UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of
Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 3, 2011
WORLD
FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida |
1-9533 |
59-2459427 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
9800 N.W. 41st Street, Suite 400 Miami |
33178 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code: (305) 428-8000
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 3, 2011, World Fuel Services Corporation issued a press release announcing that its wholly-owned subsidiary, World Fuel Services, Inc., has completed the previously announced acquisition of The Hiller Group, Inc. and certain affiliates. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
This information and the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) | Exhibits | |
Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 | Press Release, dated January 3, 2011. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to
the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: |
January 3, 2011 |
World Fuel Services Corporation |
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/s/ R. Alexander Lake |
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R. Alexander Lake |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and |
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Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated January 3, 2011. |
Exhibit 99.1
World Fuel Services Completes Acquisition of the Hiller Group
Expands General Aviation Business
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 3, 2011--World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE:INT) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, World Fuel Services, Inc., has completed the previously announced acquisition of The Hiller Group, Inc. and certain affiliates ("Hiller"), a leading U.S. general aviation fuel distribution business.
"The Hiller acquisition further strengthens our position in the general aviation fuel distribution business,” stated Michael J. Kasbar, president and chief operating officer of World Fuel Services Corporation. "We look forward to partnering with the Hiller team and are excited at the many growth opportunities that lie ahead."
Hiller, based in Tampa, Florida, with annual volume of more than 120 million gallons, is a leading supplier of aviation fuel to fixed base operators and corporate flight departments. They also provide a full range of support services such as marketing, tailored business solutions, freight expertise and credit card processing.
The transaction is expected to be $0.05 to $0.07 accretive to earnings in the first twelve months.
Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements
With the exception of historical information in this news release, this document includes forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements and may involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the Company's expectations and projections. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the consummation of the transaction, its effects on future earnings or other operating results, the expected closing date of the transaction, any other effect or benefit of the transaction, and any other statements that are not historical facts. These risks and uncertainties include the ability of the Company to achieve forecasted operating results and operating benefits currently expected from the proposed transaction and the timing and receipt of approvals for the transaction. Other risks and uncertainties, detailed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements set forth herein.
About World Fuel Services Corporation
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel Services is a leading global fuel logistics company, principally engaged in the marketing, sale and distribution of marine, aviation and land fuel products and related services on a worldwide basis. World Fuel Services sells fuel and delivers services to its clients at more than 6,000 locations in 200 countries, including airports, seaports, tanker truck loading terminals and other customer storage locations. With 46 strategically located global offices, World Fuel Services offers its clients a value-added outsource service for the supply, quality control, logistical support and price risk management of marine, aviation and land fuel.
The Company's global team of market makers provides deep domain expertise in all aspects of marine, aviation and land fuel management. World Fuel Services' marine customers include international container and tanker fleets, cruise lines and time-charter operators, as well as the United States and foreign governments. Aviation customers include commercial airlines, cargo carriers and private aircraft, as well as the United States and foreign governments. Land customers include petroleum distributors, retail petroleum operators, and industrial, commercial and government accounts. For more information, call 305-428-8000 or visit www.wfscorp.com.
CONTACT:
World Fuel Services Corporation
Ira M. Birns,
Executive
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
or
Francis X. Shea,
305-428-8000
Executive Vice President & Chief Risk and Administrative
Officer