DALLAS, June 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alon USA Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ALJ) ("Alon") today announced that the stockholders of Alon have approved all proposals related to the previously announced merger transaction pursuant to which Delek US Holdings, Inc. ("Delek") will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Alon common stock which it does not already own in an all-stock transaction. At a special meeting held today by Alon, approximately 89% of Alon's outstanding shares and 79% of Alon's outstanding shares beneficially owned by holders of Alon common stock other than Delek and its affiliates voted to approve the adoption of the previously disclosed merger agreement and the transaction. Of the shares voted, approximately 99% were cast in favor of the proposal. The closing of the transaction is subject to approval by the stockholders of Delek at a special meeting of Delek stockholders on June 29, 2017. Alon expects the transaction to close effective as of July 1, 2017.

About Delek US Holdings, Inc.
Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) is a diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining and logistics. The refining segment consists of refineries operated in Tyler, Texas and El Dorado, Arkansas with a combined nameplate production capacity of 155,000 barrels per day. Delek and its affiliates also own approximately 63 percent (including the 2 percent general partner interest) of Delek Logistics Partners, LP. Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) is a growth-oriented master limited partnership focused on owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets. Delek currently owns approximately 47 percent of the outstanding common stock of Alon.

About Alon USA
Alon USA Energy, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products, operating primarily in the South Central, Southwestern and Western regions of the United States. Alon owns 100% of the general partner and 81.6% of the limited partner interests in Alon USA Partners, LP (NYSE: ALDW), which owns a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, with a crude oil throughput capacity of 73,000 barrels per day and an integrated wholesale marketing business. In addition, Alon directly owns a crude oil refinery in Krotz Springs, Louisiana, with a crude oil throughput capacity of 74,000 barrels per day. Alon also owns crude oil refineries in California, which have not processed crude oil since 2012. Alon owns a majority interest in a renewable fuels facility in California, with a throughput capacity of 3,000 barrels per day. Alon is a leading marketer of asphalt, which it distributes primarily through asphalt terminals located predominately in the Southwestern and Western United States. Alon is the largest 7-Eleven licensee in the United States and operates approximately 300 convenience stores which also market motor fuels in Central and West Texas and New Mexico.

Safe Harbor Provisions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements concerning current estimates, expectations and projections about future results, performance, prospects, opportunities, plans, actions and events and other statements, concerns, or matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed merger with Alon, integration and transition plans, synergies, opportunities, anticipated future performance and financial position, and other factors.

Investors are cautioned that the following important factors, among others, may affect these forward-looking statements. These factors include but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties related to the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed merger, including the timing, terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the proposed merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the transaction, the ability to successfully integrate the businesses, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, the possibility that stockholders of Delek may not approve the issuance of new shares of common stock in the merger, the risk that the parties may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all, risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction, the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Delek's common stock or Alon's common stock, the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Delek and Alon to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and businesses generally, the risk that problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses of the companies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, the risk that the combined company may be unable to achieve cost-cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected to achieve those synergies, uncertainty related to timing and amount of future share repurchases and dividend payments, risks and uncertainties with respect to the quantities and costs of crude oil we are able to obtain and the price of the refined petroleum products we ultimately sell; gains and losses from derivative instruments; management's ability to execute its strategy of growth through acquisitions and the transactional risks associated with acquisitions and dispositions; acquired assets may suffer a diminishment in fair value as a result of which we may need to record a write-down or impairment in carrying value of the asset; changes in the scope, costs, and/or timing of capital and maintenance projects; operating hazards inherent in transporting, storing and processing crude oil and intermediate and finished petroleum products; our competitive position and the effects of competition; the projected growth of the industries in which we operate; general economic and business conditions affecting the southern United States; and other risks contained in Delek's and Alon's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not be accurate indications of the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or management's good faith belief with respect to future events, and is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements. Delek and Alon undertake no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

Alon USA Investor/Media Relations Contacts:
Stacey Morris, Investor Relations Manager
Alon USA Energy, Inc.
972-367-3808

Investors: Jack Lascar
Dennard § Lascar Associates, LLC
713-529-6600

Media: Blake Lewis
Three Box Strategic Communications
214-635-3020

SOURCE Alon USA Energy, Inc.

