Oil giant BP buying major truck stop chain TravelCenters

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TravelCenters of America, which operates truck stops across the country under the TA brand, is getting bought by BP America.

The price of the acquisition is approximately $1.3 billion, or $86 per share. TA stock (NASDAQ: TA) closed Wednesday at $49.44 per share, for a premium of about 84% to the closing price.

“Today’s announcement that BP is acquiring TA for $86 per share is a result of the successful implementation of our turnaround and strategic plans,” TA’s CEO Jonathan Pertchik said in a...

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