/s/ ROBERT S. SILBERMAN
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Robert S. Silberman
/s/ TIMOTHY CLOSSEY
Timothy Clossey
/s/ CURTIS ANASTASIO
Curtis Anastasio
/s/ WALTER A. DODS, JR.
Walter A. Dods, Jr.
/s/ KATHERINE HATCHER
Katherine Hatcher
/s/ ANTHONY CHASE
Anthony Chase
/s/ PHILIP DAVIDSON
Philip Davidson
/s/ PATRICIA MARTINEZ
Patricia Martinez
/s/ AARON ZELL
Aaron Zell
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
F-62
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP
1111 Bagby Street, Suite 4500
Houston, TX 77002
Directors
Robert S. Silberman
Chairman of the Board
Executive Committee Chairman
Melvyn N. Klein
Chairman Emeritus
Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee Chairman
Curt V. Anastasio
Director
Audit Committee Chairman
Timothy Clossey
Director
Operations and Technology Committee Chairman
Walter A. Dods, Jr.
Director
Compensation Committee Chairman
Anthony Chase
Director
Philip Davidson
Director
Katherine Hatcher
Director
Patricia Martinez
Director
Aaron Zell
Director
William Pate
Director
Chief Executive Officer
Will Monteleone
Director
President
Management
William Pate
Chief Executive Officer
Will Monteleone
President
Richard Creamer
Executive Vice President, Refining and Logistics
Shawn Flores
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Jon Goldsmith
Senior Vice President, Renewables
Jeff Hollis
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Ryan Kelley
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Matthew Legg
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Danielle Mattiussi
Senior Vice President, Chief Retail Officer
Terrill Pitkin
Senior Vice President, Planning and Commercial
Eric Wright
President, Par Hawaii
Ivan Guerra
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
Corporate Office
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
825 Town & Country Lane, Suite 1500
Houston, TX 77024
(281) 899-4800
www.parpacific.com
Investor Relations
Additional copies of the Form 10-K are available
without charge. Shareholders, securities analysts,
portfolio managers and others who have questions
or need additional information concerning the
Company may contact:
Ashimi Patel
Director, Investor Relations
(832) 916-3355
apatel@parpacific.com
www.parpacific.com/investors
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