NEW ORLEANS, June 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of Alon USA Energy, Inc. ("Alon" or the "Company") (NYSE: ALJ) to Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Alon will receive only 0.5040 shares of Delek for each share of Alon that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857.

To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
206 Covington St.
Madisonville, LA 70447

SOURCE Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

DALLAS, May 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alon USA Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ALJ) ("Alon") today announced results for the first quarter of 2017. Net income available to stockholders for the first quarter of 2017 was $7.3 million, or $0.10 per share, compared to net loss available to stockholders of $(35.5) million, or $(0.51) per share, for the same period last year. Excluding special items, Alon recorded net income available to stockholders of $8.8 million, or $0.12 per share, for the first quarter of 2017, compared to net loss available to stockholders of $(29.2) million, or $(0.42) per share, for the same period last year.

Alan Moret, CEO, commented, "We are very pleased with our strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2017, with both of our refineries setting quarterly total throughput records. Our operations were complemented by an improvement in our benchmark Gulf Coast crack spreads relative to the fourth quarter of 2016 and the same quarter last year. Our first quarter results also benefited from the reduction to RINs expense that was booked during the quarter. We have been encouraged by the positive trends we have seen in refining into the second quarter of 2017, including improved discounts for Midland-priced crudes and improved crack spreads.

"The Big Spring refinery achieved record quarterly total throughput of almost 78,000 barrels per day in the first quarter of 2017. The refinery operating margin of $10.32 per barrel benefited from a strong wholesale marketing environment. Direct operating expense was only $3.54 per barrel as a result of efficient operations. We expect total throughput at the Big Spring refinery to average 73,000 barrels per day for the second quarter of 2017 and 75,000 barrels per day for the full year of 2017.

"The Krotz Springs refinery ran very well in the first quarter of 2017, with total throughput exceeding 77,000 barrels per day setting a new record under our ownership. The refinery operating margin of $5.31 per barrel does not include the $27.7 million benefit from the renewable fuel standard exemption. As was previously announced, in February 2017 the EPA approved a small refinery exemption for the Krotz Springs refinery from the requirements of the renewable fuel standard for the 2016 calendar year. On an after-tax basis, the impact of the exemption was $19.2 million or $0.27 per share. The Krotz Springs refinery's direct operating expense of $3.21 per barrel was very low and reflects continued efforts to control costs at the refinery. We expect total throughput at the Krotz Springs refinery to average 75,000 barrels per day for the second quarter of 2017 and 74,000 barrels per day for the full year of 2017.

"Turning to our retail segment, our fuel sales volumes increased by 6.2 percent in the first quarter of 2017 relative to the same quarter last year, despite a lower store count in the first quarter of 2017. Same-store fuel sales volumes were up 6.7 percent in the first quarter of 2017 compared to the first quarter of 2016. We continue to expect this business to improve as activity in the Permian Basin accelerates and as summer driving season begins."

Shai Even, Senior Vice President and CFO, commented, "The profitability of our California renewable fuels facility in the first quarter of 2017 was negatively impacted by the expiration of the federal blender's tax credit on December 31, 2016. As a result, the facility generated a small operating loss in the first quarter of 2017. However, if the blender's tax credit is reinstated and becomes effective retroactively to the beginning of 2017, we will record additional pre-tax income of $8.8 million before the effect of non-controlling interest. Total throughput for the first quarter of 2017 averaged approximately 2,700 barrels per day."

FIRST QUARTER 2017

Special items reduced net income by $1.4 million for the first quarter of 2017 primarily as a result of employee retention expenses of $2.0 million and expenses related to the Delek merger of $2.0 million, partially offset by gains of $1.7 million related to an asphalt inventory adjustment and $0.5 million associated with gains recognized on disposition of assets, before income tax and non-controlling interest impacts of $0.4 million. Special items increased net loss by $6.3 million for the first quarter of 2016 primarily as a result of employee retention expenses of $4.7 million, unrealized losses of $3.3 million associated with commodity swaps and $2.1 million associated with losses recognized on disposition of assets, before income tax and non-controlling interest impacts of $3.8 million.

