# EDGAR Filing Document

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Delek US Holdings, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001694426
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PETROLEUM REFINING [2911]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 352581557
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** ARS
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38142
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23759618

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7102 COMMERCE WAY
- **CITY:** BRENTWOOD
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 37027
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 615-721-3715

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7102 COMMERCE WAY
- **CITY:** BRENTWOOD
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 37027

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Delek Holdco, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20170111

### Attached PDF Documents

**Attachment 1:** `ny20007263x502_ars.pdf`

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# A NEW ENERGY

2022 Summary Annual Report

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## About Us

Founded in 2001, Delek US Holdings Inc. is an integrated downstream energy company focused on petroleum refining; the transportation, storage and wholesale distribution of crude oil, intermediate and refined products; and convenience store retailing.

### REFINING SEGMENT

Delek US' subsidiaries own and operate refineries in Tyler and Big Spring, Texas; El Dorado, Arkansas; and Krotz Springs, Louisiana, with a combined nameplate crude throughput capacity of 302,000 barrels per day. Delek US' refining system processes primarily light crude oil sourced from the Permian Basin; Cushing, Oklahoma; East Texas; Gulf Coast and local production near the refinery locations.

### LOGISTICS SEGMENT

The logistics operations consist of Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE:DKL) ('Delek Logistics'). Delek US and its affiliates own the general partner, and an approximate 79% limited partner, interest in Delek Logistics. Delek Logistics is a growth-oriented master limited partnership focused on owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets. Our Logistics segment reflects 100% of the performance of Delek Logistics Partners, LP. Adjustments for minority interest are made on a consolidated basis.

### RETAIL SEGMENT

The convenience store retail business operates approximately 250 convenience stores primarily in West Texas and New Mexico.

## Financial Highlights

### TOTAL REFINING THROUGHPUTS

Barrels Per Day

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### ULSD 5-3-2 GULF COAST CRACK SPREAD

Dollars Per Barrel

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### ADJUSTED EBITDA

Dollars in Millions

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2022 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT | 1

# FELLOW SHAREHOLDERS

We are very pleased with our strong results in 2022. As always, we strive to be an industry leader in safe, reliable and environmentally responsible operations, and we are proud to report we made notable progress on our commitments in 2022. This progress included our Krotz Springs refinery achieving a safety milestone of over 5 million man-hours worked without a lost time injury, and we accomplished a 34% reduction in the total recordable incident rate for our retail business.

During 2022, we returned $236 million to our shareholders. This was achieved by a number of shareholder-friendly practices. Our Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $0.20 per share in June, and then in August, approved the reinstatement of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share as well as an expansion of the share repurchase authorization. We provided further value by raising the dividend twice - first by 5% to $0.21 per share and then by another 5% to $0.22 per share.

Our team delivered net income of $257.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $1,185.8 million. This was a result of strong market conditions and solid operations.

Another highlight of the year was the acquisition and integration of 3 Bear Energy related to crude oil and gas gathering, processing and transportation businesses, as well as water disposal and recycling operations, in the Delaware Basin in New Mexico. This transaction offers third-party revenue, an expanded product mix, and geographic diversification to our Logistics segment. During 2022, we also continued to enhance our retail network, which provides diversification and stability to our other business segments.

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**Avigal Soreq**

President and Chief Executive Officer

Looking ahead, our dedicated, high-quality assets and positive momentum give us confidence in the future. We believe we are well-positioned to capture opportunities in the market. In 2023, we will continue to focus on:

# - ■ **Leading in safety and reliability.**

A key initiative in 2023 is to reach the next level of safety and reliability. To further this commitment, we recently established the position of Senior Vice President, Safety. This new leadership role will be tasked with developing best-in-class systems and implementing next-generation innovations that enable a step change in our safety metrics. We will focus on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, a zero-incident mindset, individual ownership, organizational pride and innovative problem-solving. In this regard, we are off to a strong start. In early 2023, we finished a significant turnaround at our Tyler refinery with zero process and safety incidents. We look forward to building upon this achievement throughout the year.

2022 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT | 2

■ **Shareholder returns and capital allocation.**

Our rigorous capital allocation framework is designed to create long-term value. Our key pillars are:

**Invest**

In 2023, safety, maintenance and reliability remain the primary areas of focus of our capital allocation program; our sustaining capital includes a turnaround project at the Tyler refinery; and growth capital will largely be allocated toward expanding the gathering business in the Permian Basin.

**Cash returns**

Provide a competitive cash return profile commensurate with underlying earnings power.

**Growth**

Maintain financial strength and flexibility to support strategic growth objectives.

**Enhance balance sheet**

Reduce net debt and/or opportunistically return additional cash to shareholders.

■ **Executing our vision.**

To create value for shareholders, our focus in 2023 is on effectively executing on our vision for Delek's future. We strengthened our leadership team to activate strategies that will enhance the value of Delek's existing business while identifying opportunities to scale our revenue streams. We developed a significant part of our strategic plan and are already in the execution phase.

■ **Improving efficiency in cost structure and streamlining processes.**

We launched a cost efficiency and process improvement effort that we expect will lower our costs by $30 to $40 million in 2023 and $90 to $100 million on an annual run rate basis once complete. We anticipate these savings to come in the form of both cost savings as well as margin improvement.

## Our Core Values

Our core values are the most fundamental pieces of our business and are critical to our company's success. We are committed to living these core values every day.

**SAFETY**

We protect the health and well-being of our employees, the environment and the communities in which we operate.

**MAXIMIZE VALUE**

We operate with intention and recognize that the ultimate measure of a company's success is the extent to which it enriches employees, customers and shareholders.

**GROWTH ORIENTED**

We seize opportunities with agility to expand our business both organically and inorganically to achieve new heights.

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**COMMITMENT**

We are committed to our employees, the environment and communities in which we operate while delivering great products, services and other initiatives that impact our lives within and outside of the organization.

**INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE**

We have a passion for winning by fostering a culture of curiosity, learning and operational excellence to achieve exceptional outcomes.

**INTEGRITY**

We act with honesty and honor without compromising the truth.

2022 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT | 3

We are proud of our progress on our environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Key highlights from our most recent Sustainability Report include:

# ■ **Environmental:**

Announced our first greenhouse gas reduction target to cut our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 34% by 2030.

# ■ **Social:**

Made progress to further diversity, equity and inclusion by setting our first diversity hiring target, reaching our diversity goal for our Board of Directors, and continuing our EEO-1 disclosures.

# ■ **Governance:**

Implemented broader Board of Director oversight of ESG matters. Achieved 78% independent directors on our Board.

In 2022, we also continued working to uphold our commitment to the communities where our employees live and work. Since founding the Delek Fund for Hope in 2008, we have supported nearly 2,000 unique charitable organizations and awarded over $21 million in grants. Our charitable giving is local, focused and impactful with giving decisions directed by employee-run committees.

We take our commitments to our customers, employees, communities and shareholders seriously, and we intend to continue delivering on those in the year ahead. None of what we have accomplished this year would be possible without the hard work and tremendous effort of employees across our organization. I would like to recognize the dedication of our team and thank them for their passion and commitment to safe, reliable operations.

To our shareholders, thank you for your continued investment in our company and the trust you place in us each day.

**Avigal Soreq**

President and Chief Executive Officer Delek US Holdings, Inc.

## VISION

Creating long-term value through sustainable energy solutions in an evolving world.

## MISSION

We are a company led by innovation, committed to safety leadership, diversity and the pursuit of growth and excellence for the benefit of all of our stakeholders.

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# OPERATIONS MAP

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# Corporate and Shareholder Information

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EZRA UZI YEMIN

Executive Chairman

AVIGAL SOREQ

President and Chief Executive Officer

SHLOMO ZOHAR

Lead Independent Director

GARY M. SULLIVAN, JR.

LAURIE Z. TOLSON

LEONARDO MORENO

RICHARD MARCOGLIESE

VICKY SUTIL

WILLIAM J. FINNERTY

OTHER INFORMATION

HEADQUARTERS

Delek US Holdings, Inc.
310 Seven Springs Way
Suite 500
Brentwood, TN 37027

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING

New York Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol: DK

ANNUAL MEETING

Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be
held May 3, 2023

AUDITORS

Ernst & Young, LLP
Nashville, TN

TRANSFER AGENT

American Stock Transfer &
Trust Company
6201 15th Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11219

FORM 10-K

The Company's annual report on Form
10-K, which is filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, is available
upon request and may be obtained
by contacting the Company's investor
relations department.

INVESTOR RELATIONS

Rosy Zuklic
VP, Investor Relations
Direct: 615.767.4344
Email: rosy.zuklic@delekus.com

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DELEK TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

$ in millions (unaudited)

Reported net (loss) income attributable to Delek

Interest expense, net
Income tax expense (benefit)
Depreciation and amortization
EBITDA attributable to Delek

Adjusting items

Net inventory LCM valuation (benefit) loss
Other inventory impact (1)
Business Interruption insurance recoveries (2)
El Dorado refinery fire losses, net of related insurance recoveries
Unrealized hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the
financial statements
Non-cash change in fair value of S&O Obligation associated with hedging activities
Non-operating litigation accrual related to pre-Delek/Alon Merger shareholder action
Contract termination recoveries in excess of amounts that have or will impact EBITDA
Transaction related expenses (2)
Restructuring costs (2)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
Total Adjusting items

Adjusted EBITDA

|  | Three Months Ended December 31, |  | Year Ended December 31, |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2022 | 2021 (1) | 2022 | 2021 (2) |
|  | $(118.7) | $(13.4) | $257.1 | $(128.3) |
| Interest expense, net | 62.6 | 36.7 | 195.3 | 136.7 |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | (43.6) | (3.0) | 63.9 | (42.0) |
| Depreciation and amortization | 77.8 | 69.0 | 287.0 | 264.6 |
| EBITDA attributable to Delek | (21.9) | 89.3 | 803.3 | 231.0 |
| Adjusting items |  |  |  |  |
| Net inventory LCM valuation (benefit) loss | (17.2) | 8.2 | 1.9 | 8.5 |
| Other inventory impact (1) | 193.6 | (61.6) | 331.1 | (218.1) |
| Business Interruption insurance recoveries (2) | (5.2) | (9.9) | (31.1) | (9.9) |
| El Dorado refinery fire losses, net of related insurance recoveries | - | 4.0 | - | 7.8 |
| Unrealized hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements | 50.1 | (5.5) | 24.1 | 6.7 |
| Non-cash change in fair value of S&O Obligation associated with hedging activities | - | - | - | (6.9) |
| Non-operating litigation accrual related to pre-Delek/Alon Merger shareholder action | - | - | - | 6.5 |
| Contract termination recoveries in excess of amounts that have or will impact EBITDA | - | - | - | (20.9) |
| Transaction related expenses (2) | - | - | 10.6 | - |
| Restructuring costs (2) | 12.5 | - | 12.5 | - |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | 9.0 | 8.3 | 33.4 | 33.0 |
| Total Adjusting items | 242.8 | (56.5) | 382.5 | (193.3) |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $220.9 | $32.8 | $1,185.8 | $37.7 |

(1) Adjusted to reflect the retrospective change in accounting policy from LIFO to FIFO for certain inventories.

(2) See further discussion in the Q4 2022 Earnings Release.

2022 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT | 6

## RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT EBITDA ATTRIBUTABLE TO DELEK TO ADJUSTED SEGMENT EBITDA

$ in millions (unaudited)

Segment EBITDA Attributable to Delek

Adjusting items

Net inventory LCM valuation (benefit) loss

Other inventory impact (2)

Unrealized inventory/commodity hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements

Unrealized RINs and other hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements

Total unrealized hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements

Restructuring costs (2)

Business Interruption insurance recoveries (2)

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

Total Adjusting items

Adjusted Segment EBITDA

| Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Refining | Logistics | Retail | Corporate, Other and Eliminations | Consolidated |
|  | $(39.1) | $90.7 | $7.8 | $(81.3) | $(21.9) |
|  | (17.1) | (0.1) | - | - | (17.2) |
|  | 193.6 | - | - | - | 193.6 |
|  | 38.7 | - | - | 0.3 | 39.0 |
|  | 11.1 | - | - | - | 11.1 |
|  | 49.8 | - | - | 0.3 | 50.1 |
|  | - | - | - | 12.5 | 12.5 |
|  | (5.2) | - | - | - | (5.2) |
|  | - | - | - | 9.0 | 9.0 |
|  | 221.1 | (0.1) | - | 21.8 | 242.8 |
|  | $182.0 | $90.6 | $7.8 | $(59.5) | $220.9 |

$ in millions (unaudited)

Segment EBITDA Attributable to Delek

Adjusting items

Net inventory LCM valuation (benefit) loss

Other inventory impact (2)

Unrealized inventory/commodity hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements

Unrealized RINs and other hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements

Total unrealized hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements

El Dorado refinery fire losses

Business Interruption insurance recoveries (2)

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

Total Adjusting items

Adjusted Segment EBITDA

| Three Months Ended December 31, 2021, As Adjusted (1) |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Refining (1) | Logistics | Retail | Corporate, Other and Eliminations | Consolidated (1) |
|  | $61.7 | $67.9 | $10.0 | $(50.3) | $89.3 |
|  | 8.0 | 0.2 | - | - | 8.2 |
|  | (61.6) | - | - | - | (61.6) |
|  | (6.0) | - | - | - | (6.0) |
|  | 0.5 | - | - | - | 0.5 |
|  | (5.5) | - | - | - | (5.5) |
|  | 4.0 | - | - | - | 4.0 |
|  | (9.9) | - | - | - | (9.9) |
|  | - | - | - | 8.3 | 8.3 |
|  | (65.0) | 0.2 | - | 8.3 | (56.5) |
|  | $(3.3) | $68.1 | $10.0 | $(42.0) | $32.8 |

2022 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT | 7

## RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT EBITDA ATTRIBUTABLE TO DELEK TO ADJUSTED SEGMENT EBITDA (CONTINUED)

| $ in millions (unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2022 |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Refining | Logistics | Retail | Corporate, Other and Eliminations | Consolidated |
| Segment EBITDA Attributable to Delek | $719.1 | $304.8 | $44.1 | $(264.7) | $803.3 |
| Adjusting items |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net inventory LCM valuation (benefit) loss | 2.0 | (0.1) | - | - | 1.9 |
| Other inventory impact (2) | 331.1 | - | - | - | 331.1 |
| Unrealized inventory/commodity hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements | 8.1 | - | - | - | 8.1 |
| Unrealized RINs and other hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements | 16.0 | - | - | - | 16.0 |
| Total unrealized hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements | 24.1 | - | - | - | 24.1 |
| Restructuring costs (2) | - | - | - | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Transaction related expenses | - | 10.6 | - | - | 10.6 |
| Business Interruption insurance recoveries (2) | (31.1) | - | - | - | (31.1) |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | - | - | - | 33.4 | 33.4 |
| Total Adjusting items | 326.1 | 10.5 | - | 45.9 | 382.5 |
| Adjusted Segment EBITDA | $1,045.2 | $315.3 | $44.1 | $(218.8) | $1,185.8 |

| $ in millions (unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2021, As Adjusted (1) |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Refining (1) | Logistics | Retail | Corporate, Other and Eliminations | Consolidated (1) |
| Segment EBITDA Attributable to Delek | $69.2 | $258.0 | $51.1 | $(147.3) | $231.0 |
| Adjusting items |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net inventory LCM valuation (benefit) loss | 8.4 | 0.1 | - | - | 8.5 |
| Other inventory impact (2) | (218.1) | - | - | - | (218.1) |
| Unrealized inventory/commodity hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements | 6.7 | (0.3) | - | - | 6.4 |
| Unrealized RINs and other hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements | 0.3 | - | - | - | 0.3 |
| Total unrealized hedging (gain) loss where the hedged item is not yet recognized in the financial statements | 7.0 | (0.3) | - | - | 6.7 |
| El Dorado refinery fire losses | 7.8 | - | - | - | 7.8 |
| Business Interruption insurance recoveries (2) | (9.9) | - | - | - | (9.9) |
| Non-cash change in fair value of S&O Obligation associated with hedging activities | (6.9) | - | - | - | (6.9) |
| Non-operating litigation accrual related to pre-Delek/Alon Merger shareholder action | - | - | - | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Contract termination recoveries in excess of amounts that have or will impact EBITDA | - | - | - | (20.9) | (20.9) |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | - | - | - | 33.0 | 33.0 |
| Total Adjusting items | (211.7) | (0.2) | - | 18.6 | (193.3) |
| Adjusted Segment EBITDA | $(142.5) | $257.8 | $51.1 | $(128.7) | $37.7 |

$^{(1)}$ Adjusted to reflect the retrospective change in accounting policy from LIFO to FIFO for certain inventories.

$^{(2)}$ See further discussion in the Q4 2022 Earnings Release.

### FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This letter contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of federal securities laws which are based on current estimates, expectations and projections about future results, performance, prospects, opportunities, plans, actions and events. These statements can be identified by words such as 'possible,' 'believe,' 'should,' 'could,' 'would,' 'predict,' 'plan,' 'estimate,' 'intend,' 'may,' 'anticipate,' 'will,' 'if,' 'potential,' 'expect' or similar expressions, as well as statements in the future tense, and include statements regarding cost reductions, growth, the return of cash to shareholders and capital allocation. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially, including risks described in Delek's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Delek undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or which Delek becomes aware of, after the date hereof, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

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DELEK US HOLDINGS

310 Seven Springs Way, Suite 500, Brentwood, TN 37027

www.delekus.com

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# **UNITED STATES**
**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**
**Washington, D.C. 20549**
**Form 10-K**

(Mark One)

☑ **ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 18 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022

OR

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 001-38142

**DELEK US HOLDINGS, INC.**

*(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)*

**Delaware**

*(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)*

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**35-2581557**

*(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)*

**310 Seven Springs Way, Suite 400 and 500**

*(Address of principal executive offices)*

**Brentwood**

**Tennessee**

**37027**

*(Zip Code)*

**(615) 771-6701**

*(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)*

**Not applicable**

*(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)*

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 | DK | 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 ☑ 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 ☑

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 ☑ 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 (Section 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 ☑ 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 the 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 ☑ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

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. 4262(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 ☐

The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2022 was approximately $1,810,814,000, based upon the closing sale price of the registrant's common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on that date. For purposes of this calculation only, all directors and officers subject to Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are deemed to be affiliates.

At February 24, 2023, there were 66,941,871 shares of the registrant's common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding (excluding securities held by, or for the account of, the Company or its subsidiaries).

# **Documents incorporated by reference**

Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement to be delivered to stockholders in connection with the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after December 31, 2022, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Table of Contents

# Delek US Holdings, Inc.

# Annual Report on Form 10-K

For the Annual Period Ending December 31, 2022

PART I

Items 1 & 2. Business and Properties 9
Item 1A. Risk Factors 37
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 64
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 64
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 64

PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 64
Item 6. Reserved 65
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 66
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 114
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 116
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 116
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 117
Item 9B. Other Information 118
Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections 118

PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 119
Item 11. Executive Compensation 120
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 120
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 120
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 120

PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules 121
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary F-101
Signatures F-102

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# PART I

Delek US Holdings, Inc. is a registrant pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange ('NYSE') under the ticker symbol 'DK.' Effective July 1, 2017, we acquired the outstanding common stock of Alon USA Energy, Inc. ('Alon') (the 'Delek/Alon Merger'), resulting in a new post-combination consolidated registrant renamed as Delek US Holdings, Inc.

Unless otherwise noted or the context requires otherwise, the terms 'we,' 'our,' 'us,' 'Delek' and the 'Company' are used in this report to refer to Delek US Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries for all periods presented. Our business consists of three operating segments: refining, logistics and retail.

As of December 31, 2022, we owned a 78.8% limited partner interest as well as a non-economic general partner interest in Delek Logistics Partners, LP ('Delek Logistics', NYSE:DKL), a publicly-traded master limited partnership that we formed in April 2012.

Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, other than purely historical information, including statements regarding our plans, strategies, objectives, beliefs, expectations and intentions are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements that refer to the acquisition of 3 Bear Delaware Holding - NM, LLC (the '3 Bear Acquisition'), including any statements regarding the expected benefits, synergies, growth opportunities, impact on liquidity and prospects, and other financial and operating benefits thereof, statements regarding the effect, impact, potential duration or other implications of, or expectations expressed with respect to, and statements regarding our efforts and plans in response to such events, the information concerning our possible future results of operations, business and growth strategies, including as the same may be impacted by the attack on Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 (the 'Russia-Ukraine War'), financing plans, expectations that regulatory developments or other matters will or will not have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition, our competitive position and the effects of competition, the projected growth of the industry in which we operate, and the benefits and synergies to be obtained from our completed and any future acquisitions, statements of management's goals and objectives, and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Words such as 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'could,' 'would,' 'predicts,' 'potential,' 'continue,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'future,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'appears,' 'projects' and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below and in Item 1A. Risk Factors, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. See also 'Forward-Looking Statements' included in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

See the 'Glossary of Terms' beginning on page 4 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for definitions of certain business and industry terms used herein.

## Available Information

Our Internet website address is www.DelekUS.com and Twitter account is @DelekUSHoldings. Information contained on our website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our reports, proxy and information statements, and any amendments to such documents are filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') and are available on our Internet website in the 'Investor Relations' section (ir.delekus.com), free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after we file or furnish such material to the SEC. We also post our Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics and the charters of our Board of Directors' committees in the 'Corporate Governance' section of our website, accessible by navigating to the 'About Us' section on our Internet website. We will provide any of these documents to any stockholder that makes a written request to the Corporate Secretary, Delek US Holdings, Inc., 310 Seven Springs Way, Suite 400 and 500, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027.

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## Glossary of Terms

The following are definitions of certain industry terms used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K:

*Alkylation Unit* - A refinery unit utilizing an acid catalyst to combine smaller hydrocarbon molecules to form larger molecules in the gasoline boiling range to produce a high octane gasoline blendstock, which is referred to as alkylate.

*Barrel* - A unit of volumetric measurement equivalent to 42 U.S. gallons.

*Biodiesel* - A renewable fuel produced from vegetable oils or animal fats that can be blended with petroleum-derived diesel to produce biodiesel blends for use in diesel engines. Pure biodiesel is referred to as B100, whereas blends of biodiesel are referenced by how much biodiesel is in the blend (e.g., a B5 blend contains five volume percent biodiesel and 95 volume percent ULSD).

*Blendstocks* - Various products or intermediate streams that are combined with other components of similar type and distillation range to produce finished gasoline, diesel fuel or other refined products. Blendstocks may include natural gasoline, hydrotreated Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit gasoline, alkylate, ethanol, reformate, butane, diesel, biodiesel, kerosene, light cycle oil or slurry, among others.

*Bpd/bpd* - Barrels per calendar day.

*Brent Crude (Brent)* - A light, sweet crude oil, though not as light as WTI. Brent is the leading global price benchmark for Atlantic basin crude oil.

*CBOB* - Motor gasoline blending components intended for blending with oxygenates, such as ethanol, to produce finished conventional motor gasoline.

*CERCLA* - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.

*Colonial Pipeline* - A pipeline owned and operated by the Colonial Pipeline Company that originates near Houston, Texas and terminates near New York, New York, connecting the U.S. refinery region of the Gulf Coast with customers throughout the southern and eastern United States.

*Complexity Index* - A measure of secondary conversion capacity of a refinery relative to its primary distillation capacity used to quantify and rank the complexity of various refineries. Generally, more complex refineries have a higher index number.

*Contribution margin* - Net revenues less costs of materials and other and operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization.

*Crack spread* - The crack spread is a measure of the difference between market prices for crude oil and refined products and is commonly used proxy within the industry to estimate or identify trends in refining margins.

*Cushing* - Cushing, Oklahoma.

*Delayed Coking Unit (Coker)* - A refinery unit that processes ('cracks') heavy oils, such as the bottom cuts of crude oil from the crude or vacuum units, to produce blendstocks for light transportation fuels or feedstocks for other units and petroleum coke.

*Direct operating expenses* - Operating expenses attributed to the respective segment.

*EISA* - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

*Enterprise Pipeline System* - A major product pipeline transport system that reaches from the Gulf Coast into the northeastern United States.

*EPA* - The Environmental Protection Agency.

*ESG* - Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance is an evaluation of an entity's collective conscientiousness for social and environmental factors.

*Ethanol* - An oxygenated blendstock that is blended with sub-grade (CBOB) or conventional gasoline to produce a finished gasoline.

*E-10* - A 90% gasoline-10% ethanol blend.

*E-15* - An 85% gasoline-15% ethanol blend.

*E-85* - A blend of gasoline and 70%-85% ethanol.

*Feedstocks* - Crude oil and petroleum products used as inputs in refining processes.

*FERC* - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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FIFO - First-in, first-out inventory accounting method.

Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit or FCC Unit - A refinery unit that uses fluidized catalyst at high temperatures to crack large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, higher-valued molecules (LPG, gasoline, LCO, etc.).

Gulf Coast 2-1-1 crack spread - A crack spread, expressed in dollars per barrel, reflecting the approximate gross margin resulting from processing, or "cracking", one barrel of crude oil into one-half barrel of gasoline and one-half barrel of high sulfur diesel, utilizing the market prices of LLS crude oil, Gulf Coast Pipeline conventional gasoline and Gulf Coast Pipeline No. 2 Heating Oil.

Gulf Coast 3-2-1 crack spread - A crack spread, expressed in dollars per barrel, reflecting the approximate gross margin resulting from processing, or "cracking", one barrel of crude oil into two-thirds barrel of gasoline and one-third barrel of ultra-low sulfur diesel, utilizing the market prices of WTI crude oil, Gulf Coast Pipeline conventional gasoline and Gulf Coast Pipeline ultra-low sulfur diesel.

Gulf Coast 5-3-2 crack spread - A crack spread, expressed in dollars per barrel, reflecting the approximate gross margin resulting from processing, or "cracking", one barrel of crude oil into three-fifths barrel of gasoline and two-fifths barrel of high sulfur diesel, utilizing the market prices of WTI crude oil, Gulf Coast Pipeline CBOB and Gulf Coast Pipeline No. 2 Heating Oil.

Gulf Coast Pipeline CBOB - A grade of gasoline blendstock that must be blended with 10% biofuels in order to be marketed as Regular Unleaded at retail locations.

Gulf Coast Pipeline No. 2 Heating Oil - A petroleum distillate that can be used as either a diesel fuel or a fuel oil. This is the standard by which other Gulf Coast distillate products (such as ultra-low sulfur diesel) are priced.

Gulf Coast Region - Commonly referred to as PADD III, includes the states of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and New Mexico.

HLS - Heavy Louisiana Sweet crude oil; typical API gravity of 33° and sulfur content of 0.35%.

HSD - High sulfur diesel, No. 2 diesel fuel that has a sulfur level above 500 ppm.

Jobbers - Retail stations owned by third parties that sell products purchased from or through us.

LIFO - Last-in, first-out inventory accounting method.

Light/Medium/Heavy Crude Oil - Terms used to describe the relative densities of crude oil, normally represented by their API gravities. Light crude oils (those having relatively high API gravities) may be refined into a greater number of valuable products and are typically more expensive than a heavier crude oil.

LLS - Louisiana Light Sweet crude oil; typical API gravity of 38° and sulfur content of 0.34%.

LPG - Liquefied petroleum gas.

Mid-Continent Region - Commonly referred to as PADD II, includes the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Midland - Midland, Texas.

MBbl/d - Thousand barrels per day

MMBTU - One Million British Thermal Units.

MSCF/d - Abbreviation for a thousand standard cubic feet per day, a common measure for volume of natural gas.

MMcf/d - Abbreviation for a million cubic feet per day common measure for volume of natural gas.

Naphtha - A hydrocarbon fraction that is used as a gasoline blending component, a feedstock for reforming and as a petrochemical feedstock.

NGL - Natural gas liquids.

OSHA - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Petroleum Administration for Defense District (PADD) - Any of five regions in the United States as set forth by the Department of Energy and used throughout the oil industry for geographic reference. Our refineries operate in PADD III, commonly referred to as the Gulf Coast Region.

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**Petroleum Coke** - A coal-like substance produced as a byproduct during the Delayed Coking refining process.

**Per barrel of sales** - Calculated by dividing the applicable income statement line item (operating margin or operating expenses) by the total barrels sold during the period.

**PPB** - Parts per billion.

**PPM** - Parts per million.

**RCRA** - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

**Refining margin, refined product margin** - Refining margin or refined product margin is measured as the difference between net refining revenues and total refining cost of materials and other and is used as a metric to assess a refinery's product margins against market crack spread trends.

**Renewable Fuels Standard 2 (RFS-2)** - An EPA regulation promulgated pursuant to the EISA, which requires most refineries to blend increasing amounts of renewable fuels (including biodiesel and ethanol) with refined products.

**Renewable Identification Number (RIN)** - A renewable fuel credit used to satisfy requirements for blending renewable fuels under RFS-2.

**Roofing flux** - An asphalt-like product used to make roofing shingles for the housing industry.

**Straight run** - Product produced off of the crude or vacuum unit and not further processed.

**Sweet/Sour crude oil** - Terms used to describe the relative sulfur content of crude oil. Sweet crude oil is relatively low in sulfur content; sour crude oil is relatively high in sulfur content. Sweet crude oil requires less processing to remove sulfur and is typically more expensive than sour crude oil.

**Throughput** - The quantity of crude oil and feedstocks processed through a refinery or a refinery unit.

**Turnaround** - A periodic shutdown of refinery process units to perform routine maintenance to restore the operation of the equipment to its former level of performance. Turnaround activities normally include cleaning, inspection, refurbishment, and repair and replacement of equipment and piping. It is also common to use turnaround periods to change catalysts or to implement capital project improvements.

**Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)** - Diesel fuel produced with a lower sulfur content (15 ppm) to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions. ULSD is the only diesel fuel that may be used for on-road and most other applications in the U.S.

**Vacuum Distillation Unit** - A refinery unit that distills heavy crude oils under deep vacuum to allow their separation without coking.

**West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil (WTI)** - A light, sweet crude oil characterized by an API gravity between 38° and 44° and a sulfur content of less than 0.4 wt% that is used as a benchmark for other crude oil.

**West Texas Sour Crude Oil (WTS)** - A sour crude oil, characterized by an API gravity between 30° and 33° and a sulfur content of approximately 1.28 wt% that is used as a benchmark for other sour crude.

## Summary of Risk Factors

An investment in us involves a high degree of risk. Numerous factors, including those discussed below in Item 1A. Risk Factors, may limit our ability to successfully execute our business and growth strategies. You should carefully consider all of the information set forth and incorporated by reference in this Annual Report in deciding whether to invest in the Company. Among these important risks are the following:

- A substantial or extended decline in refining margins would reduce our operating results and cash flows and could materially and adversely impact our future rate of growth and the carrying value of our assets.
- The outbreak of COVID-19 and its development into a pandemic in early 2020 (the "COVID-19 Pandemic" or the "Pandemic"), any related subsequent waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic or an additional regional or global disease outbreak, and certain developments in the global oil markets have had, may continue to have, or may have an adverse impact on our business, our future results of operations and our overall financial performance.
- Economic conditions could change our ability to pay dividends.

