{
  "id": 14384812,
  "title": "Agility Global agrees $581 million Tristar stake disposal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/agility-global-agrees-581-million-tristar-stake-disposal",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-14T05:39:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/agility-global-agrees-581-million-tristar-stake-disposal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Agility Global has reached an agreement to sell its 65.12 percent stake in energy logistics company Tristar Holdings to Aegis Logistics for up to $581 million. The transaction, expected to close by March 2027, valued Tristar at $1.5 billion in enterprise value. Upon completion, Agility will receive $425 million, followed by $110 million a year later, with an additional $46 million contingent on meeting agreed conditions. Aegis, through its subsidiary, will acquire approximately 89.8 percent of Tristar from Agility, Gulf Investment Corporation, and Diamond Holdings. The broader acquisition carries an equity consideration of about $809 million, including deferred and contingent payments. Tristar, which provides integrated energy logistics services across 30 countries, accounted for 27 percent of Agility's consolidated revenue and 13 percent of its total assets as of June 30, 2026. The sale will alter Agility's financial reporting and reduce its exposure to energy logistics operations. Agility chairman Tarek Sultan emphasized the company's commitment to Tristar's continued success as an international business. Aegis chairman and managing director Raj Chandaria highlighted the acquisition's potential to expand its operations and introduce an international platform for fuel distribution, shipping, and storage infrastructure. The transaction reflects Agility's over two-decade investment in Tristar, which generated significant returns, including dividends, capital returns, and an estimated internal rate of return of 16 percent.",
  "summary": "Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Agility Global has agreed to sell its entire 65.12 per cent stake in Dubai-based energy logistics company Tristar Holdings to Aegis Logistics, securing consideration of up to $581 million in a transaction expected to close by March 2027. The Abu Dhabi-listed company announced the agreement on October 13 following board approval, valuing Tristar at an enterprise value of…",
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}