The combined total refinery average throughput for the first quarter of 2017 was 155,081 barrels per day ("bpd"), consisting of 77,754 bpd at the Big Spring refinery and 77,327 bpd at the Krotz Springs refinery, compared to a combined total refinery average throughput of 138,998 bpd for the first quarter of 2016, consisting of 67,536 bpd at the Big Spring refinery and 71,462 bpd at the Krotz Springs refinery. During the first quarter of 2017, both of the Big Spring and Krotz Springs refineries reported the highest total quarterly average throughput since their respective acquisitions. The reduced throughput at our Big Spring refinery during the first quarter of 2016 was the result of planned downtime to complete a reformer regeneration and catalyst replacement for our diesel hydrotreater unit. The reduced throughput at the Krotz Springs refinery during the first quarter of 2016 was the result of our election to reduce the crude rate in order to optimize the refinery yield.

Refinery operating margin at the Big Spring refinery was $10.32 per barrel for the first quarter of 2017 compared to $7.77 per barrel for the same period in 2016. This increase in operating margin was primarily due to a higher Gulf Coast 3/2/1 crack spread and a widening of the WTI Cushing to WTS spread, partially offset by the increased premium in WTI Midland compared to WTI Cushing, increased RINs costs and a reduced benefit from the contango market environment which increased the cost of crude.

Refinery operating margin at the Krotz Springs refinery was $5.31 per barrel for the first quarter of 2017 compared to $1.59 per barrel for the same period in 2016. This increase in operating margin was primarily due to a higher Gulf Coast 2/1/1 high sulfur diesel crack spread and reduced RINs costs, partially offset by the increased premium in WTI Midland compared to WTI Cushing and a reduced benefit from the contango market environment which increased the cost of crude.

In February 2017, the EPA approved a small refinery exemption for the Krotz Springs refinery from the requirements of the renewable fuel standard for the 2016 calendar year, resulting in a reduction to RINs expense of $27.7 million in the first quarter of 2017.

The average Gulf Coast 3/2/1 crack spread was $13.75 per barrel for the first quarter of 2017 compared to $11.24 per barrel for the same period in 2016. The average Gulf Coast 2/1/1 high sulfur diesel crack spread was $9.74 per barrel for the first quarter of 2017 compared to $6.74 per barrel for the same period in 2016.

The average WTI Cushing to WTI Midland spread for the first quarter of 2017 was $(0.64) per barrel compared to $(0.13) per barrel for the same period in 2016. The average WTI Cushing to WTS spread for the first quarter of 2017 was $1.27 per barrel compared to $(0.10) per barrel for the same period in 2016. The average LLS to WTI Cushing spread for the first quarter of 2017 was $1.58 per barrel compared to $1.60 per barrel for the same period in 2016. The average Brent to WTI Cushing spread for the first quarter of 2017 was $1.66 per barrel compared to $0.49 per barrel for the same period in 2016. The average Brent to LLS spread for the first quarter of 2017 was $(0.13) per barrel compared to $(0.89) per barrel for the same period in 2016.

The average RINs cost effect on the Big Spring refinery operating margin was $0.59 per barrel for the first quarter of 2017, compared to $0.13 per barrel for the same period in 2016. The average RINs cost effect on the Krotz Springs refinery operating margin, excluding the impact of the 2016 exemption, was $1.49 per barrel for the first quarter of 2017, compared to $1.60 per barrel for the same period in 2016.

The contango environment in the first quarter of 2017 created an average cost of crude benefit of $1.00 per barrel compared to an average cost of crude benefit of $1.83 per barrel for the same period in 2016.

Our California renewable fuels facility generated operating income (loss) of $(2.4) million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to $7.2 million for the first quarter of 2016. The decrease was primarily due to the expiration of the blender's tax credit on December 31, 2016.