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- • We operate in a highly regulated industry and increased costs of compliance with, or liability for violation of, existing or future laws, regulations and other requirements could significantly increase our costs of doing business, thereby adversely affecting our profitability.
- • The availability and cost of RINs and other required credits could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
- • Increased supply of and demand for alternative transportation fuels, increased fuel economy standards and increased use of alternative means of transportation could lead to a decrease in transportation fuel prices and/or a reduction in demand for petroleum-based transportation fuels.
- • Competition in the industries and segments in which we do business is intense and an increase in competition, loss of market share, or pressure to reduce prices could adversely affect our earnings and profitability.
- • We may seek to diversify and expand our retail fuel and convenience store operations, which may present operational and competitive challenges.
- • Decreases in commodity prices may lessen our borrowing capacities, increase collateral requirements for derivative instruments or cause a write-down of inventory.
- • Acts of terror or sabotage, threats of war, armed conflict, or war may have an adverse impact on our business, our future results of operations and our overall financial performance.
- • Legislative and regulatory measures to address climate change and greenhouse gases ('GHG') emissions could increase our operating costs or decrease demand for our refined products.
- • Increasing attention to environmental, social and governance matters may impact our business, financial results or stock price.
- • We are particularly vulnerable to disruptions to our refining operations because our refining operations are concentrated in four facilities. Our operations are subject to business interruptions and casualty losses. Failure to manage risks associated with business interruptions and casualty losses could adversely impact our operations, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
- • The costs, scope, timelines and benefits of our refining projects may deviate significantly from our original plans and estimates.
- • We depend upon our logistics segment for a substantial portion of the crude oil supply and refined product distribution networks that serve our Tyler, Texas, Big Spring, Texas, and El Dorado, Arkansas refineries. Interruptions or limitations in the supply and delivery of crude oil, or the supply and distribution of refined products, may negatively affect our refining operations and inhibit the growth of our refining operations.
- • We are subject to risks associated with significant investments in the Permian Basin.
- • We have made investments in joint ventures which subject us to additional risks, over which we do not have full control and which have unique risks.
- • Our retail segment is dependent on fuel sales, which makes us susceptible to increases in the cost of gasoline and interruptions in fuel supply.
- • General economic conditions may adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
- • The termination or expiration of, or periodic price adjustment settlements in, the Citigroup Energy Inc. ('Citi') Inventory Intermediation Agreement could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity.
- • If there is negative publicity concerning our brand names or the brand names of our suppliers, fuel and merchandise sales in our retail segment may suffer.
- • Wholesale cost increases, vendor pricing programs and tax increases applicable to tobacco products, as well as campaigns to discourage their use, could adversely impact our results of operations in our retail segment.
- • Our insurance policies do not cover all losses, costs or liabilities that we may experience, and insurance companies that currently insure companies in the energy industry may cease to do so or substantially increase premiums.
- • Our ongoing review of other strategic alternatives for our logistics business may pose additional risks to our business.
- • We may not be able to successfully execute our strategy of growth through acquisitions.
- • Acquisitions, such as the 3 Bear Acquisition, involve risks that could cause our actual growth or operating results to differ adversely compared with our expectations.
- • Our future results will suffer if we do not effectively manage our expanded operations.
- • We may incur significant costs and liabilities with respect to investigation and remediation of environmental conditions at our facilities.

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- • We could incur substantial costs or disruptions in our business if we cannot obtain or maintain necessary permits and authorizations or otherwise comply with health, safety, environmental and other laws and regulations.
- • An increase in the price of feedstocks, or an increase in competition, and/or reduction in demand in the markets in which we purchase feedstocks and sell our refined products, could increase our costs and/or lower prices and adversely affect our cost structure, sales and profitability.
- • Compliance with and changes in tax laws could adversely affect our performance.
- • Adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen developments could damage our facilities, reduce customer traffic and impair our ability to produce and deliver refined petroleum products or receive supplies for our retail fuel and convenience stores.
- • Our operating results are seasonal and generally lower in the first and fourth quarters of the year for our refining and logistics segments and in the first quarter of the year for our retail segment. We depend on favorable weather conditions in the spring and summer months.
- • A substantial portion of the workforce at our refineries is unionized, and we may face labor disruptions that would interfere with our operations.
- • We rely on information technology in our operations, and any material failure, inadequacy, interruption, cyber-attack or security failure of that technology could harm our business.
- • If we lose any of our key personnel, our ability to manage our business and continue our growth could be negatively impacted.
- • Our business is subject to complex and evolving laws, regulations and security standards regarding privacy, cybersecurity and data protection.
- • If our cost efficiency measures are not successful, we may become less competitive.
- • If we are, or become, a United States real property holding corporation, special tax rules may apply to a sale, exchange or other disposition of common stock, and non-U.S. holders may be less inclined to invest in our stock, as they may be subject to U.S. federal income tax in certain situations.
- • Loss of or reductions to tax incentives for biodiesel production may have a material adverse effect on earnings, profitability and cash flows relating to our renewable fuels facilities.
- • The price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly, and you could lose all or part of your investment.
- • Stockholder activism may negatively impact the price of our common stock, results of operations, financial conditions, and cash flows.
- • Future sales of shares of our common stock could depress the price of our common stock, and could result in substantial dilution to our stockholders.
- • We depend upon our subsidiaries for cash to meet our obligations and pay any dividends.
- • Provisions of Delaware law and our organizational documents may discourage takeovers and business combinations that our stockholders may consider in their best interests, which could negatively affect our stock price.
- • Changes in our credit profile could affect our relationships with our suppliers, which could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and our ability to operate our refineries at full capacity.
- • Our commodity and interest rate derivative activity may limit potential gains, increase potential losses, result in earnings volatility and involve other risks.
- • We are exposed to certain counterparty risks which may adversely impact our results of operations.
- • From time to time, our cash and credit needs may exceed our internally generated cash flow and available credit, and our business could be materially and adversely affected if we are not able to obtain the necessary cash or credit from financing sources.
- • Our debt levels may limit our flexibility in obtaining additional financing and in pursuing other business opportunities.
- • Our debt agreements contain operating and financial restrictions that might constrain our business and financing activities.
- • Fluctuations in interest rates could materially affect our financial results.
- • We may refinance a significant amount of indebtedness and otherwise require additional financing; we cannot guarantee that we will be able to obtain the necessary funds on favorable terms or at all.
- • We recorded goodwill and other intangible assets that could become impaired and result in material non-cash charges to our results of operations in the future.

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# PART I

# ITEMS 1 and 2. BUSINESS and PROPERTIES

# Company Overview

We are an integrated downstream energy business focused on petroleum refining ("Refining" or our "refining segment"), the transportation, storage and wholesale distribution of crude oil, intermediate and refined products ("Logistics" or our "logistics segment") and convenience store retailing ("Retail" or our "retail segment"). Delek US Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation formed in 2016 (a successor to the original Delek US Holdings, Inc. which was a Delaware corporation originally formed in 2001), operates through its consolidated subsidiaries, which include Delek US Energy, Inc. (and its subsidiaries) ("Delek Energy") and Alon (and its subsidiaries).

The following map outlines the geography of our integrated downstream energy structure as of December 31, 2022:

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| Refining | Logistics | Retail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 302,000 bpd total capacity: Tyler, TX El Dorado, AR Big Spring, TX Krotz Springs, LA WTI primary crude oil supply - 228,000 bpd Biodiesel facilities with 40 million gallons total annual capacity: Crossett, AR Cleburne, TX New Albany, MS | 10 light product distribution terminals Approximately 1,970 miles of pipeline (1) Approximately 10.8 million barrels of active shell capacity Approximately 200 MBbl/d of water disposal capacity Approximately 88 MMcf/d of gas processing capacity Crude oil pipeline joint ventures: Red River Pipeline Company LLC Caddo Pipeline LLC Andeavor Logistics RIO Pipeline LLC West Texas wholesale: Sale of refined products through terminals | 249 stores as of December 31, 2022 Southwest U.S. locations Primary source of fuel is Big Spring, TX refinery |

$^{(1)}$ Includes approximately 240 miles of leased capacity.

The principal activities of our refining, logistics and retail segments are described below:

### Refining Segment

| Inputs: | crude oil and other feedstocks |
| --- | --- |
| Products: | transportation motor fuels, including various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel and aviation fuel, asphalt and other petroleum-based products |
| Nameplate Capacity (bpd): | 302,000 |
| Primary Refinery Operations (and bpd capacity): |  |
| Tyler, Texas refinery (the 'Tyler refinery') | 75,000 |
| El Dorado, Arkansas refinery (the 'El Dorado refinery') | 80,000 |
| Big Spring, Texas refinery (the 'Big Spring refinery') | 73,000 |
| Krotz Springs, Louisiana refinery (the 'Krotz Springs refinery') | 74,000 |
| Other Refining Segment Operations/Assets |  |
| Renewables facilities | approximately 40 million gallons of annual biodiesel production capacity across three facilities located in Crossett, Arkansas, Cleburne, Texas and New Albany, Mississippi |
| Crude | wholesale crude operations |
| Primary Distribution Channels: |  |
| Tyler refinery | production primarily distributed through a refined products terminal located at the refinery that is owned and operated by our logistics segment to supply the local market in the East Texas area |
| El Dorado refinery | production primarily shipped into the Enterprise Pipeline System and our logistics segment's El Dorado Pipeline system to supply a combination of pipeline bulk sales and wholesale rack sales at terminal locations along the pipeline in Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Indiana |
| Big Spring refinery | significant portion of production is distributed across the refinery truck terminal into local markets and by pipeline through various terminals to supply Delek or Alon branded retail sites primarily in Central and West Texas |
| Krotz Springs refinery | production primarily distributed through pipeline and barge bulk sales and wholesale rack sales at terminals located on the Colonial Pipeline system in the southeastern United States |

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## Logistics Segment

| Primary Operations: | owns and operates crude oil, refined products and natural gas logistics and marketing assets as well as water disposal and recycling assets for the use in providing logistics, marketing, disposal and recycling services to customers; primary customer is Delek, inter-company transactions are eliminated in consolidation |
| --- | --- |
| Fee-Based Revenue Sources: | crude oil gathering, transporting and storage of crude oil and natural gas; marketing, distributing, transporting and storing intermediate and refined products and disposing and recycling of water in select regions of the southeastern United States, the Delaware Basin in New Mexico and West Texas for our refining segment and third parties |
| Other Revenue Sources: | sales of wholesale products in the West Texas market |
| Owned or Leased Pipeline Capacities (in approximate miles): |  |
| Crude oil transportation pipelines | 400 |
| Refined product pipelines | 450 |
| Crude oil gathering system | approximately 1,120 |
| Gas gathering pipelines | 95 (150 MMcf/d pipeline capacity) |
| Water gathering pipelines | 170 (220 MBbl/d of pipeline capacity) |
| Other Logistics Assets/Facilities: |  |
| Gathering system crude oil capacity, intermediate and refined products storage tanks | approximately 10.3 million barrels of active shell capacity |
| Crude oil storage tanks located at our refineries | various capacities located on-site at Delek's Tyler, El Dorado and Big Spring refineries as well as at our Delaware Gathering Assets. |
| Trucking assets | 264 tractors and 353 trailers, which are owned or leased, and used to haul primarily crude oil and other products for related and third parties |
| Water disposal capacity | approximately 200 MBbl/d of water disposal capacity |
| Gas processing capacity | approximately 88 MMcf/d of gas processing capacity |
| Joint venture investments | strategic investments in pipelines/pipeline systems servicing various areas including the Permian Basin |

## Retail Segment

| Number of Stores at December 31, 2022 (owned and leased): | 249 |
| --- | --- |
| Geographic Areas Served: | primarily West Texas and New Mexico |
| Branding: | Delek (i.e., 'DK') and Alon branding on certain locations which will continue to increase as we re-brand existing 7-Eleven locations (1) |
| Fuel Offerings at Retail Locations: | various grades of gasoline and diesel under the DK or Alon brand name, primarily sourced by our Big Spring refinery |
| Merchandise Offerings at Convenience Store Locations: | food products, food service, tobacco products, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, general merchandise as well as money orders |

$^{(1)}$ Per our 2018 license termination agreement, all 7-Eleven branding must be removed by December 31, 2023. Merchandise at our convenience store sites will continue to be sold under the 7-Eleven brand name until removal.

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# Our Vision

For many years, we have operated successfully in our core segments by focusing on operating efficiencies and market fundamentals, balanced with the continued pursuit of strategic investments and acquisitions. And while the oil and gas macroeconomic environment continues to be dynamic, we believe the world's reliance on hydrocarbons will not disappear, and oil and gas will continue to remain relevant in meeting global energy demand. At the same time, the emphasis on environmental responsibility and long-term economic and environmental sustainability is accelerating, with increased demand for transparency evolving out of the ESG movement. For these reasons, it is critical that we understand not only our current ESG positioning in the market, but also that we integrate a broader sustainability view to all of our activities, both operational and strategic. For these reasons, we have developed a **Long-Term Sustainability Framework**, representing a continuously evolving foundation out of which we identify our strategic objectives and initiatives, which collectively form our **Long-term Sustainability Strategy** for 2023.

# Core Values

First and foremost, it's important to acknowledge that, despite evolving views on long-term sustainability in terms of our strategy and future growth, our core values remain solid and unchanging and representative of our foundational principles:

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# Long-Term Sustainability Framework: Overarching Objectives

Our Long-Term Sustainability Framework is simply a lens with which to view our strategic objectives, built upon the bedrock of our core values. As discussed above, we expect that our Long-Term Sustainability Framework will involve iterative, living evolution as we transform as a company. That said, certain fundamental principles are foundational, and direct us as we develop our guiding objectives. With that in mind, we have initially identified the following **overarching objectives**:

I. Redirect Corporate Culture towards Innovation, Excellence, and Operating Discipline.
II. Focus on Operational Optimization and Improved Margin Capture.
III. Implement Digital Transformation Strategy.
IV. Identify ESG-Conscious Investments with Clear Value Propositions and Sustainable Returns.
V. Evaluate Strategic Priorities and Redefine Long-term Sustainable Business Model.

# Long-Term Sustainability Framework: Key Initiatives

Integral to our Long-Term Sustainability Framework and the achievement of the initial overarching objectives are the following **key initiatives**:

- Maintain safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible operations.
- Create shareholder value by rewarding our shareholders with a competitive long-term capital allocation framework.
- Continuous evaluation of our business model in terms of long-term economic and operational sustainability.

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See further discussion in the 'Executive Summary: Strategic Overview' Section of Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

### *Evolving Strategic View*

Historically, we have grown through acquisitions in all of our segments. Our business strategy has been focused on capitalizing on and growing our integrated business model in ways that allow us to participate in all phases of the downstream production process, from transporting crude oil to our refineries for processing into refined products to selling fuel to retail customers at the pump. This growth has come from acquisitions or new investments, as well as investments in our existing businesses, as we continue to broaden our existing geographic presence and integrated business model. Our strategy has also included (and continues to include) evaluating certain under-performing and non-core business lines and assets and divesting of those when doing so helps us achieve our strategic objectives.

In connection with the development of our Long-Term Sustainability Framework, we have expanded the scope of our growth and business development strategy to one that is also focused on operational, economic and environmental sustainability, including increased emphasis on sustainable carbon efficiency. As an initial foundational change, this expanded scope includes the implementation of an enhanced screening process for proposed future growth projects to incorporate key considerations regarding their environmental and social impact, including quantitative and qualitative data corresponding to several sustainability criteria, such as GHG emissions, carbon intensity, water usage, electricity usage, waste generation, biodiversity impact, and impact on indigenous peoples, among other environmental conscious considerations. This type of data provides management with a more thorough understanding of a project's potential environmental and social impacts to better make investment decisions that are aligned with our long-term sustainability view. As we move into the future and begin to execute on new growth transactions under the sustainability framework, this data will enable us not only to more closely track the impact we have on both the communities in which we operate and the environment at large, but also to realize the exponential impact of sustainable growth on the long-term value to our stakeholders.

The unprecedented conditions driven by the COVID-19 Pandemic during 2020 and 2021 required that we direct our attentions to minimizing the impact of the economic environment on our stakeholders, which included managing our liquidity and controlling costs, both of which were critical to successfully navigating the market conditions and economic pressures and protecting the financial condition of the Company. However, in 2022, as economic indicators and markets continued to stabilize, we have turned our attention back to longer term strategic growth and sustainability with a renewed excitement for strategic acquisitions and investment opportunities, which demonstrates our continued commitment to increasing shareholder value. This was demonstrated by our acquisition of 3 Bear Delaware Holding - NM, LLC ('3 Bear') which enhanced our third-party revenues, further diversified of our customer and product mix, and expanded our footprint into the Delaware basin. In addition, here are some of our most significant transactions in recent years, all of which continue to have a lasting and important impact on our strategic positioning and long-term value proposition:

| Date | Acquired Company/Assets | Acquired From | Approximate Purchase Price (1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| July 2017 | Purchased the remaining approximately 53% ownership in Alon that Delek did not already own, in an all-stock transaction, resulting in the addition of the Kootz Springs refinery and the majority ownership in the Big Spring refinery, as well as the addition of our retail segment. | Shareholders of Alon USA Energy, Inc. | $530.7 million |
| February 2018 | Purchased the remaining 18.4% ownership in the Alon USA Partners, LP, in an all-equity transaction, representing the remaining interest in the Big Spring refinery operations, which has become one of our best-performing refineries. | LP unitholders of Alon USA Partners, LP | $184.7 million |
| May 2019 | Acquired a 33% membership interest in Red River Pipeline Joint Venture, which continues to be highly accretive to our Logistics segment and one of the principle drivers of our joint venture investment growth. | Plains Pipeline, L.P. | $124.7 million |
| July 2019 | Acquired a 15% membership interest in Wink to Webster Pipeline ('WWP') Joint Venture (which was subsequently converted to an indirect interest via the formation of and contribution to the WWP Project Financing Joint Venture; the WWP JV ramped up operations in 2022 with the completion of long-haul pipeline segments and brings committed volumes that are expected to position the JV for appreciable returns. | Wink to Webster Pipeline LLC | $76.3 million |
| June 2022 | Acquired 100% of the limited liability company interests in 3 Bear from 3 Bear Energy - New Mexico LLC, related to their crude oil and natural gas gathering, processing and transportation businesses, as well as water disposal and recycling operations, located in the Delaware Basin of New Mexico, which enhanced our third party revenues, further diversified of our customer and product mix and, expanded our footprint into the Delaware basin. | 3 Bear Energy - New Mexico LLC | $628.3 million |

$^{(1)}$ Includes amounts paid through the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The WWP Project Financing Joint Venture 'purchase price' includes our total capital invested to date, which reflects the required capital calls to date under our indirect 15% WWP Joint Venture interest totaling $320.6 million, the majority of which have been financed within the WWP Project Financing Joint Venture. See further discussion in the Notes to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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### Other Strategic Activity

We continued to successfully execute on several other strategic opportunities during 2022, including:

- • **Increasing shareholder value and reducing outsider risk through stock purchase and cooperation agreement** entered into with IEP Energy Holding LLC, American Entertainment Properties Corp., Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc., Beckton Corp., and Carl C. Icahn (collectively, the 'Icahn Group'), pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase an aggregate of 3,497,268 shares of common stock of the Company, at a price per share of \$18.30, which equals an aggregate purchase price of \$64.0 million;
- • **Enhancing flexibility by amending long-term obligation agreements** which included the following:
  - ◦ Delek Logistics entered into a fourth amended and restated senior secured revolving credit agreement which among other things (i) increased total aggregate commitments to \$1.2 billion, comprised of (A) senior secured revolving commitments of \$900.0 million in aggregate with an extended maturity date of October 13, 2027, and (B) a new senior secured term loan facility for a term loan in the original principal amount of \$300.0 million with a maturity date of October 13, 2024;
  - ◦ Delek entered into a third amended and restated credit agreement providing for a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility with total credit commitment of \$1.1 billion with an extended maturity date of October 26, 2027;
  - ◦ Delek entered into an amended and restated term loan credit agreement providing for a senior secured term loan facility in an initial principal amount of \$950.0 million with an extended maturity date of November 19, 2029 with outstanding term loans of Delek US reduced by an aggregate amount of approximately \$300 million with an overall long term debt reduction of \$100 million; and
  - ◦ Delek entered into an Inventory Intermediation Agreement with Citi (the 'Inventory Intermediation Agreement'). Pursuant to the Inventory Intermediation Agreement, Citi will (i) purchase from and sell to Delek crude oil and other petroleum feedstocks in connection with refining processing operations at El Dorado, Big Spring, and Krotz Springs, (ii) purchase from and sell to Delek all refined products produced by such refineries other than certain excluded products and (iii) in connection with such purchases and sales, Delek will enter into certain market risk hedges in each case, on the terms and subject to certain conditions. The Inventory Intermediation Agreement results in up to \$800 million of working capital capacity for Delek. The Inventory Intermediation Agreement has a term of 24 months, subject to extension by Citi for an additional 12 months. The Inventory Intermediation Agreement replaces the Supply and Offtake Agreements with J. Aron that expired on December 30, 2022;
- • **Increasing shareholder value through payment of dividends** by reinstating the quarterly cash dividend of \$0.20 per share of our common stock in July 2022, increasing the quarterly cash dividend to \$0.21 per share of our common stock in October 2022 and increasing the quarterly cash dividend a second time to \$0.22 per share of our common stock in February 2023. In addition, our Board of Directors declared a special dividend of \$0.20 per share of our common stock in July 2022; and
- • **Increasing shareholder value through an increase of share purchase program** of \$170.3 million, bringing the total amount available for repurchases under current authorizations to \$400.0 million. For the year ended December 31, 2022, Delek repurchased 4,261,185 shares for an aggregate purchase price of \$129.6 million.

See further discussion regarding our specific '2022 Strategic Activities - A Look Back' in the 'Executive Summary' section as well as relevant discussion in our 'Liquidity and Capital Resources' section located in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, see further discussion in Note 6, Note 10 and Note 22, respectively, of our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

### Information About Our Segments

Delek operates in three reportable operating segments: the refining segment, the logistics segment and the retail segment, which are discussed below. Additional segment and financial information is contained in our segment results included in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and in Note 4, Segment Data, of our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

During the fourth quarter 2022, we realigned our reportable segments for financial reporting purposes to reflect changes in the manner in which our chief operating decision maker, or CODM, assesses financial information for decision-making purposes. The change primarily represents reporting the operating results of wholesale crude operations within the refining segment. Prior to this change, wholesale crude operations and

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asphalt terminal operations were reported as part of corporate, other and eliminations. While this reporting change did not change our consolidated results, segment data for previous years has been restated and is consistent with the current year presentation.

## Refining Segment

### Overview

We own and operate four independent refineries located in Tyler, Texas, El Dorado, Arkansas, Big Spring, Texas and Krotz Springs, Louisiana, currently representing a combined 302,000 bpd of crude throughput capacity. Our refining system produces a variety of petroleum-based products used in transportation and industrial markets, which are sold to a wide range of customers located principally in inland, domestic markets and which comply with current EPA clean fuels standards. All four of these refineries are located in the Gulf Coast Region (PADD III), which is one of the five PADD regional zones established by the U.S. Department of Energy where refined products are produced and sold. Refined product prices generally differ among each of the five PADDs.

Our refining segment also includes three biodiesel facilities we own and operate that are engaged in the production of biodiesel fuels and related activities, located in Crossett, Arkansas, Cleburne, Texas and New Albany, Mississippi. In addition, the refining segment also includes our wholesale crude operations.

### Refining System Feedstock Purchases

We purchase more crude oil than our refineries process, generally through a combination of long-term acreage dedication agreements and short-term crude oil purchase agreements. This provides us with the opportunity to optimize the supply cost to the refineries while also maximizing the value of the volumes purchased directly from oil producers. The majority of the crude oil we purchase is sourced from inland domestic sources, primarily in areas of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, although we can also purchase crude delivered via rail from other regions, including Oklahoma and Canada. Existing agreements with third-party pipelines and Delek Logistics allow us to deliver approximately 200,000 bpd of crude oil from West Texas (principally Midland) directly to our refineries. Typically, approximately 228,000 bpd of the crude oil we deliver to our four operating refineries is priced as a differential to the price of WTI crude oil. In most cases, the differential is established in the month prior to the month in which the crude oil is delivered to the refineries for processing.

### Refining System Production Slate

Our refining system processes a combination of light sweet and medium sour crude oil, which, when refined, results in a product mix consisting principally of higher-value transportation fuels such as gasoline, distillate and jet fuel. A lesser portion of our overall production consists of residual products, including paving asphalt, roofing flux and other products with industrial applications.

### Refined Product Sales and Distribution

Our refineries sell products on a wholesale and branded basis to inter-company and third-party customers located in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee and the Ohio River Valley, including Gulf Coast markets and areas along the Enterprise Pipeline System and the Colonial Pipeline System, through terminals and exchanges.

### Refining Segment Seasonality

Demand for gasoline and asphalt products is generally higher during the summer months than during the winter months due to seasonal increases in motor vehicle traffic and road and home construction. Varying vapor pressure requirements between the summer and winter months also tighten summer gasoline supply. As a result, the operating results of our refining segment are generally lower for the first and fourth quarters of the calendar year.

### Refining Segment Competition

The refining industry is highly competitive and includes fully integrated national and multinational oil companies engaged in many segments of the petroleum business, including exploration, production, transportation, refining, marketing and retail fuel and convenience stores, along with independent refiners. Our principal competitors are petroleum refiners in the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast Regions, in addition to wholesale distributors operating in these markets.

The principal competitive factors affecting our refinery operations are crude oil and other feedstock costs, the differential in price between various grades of crude oil, refinery product margins, refinery reliability and efficiency, refinery product mix, and distribution and transportation costs.

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## Tyler Refinery

Our Tyler refinery has a nameplate crude throughput capacity of 75,000 bpd, and is designed to process mainly light, sweet crude oil, which is typically a higher quality of crude than heavier sour crude. Its property consists of approximately 600 contiguous acres of land that we own in Tyler, Texas and adjacent areas, of which the main plant and associated tank farms adjacent to the refinery sit on approximately 100 acres. Additionally, it has access to crude oil pipeline systems that allow us access to East Texas, West Texas and, to a limited extent, the Gulf of Mexico and foreign crude oil. Most of the crude supplied to the Tyler refinery is delivered by third-party pipelines and through pipelines owned by our logistics segment.

The charts below set forth information concerning Tyler refinery crude oil receipts for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

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Major processes at our Tyler refinery include crude distillation, vacuum distillation, naphtha reforming, naphtha and diesel hydrotreating, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, and delayed coking. The Tyler refinery has a Complexity Index of 8.7.

The chart below sets forth information concerning the throughput at the Tyler refinery for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

### Tyler Refinery Throughput (BPD)

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The Tyler refinery primarily produces two grades of gasoline (E10 premium 93 and E10 regular 87), as well as aviation gasoline, and also offers both E-10 and biodiesel blended products. Diesel and jet fuel products produced at the Tyler refinery include military specification jet fuel, commercial jet fuel and ultra-low sulfur diesel. In addition to higher-value gasoline and distillate fuels, the Tyler refinery produces small quantities of propane, refinery grade propylene and butanes, petroleum coke, slurry oil, sulfur and other blendstocks. The Tyler refinery produces both low-sulfur gasoline and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, both on-road and off-road, pursuant to the current EPA clean fuels standards.

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The chart below sets forth information concerning the Tyler refinery's production slate for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

### Tyler Refinery Production Slate (% of total)

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The Tyler refinery is currently the only major distributor of a full range of refined petroleum products within a radius of approximately 100 miles of its location. The vast majority of our transportation fuels and other products produced at the Tyler refinery are sold directly from a refined products terminal owned by Delek Logistics and located at the refinery. We believe this allows our customers to benefit from lower transportation costs compared to alternative sources. Our customers include major oil companies, independent refiners and marketers, jobbers, distributors in the U.S. and Mexico, utility and transportation companies, the U.S. government and independent retail fuel operators.

Taking into account the Tyler refinery's crude and refined product slate, as well as the refinery's location near the Gulf Coast Region, we apply the Gulf Coast 5-3-2 crack spread to calculate the approximate refined product margin resulting from processing one barrel of crude oil into three-fifths barrel of gasoline and two-fifths barrel of low sulfur diesel.

#### El Dorado Refinery

Our El Dorado refinery has a nameplate crude throughput capacity of 80,000 bpd, and is designed to process a wide variety of crude oil, ranging from light sweet to heavy sour. The refinery site consists of approximately 460 acres of land that we own in El Dorado, Arkansas, of which the main plant and associated tank farms adjacent to the refinery sit on approximately 335 acres, and is the largest refinery in Arkansas, representing more than 90% of state-wide refining capacity. The refinery receives crude by several delivery points, including from local sources as well as other third-party pipelines that connect directly into Delek Logistics' El Dorado Pipeline System, which runs from Magnolia, Arkansas, to the El Dorado refinery (the 'El Dorado Pipeline System'), and rail at third-party terminals. We also purchase crude oil for the El Dorado refinery from inland sources in East and West Texas, as well as in south Arkansas and north Louisiana through a crude oil gathering system owned and operated by Delek Logistics (the 'SALA Gathering System').

The charts below set forth information concerning El Dorado refinery crude oil receipts for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

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Major processes at our El Dorado refinery include crude distillation, vacuum distillation, naphtha isomerization and reforming, naphtha and diesel hydrotreating, gas oil hydrotreating, fluid catalytic cracking and alkylation. The El Dorado refinery has a Complexity Index of 10.2.

The chart below sets forth information concerning the throughput at the El Dorado refinery for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

### El Dorado Refinery Throughput (BPD)

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The El Dorado refinery produces a wide range of refined products, including multiple grades (E-10 premium 93 and E-10 regular 87) of gasoline and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels, LPG, refinery grade propylene and a variety of asphalt products, including paving grade asphalt and roofing flux. The El Dorado refinery offers both E-10 and biodiesel blended products. The El Dorado refinery produces both low-sulfur gasoline and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, both on-road and off-road, pursuant to the current EPA clean fuels standards.

The chart below sets forth information concerning the El Dorado refinery's production slate for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

### El Dorado Refinery Production Slate (% of total)

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Products manufactured at the El Dorado refinery are sold to wholesalers and retailers through spot sales, commercial sales contracts and exchange agreements in markets in Arkansas, Memphis, Tennessee and north into the Ohio River Valley region as well as in Mexico. The El Dorado refinery connection via the logistics segment to the Enterprise Pipeline System is a key means of product distribution for the refinery, because it provides access to third-party terminals in multiple Mid-Continent markets located adjacent to the system, including Shreveport, Louisiana, North Little Rock, Arkansas, Memphis, Tennessee, and Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The El Dorado refinery also supplies products to these markets through product exchanges on the Colonial Pipeline.

The crude oil and product slate flexibility of the El Dorado refinery allows us to take advantage of changes in the crude oil and product markets; therefore, we anticipate that the quantities and varieties of crude oil processed and products manufactured at the El Dorado refinery will continue to vary. While there is variability in the crude slate and the product output at the El Dorado refinery, we compare our per barrel refined product margin to the Gulf Coast 5-3-2 crack spread because we believe it to be the most closely aligned benchmark.

### Big Spring Refinery

Our Big Spring refinery has a nameplate crude throughput capacity of 73,000 bpd and is located on 1,306 acres of land that we own in the Permian Basin in West Texas. The main plant and associated tank farms adjacent to the refinery sit on approximately 330 acres. It is the closest refinery to Midland, which allows us to efficiently source WTS and WTI Midland crude. Additionally, the Big Spring refinery has the ability to source locally-trucked crude as well as crude locally gathered from our own developing gathering system, which enables us to better control quality and eliminate the cost of transporting the crude supply from Midland.

