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World Fuel Services to Acquire Ascent Aviation Group

Dépèche transmise le 24 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

World Fuel Services to Acquire Ascent Aviation Group

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE:INT) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, World Fuel Services, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ascent Aviation Group, Inc. ("Ascent") a leading distributor of aviation fuel and deicing fluids.

“We are excited about the opportunities that joining a company with the financial strength and industry expertise of World Fuel brings to our business”

Ascent, based in Parish, New York, supplies aviation fuel and deicing fluid to more than 450 airports and fixed base operators throughout North America. Ascent is a national branded reseller of aviation fuel for ConocoPhillips and is the exclusive third-party distributor of deicing fluids for Dow in the United States.

"We are pleased to welcome Ascent to World Fuel," stated Michael J. Kasbar, president and chief operating officer of World Fuel Services Corporation. "Combined with the recent acquisitions of Western Petroleum and the Hiller Group, this acquisition further expands our general aviation business and enhances our product offering to include deicing fluids."

"We are excited about the opportunities that joining a company with the financial strength and industry expertise of World Fuel brings to our business," stated Had Fuller II, chief executive officer of Ascent.

The transaction, which is expected to be $0.03 to $0.05 accretive to earnings in the first twelve months, is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed within 30 days.

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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 47 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.