Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Sunoco Logistics (NYSE:SXL) Acquires Texon L.P. (NYSE:TXT) Butane Business

A butane blending business of Texon L.P. (NYSE:TXT) is the latest acquisition of Sunoco Logistics (NYSE:SXL), which reportedly bought the unit for $140 million plus inventory.

The acquisition will be funded through a $100 million loan via Sunuco Corp.'s revolving credit facility.

The butane business includes, along with its butane/gas blending technology, several contracts with giant terminal operator who use the technology.

Sunoco and Texon are expected to close the deal on July 1.

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