The Big Spring refinery is designed to process a variety of crude, ranging from light sweet to medium sour, with the flexibility to convert its production to one or the other based on market pricing conditions. Our Big Spring refinery receives WTS and WTI crude by truck from local gathering systems and regional common carrier pipelines. Other feedstocks, including butane, isobutane and asphalt blending components, are delivered by truck and railcar. A majority of the natural gas we use to run the refinery is delivered by a pipeline in which we own a majority interest.

The charts below set forth information regarding Big Spring refinery crude oil receipts for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

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Major processes at our Big Spring refinery include crude distillation, vacuum distillation, naphtha reforming, naphtha and diesel hydrotreating, aromatic extraction, propane de-asphalting, fluid catalytic cracking, and alkylation. The Big Spring refinery has a Complexity Index of 10.5.

The chart below sets forth throughput composition at the Big Spring refinery for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

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### Big Spring Refinery Throughput (BPD)

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The Big Spring refinery primarily produces two grades of gasoline (premium CBOB and CBOB). Diesel and jet fuel products produced at the Big Spring refinery include military specification jet fuel, commercial jet fuel and ultra-low sulfur diesel. We also produce propane, propylene, certain aromatics, specialty solvents and benzene for use as petrochemical feedstocks, and asphalt along with other by-products such as sulfur and carbon black oil. The Big Spring refinery produces both low-sulfur gasoline and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, both on-road and off-road, pursuant to current EPA clean fuels standards, and certain boutique fuels supplied to the El Paso, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona, markets.

The chart below sets forth information concerning the Big Spring refinery's production slate for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

### Big Spring Refinery Production Slate (% of total)

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Our Big Spring refinery sells products in both the wholesale rack and bulk markets. We sell motor fuels under both the Alon brand and on an unbranded basis through various terminals to supply numerous locations, including the convenience stores in Delek's retail segment. We sell transportation fuel production in excess of our branded and unbranded marketing needs through bulk sales and exchange channels entered into with various oil companies and trading companies which are transported through a product pipeline network or truck deliveries, depending on location, and through terminals located in Texas (Abilene, Wichita Falls, El Paso), Arizona (Tucson, Phoenix), and New Mexico (Albuquerque, Moriarty).

For our Big Spring refinery, we compare our per barrel refined product margin to the Gulf Coast 3-2-1 crack spread, which is the approximate refined product margin resulting from processing one barrel of crude oil into two-thirds barrel of gasoline and one-third barrel of ultra low sulfur diesel. Our Big Spring refinery is capable of processing substantial volumes of both sour crude oil or sweet crude oil, which we optimize based on price differentials. We measure the cost advantage of refining sour crude oil by calculating the difference between the price of WTI Cushing crude oil and the price of WTS, a medium, sour crude oil, taking into account differences in production yield. We refer to this differential as the WTI Cushing/WTS, or sweet/sour, spread. A widening of the sweet/sour spread can favorably influence the operating margin for our Big Spring refinery. The WTI Cushing less WTI Midland spread represents the differential between the average per barrel price of WTI Cushing crude oil and the average per barrel price of WTI Midland crude oil.

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### Krotz Springs Refinery

Our Krotz Springs refinery has a nameplate crude throughput capacity of 74,000 bpd, and is located on 381 acres of land that we own on the Atchafalaya River in central Louisiana. The main plant and associated tank farms adjacent to the refinery sit on approximately 250 acres. This location provides access to crude from barge, pipeline, railcar and truck. This combination of logistics assets provides us with diversified access to locally-sourced, domestic and foreign crude.

The Krotz Springs refinery is designed mainly to process light sweet crude oil. We are capable of receiving WTI Midland, LLS, HLS and foreign crude from the EMPCo Northline System (the 'Northline System') and the Crimson Pipeline. The Northline System delivers LLS, HLS and foreign crude oil from the St. James, Louisiana, crude oil terminalling complex. The Crimson Pipeline connects the Krotz Springs refinery to the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. Additionally, the Krotz Springs refinery has the ability to receive crude oil sourced from West Texas. WTI crude oil is transported through the Energy Transfer Amdel pipeline to the Nederland terminal located near the Gulf Coast and from there is transported to the Krotz Springs refinery by barge via the Intracoastal Canal and the Atchafalaya River. The Krotz Springs refinery also receives approximately 20% of its crude by barge and truck from inland Louisiana and Mississippi and other locations.

The charts below set forth information regarding Krotz Springs refinery crude oil receipts for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

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Major processes at the Krotz Springs refinery include crude distillation, vacuum distillation, naphtha hydrotreating, naphtha isomerization and reforming, and gas oil/residual catalytic cracking to minimize low quality black oil production and to produce higher light product yields. The Krotz Springs refinery has a Complexity Index of 8.8. Additionally, in April 2019, the Krotz Springs refinery completed construction of an alkylation unit with approximately 6,000-bpd capacity that is designed to combine isobutane and butylene into alkylate and enable multiple grades of gasoline to be produced, including premium octane gasoline.

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The chart below sets forth information concerning the throughput at the Krotz Springs refinery for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

### Krotz Springs Refinery Throughput (BPD)

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The Krotz Springs refinery produces CBOB 84 grade gasoline as well as high sulfur diesel ('HSD'), light cycle oil, jet fuel, petrochemical feedstocks, LPG, slurry oil and alkylate. The Krotz Springs refinery produces low-sulfur gasoline, pursuant to the current EPA clean fuels standards.

The chart below sets forth information concerning the Krotz Springs refinery's production slate for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

### Krotz Springs Refinery Production Slate (% of total)

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The Krotz Springs refinery markets transportation fuel substantially through bulk sales and exchange channels. These bulk sales and exchange arrangements are entered into with various oil companies and trading companies and are transported to markets on the Mississippi River and the Atchafalaya River as well as to the Colonial Pipeline.

For our Krotz Springs refinery, we compare our per barrel refined product margin to the Gulf Coast 2-1-1 high sulfur diesel crack spread, which is the approximate refined product margin calculated assuming that one barrel of LLS crude oil is converted into one-half barrel of Gulf Coast conventional gasoline and one-half barrel of Gulf Coast HSD. The Krotz Springs refinery has the capability to process substantial volumes of sweet crude oil to produce a high percentage of refined light products.

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# Logistics Segment

# Overview

Our logistics segment consists of Delek Logistics, a publicly-traded master limited partnership, and its subsidiaries. Our consolidated financial statements include its consolidated financial results. As of December 31, 2022, we owned a 78.8% limited partner interest in Delek Logistics, consisting of 34,311,278 common limited partner units, and the non-economic general partner interest. Delek Logistics is a variable interest entity as defined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Intercompany transactions with Delek Logistics and its subsidiaries are eliminated in our consolidated financial statements.

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Our logistics segment generates revenue by charging fees for gathering, transporting, offloading and storing crude oil and natural gas; for storing intermediate products and feedstocks; for marketing, distributing, transporting and storing refined products; and disposing and recycling water. A majority of Logistics' existing assets are both integral to and dependent on the successful operation of Refining's assets, as our logistics segment gathers, transports and stores crude oil, and markets, distributes, transports and stores refined products in select regions of the southeastern United States and East Texas primarily in support of the Tyler and El Dorado refineries, and in Central and West Texas and New Mexico, primarily in support of the Big Spring refinery. In addition, the logistics segment also provides crude oil, intermediate and refined products transportation services for, terminalling and marketing services to, and disposing and recycling water to, third parties primarily in Texas, New Mexico, Tennessee and Arkansas.

The following provides an overview of our logistics segment assets and operations:

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The logistics segment network includes the following locations/properties:

| Terminal Locations | Pipelines (owned or leased) | Storage Tanks Locations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tennessee | Louisiana and Arkansas | Tennessee |
| Nashville | SALA Gathering System | Nashville |
| Memphis | El Dorado Pipeline System | Memphis |
| Texas | Magnolia Pipeline System | Arkansas |
| Tyler | Tennessee | North Little Rock |
| Big Sandy | Memphis Pipeline | El Dorado |
| San Angelo | Texas | Texas |
| Abilene | Paline Pipeline System | Tyler |
| Mount Pleasant | McMurray Pipeline System | Greenville |
| Arkansas | Nettleton Pipeline | Big Sandy |
| North Little Rock | Tyler-Big Sandy Product Pipeline | Big Spring |
| El Dorado | Greenville-Mount Pleasant Pipeline | San Angelo |
| Oklahoma | Big Spring Pipeline (and adjacent pipelines) | Abilene |
| Duncan | Midland Gathering System | Mount Pleasant |
|  | New Mexico | Oklahoma |
|  | Delaware Gathering System | Duncan |

All of the above properties/assets are located on real property owned by Delek. Additionally, all of the pipeline systems set forth above run across fee owned land, leased land, easements and rights-of-way. The logistics segment also owns a fleet of trucks and trailers used to transport crude oil, asphalt and other hydrocarbon products.

#### *Logistics Segment - Wholesale Marketing and Terminalling*

The logistics segment's wholesale marketing and terminalling business provides wholesale marketing and terminalling services to the refining segment and to independent third parties from whom it receives fees for marketing, transporting, storing and terminalling refined products and to whom it wholesale markets refined products. It generates revenue by (i) providing marketing services for the refined products output of the Tyler and Big Spring refineries, (ii) engaging in wholesale activity at owned terminals in Abilene and San Angelo, Texas, as well as at terminals owned by third parties in Texas, whereby it purchases light products for sale and exchange to third parties and (iii) providing terminalling services to independent third parties and the refining segment. Three terminals, located in El Dorado, Arkansas, Memphis, Tennessee and North Little Rock, Arkansas, throughput refined product produced at the El Dorado refinery. Three terminals, located in Tyler, Big Sandy and Mount Pleasant Texas, throughput refined product produced at the Tyler refinery.

#### *Logistics Segment - Gathering and Processing*

The logistics segment's gathering and processing business owns or leases capacity on approximately 400 miles of operable crude oil transportation pipelines, approximately 450 miles of refined product pipelines, an approximately 1,120-mile crude oil gathering system and associated crude oil storage tanks with an aggregate of approximately 10.3 million barrels of active shell capacity. These assets are primarily divided into the following operating systems:

- • the El Dorado Pipeline System, which transports crude oil to and refined products from the El Dorado refinery;
- • the SALA Gathering System, which gathers and transports crude oil production in southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana, primarily for the El Dorado refinery;
- • the Paline Pipeline System, which primarily transports crude oil from Longview, Texas to third-party facilities in Nederland, Texas ('the Paline Pipeline System');
- • the East Texas Crude Logistics System, which currently transports a portion of the crude oil delivered to the Tyler refinery (the 'East Texas Crude Logistics System');
- • the Tyler-Big Sandy Product Pipeline, which is a pipeline between the Tyler refinery and the Big Sandy Terminal;
- • the Greenville-Mount Pleasant Pipeline;
- • the Memphis Pipeline;
- • the Big Spring Pipeline;
- • Midland Gathering Assets, which is a crude oil gathering system located in Howard, Borden and Martin Counties, Texas (the 'Midland Gathering Assets', previously referred to as the Permian Gathering Assets); and
- • Delaware Gathering Assets, which is a crude oil gathering system located in Lea County New Mexico.

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# Logistics Segment - Storage and Transportation

The logistics segment's storage and transportation business includes trucks and ancillary assets that provide crude oil, intermediate and refined products transportation and storage services primarily in support of the Tyler, El Dorado and Big Spring refineries, as well as to third parties. In providing these services, we typically do not take ownership of the products or crude oil that we transport or store; and, therefore, the results of our transportation segment are not directly exposed to changes in commodity prices. These assets are primarily divided into the following operating systems:

- the Tyler Tanks;
- the El Dorado Tanks;
- the North Little Rock Tanks;
- the El Dorado Rail Offloading Racks;
- the Greenville Storage Facility;
- Tyler Crude Tank;
- Big Spring Truck Unloading Station; and
- Big Spring Tanks.

In addition to these operating systems, the transportation segment owns or leases approximately 264 tractors and 353 trailers used to haul primarily crude oil and other products for related and third parties.

# Logistics Segment - Joint Ventures

The logistics segment owns a portion of three joint ventures (accounted for as equity method investments) that have logistics assets, which serve third parties and the refining segment. These assets include the following:

| JV Name | Ownership Interest | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RIO Pipeline | 33% | Joint venture operates a 109-mile crude oil pipeline with a capacity of 145,000 barrels bpd, that originates in north Loving County, Texas near the Texas-New Mexico border and terminates in Midland, Texas ("RIO Pipeline") |
| Caddo Pipeline | 50% | Joint venture operates an 80-mile crude oil pipeline with a capacity of 80,000 bpd that originates in Longview, Texas, with destinations in the Shreveport, Louisiana area ("Caddo Pipeline") |
| Red River Pipeline | 33% | Joint venture operates a 16-inch crude oil pipeline between Cushing, Oklahoma and Longview, Texas with prior capacity of 150,000 bpd and increased capacity of 235,000 bpd after completion of the expansion project in October 2020 ("Red River Pipeline") |

# Logistics Segment Supply Agreement

As of January 1, 2018, Delek Logistics purchased products from Delek and third parties at our Abilene and San Angelo terminals. To facilitate these purchases, Delek Logistics constructed a pipeline into our Abilene Terminal to receive product from the pipeline owned by Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: HEP) through which Delek shipped product that was produced at the Big Spring refinery. Delek Logistics is currently constructing a connection to a Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. ("Magellan") pipeline that will allow Magellan to supply our Abilene and San Angelo terminals with product transported from the Gulf Coast. Delek Logistics also has active connections to the Magellan Orion Pipeline that enable us to ship product to our terminals and to acquire product from other shippers. Products purchased from Delek are generally based on daily market prices at the time of purchase limiting exposure to fluctuating prices. Products purchased from third parties are generally based on market prices at the time of purchase requiring price hedging risk management activities between the time of purchase and sale. Existing price risk hedging programs have been adjusted to correspond to the volume of product purchased from third parties.

# Logistics Segment Operating Agreements With Delek

Delek Logistics has a number of long-term, fee-based commercial agreements with Delek and its subsidiaries that, among other things, establish fees for certain administrative and operational services provided by Delek and its subsidiaries to Delek Logistics, provide certain indemnification obligations and establish terms for fee-based commercial agreements for Delek Logistics to provide certain pipeline transportation, terminal throughput, finished product marketing and storage services to Delek. Most of these agreements have an initial term ranging from five to ten years, which may be extended for various renewal terms at the option of Delek. The current terms for agreements effective in November 2012 extend through March 2024. In the case of the marketing agreement with Delek, the initial term has been extended through 2026. Each of these agreements requires Delek or a Delek subsidiary to pay for certain minimum volume commitments ("MVCs") or certain minimum storage capacities. Delek Logistics also entered into an agreement to manage the construction of the 250-mile gathering system in the Permian Basin connecting to our Big Spring, Texas terminal and to operate the gathering system as it is completed. The majority of the gathering system has been constructed, however, additional costs pertaining to a pipeline connection continue to be incurred and are still subject to the terms of the agreement. That agreement extends through December 2023.

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### *Logistics Segment Customers*

In addition to certain of our subsidiaries, our logistics segment has various types of customers, including major oil companies, independent refiners and marketers, jobbers, distributors, utility and transportation companies and independent retail fuel operators.

### *Logistics Segment Seasonality*

The volume and throughput of crude oil and refined products transported through our pipelines and sold through our terminals and to third parties is directly affected by the level of supply and demand for all of such products in the markets served directly or indirectly by our assets. Supply and demand for such products fluctuates during the calendar year. Demand for gasoline, for example, is generally higher during the summer months than during the winter months due to seasonal increases in motor vehicle traffic. Varying vapor pressure requirements between the summer and winter months also tighten summer gasoline supply. In addition, our refining segment often performs planned maintenance during the winter, when demand for their products is lower. Accordingly, these factors can diminish the demand for crude oil or finished products by our customers, and therefore limit our volumes or throughput during these periods, and we expect that our operating results will generally be lower during the first and fourth quarters of the calendar year.

### *Logistics Segment Competition*

Our logistics segment faces competition for the transportation of crude oil from other pipeline owners whose pipelines (i) may have a location advantage over our pipelines, (ii) may be able to transport more desirable crude oil to third parties, (iii) may be able to transport crude oil or finished product at a lower tariff or (iv) may be able to store more crude oil or finished product. In addition, the wholesale marketing and terminalling business in general is also very competitive. Our owned refined product terminals, as well as the other third-party terminals we use to sell refined products, compete with other independent terminal operators as well as integrated oil companies on the basis of terminal location, price, versatility and services provided. The costs associated with transporting products from a loading terminal to end users limit the geographic size of the market that can be competitively served by any terminal.

### *Logistics Segment Activity*

The following table summarizes our activity in the wholesale marketing and terminalling portion of our logistics segment:

| Wholesale Marketing and Terminalling |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Year Ended December 31, |  |  |
|  | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Operating Information: Throughputs (average bpd) |  |  |  |
| West Texas marketing | 10,206 | 10,026 | 11,264 |
| West Texas marketing margin per barrel | $4.15 | $3.72 | $2.37 |
| Terminalling (1) | 132,262 | 138,301 | 147,251 |
| East Texas marketing | 66,058 | 68,497 | 71,182 |
| Big Spring marketing | 71,580 | 78,370 | 76,345 |

$^{(1)}$ Consists of terminalling throughputs at our Tyler, Big Sandy and Mount Pleasant, Texas terminals, El Dorado and North Little Rock, Arkansas terminals, Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee terminals and Duncan, Oklahoma terminal.

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The following table summarizes our most significant activity in the gathering and processing portion of our logistics segment:

| Gathering and Processing |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Year Ended December 31, |  |  |
|  | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Operating Information: Throughputs (average bpd) |  |  |  |
| Lion Pipeline System: |  |  |  |
| Crude pipelines (non-gathered) | 78,519 | 65,335 | 74,179 |
| Refined products pipelines to Enterprise Pipelines Systems | 56,382 | 48,757 | 53,702 |
| SALA Gathering System | 15,391 | 14,460 | 13,466 |
| East Texas Crude Logistics System | 21,310 | 22,647 | 15,960 |
| Midland Gathering System (1) | 128,725 | 80,285 | 82,817 |
| Plains Connection System (1) | 183,827 | 124,025 | 104,770 |
| Delaware Gathering System (2) | 87,519 | n/a | n/a |
| Operating Information: Processed Natural Gas Volumes (Mcfd) |  |  |  |
| Natural Gas Gathering and Processing (2) | 60,971 | n/a | n/a |
| Operating Information: Processed Water Volumes (bpd) |  |  |  |
| Water Disposal and Recycling (2) | 72,056 | n/a | n/a |

$^{(1)}$ Throughputs for the Midland Gathering System (previously referred to as the Permian Gathering System) and the Plains Connection System are for approximately 275 days we owned the assets in 2020 following the Midland Gathering Assets Acquisition (previously referred to as the Permian Gathering System) effective March 31, 2020.

$^{(2)}$2022 processed volumes include volumes from June 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

## Retail Segment

### Overview

Delek's retail segment includes the operations of owned and leased convenience store sites as described below:

| Retail Segment Properties/Locations |  |
| --- | --- |
| Number of Stores (owned and leased) (1) | 249 |
| Number of Leased Locations (1) | 114 |
| Minimum Lease Payments Due 2023 (in millions) (1) | $6.7 |
| Fuel Offerings | Various grades of gasoline and diesel under the DK or Alon brand names |
| Merchandise Offerings | Food service, tobacco products, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, general merchandise as well as money orders to the public |
| Convenience Store Branding (2) | Delek (under 'DK') and Alon branding on certain locations which will continue to increase as we re-brand existing 7-Eleven locations |
| Locations | Primarily West Texas and New Mexico |

$^{(1)}$ As of December 31, 2022.

$^{(2)}$ In November 2018, we terminated a license agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. to remove its branding on a store-by-store basis by December 31, 2023. See further discussion below.

We believe that we have established a strong market presence in the major retail markets in which we operate. Our retail strategy employs localized marketing tactics that account for the unique demographic characteristics of each region that we serve. We introduce customized product offerings and promotional strategies to address the unique tastes and preferences of our customers on a market-by-market basis. In some locations, we have implemented the option of a cashless check-out system. Furthermore, we are actively implementing strategic initiatives to optimize our performance across our retail stores and reduce our reliance on external brand recognition, while developing and optimizing the use of our own brands and evaluating retail opportunities in current and emerging geographic and strategic markets. As a result of these efforts, in November 2018, we terminated a license agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. and anticipate a removal of all 7-Eleven branding on a store-by-store basis to December 31, 2023.

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### Fuel Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2022 fuel revenues were 67.1% of total net sales for our retail segment. The following table highlights certain information regarding our fuel operations for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

| Fuel Operations |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Year Ended December 31, 2022 | Year Ended December 31, 2021 | Year Ended December 31, 2020 |
| Number of fuel stores (end of period) | 244 | 243 | 248 |
| Average number of fuel stores (during period) | 244 | 243 | 248 |
| Retail fuel revenue (in millions) | $642.2 | $480.9 | $357.9 |
| Retail fuel revenues (thousands of gallons) | 170,668 | 166,959 | 176,924 |
| Average retail gallons per store (based on average number of stores) (thousands of gallons) | 701 | 688 | 715 |
| Retail fuel margin ($ per gallon) | $0.33 | $0.34 | $0.35 |

Substantially all of the motor fuel sold through our retail segment is supplied by our Big Spring refinery, which is transferred to the retail segment at prices substantially determined by reference to recent published commodity pricing information.

### Merchandise Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2022, our merchandise revenues were 32.9% of total net sales for our retail segment. The following table highlights certain information regarding our merchandise operations for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

| Merchandise Operations |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Year Ended December 31, 2022 | Year Ended December 31, 2021 | Year Ended December 31, 2020 |
| Number of merchandise stores (end of period) | 249 | 248 | 253 |
| Average number of merchandise stores (during period) | 249 | 248 | 253 |
| Merchandise margin percentage | 33.3% | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Merchandise revenues (in millions) | $314.7 | $316.4 | $323.8 |
| Merchandise sales per average number of stores (in millions) | $1.3 | $1.3 | $1.3 |

### Retail Segment Seasonality

Demand for gasoline and convenience merchandise is generally higher during the summer months than during the winter months due to seasonal increases in motor vehicle traffic. As a result, the operating results of our retail segment are generally lower for the first quarter of the calendar year. Weather conditions in our operating area also have a significant effect on our operating results. Customers are more likely to purchase higher profit margin items at our retail fuel and convenience stores, such as fast foods, fountain drinks and other beverages, as well as additional gasoline, during the spring and summer months.

### Retail Segment Competition

The retail fuel and convenience store business is highly competitive. We compete on a store-by-store basis with other independent convenience store chains, independent owner-operators, major petroleum companies, supermarkets, drug stores, discount stores, club stores, mass merchants, fast food operations and other retail outlets. Major competitive factors affecting us include location, ease of access, pricing, timely deliveries, product and service selections, customer service, fuel brands, store appearance, cleanliness and safety. We believe we are able to compete effectively in the markets in which we operate because our geographic concentration allows us to improve buying power with our vendors. Our retail segment strategy centers on operating a high concentration of sites in a similar geographic region to promote operational efficiencies. Finally, we believe that leveraging the integration between our retail and refining segments provides advantageous fuel supply to our retail stores. Our major retail competitors include Chevron, Murphy USA, Sunoco LP (Stripes® brand), Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (Circle K® brand and CST brand), Marathon Petroleum and various other independent operators.

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# ESG-Related Matters

# Board of Directors Oversight

The strategy and direction of our business begins with our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is committed to developing and implementing Delek's ESG-related goals, taking an active role in overseeing management's efforts. To assist in these efforts, the Board of Directors has delegated a number of sustainability-related responsibilities to its standing committees while retaining overall responsibility for the oversight of Delek's ESG activities.

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The primary responsibility for assisting the Board of Directors in overseeing ESG-related matters has been assigned to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of our Board of Directors. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, which has been helping to guide these activities, is focused on elevating Delek's ESG performance to that of a leader amongst its peers.

The Human Capital and Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors also has responsibilities related to ESG-related matters, such as ensuring the consideration of executive compensation to the achievement of ESG-related goals, executing our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ("DEI") programs, and certifying the full and proper disclosure of our EEO-1 report.

The Environment, Health and Safety Committee of our Board of Directors exercises direct oversight over a number of ESG-related matters such as the implementation of our first GHG reductions goals, the continual improvement of our workforce health and safety performance and an examination of water conservation, waste minimization, and air emission reduction efforts.

The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors oversees certain ESG-related matters, such as all financial reporting disclosures related to ESG, Delek's legal and regulatory compliance, and any potential financial risk exposure related to ESG.

# Management Oversight

Clear lines of ownership and accountability, in addition to regular and clear communication between the Board of Directors and executives, are critical to effectively managing our ESG-related risks and opportunities. As such, Delek's leadership has created several ESG-related strategic groups. For example, the New Energy Task Force was developed to examine how to tactically reduce our GHG emissions, as well as to evaluate product and service offerings that will be sustainable in the post-2050 net carbon neutral environment.

In addition, the Joint Risk Committee, which consists of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Commercial Officer and General Counsel, acts as the executive sponsors and overseers of our Enterprise Risk Management Framework and reports quarterly to the Board of

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Directors. Moreover, Delek implemented three standing subcommittees underneath the Joint Risk Committee: the Systems Risk Management Subcommittee, the Financial Markets Risk Subcommittee, and the ESG Risk Subcommittee, which was established in the beginning of 2022. Specifically, the ESG Risk Subcommittee, led by our Vice President of Public Affairs and ESG, is composed of experts and leaders across our business functions, including our executives responsible for Refining, Retail, Human Resources, Investor Relations and Delek Logistics, as well as our Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel. To ensure continued progress, the ESG subcommittee meets quarterly to assess, manage and oversee relevant risks, including those related to safety, the workforce and decarbonization.

## *Governmental Regulation and Environmental Matters*

### *Environmental Sustainability*

As part of our commitment to corporate sustainability, we publish the Sustainability Report, annually, describing the Company's ESG strategies, which include emissions reduction initiatives and other efforts to address other environmental matters such as energy and water conservation, waste minimization, and recycling. Information contained in the Sustainability Report is not incorporated by reference into, and does not constitute a part of, this Form 10-K. While the Company believes that the disclosures contained in the Sustainability Report and other voluntary disclosures regarding ESG matters are responsive to various areas of investor interest, the Company believes that these disclosures do not currently address matters that are material in the near term to the Company's operations, strategy, financial condition or financial results, although this view may change in the future based on new information that could materially alter the estimates, assumptions, or timelines used to create these disclosures. Given the estimates, assumptions and timelines used to create the Sustainability Report and other voluntary disclosures, the materiality of these disclosures is inherently difficult to assess in advance.

Delek remains steadfast in its desire to pursue initiatives to address the Company's impact on the environment. In 2021, the Company announced a goal of reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 34% through emission reductions and carbon offsets. This goal is aligned with both the International Energy Agency's ('IEA's') Sustainable Development Scenario ('SDS') and the Paris Accord's goal of limiting warming to less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels. Using 2012 as our baseline, we plan to pursue the reductions via a combination of steps including, but not limited to: energy-efficient operational improvements, transitioning some refinery production away from transportation fuels and towards chemicals, renewable power purchases, when feasible, and offsets, when necessary and previously executed facility shutdowns that were later divested. Our pledge is the first step towards a long-term roadmap to move Delek firmly in the direction of the carbon-neutral operating environment that we expect to exist by mid-century, as envisioned by the Paris Accords.

### *Rate Regulation of Petroleum Pipelines*

The rates and terms and conditions of service on certain of our pipelines are subject to regulation by FERC, under the Interstate Commerce Act (the 'ICA') and by the state regulatory commissions in the states in which we transport crude oil, intermediate and refined products. Certain of our pipeline systems are subject to such regulation and have filed tariffs with the appropriate authorities. We also comply with the reporting requirements for these pipelines. Some of our other pipeline systems have received a waiver from application of the FERC's tariff requirements, but comply with other applicable regulatory requirements.

The FERC regulates interstate transportation under the ICA, the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and the rules and regulations promulgated under those laws. The ICA, and its implementing regulations, require that tariff rates for interstate service on oil pipelines, including pipelines that transport crude oil, intermediate and refined products in interstate commerce, be just and reasonable and non-discriminatory, and that such rates and terms and conditions of service be filed with the FERC. Under the ICA, shippers may challenge new or existing rates or services. The FERC is authorized to suspend the effectiveness of a challenged rate for up to seven months, though rates are typically not suspended for the maximum allowable period. Our tariff rates are typically contractually subject to increase or decrease on July 1 of each year, by the amount of any change in various inflation-based indices, including the FERC oil pipeline index, the consumer price index and the producer price index; provided, however, that in no event will the fees be adjusted below the amount initially set forth in the applicable agreement.

### *Environmental, Health and Safety*

We are subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental and safety laws and regulations enforced by various agencies, including, but not limited to, the EPA, the U.S. Department of Transportation (the 'DOT') and OSHA, as well as numerous state, regional and local environmental, safety and pipeline agencies.

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These laws and regulations govern the discharge, release and spillage of materials into the environment, waste management practices, pollution prevention measures and the composition of the fuels we produce, as well as the safe operation of our plants, pipelines and trucks and the safety of our workers, the public and the environment. Numerous permits or other authorizations are required under these laws and regulations for the operation of our refineries, renewable fuel facilities, terminals, pipelines, underground storage tanks, trucks, rail cars and related operations, and such permits and authorizations may be subject to revocation, modification and renewal.

Any failure to comply with these laws and permits may raise potential exposure to future claims and lawsuits involving environmental and safety matters, which could include soil, surface water and water contamination, air pollution, personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by substances which we manufactured, handled, used, released or disposed of, transported, or that relate to pre-existing conditions for which we have assumed responsibility. We believe that our current operations are in substantial compliance with existing environmental and safety requirements and permitting requirements. However, there have been and will continue to be ongoing discussions about environmental and safety matters with us and federal and state authorities, including receipt of and responses to notices of violations, citations and other enforcement actions, some of which have resulted, or may result in, changes to operating procedures and in capital expenditures. While it is often difficult to quantify future environmental or safety related expenditures, we anticipate that continuing capital investments and changes in operating procedures will be required for the foreseeable future to comply with existing and new requirements, as well as evolving interpretations of existing laws and regulations. Capital investments in 2023 and 2024 related to compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. These estimates do not include amounts related to capital investments that management has deemed to be strategic investments. These amounts could materially change as a result of governmental and regulatory actions.

We generate wastes that may be subject to the RCRA and comparable state and local requirements. The EPA and various state agencies have limited the approved methods of managing, transporting, recycling and disposing of hazardous and certain non-hazardous wastes. Our refineries are large quantity generators of hazardous waste. Our other facilities, such as terminals and renewable fuel plants, generate lesser quantities of hazardous wastes.

