Ankeny, Iowa, January 31, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (“Casey’s” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CASY), one of the nation’s leading convenience store chains, today participated in a “non-trade The following business update was released prior to Roadshow:
The performance so far in the third quarter remains in line with our expectations for the full year. Specifically, same-store internal sales for the quarter were in the lower half of our annual growth range of 5-7%. Same-store fuel gallons growth in the quarter was near the low end of flat to 2% annualized growth. The fuel margin (cpg) for the third quarter to date is similar to the fuel margin we reported for the second quarter. Excluding the non-recurring items below, total operating expense growth is expected to be near the low end of 9-10% annual growth.
During the quarter, the company received approximately $15 million in one-time payments for resolving certain legal issues. These gains will be recorded as a reduction in operating expenses for the quarter and were not included in prior operating expense guidance for the third quarter or current fiscal year.
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Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) that operates more than 2,400 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third largest convenience store retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s offers freshly prepared food, premium fuel and friendly service wherever it is located. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, and a variety of other baked goods, as well as a variety of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com or the mobile app.
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