THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR INVITATION TO SELL OR ISSUE, OR ANY SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIBE FOR, ANY SECURITIES OF RUBIS TERMINAL INFRA
RUBIS TERMINAL, A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN I SQUARED CAPITAL AND RUBIS, EXPANDS IN SPAIN THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF TEPSA, A LEADER IN THE STORAGE OF BULK LIQUID PRODUCTS
Rubis Terminal, a joint venture between I Squared Capital, a global infrastructure investment manager, and Rubis, a French listed company specializing in the marketing and retail of fuel products (gas, lpg and bitumen), announces the completion of the acquisition of TEPSA, a leading bulk liquid storage operator in Spain.
TEPSA, previously controlled by Pétrofrance S.A., operates four coastal terminals in Barcelona, Bilbao, Tarragona and Valencia with 912,000 cubic meters of storage capacity dedicated to chemical, biofuel and conventional fuel products. TEPSA generated €52 million in revenues in 2019 and has significant growth potential resulting from its strong positioning in the Spanish market and expansion plans already underway.
This transformational acquisition will increase the size of Rubis Terminal by around 30 percent, resulting in an aggregate storage capacity of 4.6 million cubic meters across 17 sites in five countries. Additionally, the transaction will significantly increase Rubis Terminal’s exposure to chemical, biofuel and agri-food products, with nearly 50 percent of combined storage revenues derived from these products. Going forward, Rubis Terminal and TEPSA will continue to play an important role in supporting the Energy Transition by providing their customers with efficient access to sustainable products.
Rubis Terminal and TEPSA share common values including a strong safety culture, operational excellence, a focus on environmental and social responsibility and a commitment to their customers. These core strengths and values will support Rubis Terminal’s growth through the development of its existing terminals and diversification into new regions and products.
Bruno Hayem, CEO of Rubis Terminal: “We have full confidence in the success of the integration between the two companies. Rubis Terminal and TEPSA share common values and vision. This similarity comes from our histories, industrial cultures, and success-oriented workforces. Our new collaboration has already been very successful with the recent issuance of our €150 Million additional senior secured notes. “
Nuria Blasco, CEO of Tepsa: “We are looking forward to being part of Rubis Terminal, with its exceptional growing opportunities for TEPSA and its team members. We already feel as if we have known each other for years.”Jacques Nahmias, Chairman of Pétrofrance S.A.: “The completion of the sale of TEPSA represents an important milestone in the history of the company and its parent Pétrofrance. We are very happy about this transaction that allows TEPSA to join a group with an international presence, with common values and which will support its continued development.”