CERCLA, also known as Superfund, imposes liability, without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct, on certain classes of persons who are considered to be responsible for the release of a hazardous substance into the environment. Analogous state laws impose similar responsibilities and liabilities on responsible parties. In the course of our ordinary operations, our various businesses generate waste, some of which falls within the broad statutory definition of a hazardous substance and some of which may have been disposed of at sites that may require future cleanup under Superfund. At this time, our El Dorado refinery has been named as a de minimis potentially responsible party at one Superfund site, for which we believe future costs will not be material.

As of December 31, 2022, we have recorded an environmental liability of approximately $114.6 million, primarily related to the estimated probable costs of remediating, or otherwise addressing, certain environmental issues of a non-capital nature at the Tyler, El Dorado, Big Spring and Krotz Springs refineries as well as terminals, some of which we no longer own. This liability includes estimated costs for ongoing investigation and remediation efforts, which were already being performed by the former operators of the refineries and terminals prior to our acquisition of those facilities, for known contamination of soil and groundwater, as well as estimated costs for additional issues which have been identified subsequent to the acquisitions. Approximately $3.1 million of the total liability is expected to be expended over the next 12 months, with most of the balance expended by 2032, although some costs may extend up to 30 years. In the future, we could be required to extend the expected remediation period or undertake additional investigations of our refineries, pipelines and terminal facilities, which could result in additional remediation liabilities.

Our operations are subject to certain requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act ('CAA'), as well as related state and local laws and regulations governing air emission. Certain CAA regulatory programs applicable to our refineries, terminals and other operations require capital expenditures for the installation of air pollution control devices, operational procedures to minimize emissions and monitoring and reporting of emissions. A consent decree was entered in the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in June 2019 resolving alleged historical violations of the CAA at our Big Spring refinery. In addition to a civil penalty of $0.5 million that we paid in June 2019, the Company will be required to expend capital for pollution control equipment that may be significant over the next 6 years. There are no more capital obligations required after 2028.

The EPA is currently considering a discretionary redesignation of the Permian Basin (certain counties in West Texas and south-eastern New Mexico) from attainment/unclassifiable to nonattainment for the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard ('NAAQS') ozone. If the area is redesignated to nonattainment, Texas and New Mexico would be required to submit a State Implementation Plan (SIP) to bring the area into attainment. At this time, based on existing and proposed regulatory requirements applicable to our facilities, we do not believe that a SIP will result in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations. The administration indicated that the redesignation is currently paused and is expected to be finalized within the next 6 months.

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The EPA has also proposed revisions the NAAQS for particulate matter with a nominal mean aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less (PM 2.5). Delek is monitoring progress of the proposed revisions. Due to uncertainty with the proposal, it is not possible to estimate if there will be any material impact to Delek as a result of the proposal.

In December 2020, the EPA designated a portion of Howard County, Texas surrounding the Delek Big Spring refinery and a neighboring carbon black plant as non-attainment for the sulfur dioxide (SO2) 1-hour primary NAAQS of 75 ppb. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ('TCEQ') must take steps to control SO2 emissions from industrial facilities in the non-attainment area to bring the area into compliance with the SO2 NAAQS by 2025. In October 2022, the TCEQ submitted a State Implementation Plan ('SIP') to the EPA which demonstrates how they will meet the SO2 standard by 2025. Additionally, non-attainment areas are subject to Nonattainment New Source Review ('NNSR') which is a permitting program for industrial facilities to ensure that new and modified sources of SO2 emissions do not impede progress toward cleaner air. Delek does not anticipate that SO2 NNSR will significantly impact the Big Spring refinery, but the SIP does include reduced emission limitations. The reduced emission limits are not expected to result in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

The EPA's RFS-2 requires that all refiners remit environmental credits, called RINs, which may be generated by blending renewable fuels into the fuel products they produce, or else purchasing RINs on the market, and that such RINs shall be used to satisfy the related renewable volume obligation ('RVO'). Each of our refineries is an obligated party under RFS-2. To the extent that any of our refineries is unable to blend renewable fuels to generate sufficient RINs ('RINs Obligation'), it must purchase RINs to satisfy its annual requirement. Based on our current operating structure, we are unable to blend sufficient quantities of ethanol and biodiesel to meet our RINs Obligation and have to purchase RINs. In June 2022, the EPA finalized volumes for compliance years 2020, 2021 and 2022 under the RFS program, announced supplemental volume obligations for compliance years 2022 and 2023 and established new provisions of the RFS which addressed bio-intermediates. Additionally, the EPA denied the petitions for small refinery exemptions for prior period compliance years. On December 30, 2022, the EPA published the proposed volume obligations for the years 2023-2025. We are reviewing the EPA's proposal to evaluate the potential impact on our business.

The EPA's Tier 3 gasoline sulfur standards require that all gasoline (and any ethanol-gasoline blend) meet an annual production average sulfur level of 10 ppm or less while maintaining the existing Tier 2 per-gallon sulfur caps of 80 ppm at the refinery gate and 95 ppm downstream. Small volume refineries that increase their annual average crude oil processing above the 75,000 bpd level must comply with the Tier 3 requirements within 30 months from the time that processing level was exceeded. Compliance is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Our operations are also subject to the Federal Clean Water Act ('CWA'), the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ('OPA-90') and comparable state and local requirements. The CWA, and similar laws, prohibit any discharge into surface waters, ground waters, injection wells and publicly-owned treatment works, except as allowed by pre-treatment permits and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ('NPDES') permits issued by federal, state and local governmental agencies. The OPA-90 prohibits the discharge of oil into 'Waters of the U.S.' and requires that affected facilities have plans in place to respond to spills and other discharges. The CWA also regulates filling or discharges to wetlands and other 'Waters of the U.S.' To date, these rules have not materially impacted our business, however, if the scope of the CWA's jurisdiction is expanded through new regulatory amendments or legal challenges, we could face increased operating costs or other impediments that could alter the way we conduct our business, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In recent years, various legislative and regulatory measures to address climate change and GHG emissions (including carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxides) have been discussed or implemented. They include proposed and enacted federal regulation and state actions to develop statewide, regional or nationwide programs designed to control and reduce GHG emissions from fixed sources, such as our refineries, power plants and oil and gas production operations, as well as mobile transportation sources and fuels. EPA rules require us to report GHG emissions from our refinery operations and use of fuel products produced at our refineries on an annual basis. While the cost of compliance with the reporting rule is not material, data gathered under the rule may be used in the future to support additional regulation of GHG. Moreover, the EPA directly regulates GHG emissions from refineries and other major sources through the Prevention of Significant Deterioration ('PSD') and Federal Operating Permit programs and may require Best Available Control Technology for GHG emissions above a certain threshold if emissions of other pollutants would otherwise require PSD permitting.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ('PHMSA') of the DOT regulates the design, construction, testing, operation, maintenance, reporting and emergency response of crude oil, petroleum product and other hazardous liquids pipelines and other facilities, including certain tank facilities used in the transportation of such liquids. These requirements are complex, subject to change and, in certain cases, can be costly to comply with. We believe our operations are in substantial compliance with these regulations, but we cannot be certain that substantial expenditures will not be required to remain in compliance. Moreover, certain of these rules are difficult to insure adequately, and we cannot assure that we will have adequate insurance to address costs and damages from any noncompliance.

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The U. S. Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act of 2011 ('Pipeline Safety Act') increased the maximum civil penalties for certain violations from $100,000 to $200,000 per violation per day and from a total cap of $1 million to $2 million. A number of the provisions of the Pipeline Safety Act have the potential to cause owners and operators of pipeline facilities to incur significant capital expenditures and/or operating costs. Additionally, PHMSA regulation that impose additional responsibilities concerning the operation, maintenance, and inspection of hazardous liquid pipelines; the reporting of pipeline incidents; reference standards for in-line pipeline inspection and the direct assessment of stress corrosion cracking; and other requirements. Additional potential new regulations of pipelines have been proposed by PHMSA and we are monitoring these developments to the extent applicable to our operations. The DOT has issued guidelines with respect to securing regulated facilities such as our bulk terminals against terrorist attack. We have instituted security measures and procedures in accordance with such guidelines to enhance the protection of certain of our facilities. We cannot provide any assurance that these security measures would fully protect our facilities from an attack.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ('FMCSA') of the DOT regulates safety standards and monitors drivers and equipment of commercial motor carrier fleets. Such standards include vehicle and maintenance inspection requirements, limitations on the number of hours drivers may operate vehicles and financial responsibility requirements. We believe that the operations of our fleet of crude oil and finished products truck transports are substantially in compliance with these regulations and safety requirements.

We have experienced several releases from pipelines owned by our logistics segment, including, but not limited to, a release at one of our pipelines near Sulphur Springs, Texas. On October 3, 2019, a release of diesel fuel involving one of our pipelines occurred near Sulphur Springs, Texas (the 'Sulphur Springs Release'). Cleanup operations, site maintenance and remediation on this release have been completed with closure granted and ground water monitoring wells removed. We filed suit in January 2020 against a third-party contractor, seeking damages related to this release; two related actions were filed in November and December 2020 by and against the contractor's insurance company seeking judgments related to insurance coverage. Those matters were settled during the three months ended September 30, 2022, for an amount of $3.7 million paid to the Partnership. We have not received notification that any legal action with respect to fines and penalties will be pursued by the regulatory agencies.

### *Human Capital Management*

As of December 31, 2022, we had 3,746 employees, 14.7% of which (approximately 551 employees) were subject to a collective bargaining agreement. We recognize that the key to a successful future for Delek depends on the success of our employees, which we have estimated to be comprised of approximately 64.0% who identify as male and 36.0% who identify as female, and where we estimate that approximately 25.0% identify as Hispanic or Latino. In addition, we estimate that approximately 35.0% of management roles were held by those who identify as women in 2022. We are targeting a 3.0% increase in the number of diverse employees, at all levels, throughout the company. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our employees and have adopted a number of policies and programs to support and advance our human capital resources as discussed below.

#### *Diversity and Inclusion*

Delek is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, as described in our DEI Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Employee Handbook, and Human Rights Policy. A majority of the leaders in our organization have completed unconscious bias training provided by Delek to help foster a more inclusive and diverse environment for all of our employees. We recognize that a diverse, extensive talent pool provides the best opportunity to acquire unique perspectives, experiences, ideas and solutions to drive our business forward. We have implemented a number of initiatives directed specifically to fostering relationships and providing support among our diverse talent, including employee resource groups for Delek Young Professionals, Delek Veterans, Delek Women in Leadership, Delek LGBTQ, Delek Black Employee Network, and Delek Hispanic Heritage. We also focused on inclusion awareness with a company wide training for all associates on the ABC's of LGBTQ.

We provide an Executive Leadership Mentor Program that gives access to executive-level mentorship for ethnically and culturally diverse employees. This program provides diverse Delek employees with a mentor from executive leadership, fostering their opportunities for growth at Delek. It also improves our business by expanding options for executive succession planning. Additionally, our Talent Acquisition Strategy identifies colleges and universities with a high percentage of minority students focusing on education programs that match our required hiring qualifications to build influential relationships and recruit more diverse talent. In 2022, we built great relationships with two historically black colleges and universities, University of Arkansas of Pine Bluff, and Prairie View A&M of Texas. We had a workshop with science, technology, engineering and mathematics students from these universities and hired one intern at our El Dorado refinery. We also have established a relationship with a female-focused university, Texas Woman's University, that will yield great diverse top talent in the future. We also added a

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dedicated full-time role to our DEI Team to help us execute our culture 5-year roadmap by designing and implementing a DEI Specialist position. Lastly, our commitment includes transparency. We publicly disclose our EEO-1 Component 1 report, which is a mandatory non-public annual report required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and which captures demographic workforce data, including data by race/ethnicity, sex and job categories.

#### *Turnover and Talent Management*

Delek recognizes the importance of attracting and retaining the best employees to make the most of its assets. While there is great talent in the current pool of industry workers, Delek sees the value in tapping into the potential of recent graduates within the region as discussed above. In recent years, Delek has gone to great lengths to establish relationships with local colleges and universities, increasing interest in our organization and industry among upcoming graduates, and Delek will continue to foster these relationships through our Talent Acquisition Strategy.

The continued success of Delek is not only contingent upon seeking out the best possible candidates but retaining and developing the talent that lies within the organization as well. Leadership development programs are crucial to the long-term success of every organization. To build a high-performing team, optimize our people's expertise and prepare the next generation of well-rounded leaders, Delek is committed to investing in leadership development. During 2022, we launched new leadership development programs for all levels of leaders. Participants can select from a catalog of in-person and virtual courses that best suit their needs. Depending upon their role within the organization, emerging leaders will participate in 18 to 38 hours of programming. Among their many benefits, the classes are designed to strengthen partakers' communications, change management and strategy implementation skills.

Delek strives to maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency and respect, which is why we have a commitment to a discrimination-free work environment, as described in our Sexual Harassment Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and Employee Handbook. Delek also has a variety of programs dedicated to ensuring our employees are appropriately trained and aligned on expectations regarding safety and environmental performance. These programs utilize behavior-based techniques which embrace a partnership among management, employees and the contract workforce to continually focus attention and actions on daily safety behavior. This is accomplished through an evergreen approach with constant evaluation and adaptation for employee, safety and business needs.

#### *Benefits and Wellness Programs*

Delek promotes a lifestyle of wellness - physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Our benefits package and employee programs are designed to create a healthy balance of work and life. We offer a benefits package designed to promote the health and wellness of our employees, which includes employer-contributions for medical coverage, and a rebate of paid health premiums for completing annual preventative screening. Other physical health benefits include the telemedicine program, tobacco cessation program, access to onsite or local fitness centers, and active outings and step challenges.

Delek also recognizes the importance of our employees' financial health and provides competitive base salaries. We also offer a long-term equity plan, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, dependent scholarship program, financial planning resources, professional and leadership development and employee service awards.

Delek believes in a healthy balance between work and life and offers a variety of programs and resources to ensure every team member can be at their best. We provide a variety of programs to promote this balance such as paid time off and holidays, parental leave, dependent care flexible spending accounts, the employee assistance program and the Delek Employee Care Fund. We also believe in investing in our employees' social and community health. To foster a better community for our employees, we provide programs such as at-work socials, after-hours company sponsored recreation events, the Delek Day of Caring, which provides community volunteer opportunities and the Delek Fund for Hope, which supports 501(c)(3) non-profits in the communities where our employees live and work.

#### *Health and Safety Initiatives*

Delek is committed to creating a safe work environment through programs in personal safety, process safety, health and wellness programs, and facility and employee security. In 2018, we launched the 'I Own It' program to emphasize the importance of individual responsibility and accountability for a safe workplace. Under this program, every employee at every level is encouraged to sign on to four tiers of commitment: 1. Act Safe, Be Safe (commitment to self), 2. See Something, Say Something (commitment to others), 3. Enable and Support Safety (commitment to direct reports) and 4. Support the Safety Culture (commitment to the company). Participation in these safety initiatives is incentivized by Delek incorporating Health and Safety metrics as part of our bonus structure. We continuously strive to improve our safety performance with the goal of preventing all environmental spills and releases, fires, explosions, injuries and illnesses and other accidents. We use sound maintenance and work practices, safe design, employee training and incident investigations to minimize risks to our employees and our communities. We train our

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employees how to respond effectively to safety issues at our facilities and our retail outlets. Delek adheres to OSHA's process safety management standards, the EPA's Risk Management Program, as well as other government and industry safety standards such as those published by the American Petroleum Institute.

Fundamentally, daily safety meetings, job safety analyses and empowerment to stop work foster a culture of health, safety, and environmental awareness and accountability embraced at all levels of Delek, from manual laborers and retail employees to management and executive leadership. In addition to our culture and continual assessment, Delek expects all employees and leadership to meet safety expectations and Delek empowers our employees to make adjustments or stop work as needed in order to correct, or prevent, adverse safety or environmental conditions. Delek expects all of our contract workforce to meet the training requirements outlined by OSHA and other governing agencies. The safety content is published on the corporate website to allow service providers constant access to Delek's message of empowerment and accountability.

Additionally, emergency response plans are developed for all Delek locations and operations. The plans are reviewed for effectiveness regularly and are communicated to affected employees through safety meetings and training. Drills and emergency exercises are conducted to ensure all employees understand their roles and responsibilities during an actual event. Delek works with local municipalities and emergency responders to ensure they are fluent in our plan and procedures. This proactive approach gives emergency responders the opportunity to ask questions and understand Delek protocols, so they are prepared in the case of an emergency.

#### *Community Relations*

Delek operates a 501(c)(3) non-profit called the Delek Fund for Hope that supports nonprofits alongside our employees and business partners in the communities where we live and work. Employees are able to give a portion of their paycheck to the Fund for Hope and/or complete volunteer hours within their local community. The Delek Day of Caring encourages employees to take paid and after hour time to volunteer with their local nonprofits.

#### *Information Technology*

In 2022, Delek continued to improve targeted areas of information technology ('IT'), including infrastructure, security, and enterprise applications. We also improved business continuity to reduce recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives. IT and all technology were consolidated under a new Chief Technology and Data Officer to gain strategic and delivery alignment of all IT, operational technology ('OT'), cyber security, innovation, and data and analytics. These efforts, coupled with actions to reduce the number and complexity of the systems, are expected to enable growth, maximize our IT investment, and improve our overall cyber security.

Delek successfully replaced legacy enterprise resource planning applications with a new singular instance of SAP S/4HANA as part of the Enterprise Information Management and Master Data Governance vision to increase efficiency, security, and data and analytics. Additionally, Delek continued to leverage our retail experience to improve data assurance and compliance with payment card industry requirements, while adding new functionality to support enhanced store performance reporting and use of advanced retail technologies.

Steps were made to consolidate and move toward a consistent, scalable security architecture. Delek has continued to enhance cybersecurity within IT, OT and Industrial Control System Network environments. Recognizing that humans are often the most vulnerable element of even the most secure computer architectures, Delek has increased the frequency and sophistication of the mandatory training programs for our employees. Delek is also conducting monthly reviews of global cybersecurity incidents to ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are in place to guard against similar threats. Delek has not suffered a significant cybersecurity breach within the last three years, nor incurred any cybersecurity-related net expenses nor penalties or related settlements. Delek continues to consistently evaluate and improve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information and technology assets.

#### *Corporate Headquarters*

We lease our corporate headquarters at 310 Seven Springs Way, Suite 400 and 500, Brentwood, Tennessee. The lease is for 56,141 square feet of office space. The lease term expires January 31, 2030.

#### *Liens and Encumbrances*

The majority of the assets described in this Form 10-K are pledged and encumbered under certain of our debt facilities. See Note 10 of the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

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## ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

*We are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, many of which are presented below and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. You should carefully consider each of the following risks and all of the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K in evaluating us and our common stock. Any of the risk factors described below, or additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or that we currently deem immaterial, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. The headings provided in this Item 1A are for convenience and reference purposes only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the extent or interpretation of the risk factors.*

### Risks Relating to Our Industries

**The COVID-19 Pandemic, any related subsequent waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic or an additional regional or global disease outbreak, and certain developments in the global oil markets have had, may continue to have, or may have an adverse impact on our business, our future results of operations and our overall financial performance.**

The COVID-19 Pandemic and spread of new variants of the virus could materially adversely affect our business and operations for the foreseeable future. The COVID-19 Pandemic has significantly destabilized and will likely continue to impact worldwide economic and commercial activity, financial markets and the demand for and prices of oil and gas products for the foreseeable future. In particular, there remains considerable tension in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ('OPEC')-Russia relationship, uncertainty in the global oil markets, substantial global supply chain issues, and significant disruptions in the labor market. The impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic may precipitate a prolonged economic slowdown and recession.

Global economic growth drives demand for energy from all sources, including fossil fuels. Should the U.S. and global economies experience weakness, demand for energy may decline. Should growth in global energy production outstrip demand, excess supplies may arise. Declines in demand and excess supplies may result in accompanying declines in commodity prices and deterioration of our financial position along with our ability to operate profitably and our ability to obtain financing to support operations. Conversely, should demand for energy outstrip global supply, commodity prices are likely to rise. With respect to our business, we have experienced periodic declines in demand thought to be associated with slowing economic growth in certain markets, including the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, coupled with new oil and gas supplies coming on line and other circumstances beyond our control that resulted in oil and gas supply exceeding global demand which, in turn, resulted in steep declines in prices of oil and natural gas. At times, we have also experienced declines in the supply of inputs thought to be associated with supply chain issues and disruptions in the labor market arising from the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. There can be no assurance as to how long the current uncertainty will persist or that a recurrence of price weakness will not arise in the future.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has resulted in modifications to our business practices, including limiting employee and contractor presence at certain work locations, limiting travel and reducing capital expenditures. We may take further actions as required by government authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, contractors, customers, suppliers and communities. However, there is no assurance that such measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by the virus, and our ability to successfully execute our business operations could be adversely impacted. In addition, while we have recorded no goodwill impairment to date, the continued effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic could result in additional impairments of long-lived or indefinite-lived assets, including goodwill, at some point in the future. Such impairment charges could be material.

The full impact of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic is unknown and continues to rapidly evolve. It is difficult to predict how significant the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, any related subsequent waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic, an additional regional or global disease outbreak, and any responses to such events, will be on the U.S. and global economies and our business or for how long disruptions are likely to continue. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments and factors outside of our control, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity or duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the evolving governmental and private sector actions to contain the pandemic or treat its health, economic, and other impacts, and the timing and effectiveness of the ongoing rollout of currently available vaccines.

The ultimate extent of the impact of the volatile conditions in the oil and gas industry on our business, financial condition, results of operation and liquidity will also depend largely on future developments, including the extent and duration of any price reductions, any additional decisions by OPEC and disputes between the members of other leading oil producing countries (together with OPEC, 'OPEC+').

To the extent COVID-19 and the developments in the global oil markets adversely affects our business, financial condition, results of operation and liquidity, they may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described below.

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# ***A substantial or extended decline in refining margins would reduce our operating results and cash flows and could materially and adversely impact our future rate of growth and the carrying value of our assets.***

Our earnings, cash flow and profitability from our refining operations are substantially determined by the difference between the market price of refined products and the market price of crude oil, which often move independently of each other and are referred to as the crack spread, refining margin or refined products margin. Refining margins historically have been volatile, and we believe they will continue to be volatile. Although we monitor our refinery operating margins and seek to optimize results by adjusting throughput volumes, throughput types and product slates, there are inherent limitations on our ability to offset the effects of adverse market conditions.

Many of the factors influencing changes in crack spreads and refining margins are beyond our control. These factors include:

- • changes in global and local economic conditions, e.g., as a result of the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic;
- • domestic and foreign supply and demand for crude oil and refined products, including changes in the availability and cost of inputs from price inflation and supply chain disruptions;
- • the level of foreign and domestic production of crude oil and refined petroleum products;
- • changes in the rate of inflation (including the cost of raw materials, labor, commodities, and supplies) and interest rates;
- • increased regulation of feedstock production activities, such as hydraulic fracturing;
- • infrastructure limitations that restrict, or events that disrupt, the distribution of crude oil, other feedstocks and refined petroleum products;
- • excess or overbuilt infrastructure;
- • an increase or decrease of infrastructure limitations (or the perception that such an increase or decrease could occur) on the distribution of crude oil, other feedstocks or refined products;
- • investor speculation in commodities;
- • worldwide political conditions, particularly in significant oil producing regions such as the Middle East, Africa, the former Soviet Union and South America;
- • the ability or inability of the members of OPEC to maintain oil price and production controls;
- • pricing and other actions taken by competitors that impact the market;
- • the level of crude oil, other feedstocks and refined petroleum products imported into and exported out of the U. S.;
- • excess capacity and utilization rates of refineries worldwide;
- • development and marketing of alternative and competing fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel;
- • changes in fuel specifications required by environmental and other laws, particularly with respect to oxygenates and sulfur content;
- • local factors, including market conditions, adverse weather conditions and the level of operations of other refineries and pipelines in our markets;
- • volatility in the costs of natural gas and electricity used by our refineries;
- • accidents, interruptions in transportation, inclement weather, earthquakes, or other events, including cyber-attacks, that can cause unscheduled shutdowns or otherwise adversely affect our refineries or the supply and delivery of crude oil from third parties; and
- • U.S. government regulations.

Some of these factors can vary by region and may change quickly, adding to market volatility, while others may have longer-term effects. The long-term effects of these and other factors on prices for crude oil, refinery feedstocks and refined products could be substantial.

The crude oil we purchase, and the refined products we sell, are commodities whose prices are mainly determined by market forces beyond our control. While an increase or decrease in the price of crude oil will often result in a corresponding increase or decrease in the wholesale price of refined products, a change in the price of one commodity does not always result in a corresponding change in the other. A substantial or prolonged increase in crude oil prices without a corresponding increase in refined product prices, or a substantial or prolonged decrease in refined product prices without a corresponding decrease in crude oil prices, could also have a significant negative effect on our results of operations and cash flows. This is especially true for non-transportation refined products, such as asphalt, butane, coke, sulfur, propane and slurry, whose prices are less likely to correlate to fluctuations in the price of crude oil, all of which we produce at our refineries.

Also, the price for a significant portion of the crude oil processed at our refineries is based upon the WTI benchmark for such oil rather than the Brent Crude benchmark. While the prices for WTI and Brent historically correlate to one another, elevated supply of WTI-priced crude oil in the Mid-Continent region has caused WTI prices to fall significantly below Brent prices at different points in time in recent years. Our ability to purchase and process favorably priced crude oil has allowed us to achieve higher net income and cash flow in certain years; however, we cannot assure that these favorable conditions will continue.

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The narrowing, and in some cases inversion, in the price differential between WTI and Brent benchmarks in 2021 and 2020 has negatively impacted our results of operations in the past. Narrowing or inversion in the price differential between the WTI and Brent benchmarks for any reason, including, without limitation, increased crude oil distribution capacity from the Permian Basin, crude oil exports from the U. S. or actual or perceived reductions in Mid-Continent crude oil inventories, could further negatively impact our earnings and cash flows, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, because the premium or discount we pay for a portion of the crude oil processed at our refineries is established based upon this differential during the month prior to the month in which the crude oil is processed, rapid decreases in the differential may negatively affect our results of operations and cash flows.

Additionally, governmental and regulatory actions, including continued resolutions by OPEC to restrict crude oil production levels and executive actions by the U.S. presidential administration to advance certain energy infrastructure projects may continue to impact crude oil prices and crude oil differentials. Any increase in crude oil prices or unfavorable movements in crude oil differentials due to such actions or changing regulatory environment may negatively impact our ability to acquire crude oil at economical prices and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

*We operate in a highly regulated industry and increased costs of compliance with, or liability for violation of, existing or future laws, regulations and other requirements could significantly increase our costs of doing business, thereby adversely affecting our profitability.*

Our industry is subject to extensive laws, regulations, permits and other requirements including, but not limited to, those relating to the environment, fuel composition, safety, transportation, pipeline tariffs, employment, labor, immigration, minimum wages, overtime pay, health care benefits, working conditions, public accessibility, retail fuel pricing, the sale of alcohol and tobacco and other requirements. These permits, laws and regulations are enforced by federal agencies including the EPA, DOT, PHMSA, FMCSA, Federal Railroad Administration ('FRA'), OSHA, National Labor Relations Board ('NLRB'), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ('EEOC'), Federal Trade Commission ('FTC') and the FERC, and numerous other state and federal agencies. We anticipate that compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations could require us to spend significant amounts in capital costs during the next five years. These estimates do not include amounts related to capital investments that management has deemed to be strategic investments. These amounts could materially change as a result of governmental and regulatory actions.

Various permits, licenses, registrations and other authorizations are required under these laws for the operation of our refineries, biodiesel facilities, terminals, pipelines, retail locations and related operations, and these permits are subject to renewal and modification that may require operational changes involving significant costs. If key permits cannot be renewed or are revoked, the ability to continue operation of the affected facilities could be threatened.

Ongoing compliance with, or violation of, laws, regulations and other requirements could also have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We face potential exposure to future claims and lawsuits involving environmental matters, including, but not limited to, surface water, ground water, and wetlands contamination, air pollution, personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by substances we manufactured, handled, used, released or disposed. We are, and have been, the subject of various state, federal and private proceedings relating to environmental regulations, conditions and inquiries.

In addition, new legal requirements, new interpretations of existing legal requirements, increased legislative activity and governmental enforcement and other developments could require us to make additional unforeseen expenditures. Companies in the petroleum industry, such as us, are often the target of activist and regulatory activity regarding pricing, safety, environmental compliance, derivatives trading and other business practices, which could result in price controls, fines, increased taxes or other actions affecting the conduct of our business. The specific impact of laws and regulations or other actions may vary depending on a number of factors, including the age and location of operating facilities, marketing areas, crude oil and feedstock sources and production processes.

We generate wastes that may be subject to RCRA and comparable state and local requirements. The EPA and various state agencies have limited the approved methods of managing, transporting, recycling and disposing of hazardous and certain non-hazardous wastes. Our refineries are large quantity generators of hazardous waste and require hazardous waste permits issued by the EPA or state agencies. Additionally, certain of our other facilities, such as terminals and biodiesel plants, generate lesser quantities of hazardous wastes.

Under RCRA, CERCLA and other federal, state and local environmental laws, as the owner or operator of refineries, biodiesel plants, bulk terminals, pipelines, tank farms, rail cars, trucks and retail locations, we may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of contamination at our existing or former locations, whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence of such contamination. We have incurred such liability in the past, and several of our current and former locations are the subject of ongoing remediation projects. The failure to timely report and

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properly remediate contamination may subject us to liability to third parties and may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent our property or to borrow money using our property as collateral. Additionally, persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous substances also may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of these substances at sites where they are located, regardless of whether the site is owned or operated by that person. We typically arrange for the treatment or disposal of hazardous substances generated by our refining and other operations. Therefore, we may be liable for removal or remediation costs associated with releases of these substances at third party locations, as well as other related costs, including fines, penalties and damages resulting from injuries to persons, property and natural resources. Our El Dorado refinery is a de minimis potentially responsible party at a Superfund site, for which we expect our costs to be non-material. In the future, we may incur substantial expenditures for investigation or remediation of contamination that has not been discovered at our current or former locations or locations that we may acquire or at third party sites where hazardous substances from these locations have been treated or disposed.

Our operations are subject to certain requirements of the CAA, as well as related state and local laws and regulations governing air emissions. Certain CAA regulatory programs applicable to our refineries, terminals and other operations require capital expenditures for the installation of air pollution control devices, operational procedures to minimize emissions and monitoring and reporting of emissions.

A consent decree was entered in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in June 2019 resolving alleged historical violations of the CAA at our Big Spring refinery. In addition to a civil penalty of $0.5 million that we paid in June 2019, we will be required to expend capital for pollution control equipment that may be significant over the next 6 years. According to the EPA, approximately 95% of the nation's refining capacity has entered into 'global' settlements under the EPA National Refinery Initiative.

In 2015, the EPA finalized reductions in the NAAQS for ozone, from 75 ppb to 70 ppb. Our Tyler refinery is located near areas classified as being in non-attainment with the new standard. However, the refinery area has not been classified as being in non-attainment with the new standard. If air quality near our facilities worsens in the future, it is possible that these area(s) could be reclassified as being in non-attainment for the new ozone standard which could require us to install additional air pollution control equipment for ozone forming emissions in the future. We do not believe such capital expenditures, or the changes in our operation, will result in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

In late 2015, the EPA finalized additional rules regulating refinery air emissions from a variety of sources (such as cokers, flares, tanks and other process units) through additional NSPS and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants and changing the way emissions from startup, shutdown and malfunction operations are regulated (the 'Refinery Risk and Technology Review Rules' or 'RTR'). The RTR rule also requires that we monitor property line benzene concentrations at our refineries, and report those concentrations quarterly to the EPA, which will make the results available to the public. Even though the concentrations are not expected to exceed regulatory or health-based standards, we have experienced some time periods above the action level, and have taken the corrective actions required by the RTR for those time periods. The availability of such data may increase the likelihood of lawsuits against our refineries by the local public or organized public interest groups.

