“These benefits were partially offset by higher income taxes, increased store and other operating expenses including payment fees, higher depreciation and amortization and higher interest expense period over period.”
“Market Conditions and Seasonality Market conditions in the oil and gas industry are cyclical and subject to global economic and political events that upset global supply and demand and impact the price of crude oil, as well as new and changing governmental regulations.”
“Purchases will be made subject to available cash, market conditions and compliance with our financing arrangements at any time during the period of authorization.”