In addition to our operations, many of the fuel products we manufacture are subject to requirements of the CAA, as well as related state and local laws and regulations. The EPA has the authority, under the CAA, to modify the formulation of the refined transportation fuel products we manufacture, in order to limit the emissions associated with their final use. In 2007, the EPA issued final Mobile Source Air Toxic II rules for gasoline formulation that required the reduction of annual average benzene content by July 1, 2012. We have purchased credits in the past to comply with these content requirements for two of our refineries. Although credits have been readily available, there can be no assurance that such credits will continue to be available for purchase at reasonable prices, or at all, and we could have to implement capital projects in the future to reduce benzene levels.

Our operations are also subject to the CWA, the OPA-90 and comparable state and local requirements. The CWA, and similar laws, prohibit any discharge into surface waters, ground waters, injection wells and publicly-owned treatment works, except as allowed by pre-treatment permits and NPDES permits issued by federal, state and local governmental agencies. The OPA-90 prohibits the discharge of oil into 'Waters of the U.S.' and requires that affected facilities have plans in place to respond to spills and other discharges. The CWA also regulates filling or discharges to wetlands and other 'Waters of the U.S.' In 2015, the EPA, in conjunction with the Army Corps of Engineers, issued a final rule expanding the definition of 'Waters of the U.S.' The rule, which was subject to litigation and judicial stays, was repealed in December 2019. On April 21, 2020 the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to finalize a revised definition of 'Waters of the U.S.' and the rule became effective on June 22, 2020 resulting in a more streamlined definition which narrows regulatory reach. However, in 2021 the Navigable Waters Protection Rule was vacated. On January 18, 2023, the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers issued a final rulemaking, revising the definition of 'Waters of the U.S.'. The new definition is broader than the prior interpretation, which expands the scope of the CWA's definition. As a result of the expanded scope, we could face increased operating costs or other impediments that could alter the way we conduct our business, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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We are subject to regulation by the DOT and various state agencies in connection with our pipeline, trucking and rail transportation operations. These regulatory authorities exercise broad powers, governing activities such as the authorization to operate hazardous materials pipelines and engage in motor carrier operations. There are additional regulations specifically relating to the transportation industry, including integrity management of pipelines, testing and specification of equipment, product handling and labeling requirements and personnel qualifications. The transportation industry is subject to possible regulatory and legislative changes that may affect the economics of our business by requiring changes in operating practices or pipeline construction or by changing the demand for common or contract carrier services or the cost of providing trucking services. Possible changes include, among other things, increasingly stringent environmental regulations, increased frequency and stringency for testing and repairing pipelines, replacement of older pipelines, changes in the hours of service regulations that govern the amount of time a driver may drive in any specific period, on-board black box recorder devices or limits on vehicle weight and size and properties of the materials that can be shipped. Required changes to the specifications governing rail cars carrying crude oil will eliminate the most commonly used tank cars or require that such cars be upgraded. In addition to the substantial remediation costs that could be caused by leaks or spills from our pipelines, regulators could prohibit our use of affected portions of the pipeline for extended periods, thereby interrupting the delivery of crude oil to, or the distribution of refined products from, our refineries.

In addition, the DOT has issued guidelines with respect to securing regulated facilities such as our bulk terminals against terrorist attack. We have instituted security measures and procedures in accordance with such guidelines to enhance the protection of certain of our facilities. We cannot provide any assurance that these security measures would fully protect our facilities from an attack.

Our operations are subject to various laws and regulations relating to occupational health and safety and process safety administered by OSHA, the EPA and various state equivalent agencies. We maintain safety, training, design standards, mechanical integrity and maintenance programs as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and to protect the safety of our workers and the public. More stringent laws or regulations or adverse changes in the interpretation of existing laws or regulations by government agencies could have an adverse effect on our financial position and the results of our operations and could require substantial expenditures for the installation and operation of systems and equipment.

Health and safety legislation and regulations change frequently. We cannot predict what additional health and safety legislation or regulations will be enacted or become effective in the future or how existing or future laws or regulations will be administered or interpreted with respect to our operations. Compliance with applicable health and safety laws and regulations has required, and continues to require, substantial expenditures. Future process safety rules could also mandate changes to the way we operate, the processes and chemicals we use and the materials from which our process units are constructed. Such regulations could have a significant negative effect on our operations and profitability. In January 2017, the EPA finalized changes to process safety requirements in its Risk Management Program rules that require evaluation of safer alternatives and technologies, expanded routine audits, independent third-party audits following certain process safety events and increased sharing of information with the public and emergency response organizations. In January 2017, OSHA announced changes to its National Emphasis Program, and specifically identified oil refineries as facilities for increased inspections. The changes also instruct inspectors to use data gathered from EPA Risk Management Plan inspections to identify refiners for additional Process Safety Management inspections.

Our operating responsibility for bulk product terminals and refined product pipelines includes responsibility to ensure the quality and purity of the products loaded at our loading racks. If our quality control measures were to fail, we may have contaminated or off-specification products in pipelines and storage tanks or off-specification product could be sent to public gasoline stations. These types of incidents could result in product liability claims from our customers, as well as negative publicity. Product liability is a significant commercial risk. Substantial damage awards have been made in certain jurisdictions against manufacturers and resellers based upon claims for injuries caused by the use of or exposure to various products. There can be no assurance that product liability claims against us would not have a material adverse effect on our business or results of operations or our ability to maintain existing customers or retain new customers.

Environmental regulations are becoming more stringent, and new environmental and safety laws and regulations are continuously being enacted or proposed. Compliance with any future legislation or regulation of our produced fuels, including renewable fuel or carbon content, GHG emissions, sulfur, benzene or other toxic content, vapor pressure, octane; or other fuel characteristics, may result in increased capital and operating costs and may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditions or results of operations. While it is impractical to predict the impact that potential regulatory and activist activity may have, such future activity may result in increased costs to operate and maintain our facilities, as well as increased capital outlays to improve our facilities. Such future activity could also adversely affect our ability to expand production, result in damaging publicity about us, or reduce demand for our products. Our need to incur costs associated with complying with any resulting new legal or regulatory requirements that are substantial and not adequately provided for, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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# ***The availability and cost of RINs and other required credits could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.***

Pursuant to the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, the EPA promulgated the RFS-2 regulations reflecting the increased volume of renewable fuels mandated to be blended into the nation's fuel supply. The regulations, in part, require refiners to add annually increasing amounts of 'renewable fuels' to their petroleum products or purchase credits, known as RINs in lieu of such blending. While we are able to obtain many of the RINs required for compliance by blending renewable fuels manufactured by third parties or by our own biodiesel plants, we must also purchase RINs on the open market in order to comply with the quantity of renewable fuels we are required to blend under the RFS-2 regulations. Since the EPA first began mandating biofuels in excess of the 'blend wall' (the 10% ethanol limit prescribed by most automobile warranties), the price of RINs has been extremely volatile. While we cannot predict the future prices of RINs, the costs to obtain the necessary number of RINs could be material. If we are unable to pass the costs of compliance with the RFS-2 regulations on to our customers, 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 RFS-2 mandates, our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

In the past, we have received small refinery exemptions under the RFS-2 program for certain of our refineries. However, there is no assurance that such an exemption will be obtained for any of our refineries in future years. In June 2022, the EPA denied the petitions for small refinery exemptions for prior period compliance years. The failure to obtain such exemptions for certain of our refineries could result in the need to purchase more RINs than we currently have estimated and accrued for in our consolidated financial statements.

In addition, the RFS-2 regulations are highly complex and evolving, requiring us to periodically update our compliance systems. The RFS-2 regulations require the EPA to determine and publish the applicable annual volume and percentage standards for each compliance year by November 30 for the forthcoming year, and such blending percentages could be higher or lower than amounts estimated and accrued for in our consolidated financial statements. The future cost of RINs is difficult to estimate until such time as the EPA finalizes the applicable standards for the forthcoming compliance year. Moreover, in addition to increased price volatility in the RINs market, there have been multiple instances of RINs fraud occurring in the marketplace over the past several years. The EPA has initiated several enforcement actions against refiners who purchase fraudulent RINs, resulting in substantial costs to the refiner. While the EPA promulgated a rule in June 2019 aiming to improve transparency in the market for RINs, we cannot predict with certainty our exposure to increased RINs costs in the future, nor can we predict the extent by which costs associated with RFS-2 regulations will impact our future results of operations.

# ***Increased supply of and demand for alternative transportation fuels, increased fuel economy standards and increased use of alternative means of transportation could lead to a decrease in transportation fuel prices and/or a reduction in demand for petroleum-based transportation fuels.***

As regulatory initiatives have required an increase in the consumption of renewable transportation fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, consumer acceptance of electric, hybrid and other alternative vehicles is increasing. Increased use of renewable fuels and alternative vehicles may result in a decrease in demand for petroleum-based transportation fuels. Increased use of renewable fuels may also result in an increase in transportation fuel supply relative to decreased demand and a corresponding decrease in margins. A significant decrease in transportation fuel margins or demand for petroleum-based transportation fuels could have an adverse impact on our financial results. As described above, RFS-2 requires replacement of increasing amounts of petroleum-based transportation fuels with biofuels through 2022. RFS-2 and widespread use of E-15 or E-85 could cause decreased crude runs and materially affect our profitability, unless fuel demand rises at a comparable rate or other outlets are found for the displaced petroleum products.

In 2012, the EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ('NHTSA') finalized rules raising the required Corporate Average Fuel Economy and GHG standards for passenger vehicles beginning with 2017 model year vehicles and increasing to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg by 2025. These standards were reaffirmed by the EPA in January 2017, but that action was subsequently withdrawn on April 13, 2018. Additional increases in fuel efficiency standards for medium and heavy-duty vehicles were finalized in 2016. On August 10, 2021, the NHTSA proposed to amend the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards previously published in 2020 (for model years 2024-2026) to increase the stringency at a rate of 8% per year, rather than the 1.5% set previously. Such increases in fuel economy standards and potential electrification of the vehicle fleet, along with mandated increases in use of renewable fuels discussed above, could result in decreasing demand for petroleum fuels, which, in turn, could materially affect profitability at our refineries.

To meet higher fuel efficiency and GHG emission standards for passenger vehicles, automobile manufacturers are increasingly using technologies, such as turbocharging, direct injection and higher compression ratios that require high octane gasoline. Many auto manufacturers have expressed a desire that only a high-octane grade of gasoline be allowed in order to maximize fuel efficiency, rather than the three octane grades common now. Regulatory changes allowing only one high-octane grade, or significant increases in market demand for high-octane fuel,

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could result in a shift to high-octane ethanol blends containing 25% - 30% ethanol, the need for capital expenditures at our refineries to increase octane or reduced demand for petroleum fuels, which could materially affect profitability of our refineries.

***Competition in the refining and logistics industry is intense, and an increase in competition in the markets in which we sell our products could adversely affect our earnings and profitability.***

We compete with a broad range of companies in our refining and petroleum product operations. Many of these competitors are integrated, multinational oil companies that are substantially larger than us. Because of their diversity, integration of operations, larger capitalization, larger and more complex refineries and greater resources, these companies may be better able to withstand volatile market conditions relating to crude oil and refined product pricing, compete on the basis of price, obtain crude oil in times of shortage, and withstand weather disruptions.

We do not engage in petroleum exploration or production, and therefore do not produce any of our crude oil feedstocks. Certain of our competitors, however, obtain a portion of their feedstocks from company-owned production activities. Competitors that have their own crude oil production are at times able to offset losses from refining operations with profits from producing operations and may be better positioned to withstand periods of depressed refining margins or feedstock shortages. If we are unable to compete effectively with these competitors, there could be a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***Our retail segment is subject to loss of market share or pressure to reduce prices in order to compete effectively with a changing group of competitors in a fragmented retail industry.***

The markets in which we operate our retail fuel and convenience stores are highly competitive and characterized by ease of entry and constant change in the number and type of retailers offering the products and services found in our stores. We compete with other convenience store chains, gas stations, supermarkets, drug stores, discount stores, dollar stores, club stores, mass merchants, fast food operations, independent owner-operators and other retail outlets. In some of our markets, our competitors have been in existence longer and have greater financial, marketing and other resources than us. In addition, independent owner-operators can generally operate stores with lower overhead costs than ours. As a result, our competitors may be able to respond better to changes in the economy and new opportunities within the industry.

Several non-traditional retailers, such as supermarkets, club stores and mass merchants, have affected the convenience store industry by entering the retail fuel business and/or selling merchandise traditionally found in convenience stores. Many of these competitors are substantially larger than we are. Because of their diversity, integration of operations and greater resources, these companies may be better able to withstand volatile market conditions or levels of low or no profitability. In addition, these retailers may use promotional pricing or discounts, both at the pump and in the store, to encourage in-store merchandise sales. These activities by our competitors could adversely affect our profit margins. Our convenience stores could lose market share, relating to both gasoline and merchandise, to these and other retailers, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and cash flows. Our convenience stores compete in large part based on their ability to offer convenience to customers. Consequently, changes in traffic patterns and the type, number and location of competing stores could result in the loss of customers and reduced sales and profitability at affected stores. These non-traditional gasoline and/or convenience merchandise retailers may obtain a significant share of the retail fuels market, may obtain a significant share of the convenience store merchandise market and their market share in each market is expected to grow.

***We may seek to diversify and expand our retail fuel and convenience store operations, which may present operational and competitive challenges.***

We may seek to grow by selectively operating stores in geographic areas other than those in which we currently operate, or in which we currently have a relatively small number of stores. This growth strategy would present numerous operational and competitive challenges to our senior management and employees and would place significant pressure on our operating systems. In addition, we cannot assure that consumers located in the regions in which we may expand our operations would be as receptive to our stores as consumers in our existing markets. The success of any such growth plans will depend in part upon our ability to:

- select, and compete successfully in, new markets;
- obtain suitable sites at acceptable costs;
- realize an acceptable return on the capital invested in new facilities;
- hire, train, and retain qualified personnel;
- integrate new retail fuel and convenience stores into our existing distribution, inventory control, and information systems;
- expand relationships with our suppliers or develop relationships with new suppliers; and
- secure adequate financing, to the extent required.

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We cannot assure that we will achieve our development goals, manage our growth effectively, or operate our existing and new retail fuel and convenience stores profitability. The failure to achieve any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

# ***Decreases in commodity prices may lessen our borrowing capacities, increase collateral requirements for derivative instruments or cause a write-down of inventory.***

The nature of our business requires us to maintain substantial quantities of crude oil, refined petroleum product and blendstock inventories. Because these inventories are commodities, we have no control over their changing market value. For example, reductions in the value of our inventories or accounts receivable as a result of lower commodity prices could result in a reduction in our borrowing base calculations and a reduction in the amount of financial resources available to meet the refineries' credit requirements. Further, if at any time our availability under certain of our revolving credit facilities falls below certain thresholds, we may be required to take steps to reduce our utilization under those credit facilities. In addition, changes in commodity prices may require us to utilize substantial amounts of cash to settle or cash collateralize some or all of our existing commodity hedges. Finally, because our inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market value, we would record a write-down of inventory and a non-cash charge to cost of sales if the market value of the inventory were to decline to an amount below our cost.

# ***Acts of terror or sabotage, threats of war, armed conflict, or war may have an adverse impact on our business, our future results of operations and our overall financial performance.***

Acts of sabotage or terrorist attacks (including cyber-attacks), threats of war, armed conflict, or war, as well as events occurring in response to or in connection with them, including political instability in significant oil producing regions such as the Middle East, Africa, the former Soviet Union and South America, may harm our business or have an adverse impact on our future results of operations and financial condition. This risk, and others dependent on geopolitical factors, may be heightened as a result of Russian action against Ukraine and events occurring in response thereto.

Energy-related assets (which could include refineries, pipelines and terminals) may be at greater risk of future terrorist attacks than other possible targets in the U.S. direct attack on our assets, or the assets of others used by us, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Uncertainty surrounding new or continued global hostilities or other sustained military campaigns, sanctions brought by the U.S. and other countries, and the possibility that infrastructure facilities could be direct targets of, or indirect casualties of, an act of terror, armed conflict or war may affect our operations in unpredictable ways, including disruptions of crude oil supplies and markets for refined products. In addition, any terrorist attack, armed conflict, war or political instability in significant oil producing regions such as the Middle East, Africa, the former Soviet Union and South America could have an adverse impact on energy prices, including prices for crude oil, other feedstocks and refined petroleum products, and an adverse impact on the margins from our refining and petroleum product marketing operations. The long-term impacts of terrorist attacks and the threat of future terrorist attacks on the energy transportation industry in general, and on us in particular, are unknown. Increased security measures taken by us as a precaution against possible terrorist attacks or vandalism could result in increased costs to our business. In addition, disruption or significant increases in energy prices could result in government-imposed price controls. Any one of, or a combination of, these occurrences could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Further, changes in the insurance markets attributable to terrorist attacks or acts of sabotage could make certain types of insurance more difficult for us to obtain. Moreover, the insurance that may be available to us may be significantly more expensive than our existing insurance coverage. Instability in the financial markets as a result of terrorism, sabotage or war could also affect our ability to raise capital, including our ability to repay or refinance debt.

# ***Legislative and regulatory measures to address climate change and GHG emissions could increase our operating costs or decrease demand for our refined products.***

Various legislative and regulatory measures to address climate change and GHG emissions (including carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxides) are in various phases of discussion or implementation and could affect our operations. They include proposed and enacted federal regulation and state actions to develop statewide, regional or nationwide programs designed to control and reduce GHG emissions from fixed sources, such as our refineries, coal-fired power plants and oil and gas production operations, as well as mobile transportation sources and fuels. Many states and regions have implemented, or are in the process of implementing, measures to reduce emissions of GHGs, primarily through cap and trade programs or low carbon fuel standards.

In December 2009, the EPA published its findings that emissions of GHGs present a danger to public health and the environment because emissions of such gases are, according to the EPA, contributing to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere and other climatic conditions. Based

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on these findings, the EPA adopted two sets of regulations that restrict emissions of GHGs under existing provisions of the federal CAA, including one that requires a reduction in emissions of GHGs from motor vehicles and another that regulates GHG emissions from certain large stationary sources under the PSD and Title V permitting programs. Congress has also from time to time considered legislation to reduce emissions of GHGs. Efforts have been made, and continue to be made, in the international community toward the adoption of international treaties or protocols that would address global climate change issues. In April 2016, the U.S. became a signatory to the 2015 United Nations Conference on Climate Change, which led to the creation of the Paris Agreement. After beginning the process to withdraw from participation in the Paris Agreement in 2017, in 2021 the U.S. rejoined the Paris Agreement. In addition, a number of state and local governments in the U.S. have expressed intentions to take, or have taken, action to reduce GHG emissions.

More aggressive efforts by governments and non-governmental organizations to reduce GHG emissions appear likely and any such future laws and regulations could result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions applicable to our customers and/or us, and any increase in the prices of refined products resulting from such increased costs, GHG cap-and-trade programs or taxes on GHGs, could result in reduced demand for our refined petroleum products. For example, in August 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which imposes a charge on methane emissions from certain petroleum system facilities and could have an indirect impact on demand for the goods and services of our business. Our business could also be impacted by governmental initiatives to incentivize the conservation of energy or the use of alternative energy sources.

Although it is not possible to predict the requirements of any GHG legislation that may be enacted, any laws or regulations that have been or may be adopted to restrict or reduce GHG emissions will likely require us to incur increased operating and capital costs and/or increased taxes on GHG emissions and petroleum fuels, and any increase in the prices of refined products resulting from such increased costs, GHG cap and trade programs or taxes on GHGs, could result in reduced demand for our petroleum fuels. As part of our strategy review process, we review hydrocarbon demand forecasts and assesses the impact on our business model, plans, and future estimates of reserves. In addition, we evaluate other lower-carbon technologies that could complement our existing assets, strategy and competencies as part of its long-term capital allocation strategy.

If we are unable to maintain sales of our refined products at a price that reflects such increased costs, there could be a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. GHG regulation, including taxes on the GHG content of fuels, could also impact the consumption of refined products, thereby affecting our refinery operations.

# ***Increasing attention to environmental, social and governance matters may impact our business, financial results or stock price.***

In recent years, increasing attention has been given to corporate activities related to ESG matters in public discourse and the investment community. A number of advocacy groups, both domestically and internationally, have campaigned for governmental and private action to promote change at public companies related to ESG matters, including through the investment and voting practices of investment advisers, public pension funds, universities and other members of the investing community.

These activities include increasing attention and demands for action related to climate change, promoting the use of substitutes to fossil fuel products, litigation and encouraging the divestment of companies in the fossil fuel industry. For example, in recent years, private litigation has been increasingly initiated against oil and gas companies by local and state agencies and private parties alleging climate change impacts arising from their operations and seeking damages and equitable relief. We have not had any climate change litigation initiated against us to date and we cannot reasonably predict whether any such litigation will be initiated against us or, if initiated, what the outcome would be. If any such litigation were to be initiated against us, at a minimum, we would incur legal and other expenses to defend such lawsuits, which amounts may be significant. If we failed to prevail in any such litigation and were required to pay significant damages and/or materially alter the manner in which we conduct our business, there could be a material adverse impact on our operations, financial condition or results of operations. These activities could reduce demand for our products, reduce our profits, increase the potential for investigations and litigation, impair our brand and have negative impacts on our stock price and access to capital markets.

In addition, organizations that provide information to investors on corporate governance and related matters have developed ratings systems for evaluating companies on their approach to ESG matters. These ratings are used by some investors to inform their investment and voting decisions. Unfavorable ESG ratings may lead to increased negative investor sentiment toward us and our industry and to the diversion of investment to other industries, which could have a negative impact on our stock price and our access to and costs of capital.

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## Risks Relating to Our Business

**We are particularly vulnerable to disruptions to our refining operations because our refining operations are concentrated in four facilities.**

Because all of our refining operations are concentrated in the Tyler, El Dorado, Big Spring and Krotz Springs refineries, significant disruptions at one of these facilities could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial results.

Our refineries consist of many processing units, a number of which have been in operation for many years. These processing units undergo periodic shutdowns, known as turnarounds, during which routine maintenance is performed to restore the operation of the equipment to a higher level of performance. Depending on which units are affected, all or a portion of a refinery's production may be halted or disrupted during a maintenance turnaround. We are also subject to unscheduled down time for unanticipated maintenance or repairs.

Refinery operations may also be disrupted by external factors, such as a suspension of feedstock deliveries, cyber-attacks, or an interruption of electricity, natural gas, water treatment or other utilities or a global pandemic such as the outbreak of the COVID-Pandemic. A large number of positive COVID-19 cases at one or more of our refineries could substantially impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. Other potentially disruptive factors include natural disasters, severe weather conditions, workplace or environmental accidents, interruptions of supply, work stoppages, losses of permits or authorizations or acts of terrorism.

### **The physical effects of climate change and severe weather present risks to our operations.**

The potential physical effects of climate change and severe weather on our operations are highly uncertain and depend upon the unique geographic and environmental factors present. We have systems in place to manage potential acute physical risks, including those that may be caused by climate change, but if any such events were to occur, they could have an adverse effect on our assets and operations. Examples of potential physical risks include floods, hurricane-force winds, wildfires, freezing temperatures and snowstorms. We have incurred, and will continue to incur, costs to protect our assets from physical risks, and to employ processes, to the extent available, to mitigate such risks.

Any extreme weather events may disrupt the ability to operate our facilities or to transport crude oil, refined petroleum or petrochemical and plastics products in these areas. In addition, substantial weather-related conditions could impact our relationships and arrangements with our major customers and suppliers by materially affecting the normal flow of crude oil and refined products. For example, severe weather events could damage transportation infrastructures and lead to interruptions of our operations, including our ability to deliver our products, or increases in costs to receive crude oil. During February 2021, we experienced a severe weather event ('Winter Storm Uri') which temporarily impacted operations at all of our refineries. Due to the extreme freezing conditions, we experienced reduced throughputs at our refineries as there was a disruption in the crude supply, as well as damages to various units at our refineries requiring additional operating and capital expenditures. We recognized additional operating expenses in the amount of $17.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2021 due to property damaged in the freeze which was recovered during 2021. For additional information, refer to Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Extended periods of such disruption could have an adverse effect on our results of operations. We could also incur substantial costs to prevent or repair damage to these facilities. Finally, depending on the severity and duration of any extreme weather events or climate conditions, our operations may need to be modified and material costs incurred, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

**Our operations are subject to business interruptions and casualty losses. Failure to manage risks associated with business interruptions could adversely impact our operations, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.**

Our refining and logistics operations are subject to significant hazards and risks inherent in transporting, storing and processing crude oil and intermediate and finished petroleum products. These hazards and risks include, but are not limited to, natural or weather-related disasters, fires, explosions, pipeline ruptures and spills, trucking accidents, train derailments, third-party interference, mechanical failure of equipment and other events beyond our control. The occurrence of any of these events could result in production and distribution difficulties and disruptions, personal injury or death, environmental pollution and other damage to our properties and the properties of others.

If any facility were to experience an interruption in operations, earnings from the facility could be materially adversely affected (to the extent not recoverable through insurance, if insured) because of lost production and repair costs. A significant interruption in one or more of our facilities could also lead to increased volatility in prices for feedstocks and refined products and could increase instability in the financial and insurance markets, making it more difficult for us to access capital and to obtain insurance coverage that we consider adequate. For example, on February 27, 2021, our El Dorado refinery experienced a fire in its Penex unit. For additional information, refer to Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Because of these inherent dangers, our refining and logistics operations are subject to various laws and regulations relating to occupational health and safety, process and operating safety, environmental protection and transportation safety. Continued efforts to comply with applicable laws and regulations related to health, safety and the environment, or a finding of non-compliance with current regulations, could result in additional capital expenditures or operating expenses, as well as fines and penalties.

In addition, our refineries, pipelines and terminals are located in populated areas and any release of hazardous material, or catastrophic event, could affect our employees and contractors, as well as persons and property outside our property. Our pipelines, trucks and rail cars carry flammable and toxic materials on public railways and roads and across populated and/or environmentally sensitive areas and waterways that could be severely impacted in the event of a release. An accident could result in significant personal injuries and/or cause a release that results in damage to occupied areas, as well as damage to natural resources. It could also affect deliveries of crude oil to our refineries, resulting in a curtailment of operations. The costs to remediate such an accidental release and address other potential liabilities, as well as the costs associated with any interruption of operations, could be substantial. Although we maintain significant insurance coverage for such events, it may not cover all potential losses or liabilities.

In the event that personal injuries or deaths result from such events, or there are natural resource damages, we would likely incur substantial legal costs and liabilities. The extent of these costs and liabilities could exceed the limits of our available insurance. As a result, any such event could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

*There are certain environmental hazards and risks inherent in our operations that could adversely affect those operations and our financial results.*

The operation of refineries, pipelines, terminals and vessels is inherently subject to the risks of spills, discharges or other inadvertent releases of petroleum or hazardous substances. If any of these events had previously occurred or occurs in the future in connection with any of our refineries, pipelines or refined petroleum products terminals, or in connection with any facilities that receive our wastes or byproducts for treatment or disposal, other than events for which we are indemnified, we could be liable for all costs and penalties associated with their remediation under federal, state, local and international environmental laws or common law, and could be liable for property damage to third parties caused by contamination from releases and spills.

*The costs, scope, timelines and benefits of our refining projects may deviate significantly from our original plans and estimates.*

We may experience unanticipated increases in the cost, scope and completion time for our improvement, maintenance and repair projects at our refineries. Refinery projects are generally initiated to increase the yields of higher-value products, increase our ability to process a variety of crude oil, increase production capacity, meet new regulatory requirements or maintain the safe and reliable operations of our existing assets. Equipment that we require to complete these projects may be unavailable to us at expected costs or within expected time periods. Additionally, employee or contractor labor expense may exceed our expectations. Due to these or other factors beyond our control, we may be unable to complete these projects within anticipated cost parameters and timelines.

In addition, the benefits we realize from completed projects may take longer to achieve and/or be less than we anticipated. Large-scale capital projects are typically undertaken in anticipation of achieving an acceptable level of return on the capital to be employed in the project. We base these forecasted project economics on our best estimate of future market conditions that are not within our control. Most large-scale projects take many years to complete, and during this multi-year period, market and other business conditions can change from those we forecast. Our inability to complete, and/or realize the benefits of refinery projects in a cost-efficient and timely manner, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

*We depend upon our logistics segment for a substantial portion of the crude oil supply and refined product distribution networks that serve our Tyler, Big Spring and El Dorado refineries.*

Our logistics segment consists of Delek Logistics, a publicly-traded master limited partnership, and our consolidated financial statements include its consolidated financial results. As of December 31, 2022, we owned a 78.8% limited partner interest in Delek Logistics, consisting of 34,311,278 common limited partner units and the non-economic general partner interest. Delek Logistics operates a system of crude oil and refined product pipelines, distribution terminals and tankage in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Delek Logistics generates revenues by charging tariffs for transporting crude oil and refined products through its pipelines, by leasing pipeline capacity to third parties, by charging fees for terminating refined products and other hydrocarbons and storing and providing other services at its terminals.

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Our Tyler, El Dorado and Big Spring refineries are substantially dependent upon Delek Logistics' assets and services under several long-term pipeline and terminal, tankage and throughput agreements expiring in 2024 through 2033. Delek Logistics is subject to its own operating and regulatory risks, including, but not limited to:

- • its reliance on significant customers, including us;
- • macroeconomic factors, such as commodity price volatility that could affect its customers' utilization of its assets;
- • its reliance on us for near-term growth;
- • sufficiency of cash flow for required distributions;
- • counterparty risks, such as creditworthiness and force majeure;
- • competition from third-party pipelines and terminals and other competitors in the transportation and marketing industries;
- • environmental regulations;
- • successful integration of acquired businesses;
- • operational hazards and risks;
- • pipeline tariff regulations;
- • limitations on additional borrowings and other restrictions in its debt agreements; and
- • other financial, operational and legal risks.

The occurrence of any of these factors could directly or indirectly affect Delek Logistics' financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Because Delek Logistics is our consolidated subsidiary, the occurrence of any of these risks could also affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, if any of these risks affect Delek Logistics' viability, its ability to serve our supply and distribution needs may be jeopardized.

For additional information about Delek Logistics, see 'Logistics Segment' under Item 1 & 2. Business and Properties, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

# ***Interruptions or limitations in the supply and delivery of crude oil, or the supply and distribution of refined products, may negatively affect our refining operations and inhibit the growth of our refining operations.***

We rely on Delek Logistics and third-party transportation systems for the delivery of crude oil to our refineries. We could experience an interruption or reduction of supply and delivery, or an increased cost of receiving crude oil, if the ability of these systems to transport crude oil is disrupted because of accidents, adverse weather conditions, governmental regulation, terrorism, maintenance or failure of pipelines or other delivery systems, other third-party action or other events beyond our control. The unavailability for our use, for a prolonged period of time, of any system of delivery of crude oil could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Pipeline suspensions like these could require us to operate at reduced throughput rates.

Moreover, interruptions in delivery or limitations in delivery capacity may not allow our refining operations to draw sufficient crude oil to support current refinery production or increases in refining output. In order to maintain or materially increase refining output, existing crude delivery systems may require upgrades or supplementation, which may require substantial additional capital expenditures.

In addition, the El Dorado, Big Spring and Krotz Springs refineries distribute most of their light product production through a third-party pipeline system. An interruption to, or change in, the operation of the third-party pipeline system may result in a material restriction to our distribution channels. Because demand in the local markets is limited, a material restriction to each of the refinery's distribution channels may cause us to reduce production and may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We could experience an interruption or reduction of supply or delivery of refined products if our suppliers partially or completely ceased operations, temporarily or permanently. The ability of these refineries and our suppliers to supply refined products to us could be temporarily disrupted by anticipated events, such as scheduled upgrades or maintenance, as well as events beyond their control, such as unscheduled maintenance, fires, floods, storms, explosions, power outages, accidents, acts of terrorism or other catastrophic events, labor difficulties and work stoppages, governmental or private party litigation, or legislation or regulation that adversely impacts refinery operations. In addition, any reduction in capacity of other pipelines that connect with our suppliers' pipelines or our pipelines due to testing, line repair, reduced operating pressures, or other causes could result in reduced volumes of refined product supplied to our logistics segment's West Texas terminals. A reduction in the volume of refined products supplied to our West Texas terminals could adversely affect our sales and earnings.

# ***We are subject to risks associated with significant investments in the Permian Basin.***

We and our joint ventures have made and are continuing to make significant investments in infrastructure to gather crude oil from the Permian Basin in West Texas. Similar investments have been made and additional investments may be made in the future by us, our competitors or by new entrants to the markets we serve. The success of these and similar projects largely relies on the realization of anticipated market demand and growth in production in the Permian Basin. These projects typically require significant development periods, during which

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time demand for such infrastructure may change, production in the Permian Basin may decrease, or additional investments by competitors may be made. Lower production in the Permian Basin, or further investments by us or others in new pipelines, storage or dock capacity could result in capacity that exceeds demand, which could reduce the utilization of our gathering system and midstream assets and the related services or the prices we are able to charge for those services. There are several projects currently underway that are expected to increase pipeline capacity from the Permian Basin beyond current production. This excess capacity could decrease the differential between the Permian and end markets, resulting in a highly competitive environment for transportation services and reducing the rates for those services. When infrastructure investments in the markets we serve result in capacity that exceeds the demand in those markets, our facilities or investments could be underutilized, and rates could be unfavorably impacted, which could materially adversely affect our results of operations, financial position or cash flows, as well as our ability to pay cash distributions.

*We have made investments in joint ventures which subject us to additional risks, over which we do not have full control and which have unique risks.*

We have made investments in several joint ventures, and we may enter into other joint venture arrangements in the future. Generally, we have limited control over the activities of the joint venture, including the cash distribution policies of each of the joint ventures. We also have financial obligations related to our joint venture investments, some of which may be contingent on the activities of the joint ventures and the abilities of the joint ventures to obtain their own financing for their activities. Construction delays, cost increases, changes in market conditions, and other factors may result in a change in our expectations for the results of our investments in these joint ventures, and may require additional contributions from us to a joint venture.

Additionally, our joint venture partners may not always share our goals and objectives. Differences in views among the partners may result in delayed decisions or failures to agree on major matters, such as large expenditures or contractual commitments, the construction of assets or the borrowing of money, among others. Delay or failure to agree may prevent action with respect to such matters, even though such action may not serve our best interest or that of the joint venture. Accordingly, delayed decisions and disagreements could adversely affect the business and operations of the joint ventures and, in turn, our business and operations. From time to time, our joint ventures may be involved in disputes or legal proceedings which may negatively affect our investments. Accordingly, any such occurrences could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

*Our retail segment is dependent on fuel sales, which makes us susceptible to increases in the cost of gasoline and interruptions in fuel supply.*

Our dependence on fuel sales makes us susceptible to increases in the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel, and fuel profit margins have a significant impact on our earnings. The volume of fuel sold by us, and our fuel profit margins, are affected by numerous factors beyond our control, including the supply and demand for fuel, volatility in the wholesale fuel market and the pricing policies of competitors in local markets. Although we can rapidly adjust our pump prices to reflect higher fuel costs, a material increase in the price of fuel could adversely affect demand. A material, sudden increase in the cost of fuel that causes our fuel sales to decline could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, credit card interchange fees are typically calculated as a percentage of the transaction amount rather than a percentage of gallons sold. Higher refined product prices often result in negative consequences for our retail operations, such as higher credit card expenses, lower retail fuel gross margin per gallon and reduced demand for gasoline and diesel. These conditions could result in fewer retail gallons sold and fewer retail merchandise transactions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our dependence on fuel sales also makes us susceptible to interruptions in fuel supply. Gasoline sales generate customer traffic to our retail fuel and convenience stores, and any decrease in gasoline sales, whether due to shortage or otherwise, could adversely affect our merchandise sales. A serious interruption in the supply of gasoline to our retail fuel and convenience stores could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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# ***General economic conditions may adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.***

Economic slowdowns may have serious negative consequences for our business and operating results, because our performance is subject to domestic economic conditions and their impact on levels of consumer spending. Some of the factors affecting consumer spending include general economic conditions, unemployment, consumer debt, inflation, reductions in net worth based on declines in equity markets and residential real estate values, adverse developments in mortgage markets, taxation, energy prices, interest rates, consumer confidence and other macroeconomic factors. Political instability and global health crises, such as the COVID-19 Pandemic, can also impact the global economy and decrease worldwide demand for oil and refined products. During a period of economic weakness or uncertainty, current or potential customers may travel less, reduce or defer purchases, go out of business or have insufficient funds to buy or pay for our products and services. Moreover, a financial market crisis may have a material adverse impact on financial institutions and limit access to capital and credit. This could, among other things, make it more difficult for us to obtain (or increase our cost of obtaining) capital and financing for our operations. Our access to additional capital may not be available on terms acceptable to us or at all.

Also, because all of our operating refineries are located in the Gulf Coast Region, we primarily market our refined products in a relatively limited geographic area. As a result, we are more susceptible to regional economic conditions compared to our more geographically diversified competitors, and any unforeseen events or circumstances that affect the Gulf Coast Region could also materially and adversely affect our revenues and cash flows. The primary factors include, among other things, changes in the economy, weather conditions, demographics and population, increased supply of refined products from competitors and reductions in the supply of crude oil or other feedstocks. In the event of a shift in the supply/demand balance in the Gulf Coast Region due to changes in the local economy, an increase in aggregate refining capacity or other reasons, resulting in supply exceeding the demand in the region, our refineries may have to deliver refined products to more customers outside of the Gulf Coast Region and thus incur considerably higher transportation costs, resulting in lower refining margins, if any.

Additionally, general economic conditions in West Texas are highly dependent upon the price of crude oil. When crude oil prices exceed certain dollar per barrel thresholds, demand for people and equipment to support drilling and completion activities for the production of crude oil is robust, which supports overall economic health of the region. If crude oil prices fall below certain dollar per barrel thresholds, economic activity in the region may slow down, which could have a material adverse impact on the profitability of our business in West Texas.

# ***We may be adversely affected by the effects of inflation.***

Inflation has the potential to adversely affect our liquidity, business, financial condition and results of operations by increasing our overall cost structure, particularly if we are unable to achieve commensurate increases in the prices we charge our customers. The existence of inflation in the economy has the potential to result in higher interest rates and capital costs, supply shortages, increased costs of labor, weakening exchange rates and other similar effects. As a result of inflation, we have experienced and may continue to experience, increases in the costs of feedstocks, labor, materials, and other inputs. Although we may take measures to mitigate the impact of this inflation through pricing actions and efficiency gains, if these measures are not effective our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity could be materially adversely affected. Even if such measures are effective, there could be a difference between the timing of when these beneficial actions impact our results of operations and when the cost inflation is incurred. Additionally, the pricing actions we take could result in a decrease in market share.

# ***Disruption of our supply chain could adversely impact our ability to refine, manufacture, transport and sell our products.***

We and our suppliers use multiple forms of transportation to bring our products to market. Disruption to the timely supply of raw materials, parts, other inputs and finished goods or increases in the cost of transportation services, including due to general inflationary pressures, cost of fuel and labor, labor disputes or shortages, governmental regulation or governmental restrictions limiting specific forms of transportation, could have an adverse effect on our ability to refine, manufacture, transport and sell our products, which would adversely affect our liquidity, business, financial condition and results of operations.

# ***Our business could be adversely impacted as a result of our failure to retain or attract key talent.***

Our failure to retain or attract key talent with specific capabilities could interfere with our ability to execute on strategic transformation implementations, and could diminish our ability to execute and integrate strategic transactions. As a result, our ability to remain competitive in our industry sector and/or to operate effectively could be adversely impacted.

Evolving employee preferences and values, inflationary pressures, shortages in the labor market, increased employee turnover, and changes in the availability of workers could make it more difficult to retain or attract key talent and could increase labor costs, which could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Additionally, our labor costs include the cost of providing employee benefits. Inflation, and other factors, could increase the costs of providing such benefits. Failure, or any perceived failure to provide such benefits, could impact our competitive position, which could in turn negatively affect our liquidity, business, financial condition and results of operations.

*We have capital needs to finance our crude oil and refined products inventory for which our internally generated cash flows or other sources of liquidity may not be adequate.*

In December 2022, we entered into an Inventory Intermediation Agreement with Citi in which Citi purchases a substantial portion of the crude oil and refined products for three of our refineries' inventory at market prices. We are obligated to repurchase from Citi all volumes upon expiration or earlier termination of this agreement, which may have a material adverse impact on our liquidity, working capital and financial condition. Termination of our Inventory Intermediation Agreement with Citi, which is scheduled to expire in December 2024, would require us to finance the products covered by the agreement at terms that may not be favorable. The availability of capital will depend upon several factors, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, if we are not able to sell our finished products to credit worthy customers, then we may be subject to delays in the collection of our accounts receivable and exposure to additional credit risk. If we cannot obtain sufficient capital, when the need arises, then we may be unable to execute our long-term operating strategy.

*If there is negative publicity concerning our brand names or the brand names of our suppliers, fuel and merchandise sales in our retail segment may suffer.*

Negative publicity, regardless of whether the concerns are valid, concerning food, beverage, fuel or other product quality, food, beverage or other product safety or other health concerns, facilities, employee relations or other matters may materially and adversely affect demand for products offered at our stores and could result in a decrease in customer traffic to our stores. We offer food products in our stores that are marketed under our brand names and certain nationally recognized brands. These nationally recognized brands have significant operations at facilities owned and operated by third parties and negative publicity concerning these brands as a result of events that occur at facilities that we do not control could also adversely affect customer traffic to our stores. Additionally, we may be the subject of complaints or litigation arising from food or beverage-related illness or injury in general which could have a negative impact on our business. Health concerns, poor food, beverage, fuel or other product quality or operating issues stemming from one store or a limited number of stores can materially and adversely affect the operating results of some or all of our stores and harm our proprietary brands.

*Wholesale cost increases, vendor pricing programs and tax increases applicable to tobacco products, as well as campaigns to discourage their use, could adversely impact our results of operations in our retail segment.*

Increases in the retail price of tobacco products as a result of increased taxes or wholesale costs could materially impact our cigarette sales volume and/or revenues, merchandise gross profit and overall customer traffic. Cigarettes are subject to substantial and increasing excise taxes at both a state and federal level. In addition, national and local campaigns to discourage the use of tobacco products may have an adverse effect on demand for these products. A reduction in cigarette sales volume and/or revenues, merchandise gross profit from tobacco products or overall customer demand for tobacco products could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations of our retail segment.

In addition, major cigarette manufacturers currently offer substantial rebates to us; however, there can be no assurance that such rebate programs will continue. We include these rebates as a component of our gross margin from sales of cigarettes. In the event these rebates are decreased or eliminated, or we fail to earn the rebates, our wholesale cigarette costs will increase. For example, certain major cigarette manufacturers have offered rebate programs that provide rebates only if we follow the manufacturer's retail pricing guidelines. If we do not receive the rebates, because we do not participate in the program or if the rebates we receive by participating in the program do not offset or surpass the revenue lost as a result of complying with the manufacturer's pricing guidelines, our cigarette gross margin will be adversely impacted. In general, we attempt to pass wholesale price increases on to our customers. However, competitive pressures in our markets may adversely impact our ability to do so. In addition, reduced retail display allowances on cigarettes offered by cigarette manufacturers negatively impact gross margins. These factors could materially impact our retail price of cigarettes, cigarette sales volume and/or revenues, merchandise gross profit and overall customer traffic, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

*Our insurance policies historically do not cover all losses, costs or liabilities that we may experience, and insurance companies that currently insure companies in the energy industry may cease to do so or substantially increase premiums.*

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We carry property, business interruption, pollution, casualty and cyber insurance, but we do not maintain insurance coverage against all potential losses, costs or liabilities. We could suffer losses for uninsurable, or uninsured, risks or in amounts in excess of existing insurance coverage. In addition, we purchase insurance programs with large self-insured retentions and large deductibles. For example, we retain a short period of our business interruption losses. Therefore, a significant part, or all, of a business interruption loss or other types of loss could be retained by us. The occurrence of a loss that is retained by us, or not fully covered by insurance, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The energy industry is highly capital intensive, and the entire or partial loss of individual facilities or multiple facilities can result in significant costs to both energy industry companies, such as us, and their insurance carriers. Events which could result in such losses, and in some cases already have impacted our operations, include unplanned maintenance requirements, catastrophic events such as fire, mechanical breakdown, explosion, or contamination, natural disasters and orders issued by environmental authorities. Historically, large energy industry claims have resulted in significant increases in the level of premium costs and deductible periods for participants in the energy industry. For example, hurricanes have caused significant damage to energy companies operating along the Gulf Coast, in addition to numerous oil and gas production facilities and pipelines in that region. Insurance companies that have historically participated in underwriting energy-related risks may discontinue that practice, may reduce the insurance capacity they are willing to offer or demand significantly higher premiums or deductible periods to cover these risks. If we experience significant claims, or if there are significant changes in the number, or financial solvency, of insurance underwriters available to the energy industry occur, or if other adverse conditions over which we have no control prevail in the insurance market, we may be unable to obtain and maintain adequate insurance at reasonable cost.

In addition, we cannot assure that our insurers will renew our insurance coverage on acceptable terms, if at all, or that we will be able to arrange for adequate alternative coverage in the event of non-renewal. As a result of market conditions and our claims history, premiums and deductibles for our insurance policies have increased, and some of our insurers have declined to renew policies. In the future, certain insurance could become unavailable or available only for reduced amounts of coverage, or we may determine that premium costs, in our judgment, do not justify such expenditures and instead increase our self-insurance. The unavailability of full insurance coverage to cover events in which we suffer significant losses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***Our ongoing study of strategic options to unlock and enhance stockholder value pose additional risks to our business.***

Our board of directors, with the assistance of outside advisors, is evaluating a wide range of strategies for the Company to unlock and enhance stockholder value. This process, including any uncertainty created by this process, involves a number of risks which could impact our business and our stockholders, including the following:

- significant fluctuations in our stock price could occur in response to developments relating to the process or market speculation regarding any such developments;
- we may encounter difficulties in hiring, retaining and motivating key personnel during this process or as a result of uncertainties generated by this process or any developments or actions relating to it;
- we may incur substantial increases in general and administrative expense associated with increased legal fees and the need to retain and compensate third-party advisors; and
- we may experience difficulties in preserving the commercially sensitive information that may need to be disclosed to third parties during this process or in connection with an assessment of our strategic alternatives.

The review process also requires significant time and attention from management, which could distract them from other tasks in operating our business or otherwise disrupt our business. Such disruptions could cause concern to our customers, strategic partners or other constituencies and may have a material impact on our business and operating results and volatility in our share price.

There can be no assurance that this process will result in the pursuit or consummation of any potential transaction or strategy, or that any such potential transaction or strategy, if implemented, will provide greater value to our stockholders than that reflected in the price of our common stock. Any outcome of this process would be dependent upon a number of factors that may be beyond our control, including, among other things, market conditions, industry trends, regulatory approvals, and the availability of financing on reasonable terms.. The occurrence of any one or more of the above risks could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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**We may not be able to successfully execute our strategy of growth through acquisitions.**

A significant part of our growth strategy is to acquire assets, such as refineries, pipelines, terminals, and retail fuel and convenience stores that complement our existing assets and/or broaden our geographic presence. If attractive opportunities arise, we may also acquire assets in new lines of business that are complementary to our existing businesses. In the past we have acquired refineries, and we have developed our logistics segment through the acquisition of transportation and marketing assets. We expect to continue to acquire assets that complement our existing assets and/or broaden our geographic presence as a major element of our growth strategy. However, the occurrence of any of the following factors could adversely affect our growth strategy:

- We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or acquire additional assets on favorable terms;
- We usually compete with others to acquire assets, which competition may increase, and any level of competition could result in decreased availability or increased prices for acquisition candidates;
- We may experience difficulty in anticipating the timing and availability of acquisition candidates;
- We may not be able to obtain the necessary financing, on favorable terms or at all, to finance any of our potential acquisitions; and
- As a public company, we are subject to reporting obligations, internal controls and other accounting requirements with respect to any business we acquire, which may prevent or negatively affect the valuation of some acquisitions we might otherwise deem favorable or increase our acquisition costs.

**Acquisitions involve risks that could cause our actual growth or operating results to differ adversely compared with our expectations.**

Due to our emphasis on growth through acquisitions, we are particularly susceptible to transactional risks that could cause our actual growth or operating results to differ adversely compared with our expectations. For example:

- during the acquisition process, we may fail, or be unable, to discover some of the liabilities of companies or businesses that we acquire;
- we may assume contracts or other obligations in connection with particular acquisitions on terms that are less favorable or desirable than the terms that we would expect to obtain if we negotiated the contracts or other obligations directly;
- we may fail to successfully integrate or manage acquired assets;
- acquired assets may not perform as we expect, or we may not be able to obtain the cost savings and financial improvements we anticipate;
- acquisitions may require us to incur additional debt or issue additional equity;
- acquired assets may suffer a diminishment in fair value as a result of which we may need to record a write-down or impairment;
- we may fail to grow our existing systems, financial controls, information systems, management resources and human resources in a manner that effectively supports our growth;
- to the extent that we acquire assets in new lines of business, we may become subject to additional regulatory requirements and additional risks that are characteristic or typical of these lines of business; and
- to the extent that we acquire equity interests in entities that control assets (rather than acquiring the assets directly), we may become subject to liabilities that predate our ownership and control of the assets.

The occurrence of any of these factors could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

**Our future results will suffer if we do not effectively manage our expanded operations.**

The size and scope of operations of our business have increased. In addition, we may continue to expand our size and operations through additional acquisitions or other strategic transactions. Our future success depends, in part, upon our ability to manage our expanded business, which may pose substantial challenges for management, including challenges related to the management and monitoring of new operations including, without limitation, integrating new operations with those of our existing business, managing the increased scope or geographic diversity of our expanded business, and associated increased costs and complexity. There can be no assurance that we will be successful, or that we will realize the expected economies of scale, synergies and other benefits anticipated from any additional acquisitions or strategic transactions.

**We may incur significant costs and liabilities with respect to investigation and remediation of environmental conditions at our facilities.**

Prior to our purchase of our refineries, pipelines, terminals and other facilities, the previous owners had been engaged for many years in the investigation and remediation of hydrocarbons and other materials which contaminated soil and groundwater. Upon purchase of the facilities, we became responsible and liable for certain costs associated with the continued investigation and remediation of known and unknown impacted areas at the facilities. In the future, it may be necessary to conduct further assessments and remediation efforts at impacted areas at our facilities and elsewhere. In addition, we have identified and self-reported certain other environmental matters subsequent to our purchase of our facilities.

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Based upon environmental evaluations performed internally and by third parties, we recorded and periodically update environmental liabilities and accrued amounts we believe are sufficient to complete remediation. We expect remediation at some properties to continue for the foreseeable future. The need to make future expenditures for these purposes that exceed the amounts for which we estimated and accrued could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, Alon indemnified certain parties, to which they sold assets, for costs and liabilities that may be incurred as a result of environmental conditions existing at the time of such sales. As a result of our purchase of Alon, if we are forced to incur costs or pay liabilities in connection with these indemnification obligations, such costs and payments could be significant.

In the future, we may incur substantial expenditures for investigation or remediation of contamination that has not been discovered at our current or former locations or locations that we may acquire, or at third party sites where hazardous substances from these locations may have been treated or disposed. Our handling and storage of petroleum and hazardous substances may lead to additional contamination at our facilities or along our pipelines and at facilities to which we send or have sent wastes or by-products for treatment or disposal. In addition, new legal requirements, new interpretations of existing legal requirements, increased legislative activity and governmental enforcement and other developments could require us to make additional unforeseen expenditures. As a result, we may be subject to additional investigation and remediation costs, governmental penalties and third-party suits alleging personal injury and property damage. Liabilities for future remediation costs are recorded when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable and costs can be reasonably estimated as material. Other than for assessments, the timing and magnitude of these accruals generally are based on the completion of investigations or other studies or a commitment to a formal plan of action.

*We could incur substantial costs or disruptions in our business if we cannot obtain or maintain necessary permits and authorizations or otherwise comply with health, safety, environmental and other laws and regulations.*

Our operations require numerous permits and authorizations under various laws and regulations. These authorizations and permits are subject to revocation, renewal or modification, and can require operational changes to limit impacts or potential impacts on the environment and/or health and safety. A violation of authorization or permit conditions or other legal or regulatory requirements could result in substantial fines, criminal sanctions, permit revocations, injunctions and/or facility shutdowns. In addition, major modifications of our operations could require modifications to our existing permits or upgrades to our existing pollution control equipment. Any, or all, of these matters could have a negative effect on our business, results of operations and cash flows.

*Our Tyler refinery currently primarily distributes refined petroleum products via truck or rail. We do not have the ability to distribute these products into markets outside our local market via pipeline.*

Unlike most refineries, the Tyler refinery currently has limited ability to distribute refined products outside its local market in northeast Texas due to a lack of pipeline assets connecting the facility to other markets. While, in recent years, we have expanded our refined product distribution capabilities in northeast Texas through the use of transloading facilities enabling the shipment of products by rail to distant markets, including Mexico and through our acquisition of refined product terminals in Big Sandy and Mt. Pleasant, Texas, this limited ability may limit the refinery's ability to increase the production of petroleum products, attract new customers for its refined petroleum products or increase sales of products from the refinery. In addition, if demand for petroleum products diminishes in northeast Texas, the refinery may be required to reduce production levels and our financial results may be adversely affected.

*An increase in competition, and/or reduction in demand in the markets in which we purchase feedstocks and sell our refined products, could increase our costs and/or lower prices and adversely affect our sales and profitability.*

Certain of our refineries operate in localized or niche markets. If competitors commence operations within these niche markets, we could lose our niche market advantage, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, where feedstocks are purchased in a localized market, disruptions in supply channels could significantly impact our ability to meet production demands in those facilities.

In addition, the maintenance, or replacement, of our existing customers depends on a number of factors outside of our control, including increased competition from other suppliers and demand for refined products in the markets we serve. The market for distribution of wholesale motor fuel is highly competitive and fragmented. Some of our competitors have significantly greater resources and name recognition than us. The loss of major customers, or a reduction in amounts purchased by major customers, for any reason including, but not limited to, a desire to purchase

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competing products with lower emissions, could have a material adverse effect on us to the extent that we are not able to correspondingly increase sales to other purchasers.

# ***Compliance with and changes in tax laws could adversely affect our performance.***

We are subject to extensive tax liabilities, including federal and state income taxes and transactional taxes, such as excise, sales/use, payroll, franchise, withholding 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. Certain of these liabilities are subject to periodic audits by the respective taxing authority, which could increase or otherwise alter our tax liabilities. Though we have applied reasonable interpretations and assumptions in determining our tax liabilities, it is possible that the Internal Revenue Service ('IRS') could issue subsequent guidance or take positions on audit that differ from our prior interpretations and assumptions, which could adversely impact our cash tax liabilities, results of operations, and financial condition. Subsequent changes to our tax liabilities as a result of these audits may also subject us to interest and penalties, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

For example, the tax treatment of our logistics segment depends on its status as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. If a change in law, our failure to comply with existing law or other factors were to cause our logistics segment to be treated as a corporation for federal income tax purposes, it would become subject to entity-level taxation. As a result, our logistics segment would pay federal income tax on all of its taxable income at regular corporate income tax rates (subject to corporate alternative minimum tax for years ended prior to 2018), would likely pay additional state and local income taxes at varying rates, and distributions to unitholders, including us, would be generally treated as taxable dividends from a corporation. In such case, the logistics segment would likely experience a material reduction in its anticipated cash flow and after-tax return to its unitholders, and we would likely experience a substantial reduction in its value.

# ***Adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen developments could damage our facilities, reduce customer traffic and impair our ability to produce and deliver refined petroleum products or receive supplies for our retail fuel and convenience stores.***

The regions in which we operate are susceptible to severe storms, including hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, extended periods of rain, ice storms and snow, all of which we have experienced in the past few years. In addition, for a variety of reasons, many members of the scientific community believe that climate changes are occurring that could have significant physical effects, such as increased frequency and severity of storms, droughts and floods and other climatic events. If any such effects were to occur, they could have an adverse effect on our assets and operations.

Inclement weather conditions, earthquakes or other unforeseen developments could damage our facilities, interrupt production, adversely impact consumer behavior, travel and retail fuel and convenience store traffic patterns or interrupt or impede our ability to operate our locations. If such conditions prevail near our refineries, they could interrupt or undermine our ability to produce and transport products from our refineries and receive and distribute products at our terminals. Regional occurrences, such as energy shortages or increases in energy prices, fires and other natural disasters, could also hurt our business. The occurrence of any of these developments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

# ***Our operating results are seasonal and generally lower in the first and fourth quarters of the year for our refining and logistics segments and in the first quarter of the year for our retail segment. We depend on favorable weather conditions in the spring and summer months.***

Demand for gasoline, convenience merchandise and asphalt products are generally higher during the summer months than during the winter months due to seasonal increases in motor vehicle traffic and road and home construction. Varying vapor pressure requirements between the summer and winter months also tighten summer gasoline supply. As a result, the operating results of our refining segment and logistics segment are generally lower for the first and fourth quarters of each year. Seasonal fluctuations in traffic also affect sales of motor fuels and merchandise in our retail fuel and convenience stores. As a result, the operating results of our retail segment are generally lower for the first quarter of the year.

Weather conditions in our operating area also have a significant effect on our operating results in our retail segment. Customers are more likely to purchase more gasoline and higher profit margin items such as fast foods, fountain drinks and other beverages during the spring and summer months. Unfavorable weather conditions during these months and a resulting lack of the expected seasonal upswings in traffic and sales could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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***A substantial portion of the workforce at our refineries is unionized, and we may face labor disruptions that would interfere with our operations.***

As of December 31, 2022, approximately 15% of our employees were represented by unions and/or covered by a collective bargaining agreement. None of our employees in our logistics segment, retail segment or in our corporate office are represented by a union. We consider our relations with our employees to be satisfactory. Although the collective bargaining agreements contain provisions to discourage strikes or work stoppages, we cannot assure that strikes or work stoppages will not occur. A strike or work stoppage could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

***We rely on information technology in our operations, and any material failure, inadequacy, interruption, cyber-attack or security failure of that technology could harm our business.***

We rely on information technology across our operations, including the control of our refinery processes, monitoring the movement of petroleum through our pipelines and terminals, the point of sale processing at our retail sites and various other processes and transactions. We utilize information technology systems and controls throughout our operations to capture accounting, technical and regulatory data for subsequent archiving, analysis and reporting. Disruption, failure, or cyber security breaches affecting or targeting our computer and telecommunications, our infrastructure, or the infrastructure of our cloud-based IT service providers may materially impact our business and operations. An undetected failure of these systems, because of power loss, unsuccessful transition to upgraded or replacement systems, unauthorized access or other cyber breach or attack could result in disruption to our business operations, access to or disclosure or loss of data and/or proprietary information, personal injuries and environmental damage, which could have an adverse effect on our business, reputation, and effectiveness. We could also be subject to resulting investigation and remediation costs as well as regulatory enforcement of private litigation and related costs, which could have a material adverse impact on our cash flow and results of operations.

We rely on commercially available systems, software, tools and monitoring to provide security for processing, transmission and storage of confidential customer information, such as payment card and personal credit information.

In addition, the systems currently used for transmission and approval of payment card transactions, and the technology utilized in payment cards themselves, may put certain payment card data at risk. These standards for determining the required controls applicable to these systems are mandated by credit card issuers and administered by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council and not by us. The regulatory environment surrounding information security and privacy is increasingly demanding, with the frequent imposition of new and constantly changing requirements. We have taken the necessary steps to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards ('PCI-DSS') at all of our locations. However, compliance with these requirements may result in cost increases due to necessary systems changes and the development of new administrative processes.

In recent years, several retailers have experienced data breaches, resulting in the exposure of sensitive customer data, including payment card information. A breach could also originate from, or compromise, our customers' and vendors' or other third-party networks outside of our control. Any compromise or breach of our information and payment technology systems could cause interruptions in our operations, damage our reputation, reduce our customers' willingness to visit our sites and conduct business with them, or expose us to litigation from customers or sanctions for violations of the PCI-DSS. In addition, a compromise of our internal data network at any of our refining or terminal locations may have disruptive impacts similar to that of our retail operations. These disruptions could range from inconvenience in accessing business information to a disruption in our refining operations.

The increase in companies and individuals working remotely has increased the frequency and scope of cyber-attacks and the risk of potential cybersecurity incidents, both deliberate attacks and unintentional events. Despite our security measures, we experience attempts by external parties to penetrate and attack our networks and systems. Although such attempts to date have not, to our knowledge, resulted in any material breaches, disruptions, or loss of business-critical information, 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 actions. 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. We could also be liable under laws that protect the privacy of personal information, subject to regulatory penalties, experience damage to our reputation or a loss of consumer confidence, or incur additional costs for remediation and modification or enhancement of our information systems to prevent future occurrences, all of which could adversely affect our reputation, business, operations or financial results.

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# ***If we lose any of our key personnel, our ability to manage our business and continue our growth could be negatively impacted.***

Our future performance depends to a significant degree upon the continued contributions of our senior management team and key technical personnel. We do not currently maintain key person life insurance policies for any of our senior management team. The loss or unavailability to us of any member of our senior management team or a key technical employee could significantly harm us. We face competition for these professionals from our competitors, our customers and other companies operating in our industry. To the extent that the services of members of our senior management team and key technical personnel would be unavailable to us for any reason, we would be required to hire other personnel to manage and operate our company and to develop our products and technology. We cannot assure that we would be able to locate or employ such qualified personnel on acceptable terms or at all.

# ***If we are, or become, a U.S. real property holding corporation, special tax rules may apply to a sale, exchange or other disposition of common stock, and non-U.S. holders may be less inclined to invest in our stock, as they may be subject to U.S. federal income tax in certain situations.***

A non-U.S. holder of our common stock may be subject to U.S. federal income tax with respect to gain recognized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of our common stock if we are, or were, a 'U.S. real property holding corporation' ('USRPHC') at any time during the shorter of the five-year period ending on the date of the sale or other disposition and the period such non-U.S. holder held our common stock (the shorter period referred to as the 'lookback period'). In general, we would be a USRPHC if the fair market value of our 'U.S. real property interests,' as such term is defined for U.S. federal income tax purposes, equals or exceeds 50% of the sum of the fair market value of our worldwide real property interests and our other assets used or held for use in a trade or business. The test for determining USRPHC status is applied on certain specific determination dates and is dependent upon a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control (including, for example, fluctuations in the value of our assets). If we are or become a USRPHC, so long as our common stock is regularly traded on an established securities market such as the NYSE, only a non-U.S. holder who, actually or constructively, holds or held during the lookback period more than five percent of our common stock will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the disposition of our common stock.

# ***Loss of or reductions to tax incentives for biodiesel production may have a material adverse effect on earnings, profitability and cash flows relating to our renewable fuels facilities.***

The biodiesel industry has historically been substantially aided by federal and state tax incentives. One tax incentive program that has been significant to our renewable fuels facilities is the federal blender's tax credit. The blender's tax credit (or biodiesel tax credit) provides a $1.00 refundable tax credit per gallon of pure biodiesel, or B100, to the first blender of biodiesel with petroleum-based diesel fuel. The blender's tax credit has expired on several occasions, only to be reinstated on a retroactive basis. The blender's tax credit was re-enacted in December 2019 for the years 2020 through 2022 and was retroactively reinstated for 2018 and 2019. See Note 4 of the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information regarding the extension of this tax credit.

It is uncertain what action, if any, Congress may take with respect to enacting or reinstating the blender's tax credit beyond 2022 or when such action might be effective. If Congress does not enact or reinstate the credit for future years, it may result in a material adverse effect on the earnings, profitability and cash flows relating to our renewable fuels facilities.

# ***Our business requires us to make significant capital expenditures and to maintain and improve our refineries, logistics assets, and retail locations.***

Our business is capital intensive and asset heavy. Our refineries, logistics assets, including pipelines, distribution terminals, tractors, trailers and tankage, and retail locations require us to make significant capital expenditures and to incur substantial costs maintaining and improving such assets. Our cash from operations and existing financing arrangements may not be sufficient to fund our capital requirements and we may not be able to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to us, or at all. Our inability to fund such capital expenditures, maintenance or improvements, or decision to cancel, delay or defer such projects, could increase the costs of repairing or replacing such assets (subject to reserved funds to cover certain of these costs), increase the costs or delays associated with turnaround activities in our refining segment and other maintenance, place us at a competitive disadvantage, increase the costs of regulatory compliance, limit our ability to develop, market and sell new products and invest in new technologies, and decrease the amount of funds available for future acquisitions or cash available for distributions, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In light of our recent operating results and liquidity needs, we have cancelled, delayed, or deferred certain capital expenditures, maintenance and improvements. Our

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need to incur costs associated with the commencement of such capital expenditures, maintenance, and improvements may be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

*Our business is subject to complex and evolving laws, regulations and security standards regarding privacy, cybersecurity and data protection (“data protection laws”). Many of these data protection laws are subject to change and uncertain interpretation, and could result in claims, changes to our business practices, monetary penalties, increased cost of operations or other harm to our business.*

The constantly evolving regulatory and legislative environment surrounding data privacy and protection poses increasingly complex compliance challenges, and complying with such data protection laws could increase the costs and complexity of compliance. While we do not collect significant amounts of personal information from consumers, we do have personal information from our employees, job applicants and some business partners, such as contractors and distributors.

Any failure, whether real or perceived, by us to comply with applicable data protection laws could result in proceedings or actions against us by governmental entities or others, subject us to significant fines, penalties, judgments, and negative publicity, require us to change our business practices, increase the costs and complexity of compliance, and adversely affect our business. Our compliance with emerging privacy/security laws, as well as any associated inquiries or investigations or any other government actions related to these laws, may increase our operating costs.

In the second quarter of 2021, the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) announced two new security directives. These directives require critical pipeline owners to comply with mandatory reporting measures, including, among other things, to appoint personnel, report confirmed and potential cybersecurity incidents to the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”) and provide vulnerability assessments. As legislation continues to develop and cyber incidents continue to evolve, we may be required to expend significant additional resources to respond to cyberattacks, to continue to modify or enhance our protective measures, or to detect, assess, investigate and remediate any critical infrastructure security vulnerabilities and report any cyber incidents to the applicable regulatory authorities. Any failure to remain in compliance with these government regulations may result in enforcement actions which may have a material adverse effect on our business and operations.

*If our cost efficiency measures are not successful, we may become less competitive.*

We continue to focus on minimizing operating expenses through cost improvements and simplification of our corporate structure. We may experience delays or unanticipated costs in implementing our cost efficiency plans, which could prevent the timely or full achievement of expected cost efficiencies and adversely affect our competitive position.

### Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock

*The price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly, and you could lose all or part of your investment.*

The market price of our common stock may be influenced by many factors, some of which may be beyond our control, including:

- • our quarterly or annual earnings, or those of other companies in our industry;
- • inaccuracies in, and changes to, our previously published quarterly or annual earnings;
- • changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles;
- • economic conditions within our industry, as well as general economic and stock market conditions;
- • the failure of securities analysts to cover our common stock, or the cessation of such coverage;
- • changes in financial estimates by securities analysts and the frequency and accuracy of such reports;
- • future issuance or sales of our common stock;
- • announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts or acquisitions;
- • sales of common stock by our senior officers or our affiliates; and
- • the other factors described in these 'Risk Factors.'

In recent years, the stock market in general, and the market for energy companies in particular, has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. This volatility has had a significant impact on the market price of securities issued by many companies, including companies in our industry. The trading price of Delek common stock has been volatile over the past three years. The changes often occur without any apparent regard to the operating performance of these companies, and these fluctuations could materially reduce our stock price.

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# ***Stockholder activism may negatively impact the price of our common stock.***

Our stockholders may from time to time engage in proxy solicitations, advance stockholder proposals or otherwise attempt to effect changes or acquire control over us. Campaigns by stockholders to effect changes at publicly traded companies are sometimes led by investors seeking to increase short-term stockholder value through actions such as financial restructuring, increased debt, special dividends, stock repurchases or sales of assets or the entire company. Responding to proxy contests and other actions by activist stockholders can be costly and time-consuming, disrupting our operations and diverting the attention of our Board of Directors and senior management from the pursuit of business strategies. If individuals are elected or appointed to our Board of Directors who do not agree with our strategic plans, it may adversely affect the ability of our Board of Directors to function effectively and our ability to effectively and timely implement our strategic plans and create additional value for our stockholders. As a result, stockholder campaigns could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

In January 2021, CVR Energy, Inc. ('CVR Energy') (an affiliate of IEP Energy Holding LLC), the owner (at that time) of approximately 15% of our outstanding common stock, proposed three director candidates to be considered at our 2021 Annual Meeting. CVR Energy also proposed a series of operational and strategic changes to our business. On May 6, 2021, our stockholders rejected CVR Energy's director candidates and voted to elect all eight of Delek's nominees. As a result of the contested director election, we incurred significant costs during 2021.

In February 2022, IEP Energy Holding LLC and certain of its affiliates (but not including CVR Energy) proposed three director candidates to be considered at our 2022 Annual Meeting. All three of these proposed director candidates were rejected by our stockholders.

In March 2022, we entered into a stock purchase and cooperation agreement with IEP Energy Holding LLC and certain of its affiliates, pursuant to which we agreed to purchase an aggregate of 3,497,268 shares of our common stock, at a price per share of $18.30, which equals an aggregate purchase price of $64.0 million.

Any perceived uncertainties as to our future direction and control, our ability to execute on our strategy, or changes to the composition of our board of directors or senior management team arising from future proposals from stockholders could lead to the perception of a change in the direction of our business or instability which may be exploited by our competitors, result in the loss of potential business opportunities, and make it more difficult to pursue our strategic initiatives or attract and retain qualified personnel and business partners, any of which could have an adverse effect, which may be material, on our business and operating results. In addition, actions such as those described above could cause significant fluctuations in the trading prices of our common stock based on temporary or speculative market perceptions or other factors that do not necessarily reflect the underlying fundamentals and prospects of our business.

Likewise, to the extent that we implement any proposals made by any of our shareholders, the resulting changes in our business, assets, results of operations and financial condition could be material and could have an impact, which may be material, on the market price of our common stock.

# ***Future sales of shares of our common stock could depress the price of our common stock, and could result in substantial dilution to our stockholders.***

We may sell securities in the public or private equity markets, regardless of our need for capital, and even when conditions are not otherwise favorable. The market price of our common stock could decline as a result of the introduction of a large number of shares of our common stock into the market or the perception that these sales could occur. Sales of a large number of shares of our common stock, or the possibility that these sales may occur, also might make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate.

Our stockholders will suffer dilution if we issue currently unissued shares of our stock or sell our treasury holdings in the future. Our stockholders will also suffer dilution as stock, restricted stock units, stock options, stock appreciation rights, warrants or other equity awards, whether currently outstanding or subsequently granted, are exercised.

# ***We depend upon our subsidiaries for cash to meet our obligations and pay any dividends.***

We are a holding company. Our subsidiaries conduct substantially all of our operations and own substantially all of our assets. Consequently, our cash flow and our ability to meet our obligations or pay dividends to our stockholders depend upon the cash flow of our subsidiaries and the payment of funds by our subsidiaries to us in the form of dividends, distributions, tax sharing payments or otherwise. Our subsidiaries' ability to make any payments will depend on many factors, including general economic conditions, their earnings, cash flows, the terms of any applicable credit facilities, tax considerations and legal restrictions.

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***We may be unable to pay future regular dividends in the anticipated amounts and frequency set forth herein.***

We will only be able to pay regular dividends from our available cash on hand and funds received from our subsidiaries. Our ability to receive dividends and other cash payments from our subsidiaries may be restricted under the terms of any applicable credit facilities. For example, under the terms of their credit facilities, Delek Logistics and its subsidiaries are subject to certain customary covenants that limit their ability to, subject to certain exceptions as defined in their respective credit agreements, remit cash to, distribute assets to, or make investments in us as the parent company. Specifically, these covenants limit the payment, in the form of cash or other assets, of dividends or other cash payments to us. We are not obligated to declare or pay any dividend. Any future declaration, amount and payment of dividends will be at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon many factors, including our results of operations, financial condition, earnings, capital requirements, restrictions in our debt agreements and legal requirements. Although we currently intend to pay regular quarterly cash dividends on our common stock, we cannot provide any assurances that any regular dividends will be paid in the anticipated amounts and frequency set forth herein, if at all. As a result, if our Board of Directors does not declare or pay dividends, a shareholder may not receive any return on an investment in our common stock unless they sell our common stock for a price greater than that which they paid for it.

***Provisions of Delaware law and our organizational documents may discourage takeovers and business combinations that our stockholders may consider in their best interests, which could negatively affect our stock price.***

Provisions of Delaware law, our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and our Amended and Restated Bylaws may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of our company or deterring tender offers for our common stock that other stockholders may consider in their best interests. For example, our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides that:

- stockholder actions may only be taken at annual or special meetings of stockholders;
- members of our Board of Directors can be removed with or without cause by a supermajority vote of stockholders;
- the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware is, with certain exceptions, the exclusive forum for certain legal actions;
- our bylaws, as may be in effect from time to time, can be amended only by a supermajority vote of stockholders; and
- certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation, as may be in effect from time to time, can be amended only by a supermajority vote of stockholders.

In addition, our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes us to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more different series, with terms to be fixed by our Board of Directors. Stockholder approval is not necessary to issue preferred stock in this manner. Issuance of these shares of preferred stock could have the effect of making it more difficult and more expensive for a person or group to acquire control of us and could effectively be used as an anti-takeover device. On the date of this report, no shares of our preferred stock are outstanding.

Finally, our Amended and Restated Bylaws provide for an advance notice procedure for stockholders to nominate director candidates for election or to bring business before an annual meeting of stockholders and require that special meetings of stockholders be called only by our chairman of the Board of Directors, president or secretary after written request of a majority of our Board of Directors. The advance notice provision requires disclosure of derivative positions, hedging transactions, short interests, rights to dividends and other similar positions of any stockholder proposing a director nomination, in order to promote full disclosure of such stockholder's economic interest in us.

The anti-takeover provisions of Delaware law and provisions in our organizational documents may prevent our stockholders from receiving the benefit from any premium to the market price of our common stock offered by a bidder in a takeover context. Even in the absence of a takeover attempt, the existence of these provisions may adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock if they are viewed as discouraging takeover attempts in the future.

***Financial Instrument and Credit Profile Risks***

***Changes in our credit profile could affect our relationships with our suppliers, which could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and our ability to operate our refineries at full capacity.***

Changes in our credit profile could affect the way crude oil, feedstock and refined product suppliers view our ability to make payments. As a result, suppliers could shorten the payment terms of their invoices with us, or require us to provide significant collateral to them that we do not currently provide. Due to the large dollar amounts and volume of our crude oil and other petroleum product purchases, as well as the historical volatility of crude oil pricing, any imposition by our suppliers of more burdensome payment terms, or collateral requirements, may have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and our ability to make payments to our suppliers. This, in turn, could cause us to be unable to operate our refineries at desired capacities. A failure to operate our refineries at desired capacities could adversely affect our profitability and cash flows.

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# ***Our commodity and interest rate derivative activity may limit potential gains, increase potential losses, result in earnings volatility and involve other risks.***

At times, we enter into commodity derivative contracts to manage our price exposure to our inventory positions, future purchases of crude oil, ethanol and other feedstocks, future sales of refined products, manage our RINs exposure or to secure margins on future production. At times we also enter into interest rate swap and cap agreements to manage our market exposure to changes in interest rates related to our floating rate borrowings. We expect to continue to enter into these types of transactions from time to time and have increased our use of commodity risk management activities in recent years.

While these transactions are intended to limit our exposure to the adverse effects of fluctuations in crude oil prices, refined products prices, RIN prices and interest rates, they may also limit our ability to benefit from favorable changes in market conditions, and may subject us to period-by-period earnings volatility in the instances where we do not seek hedge accounting for these transactions. Further, depending on the volume of commodity derivative activity as compared to our actual use of crude oil, production of refined products or total RINs exposure, our risk management activity may only partially limit our exposure to market volatility. Also, in connection with such derivative transactions, we may be required to make cash payments or provide letters of credit to maintain margin accounts and to settle the contracts at their value upon termination. Finally, this activity exposes us to potential risk of counterparties to our derivative contracts failing to perform under the contracts. As a result, the effectiveness of our risk management policies could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and cash flows. For additional information about the nature and volume of these transactions, see Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Additionally, it continues to be a strategic and operational objective to manage supply risk related to crude oil that is used in refinery production, and to develop strategic sourcing relationships. For that purpose, we often enter into purchase and sale contracts with vendors and customers or take physical or financial commodity positions for crude oil that may not be used immediately in production, but that may be used to manage the overall supply and availability of crude expected to ultimately be needed for production and/or to meet minimum requirements under strategic pipeline arrangements, and also to optimize and hedge availability risks associated with crude that we ultimately expect to use in production. Such transactions are inherently based on certain assumptions and judgments made about the current and possible future availability of crude. Therefore, when we take physical or financial positions for optimization purposes, our intent is generally to take offsetting positions in quantities and at prices that will advance these objectives while minimizing our positional and financial statement risk. However, because of the volatility of the market in terms of pricing and availability, it is possible that we may have material positions with timing differences or, more rarely, that we are unable to cover a position with an offsetting position as intended. Also, in connection with such transactions, we may be required to make cash payments or provide letters of credit to maintain margin accounts and to settle the contracts at their value upon termination. Finally, this activity exposes us to potential risk of counterparties to our derivative contracts failing to perform under the contracts.

As a result of the risks described above, the effectiveness of our risk management policies over these types of transactions and positions could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and cash flows. For additional information about the nature and volume of these transactions, see Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, and Note 11 of our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

# ***We are exposed to certain counterparty risks which may adversely impact our results of operations.***

We evaluate the creditworthiness of each of our various counterparties, but we may not always be able to fully anticipate or detect deterioration in a counterparty's creditworthiness and overall financial condition. The deterioration of creditworthiness or overall financial condition of a material counterparty (or counterparties) could expose us to an increased risk of nonpayment or other default under our contracts with them. If a material counterparty (or counterparties) defaults on their obligations to us, this could materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. For example, under the terms of the Inventory Intermediation Agreement with Citi, we grant Citi the exclusive right to store and withdraw crude and certain products in the tanks associated with the refineries. This agreement also provides that the ownership of substantially all crude oil and certain other refined products in the tanks associated with these refineries will be retained by Citi, and that Citi will purchase substantially all of the specified refined products processed at these refineries. An adverse change in Citi's business, results of operations, liquidity or financial condition could adversely affect its ability to timely discharge its obligations to us, which could consequently have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or liquidity.

***From time to time, our cash and credit needs may exceed our internally generated cash flow and available credit, and our business could be materially and adversely affected if we are not able to obtain the necessary cash or credit from financing sources.***

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We have significant short-term cash needs to satisfy working capital requirements, such as crude oil purchases which fluctuate with the pricing and sourcing of crude oil. We rely in part on our access to credit to purchase crude oil for our refineries. If the price of crude oil increases significantly, we may not have sufficient available credit, and may not be able to sufficiently increase such availability, under our existing credit facilities or other arrangements, to purchase enough crude oil to operate our refineries at desired capacities. Our failure to operate our refineries at desired capacities could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We also have significant long-term needs for cash, including any capital expenditures for growth projects, sustaining maintenance, as well as projects necessary for regulatory compliance.

Depending on the conditions in the credit markets, it may become more difficult to obtain cash or credit from third-party sources. If we cannot generate cash flow or otherwise secure sufficient liquidity to support our short-term and long-term capital requirements, we may not be able to comply with regulatory deadlines or pursue our business strategies, in which case our operations may not perform as well as we currently expect.

**Our debt levels may limit our flexibility in obtaining additional financing and in pursuing other business opportunities.**

As of December 31, 2022, we had total debt of $3,053.7 million, including current maturities of $74.5 million. In addition to our outstanding debt, as of December 31, 2022, our letters of credit issued under our various credit facilities were $287.4 million. Our borrowing availability under our various credit facilities as of December 31, 2022 was $542.1 million. Our level of debt could have important consequences for us. For example, it could:

- increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
- require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to service our debt and lease obligations, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes;
- limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;
- place us at a disadvantage relative to our competitors that have less indebtedness or better access to capital by, for example, limiting our ability to enter into new markets, upgrade our fixed assets or pursue acquisitions or other business opportunities;
- limit our ability to borrow additional funds in the future; and
- increase interest costs for our borrowed funds and letters of credit.

In addition, a substantial portion of our debt has a variable rate of interest, which increases our exposure to interest rate fluctuations, to the extent we elect not to hedge such exposures.

If we are unable to meet our principal and interest obligations under our debt and lease agreements, we could be forced to restructure or refinance our obligations, seek additional equity financing or sell assets, which we may not be able to do on satisfactory terms or at all. Our default on any of those agreements could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if new debt is added to our current debt levels, the related risks that we now face could intensify.

**Our debt agreements contain operating and financial restrictions that might constrain our business and financing activities.**

The operating and financial restrictions and covenants in our credit facilities and any future financing agreements could adversely affect our ability to finance future operations or capital needs or to engage in, expand or pursue our business activities. For example, to varying degrees our credit facilities restrict our ability to:

- declare dividends and redeem or repurchase capital stock;
- prepay, redeem or repurchase debt;
- make loans and investments, issue guarantees and pledge assets;
- incur additional indebtedness or amend our debt and other material agreements;
- make capital expenditures;
- engage in mergers, acquisitions and asset sales; and
- enter into certain intercompany arrangements or make certain intercompany payments, which in some instances could restrict our ability to use the assets, cash flows or earnings of one operating segment to support another operating segment or Delek.

Other restrictive covenants require that we meet certain financial covenants, including leverage coverage, fixed charge coverage and net worth tests, as described in the applicable credit agreements. In addition, the covenant requirements of our various credit agreements require us to make many subjective determinations pertaining to our compliance thereto and exercise good faith judgment in determining our compliance. Our ability to comply with the covenants and restrictions contained in our debt instruments may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. If market or other economic conditions deteriorate, our ability to comply with these covenants and restrictions may be impaired. If we breach any of the restrictions or covenants in our debt agreements, a significant portion of our indebtedness may become immediately due and payable, and our lenders' commitments to make further loans to us may terminate. We might

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not have, or be able to obtain, sufficient funds to make these immediate payments. In addition, our obligations under our credit facilities are secured by substantially all of our assets. If we are unable to timely repay our obligations under our credit facilities, the lenders could seek to foreclose on the assets, or we may be required to contribute additional capital to certain of our subsidiaries. Any of these outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

# ***Fluctuations in interest rates could materially affect our financial results.***

Because a significant portion of our debt bears interest at variable rates, increases in interest rates could materially increase our interest expense. The use of interest rate hedges, including of the types we have employed in the past, may not be effective at mitigating this risk. This risk, and others dependent on prevailing interest rates, are likely to be heightened during periods of inflation. An increase in interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Rising interest rates may also adversely impact our weighted average cost of capital ('WACC') which is used in the valuation of our reporting units for goodwill. A higher WACC, all other things being equal, will result in a lower valuation using a discounted cash flow model, which is an income approach of business valuation. Therefore, rising interest rates can cause a reporting unit to become impaired when, in a lower interest rate environment, it may not be, resulting in incremental impairment expense.

# ***We may refinance a significant amount of indebtedness and otherwise require additional financing; we cannot guarantee that we will be able to obtain the necessary funds on favorable terms or at all.***

We may elect to refinance certain of our indebtedness, even if not required to do so by the terms of such indebtedness. In addition, we may need, or want, to raise additional funds for our operations. We have been, and may continue to be, engaged in discussions with certain potential financing sources, which could provide a source of additional funds and liquidity for our operations. However, our ability to obtain such financing will depend on, among other factors, prevailing market conditions at the time of the proposed financing and other factors beyond our control. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to us, or at all.

# ***We recorded goodwill and other intangible assets that could become impaired and result in material non-cash charges to our results of operations in the future.***

The Delek/Alon Merger has been accounted for as an acquisition, by us, of Alon in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the assets and liabilities of Alon and its subsidiaries have been recorded, as of the completion of the Delek/Alon Merger, at their respective fair values. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total purchase price has been allocated to Alon's tangible assets and liabilities and identifiable intangible assets based on their estimated fair values as of the date of completion of the Delek/Alon Merger. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of reporting units has been recorded as goodwill, which was further allocated to other reporting units as permitted under GAAP. To the extent the value of goodwill or intangibles becomes impaired, we may be required to incur material non-cash charges relating to such impairment. Our financial condition and operating results may be significantly impacted from both the impairment and the underlying trends in the business that triggered the impairment. We recorded no goodwill impairment during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and $126.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2020, respectively.

# ***An impairment of our long-lived assets or goodwill could negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.***

We continually monitor our business, the business environment and the performance of our operations to determine if an event has occurred that indicates that a long-lived asset or goodwill may be impaired. If a triggering event occurs, which is a determination that involves judgment, we may be required to utilize cash flow projections to assess our ability to recover the carrying value based on the ability to generate future cash flows. We may also conduct impairment testing based on both the guideline public company and guideline transaction methods. Our long-lived assets and goodwill impairment analyses are sensitive to changes in key assumptions used in our analysis, estimates of future market prices, forecasted throughput levels, operating costs and capital expenditures, most of which can be impacted by inflation. If the assumptions used in our analysis are not realized, it is possible a material impairment charge may need to be recorded in the future. We cannot accurately predict the amount and timing of any additional impairments of long-lived assets or goodwill in the future. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to our Big Spring refinery and Krotz Springs refinery reporting units. A deterioration in our operating results or overall economic conditions could result in an impairment of goodwill and / or additional long-lived asset impairments at some point in the future. Future impairment charges could be material to our results of operations.

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## ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

## ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the ordinary conduct of our business, we are from time to time subject to lawsuits, investigations and claims, including, environmental claims and employee-related matters.

Although we cannot predict with certainty the ultimate resolution of lawsuits, investigations and claims asserted against us, including civil penalties or other enforcement actions, we do not believe that any currently pending legal proceeding or proceedings to which we are a party will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

SEC regulations require disclosure of proceedings arising under federal, state or local provisions regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or protecting the environment, if we reasonably believe that such proceedings may result in monetary sanctions of $0.3 million or more. There is no such pending litigation against us requiring disclosure.

See Note 13 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated by reference in this Item 3, for additional information.

## ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

## PART II

## ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

### Market Information and Holders

Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DK.' As of February 24, 2023, there were approximately 133 common stockholders of record. This number does not include beneficial owners of our common stock whose stock is held in nominee or 'street name' accounts through brokers. The transfer agent for our common stock is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, 6201 15th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11219.

### Dividends

On August 1, 2022, our Board of Directors voted to reinstate the quarterly cash dividend. Our Board of Directors will consider the declaration of a dividend on a quarterly basis, although there is no assurance as to future dividends since they are dependent upon future earnings, capital requirements, our financial condition and other factors.

### Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

The following table sets forth information with respect to the purchase of shares of our common stock made during the three months ended December 31, 2022 by or on behalf of us or any 'affiliated purchaser,' as defined by Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 'Exchange Act') (inclusive of all purchases that have settled as of December 31, 2022).

| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1) | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 1 - October 31, 2022 | - | $ - | - | $360,000,008 |
| November 1 - November 30, 2022 | 1,734,727 | 33.72 | 1,734,727 | 301,500,273 |
| December 1 - December 31, 2022 | 1,090,856 | 28.47 | 1,090,856 | 270,439,480 |
| Total | 2,825,583 | $31.70 | 2,825,583 | N/A |

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Market for Equity, Stockholder Matters, and Purchase of Equity Securities

(1) On November 6, 2018, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $500.0 million of Delek common stock. On August 1, 2022, the Board of Directors approved an approximately $170.3 million increase in the share repurchase authorization, bringing the total amount available for repurchases under current authorizations to $400.0 million. As of December 31, 2022, there was $270.4 million of authorization remaining under Delek's aggregate stock repurchase program. This authorization has no expiration. Any share repurchases under the repurchase program may be implemented through open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with applicable securities laws. The timing, price, and size of repurchases will be made at the discretion of management and will depend on prevailing market prices, general economic and market conditions and other considerations. The repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of stock and does not expire.

# Performance Graph

The Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.

The adjacent graph compares cumulative total returns for our stockholders to the Standard and Poor's 500 Stock Index and a market capitalization weighted peer group selected by management for the five-year period commencing December 31, 2017 and ending December 31, 2022. The graph assumes a $100 investment made on December 31, 2017. Each of the three measures of cumulative total return assumes reinvestment of dividends. The 2022 peer group is comprised of CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CVI), HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE: DINO) (formally HollyFrontier Corporation (NYSE: HFC)), Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC), PBF Energy, Inc. (NYSE: PBF), Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), and Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO). The stock performance shown on the graph below is not necessarily indicative of future price performance.

COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Delek US Holdings Inc., the S&P 500 Index,
and a Peer Group

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*$100 invested on 12/31/17 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
Fiscal year ending December 31.

# ITEM 6. RESERVED

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## ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

### Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements reflect our current estimates, expectations and projections about our future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements that refer to the 3 Bear Acquisition, including any statements regarding the expected benefits, synergies, growth opportunities, impact on liquidity and prospects, and other financial and operating benefits thereof, statements regarding the effect, impact, potential duration or other implications of, or expectations expressed with respect to, the outbreak of COVID-19 and the related Pandemic and its impact on oil production and pricing, and statements regarding our efforts and plans in response to such events, the information concerning possible future results of operations, business and growth strategies, including as the same may be impacted by the Russia-Ukraine War, financing plans, expectations that regulatory developments or other matters will or will not have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition, our competitive position and the effects of competition, the projected growth of the industry in which we operate, and the benefits and synergies to be obtained from our completed and any future acquisitions, statements of management's goals and objectives, and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Words such as 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'could,' 'would,' 'predicts,' 'potential,' 'continue,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'future,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'appears,' 'projects' and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, identify forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or management's good faith belief with respect to future events, and is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements. Important factors that, individually or in the aggregate, could cause such differences include, but are not limited to:

- • volatility in our refining margins or fuel gross profit as a result of changes in the prices of crude oil, other feedstocks and refined petroleum products;
- • reliability of our operating assets;
- • actions of our competitors and customers;
- • changes in, or the failure to comply with, the extensive government regulations applicable to our industry segments, including current and future restrictions on commercial and economic activities in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic or future pandemics;
- • our ability to execute our strategy of growth through acquisitions such as the 3 Bear Acquisition, and capital projects and changes in the expected value of and benefits derived therefrom, including any ability to successfully integrate acquisitions, realize expected synergies or achieve operational efficiency and effectiveness;
- • diminishment in value of long-lived assets may result in an impairment in the carrying value of the assets on our balance sheet and a resultant loss recognized in the statement of operations;
- • the unprecedented market environment and economic effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, including uncertainty regarding the timing, pace and extent of economic recovery in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 Pandemic;
- • general economic and business conditions affecting the southern, southwestern and western U.S., particularly levels of spending related to travel and tourism and the ongoing and future impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic;
- • volatility under our derivative instruments;
- • deterioration of creditworthiness or overall financial condition of a material counterparty (or counterparties);
- • unanticipated increases in cost or scope of, or significant delays in the completion of, our capital improvement and periodic turnaround projects;
- • risks and uncertainties with respect to the quantities and costs of refined petroleum products supplied to our pipelines and/or held in our terminals;
- • operating hazards, natural disasters, weather related disruptions, casualty losses and other matters beyond our control;
- • increases in our debt levels or costs;
- • possibility of accelerated repayment on a portion of our Inventory Intermediation Obligation if the purchase price adjustment feature triggers a change on the re-pricing dates;
- • changes in our ability to continue to access the credit markets;
- • compliance, or failure to comply, with restrictive and financial covenants in our various debt agreements;
- • changes in our ability to pay dividends;
- • seasonality;
- • earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other weather events, which can unforeseeably affect the price or availability of electricity, natural gas, crude oil, and other feedstocks, critical supplies, refined petroleum products and ethanol;
- • increases in costs of compliance with, or liability for violation of, existing or future laws, regulations and other requirements;
- • legislative and regulatory measures to address climate change and greenhouse gases emissions;
- • acts of terrorism (including cyber-terrorism) aimed at either our facilities or other facilities;
- • impacts of global conflicts;
- • future decisions by OPEC+ members regarding production and pricing and disputes between OPEC+ members regarding the same;
- • disruption, failure, or cybersecurity breaches affecting or targeting our IT systems and controls, our infrastructure, or the infrastructure of our cloud-based IT service providers;
- • changes in the cost or availability of transportation for feedstocks and refined products; and

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- other factors discussed under Item 1A. Risk Factors and Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and in our other filings with the SEC.

In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, our actual results of operations and execution of our business strategy could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance upon them. In addition, past financial and/or operating performance is not necessarily a reliable indicator of future performance, and you should not use our historical performance to anticipate future results or period trends. We can give no assurances that any of the events anticipated by any forward-looking statements will occur or, if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations and financial condition. All forward-looking statements included in this report are based on information available to us on the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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# *Executive Summary: Management's View of Our Business and Strategic Overview*

# **Management's View of Our Business**

We are an integrated downstream energy business focused on petroleum refining, the transportation, storage and wholesale distribution of crude oil, intermediate and refined products and convenience store retailing.

As of January 1, 2022, we changed our method for accounting for inventory held at the Tyler refinery to the first-in, first-out ('FIFO') costing method from the last-in, first-out ('LIFO') costing method, which will conform the Company's refining inventory to a single method of accounting. This change in accounting method is preferable because it provides better consistency across our refineries and improves transparency, and results in recognition that better reflects the physical flow of inventory and more accurately reflects the current value of inventory. The effects of this change have been retrospectively applied to all periods presented with a cumulative effect adjustment reflected in the January 1, 2020 beginning retained earnings. See Note 8 of our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

During the fourth quarter 2022, we realigned our reportable segments for financial reporting purposes to reflect changes in the manner in which our chief operating decision maker, or CODM, assesses financial information for decision-making purposes. The change primarily represents reporting the operating results of wholesale crude operations within the refining segment. Prior to this change, wholesale crude operations were reported as part of corporate, other and eliminations. In addition, during the fourth quarter 2022, the CODM determined that EBITDA is the key performance measure for planning and forecasting purposes and discontinued the use of contribution margin as a measure of performance. While these reporting changes did not change our consolidated results, segment data for previous years has been restated and is consistent with the current year presentation throughout the financial statements and the accompanying notes.

# *Business and Economic Environment Overview*

Along with higher crack spreads driven by economic recovery observed during 2022, the industry witnessed higher inflation rates, higher natural gas costs, and supply constraints due to post-Pandemic disruptions and geopolitical events, putting pressure on operating costs which counterbalanced favorable crack spreads. Since Q2 2022, major commodity prices have declined from their peak and indications are that overall inflation may be slowing along with declining natural gas prices as the trend toward stabilization continues. It is more than likely that domestic export pressure of LNG, with significant increases of exports from the Gulf Coast, will continue to buoy natural gas prices, even as natural gas production continues to increase domestically, led by production in the Gulf Coast and the Permian Basin. Expected production increases in oil and natural gas in the Permian Basin and in the Gulf Coast, and manufacturing activity should provide opportunity for optimizing our existing logistics infrastructure. Our integration of 3 Bear has expanded our existing crude oil gathering throughput capacity in the Permian while also extending our product offering to include natural gas gathering and processing as well as wastewater recycling and disposal. Our retail operations have benefited from continued strong demand from U.S. drivers and present several high-growth opportunities for future investment which will complement our existing operations and build brand equity.

Our focus on safe and reliable operations is a pillar which underlines all of our business activities. We continue to identify opportunities to mitigate market risk and focus on efforts that improve our overall cost structure while not compromising operational excellence. During the year we have made investments in our technology infrastructure which has positioned the Company to become more efficient. By executing on our initiatives to optimize our cost structure, we are positioning the Company for potential economic headwinds that coincide with a global recession, reduction in the reliance of liquid fuels, a tightening of capital markets, increased regulatory pressures, and volatility in the commodity markets.

The prioritization of energy security, highlighted by geopolitical events including the Russia-Ukraine War, and the continued global focus toward decarbonization, will continue to create opportunity for the development of the domestic production of liquid fuels with lower carbon footprint. The energy-related legislation passed with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) encompasses clean energy financial incentives that are expected to increase capital investment opportunities that focus on the development of production capacity for liquid fuels with lower GHG emissions. Gulf coast industries should be well positioned for growth, particularly if global trade becomes tied to environmental attributes. Our focus on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is a key objective as we strive to be a leader in the transition to a carbon neutral future. Delek formed the New Energy Task Force in 2021, and the group has been studying and internally reporting our current emissions status, pinpointing potential means of achieving emissions reductions, providing updates on carbon capture opportunities and regulatory issues facing the industry and Delek specifically, and identifying transformational opportunities consistent with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 2$^{nd}$ scenarios. Delek prioritizes stewardship of the environment, and we focus on how to positively impact our shareholders, employees, customers, and the communities where we operate.

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Our near-term focus is centered around unlocking the 'sum of the parts' value of our existing business while identifying growth opportunities to enhance the Company's scale and diversify revenue streams, including in the alternative energy markets. As part of our plan, we have hired Mark Hobbs who is an experienced investment banker with over 28 years of energy experience to fill the role of EVP, Corporate Development and who will work closely with the rest of our management team to unlock the 'sum of parts' value. In addition, we have also hired third party advisors to work alongside our management team to identify strategic options. We believe this process will maximize the value of our shareholders while optimizing our asset portfolio and balance sheet.

See further discussion on macroeconomic factors and market trends, including the impact on 2022 and the outlook for 2023, in the 'Market Trends' section below.

#### *Other 2022 Developments*

##### *Increasing Shareholder Value and Reducing Outsider Risk through Stock Purchase and Cooperation Agreement*

On March 7, 2022, Delek entered into a stock purchase and cooperation agreement (the 'Icahn Group Agreement') with IEP Energy Holding LLC, American Entertainment Properties Corp., Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc., Beckton Corp., and Carl C. Icahn (collectively, the 'Icahn Group'), pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase an aggregate of 3,497,268 shares of common stock of the Company, at a price per share of $18.30, which equals an aggregate purchase price of $64.0 million.

##### *Focus on Leadership Succession Planning*

On June 9, 2022, Avigal Soreq was appointed the President and Chief Executive Officer ('CEO') and as a member of the Board under a previously announced CEO succession plan. Ezra Uzi Yemin, the Company's previous President and CEO, was appointed as the Executive Chairman of the Board. Delek also announced on March 27, 2022, that Leonardo Moreno, a highly experienced executive in the global renewable energy and technology sector, was appointed director to the Board. With these appointments of Messrs. Soreq and Moreno, the Board has been expanded to comprise nine directors, seven of whom are independent and three of whom are diverse, fulfilling the Company's objective of at least 30% of the Board comprising diverse members by 2022.

##### *Increasing Shareholder Value through Payment of Dividends*

In July 2022, our Board of Directors (the 'Board') reinstated the quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of our common stock and increased the quarterly cash dividend to $0.21 per share of our common stock in October 2022. In addition, our Board declared a special dividend of $0.20 per share of our common stock in July 2022.

##### *Increasing Shareholder Value through Increase of Share Repurchase Program*

On August 1, 2022, our Board approved an approximately $170.3 million increase in its share repurchase authorization, bringing the total amount available for repurchases under current authorizations to $400.0 million. For the year ended December 31, 2022, Delek repurchased 4,261,185 shares for an aggregate purchase price of $129.6 million, exclusive of the shares purchased under the Icahn Group Purchase Agreement.

##### *Increasing Flexibility through Delek Logistics Debt Amendments*

On October 13, 2022, Delek Logistics entered into a fourth amended and restated senior secured revolving credit agreement which among other things (i) increased total aggregate commitments to $1.2 billion, comprised of (A) senior secured revolving commitments of $900.0 million in aggregate with an extend maturity date of October 13, 2027 (the 'Delek Logistics Revolving Facility'), and (B) a new senior secured term loan facility for a term loan in the original principal amount of $300 million with a maturity date of October 13, 2024 (the 'Delek Logistics Term Facility').

##### *Increasing Flexibility through Delek Long-term Obligation Amendments*

On October 26, 2022, Delek entered into a third amended and restated credit agreement providing for a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility with total credit commitment of $1.1 billion with an extended maturity date of October 26, 2027 (the 'Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility').

On November 18, 2022, Delek entered into an amended and restated term loan credit agreement providing for a senior secured term loan facility in an initial principal amount of $950 million with an extended maturity date of November 19, 2029 (the 'Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement'). Outstanding term loans of Delek US were reduced by an aggregate amount of approximately $300 million.

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On December 22, 2022, Delek entered into an Inventory Intermediation Agreement with Citigroup Energy Inc. ('Citi') (the 'Inventory Intermediation Agreement'). Pursuant to the Inventory Intermediation Agreement, Citi will (i) purchase from and sell to Delek crude oil and other petroleum feedstocks in connection with refining processing operations at El Dorado, Big Spring, and Krotz Springs, (ii) purchase from and sell to Delek all refined products produced by such refineries other than certain excluded products and (iii) in connection with such purchases and sales, Delek will enter into certain market risk hedges in each case, on the terms and subject to certain conditions. The Inventory Intermediation Agreement results in up to $800 million of working capital capacity for Delek. The Inventory Intermediation Agreement has a term of 24 months, subject to extension by Citi for an additional 12 months. The Inventory Intermediation Agreement replaces the Supply and Offtake Agreements with J. Aron that expired on December 30, 2022.

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## Refining Overview

The refining segment (or 'Refining') processes crude oil and other feedstocks for the manufacture of transportation motor fuels, including various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, asphalt and other petroleum-based products that are distributed through owned and third-party product terminals. The refining segment has a combined nameplate capacity of 302,000 bpd as of December 31, 2022. A high-level summary of the refinery activities is presented below:

|  | Tyler Refinery | El Dorado Refinery | Big Spring Refinery | Krotz Springs Refinery |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total Nameplate Capacity (bpd) | 75,000 | 80,000 (1) | 73,000 | 74,000 |
| Primary Products | Gasoline, jet fuel, ultra-low-sulfur diesel, liquefied petroleum gases, propylene, petroleum coke and sulfur | Gasoline, ultra-low-sulfur diesel, liquefied petroleum gases, propylene, asphalt and sulfur | Gasoline, jet fuel, ultra-low-sulfur diesel, liquefied petroleum gases, propylene, aromatics and sulfur | Gasoline, jet fuel, high-sulfur diesel, light cycle oil, liquefied petroleum gases, propylene and ammonium thiosulfate |
| Relevant Crack Spread Benchmark | Gulf Coast 5-3-2 | Gulf Coast 5-3-2 (2) | Gulf Coast 3-2-1 (3) | Gulf Coast 2-1-1 (4) |
| Marketing and Distribution | The refining segment's petroleum-based products are marketed primarily in the south central and southwestern regions of the United States, and the refining segment also ships and sells gasoline into wholesale markets in the southern and eastern United States. Motor fuels are sold under the Alon or Delek brand through various terminals to supply Alon or Delek branded retail sites. In addition, we sell motor fuels through our wholesale distribution network on an unbranded basis. |  |  |  |

$^{(1)}$ While the El Dorado refinery has a total nameplate capacity of 80,000 bpd, in order to qualify for the small refinery exemption under the EPA's Renewable Fuel Standards regulations total output cannot exceed 75,000 bpd. We currently expect that the El Dorado refinery's output will remain under the 75,000 bpd threshold in the current economic environment.

$^{(2)}$ While there is variability in the crude slate and the product output at the El Dorado refinery, we compare our per barrel refined product margin to the U.S. Gulf Coast 5-3-2 crack spread because we believe it to be the most closely aligned benchmark.

$^{(3)}$ Our Big Spring refinery is capable of processing substantial volumes of sour crude oil, which has historically cost less than intermediate, and/or substantial volumes of sweet crude oil, and therefore the WTI Cushing/WTS price differential, taking into account differences in production yield, is an important measure for helping us make strategic, market-respondent production decisions.

$^{(4)}$ The Krotz Springs refinery has the capability to process substantial volumes of light sweet crude oil to produce a high percentage of refined light products.

Our refining segment also owns and operates three biodiesel facilities involved in the production of biodiesel fuels and related activities, located in Crossett, Arkansas, Cleburne, Texas, and New Albany, Mississippi. In addition, the refining segment includes our wholesale crude operations.

## Logistics Overview

Our logistics segment (or 'Logistics') gathers, transports and stores crude oil and natural gas; markets, distributes, transports and stores refined products; and disposes and recycles water in select regions of the southeastern United States, West Texas and New Mexico for our refining segment and third parties. It is comprised of the consolidated balance sheet and results of operations of Delek Logistics (NYSE: DKL), where we owned a 78.8% interest at December 31, 2022. Delek Logistics was formed by Delek in 2012 to own, operate, acquire and construct crude oil and refined products logistics and marketing assets. A substantial majority of Delek Logistics' assets are currently integral to our refining and marketing operations. The logistics segment's gathering and processing business owns or leases capacity on approximately 400 miles of crude oil transportation pipelines, approximately 450 miles of refined product pipelines, and an approximately 1,120-mile crude oil gathering system. The storage and transportation business owns or leases associated crude oil storage tanks with an aggregate of approximately 10.3 million barrels of active shell capacity. It also owns and operates ten light product terminals and markets light products using third-party terminals. Logistics has strategic investments in pipeline joint ventures that provide access to pipeline capacity as well as the potential for earnings from joint venture operations. The logistics segment owns or leases approximately 264 tractors and 353 trailers used to haul primarily crude oil and other products for related and third parties.

## Retail Overview

Our retail segment (or 'Retail') at December 31, 2022 includes the operations of 249 owned and leased convenience store sites located primarily in West Texas and New Mexico. Our convenience stores typically offer various grades of gasoline and diesel under the DK or Alon brand name and food products, food service, tobacco products, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, general merchandise as well as money orders to the public, primarily under the 7-Eleven and DK or Alon brand names pursuant to a license agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. In November 2018, we terminated the license agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. and the terms of such termination and subsequent amendments require the removal of all 7-Eleven branding on a store-by-store basis by December 31, 2023. Merchandise at our convenience store sites will continue to be sold under

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the 7-Eleven brand name until 7-Eleven branding is removed pursuant to the termination. As of December 31, 2022, we have removed the 7-Eleven brand name at 106 of our store locations. Substantially all of the motor fuel sold through our retail segment is supplied by our Big Spring refinery, which is transferred to the retail segment at prices substantially determined by reference to published commodity pricing information. In connection with our Retail strategic initiatives, we closed or sold 52 under-performing or non-strategic store locations since the fourth quarter of 2018.

# Corporate and Other Overview

Our corporate activities, results of certain immaterial operating segments, and intercompany eliminations are reported in 'corporate, other and eliminations' in our segment disclosures. Additionally, our corporate activities include certain of our commodity and other hedging activities.

# Strategic Overview

# The Road So Far: A Look Back

In recent years, the Company's overall strategy has been to take a disciplined approach that looks to balance returning cash to our shareholders and prudently investing in the business to support safe and reliable operations, while exploring opportunities for growth. Our goal has been to balance the different aspects of this program based on evaluations of each opportunity and how it matches our strategic goals for the Company, while factoring in market conditions and expected cash flows. To that end, in 2019, Delek's leadership team built a Five-Year Strategic Framework to facilitate development of the Company's strategies and initiatives. This framework lays out the Company's overarching objectives for a five-year period and provides the foundation for our Core Strategic Focus Areas, our Strategic Initiatives, and ultimately our Annual Strategic Priorities, as follows:

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# Previous Key Initiatives

During 2022, our principal focus was on these Key Initiatives:

I. Safety and wellness.
II. Reliability and integrity.
III. Systems and processes.
IV. Risk-based decision making.
V. Positioning for growth.

We also have continued to actively review our targeted strategies and related operational objectives and consider the need for changes in order to address the evolving industry and market, while ensuring that we continue to appropriately consider and capitalize on our operational strengths and strategic positioning in the near term. Capitalizing on our unwavering commitment to strategic thinking in a rapidly changing environment, we have embraced a seismic shift in perspective around our long-term strategic direction and outlook, which now is guiding changes to our strategic framework and objectives. The critical principle underlying this evolving perspective is sustainability, and is discussed in more detail below.

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### *Evolving Focus: A Sustainability Strategy*

It is vitally important that our strategic process, especially in view of the evolutionary direction of our macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, involves a continuous evaluation of our business model in terms of long-term economic and operational sustainability. We are operating in a mature industry (the production, logistics and marketing of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon-based refined products), with increasingly difficult operational and regulatory challenges and, likewise, pressure on operating costs/gross margins as well as the availability and cost of capital. More consolidation in our industry is expected as the regulatory environment continues to move towards reducing carbon emissions and transitions to renewable energy in the long-term. Additionally, evolving consumer and capital markets sentiment, regulations, talent availability, supply chain constraints and customer demand are expected to cause disruption and increasing pressure in the intermediate term. In order to compete under historic environmental and regulatory changes, companies in our industry will need to be adaptive, forward-thinking and strategic in their approach to long-term sustainability. What this picture looks like, as we come to understand it, is what we refer to as our "Sustainability View."

### *A New Framework: Long-Term Sustainability*

The emphasis on environmental responsibility and long-term economic and environmental sustainability is accelerating, with increased demand for transparency evolving out of the ESG movement. As we evaluate our current ESG positioning in the market, we also must integrate a broader sustainability view to all of our activities, both operational and strategic. For these reasons, we have developed a **Long-Term Sustainability Framework**, which will help us to formulate our strategic objectives and initiatives.

### *Long-Term Sustainability Framework: Overarching Objectives*

Certain fundamental principles are foundational to our Long-Term Sustainability Framework, and direct us as we develop our guiding objectives. With that in mind, we have initially identified the following **overarching objectives**:

I. **Redirect Corporate Culture towards Innovation, Excellence, and Operating Discipline.**
II. **Focus on Operational Optimization and Improved Margin Capture.**
III. **Implement Digital Transformation Strategy.**
IV. **Identify ESG-Conscious Investments with Clear Value Propositions and Sustainable Returns.**
V. **Evaluate Strategic Priorities and Redefine Long-term Sustainable Business Model.**

### *Long-Term Sustainability Framework: Key Initiatives*

Effective June 2022, Avigal Soreq was named the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. As a result of this change in leadership, the Company revisited its key initiatives.

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## Safe and Reliable Operations

We are committed to maintaining safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible operations. We are continuously looking to reduce costs, increase reliability and safety, improve efficiency, and pursue operational improvements. Delek prioritizes stewardship of the environment, and we focus on how to positively impact our shareholders, employees, customers, and the communities where we operate. For 2023, we will be focused on the following:

- Focus on operational excellence by implementing and sustaining a low operating cost model through spending discipline, supply chain management, and innovation solutions.
- Improve discipline around outage spend and optimizing downtimes.
- Continue our progression of digital system implementations that will improve our ability to understand all aspects of our business as well as our ability to make real-time and forward-looking operational decisions. Automate processes and shift operational roles to higher value-added activities.

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## Long-Term Sustainable Business Model

It is vitally important that our strategic process, especially in view of the evolutionary direction of our macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, involves a continuous evaluation of our business model in terms of long-term economic and operational sustainability. We are operating in a mature industry, with increasingly difficult operational and regulatory challenges and, likewise, pressure on operating costs/gross margins as well as the availability and cost of capital. More consolidation in our industry is expected as the regulatory environment continues to move towards reducing carbon emissions and transitions to renewable energy in the long-term. Additionally, evolving consumer and capital markets sentiment, regulations, supply chain constraints and customer demand are expected to cause disruption and increasing pressure in the intermediate term. In order to compete under historic environmental and regulatory changes, companies in our industry will need to be adaptive, forward-thinking and strategic in their approach to long-term sustainability. For 2023, we will be focused on the following:

- Continue our retail rebranding efforts and retail growth plans with additional new-to-industry locations in the planning phase. In addition, invest in industry leading digital technology which will improve brand image and customer experience.

## Shareholder Returns

We believe shareholder value is strengthened through, among other things, a stable dividend complemented by share repurchases. We also want to reward our shareholders with a competitive long-term capital allocation framework. One of our near-term initiatives is centered around unlocking the "sum of the parts" value of our existing business while identifying growth opportunities to enhance the Company's scale and diversify revenue streams, including in the alternative energy markets. We are also committed to lowering costs and improving the efficiency of our cost structure in all aspects of our business and will continue to focus on operational excellence. We are continuously looking to improve our operating and general and administrative cost structure. For 2023, we will be focused on the following:

- Explore opportunities to monetize some of our investment in Delek Logistics, which will help us to better capture tangible value in the Delek valuation, while also improving liquidity in the market for DKL units without dilution of overall DKL market capitalization.
- Reward our shareholders with a competitive long-term capital allocation framework including the share repurchases and an evaluation of debt reductions which will continue to strengthen our balance sheet.
- Monitor performance of our first phase of a zero-based budget for 2023 by setting clear mechanisms for tracking

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- Identify and evaluate investment opportunities that fit our sustainability view, including strategic investments or joint ventures in renewables, incubator investments in new technologies, and other core-business investments that could improve our scalability and agility.
- Deploy integrated solutions to simplify architecture, data management, and cybersecurity.
- Pursuit of strategic investments and acquisitions with a focus on diversifying revenue streams.

# 2022 Strategic Activities - A Look Back

The following table highlights our 2022 Strategic Developments:

| 2022 Strategic Developments | 2022 Key Initiatives |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | One Delek Culture | Refinery of the Future | New Energy Transition |
| Improving Efficiency and Processes to Drive Enhanced Analytics by implementing a New Enterprise Resource Planning System: In October 2022, we implemented a new enterprise resource planning system, designed to improve the efficiency of our internal operational and administrative activities. This system implementation is part of our ongoing business transformation initiatives and we expect these system infrastructure investments will result in more efficient and scalable operational | ✓ | ✓ |  |
| Improving Consistency and Transparency by Conforming Refining Inventory Accounting Methodology: As of January 1, 2022, we changed our method of accounting for inventory held at the Tyler refinery to the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") cost method from the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") cost method, which conformed our refining inventory to a single method of accounting, and eliminated the inherent volatility in the LIFO valuation of inventory attributable to increments and decrements in historical LIFO layers, which can impact comparability between periods as well as to market conditions and crack spreads. We expect improved financial reporting by providing better consistency, better transparency, and recognition that better reflects the physical flow of inventory and more accurately reflects the current value of inventory. The effects of this change have been retrospectively applied to all periods presented with a Committed to Lowering Costs and Improving the Efficiency of Our Cost Structure: In 2022, we announced that we are progressing a business transformation focused on enterprise-wide opportunities to improve the efficiency of our cost structure. For the three months ended December 31, 2022, we recorded restructuring costs totaling $13 million associated with our business transformation | ✓ | ✓ |  |
| Improving process for investment opportunities: Refined process for identifying and evaluating the types of investment opportunities that fit our Sustainability View, including consideration of strategic investments or joint ventures in renewables, incubator investments in innovative new technologies, and other core-business investments that could improve our scalability and agility. | ✓ |  | ✓ |
| Completed Strategic Midstream Acquisition: On June 1, 2022, DKL Delaware Gathering, LLC, a subsidiary of Delek Logistics, completed the acquisition of 100% of the limited liability company interests in 3 Bear Delaware Holding - NM, LLC ("3 Bear") from 3 Bear Energy - New Mexico LLC (the "Seller"), related to Seller's crude oil and gas gathering, processing and transportation businesses, as well as water disposal and recycling operations, in the Delaware Basin in New Mexico. The purchase price for 3 Bear was $628 million and was financed through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under Delek Logistics' existing credit agreement. This acquisition provides us the opportunity to significantly expand our third-party midstream EBITDA within our logistics | ✓ |  |  |
| Committed to Lowering Costs and Improving the Efficiency of Our Cost Structure: For the 2023 budget, we performed a first phase of a zero-based budget assessment of our resources and assets and their associated cost to develop a baseline for our operations. We engaged an external consultant to help challenge our thinking as we went through this process. During this process, each business leader was required to justify every dollar in their proposed budget submission and the external consultant team ensured consistency, set policies, and confirmed that the budgeted expenses matched the priorities to be achieved by | ✓ | ✓ |  |

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### *Significant Known Uncertainties Impacting Delek*

Aside from the market trends and the uncertainties inherent to those market drivers many of which are referenced in the 'Executive Summary' above and which are discussed at length in the 'Market Trends' section below, we have also identified certain uncertainties that we believe to be sufficiently significant to our financial results in the near term as to warrant additional discussion. We have included supplemental discussion of those uncertainties, and our efforts for mitigating them, below. However, note that this discussion is to bring additional attention to areas that have been of particular interest to management but should not be considered comprehensive of all known trends and uncertainties which may be relevant. Instead, in the context of all known trends or uncertainties that have had, or that are reasonably likely to have, a material favorable or unfavorable effect on financial results, they should be considered part of the larger discussion on market trends and uncertainties throughout our management's discussion and analysis.

#### *Regulatory Volatility*

In June 2022, the EPA finalized volumes for compliance years 2020, 2021 and 2022 under the RFS program (as defined in our accounting policies in Note 2 to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K), announced supplemental volume obligations for compliance years 2022 and 2023 and established new provisions of the RFS which addressed bio-intermediates. Additionally, the EPA denied the petitions for small refinery exemptions for prior period compliance years. In December 2022, the EPA released proposed volumes for compliance years 2023, 2024 and 2025. The cost of RINs continues to negatively impact our results of operations. Also of note, movements in crack spreads behave independently from movements in RFS regulatory requirements and RINs prices and thus can disproportionately impact small refiners. For example, in periods of low crack spreads and high RIN costs (which are a function of both regulatory volumetric requirements and market RINs prices), small refineries may experience negative operating results where other, larger refineries with better economies of scale and other competitive advantages may fare better. Even when increases in crack spreads coincide with the independent increases in RIN prices, small refiners may continue to see a larger burden of such costs on crack spread capture in earnings than many larger refineries experience.

Uncertainty remains regarding the impact that proposed EPA rules, or future revisions to proposed rules, may have on RINs prices, which impact the determination of the fair value of our Net RINs Obligation, as well as the fair value of forward RIN commitment contracts. Additionally, while our current Net RINs Obligation reflects current RINs market prices as of December 31, 2022, the financial statement impact, including both the income statement and net cash impact of future changes to enacted Renewable Volume Obligation rates, is not determinable because of the complexity of the Net RINs Obligation and related transactions, where such financial statement impact is dependent upon the following: (1) the composition of the specific Net RINs Obligation (in terms of the vintages of RINs we currently own versus the waived RINs Obligation) and the related market prices at the date each volumetric requirement change is enacted; (2) the composition of our RINs forward commitment contracts that may be settled or positions closed as a result of any enacted change and the related gains or losses; (3) the settlement requirements of related RINs product financing arrangements; and (4) the quantity of and dates at which excess RINs can be sold and the sales price (see also Note 11, Note 12 and Note 19 as well as our related accounting policies related to RINs included in Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K). Enacted regulatory changes could impact our financial results in ways that we cannot currently anticipate.

#### *Delek's Response to Significant Uncertainties Associated with Regulatory Volatility*

As discussed above, RFS activities and Renewable Volume Obligation requirements, and their impact on RIN prices, represent a significant risk which has, and could continue to, materially impact our financial results in ways that are currently uncertain. Our efforts to mitigate this risk include the following:

- Actively monitoring EPA rule-making and RFS actions regarding volumetric requirements, remittance due dates, and deferral opportunities in order to make decisions about RINs inventory;
- Proactively monitoring our Net RINs Obligation position (inclusive of our RINs inventory portfolio), by vintage and RIN category, in order to make decisions about the purchase and sale of RINs, based on both a current and forward basis, and considering the risk of floating versus fixed pricing; and
- Incorporating into our strategic priorities activities designed to enhance incremental crack spread capture so that the impact of high RIN prices or RINs price volatility is diminished.

While there continues to be risk around the fair value of RINs Obligation that we incur and the RINs cost we recognize in our results of operations, we believe that our risk management activities around RINs are comprehensive. That said, because the RINs market is subject to factors outside of our control, there will continue to be risk that RINs cost could adversely affect our financial results. See additional discussion of the effect of RINs prices and volatility on our refining margins in the "Market Trends" section below.

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### *Climate Change*

Increasingly unstable environmental conditions and spontaneous extreme weather events are making it costlier and more difficult for oil and gas companies to operate in certain environments. Consequently, climate-change, and related current and proposed regulations, are directly and indirectly impacting industry bottom lines globally and in specific geographic areas where we operate. Current and proposed climate-change and environmental regulations, laws and government policies affect where and how companies invest, conduct their operations and formulate their products and, in some cases, limit their profits directly. There continues to be significant uncertainty around coming regulatory requirements, not just from an operational perspective, but also around what reporting requirements may be, as well as the associated cost. The SEC is currently considering its requirements for ESG reporting in the near term, which may include requirements that independent assurance be obtained and reported for ESG disclosures, similar to financial statement audit reports.

### *Delek's Response to Significant Uncertainties Associated with Climate Change*

We remain committed to complying with all regulations, laws and government policies designed to curb the growing climate-change crisis. In 2021, the Company announced goals to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 34% through emission reductions and carbon offsets. This goal is aligned with both the IEA's SDS and the Paris Accord's goal of limiting warming to less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels. Using 2012 as our baseline, we plan to pursue the reductions via a combination of steps including, but not limited to: energy-efficient operational improvements; transitioning some refinery production away from transportation fuels and towards chemicals; renewable power purchases, when feasible, and offsets, when necessary; and previously executed facility shutdowns that were later divested. Our pledge is the first step towards a long-term roadmap which we are seeking to align with the Science Based Target initiatives (SBTi), to move Delek firmly in the direction of the carbon-neutral operating environment as envisioned by the Paris Accords.

We also continue to monitor the activities of the SEC as it works towards issuing reporting compliance rules around ESG and climate change, which includes consideration of framework and/or standards introduced by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures ('TCFD') Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ('SASB'), so that we may ensure timely compliance with requirements as well as meaningful disclosure for our investors and stakeholders.

### *Market Trends*

Our results of operations are significantly affected by fluctuations in the prices of certain commodities, including, but not limited to, crude oil, gasoline, distillate fuel, biofuels, natural gas and electricity, among others. Historically, the impact of commodity price volatility on our refining margins (as defined in our 'Non-GAAP Measures' in MD&A Item 7.), specifically as it relates to the price of crude oil as compared to the price of refined products and timing differences in the movements of those prices (subject to our inventory costing methodology), as well as location differentials, may be favorable or unfavorable compared to peers. Additionally, our refining margin profitability is impacted by regulatory factors, including the cost of RINs.

We expect the volatility in the global energy markets will continue until supply can meet the current demand and fears of an economic downturn subside. Although the possibility of an economic downturn exists, Delek is witnessing a strong demand environment for refined products which is being driven by a rebound in domestic on road fuel demand. To capture the macro environment, we have positioned the Company to continue to run safely, reliably and environmentally responsibly at near nameplate capacity while leveraging our new 3 Bear logistics lines of business with an eye towards the One Delek vision. We will continue to balance the cost of debt and cost of equity while continuing to exercise a longer-term sustainable view of capital allocation.

See below for further discussion on how certain key market trends impact our operating results.

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## Crude Prices

WTI crude oil represents the largest component of our crude slate at all of our refineries, and can be sourced through our gathering channels or optimization efforts from Midland, Texas or Cushing, Oklahoma or other locations. We manage our supply chain risk to ensure that we have the barrels to meet our crude slate consumption plan for each month through gathering supply contracts and throughput agreements on various strategic pipelines, some of which include those where we hold equity method investments. We manage market price risk on crude oil through financial derivative hedges, in accordance with our risk management strategies.

The chart below illustrates the average quarterly price of WTI Midland and WTI Cushing over the past three years.

WTI Crude Oil Prices
(Average Price per Barrel)

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