Asphalt margins for the first quarter of 2017 were $78.45 per ton compared to $84.16 per ton for the same period in 2016. On a cash basis (i.e., excluding inventory effects), asphalt margins in the first quarter of 2017 were $74.39 per ton compared to $91.12 per ton in the first quarter of 2016.

Retail fuel margins decreased to 19.5 cents per gallon in the first quarter of 2017 from 19.9 cents per gallon in the first quarter of 2016. Retail fuel sales volume increased to 53.1 million gallons in the first quarter of 2017 from 50.0 million gallons in the first quarter of 2016.

Alon also announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend is payable on June 8, 2017 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 22, 2017.

CONFERENCE CALL

Alon has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time (11:30 a.m. Central Time), to discuss the first quarter 2017 financial results. To access the call, please dial 877-407-0672, or 412-902-0003 for international callers, and ask for the Alon USA Energy call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. Investors may also listen to the conference live by logging on to the Alon investor relations website, http://ir.alonusa.com. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through May 16, 2017 and may be accessed by calling 877-660-6853, or 201-612-7415 for international callers, and using the passcode 13660045#. A webcast archive will also be available at http://ir.alonusa.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Donna Washburn at Dennard § Lascar Associates at 713-529-6600 or email dwashburn@dennardlascar.com.

Alon USA Energy, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products, operating primarily in the South Central, Southwestern and Western regions of the United States. Alon owns 100% of the general partner and 81.6% of the limited partner interests in Alon USA Partners, LP (NYSE: ALDW), which owns a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, with a crude oil throughput capacity of 73,000 barrels per day and an integrated wholesale marketing business. In addition, Alon directly owns a crude oil refinery in Krotz Springs, Louisiana, with a crude oil throughput capacity of 74,000 barrels per day. Alon also owns crude oil refineries in California, which have not processed crude oil since 2012. Alon owns a majority interest in a renewable fuels facility in California, with a throughput capacity of 3,000 barrels per day. Alon is a leading marketer of asphalt, which it distributes primarily through asphalt terminals located predominately in the Southwestern and Western United States. Alon is the largest 7-Eleven licensee in the United States and operates approximately 300 convenience stores which also market motor fuels in Central and West Texas and New Mexico.

Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations regarding future events, results or outcomes. These expectations may or may not be realized. Some of these expectations may be based upon assumptions or judgments that prove to be incorrect. In addition, our business and operations involve numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could result in our expectations not being realized or otherwise materially affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additional information regarding these and other risks is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of offers to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

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ALON USA ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED
EARNINGS RELEASE

SOURCE Alon USA Energy, Inc.

DALLAS, May 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alon USA Partners, LP (NYSE: ALDW) ("Alon Partners") today announced results for the first quarter of 2017. Net income for the first quarter of 2017 was $20.1 million, or $0.32 per unit, compared to net loss of $(8.6) million, or $(0.14) per unit, for the same period last year.

The Board of Directors of Alon USA Partners GP, LLC, the general partner of Alon Partners, declared a cash distribution for the first quarter of 2017 of $0.38 per unit payable on May 30, 2017 to common unitholders of record at the close of business on May 22, 2017, based on cash available for distribution of $23.7 million.

Alan Moret, CEO, commented, "We are pleased with our performance in the first quarter of 2017, which resulted in cash available for distribution of $0.38 per unit. Our first quarter results benefited from an improvement in our benchmark Gulf Coast crack spread relative to the fourth quarter of 2016 and the same quarter last year. The improvement in the crack spread was complemented by strong operations, with the Big Spring refinery setting a new record for quarterly total throughput. We have been encouraged by the positive trends we have seen in refining into the second quarter of 2017, including attractive discounts for Midland-priced crudes and improved crack spreads."

Shai Even, President and CFO, commented, "The Big Spring refinery achieved record quarterly total throughput of almost 78,000 barrels per day in the first quarter of 2017. The refinery operating margin of $10.32 per barrel benefited from a strong wholesale marketing environment. Direct operating expense was only $3.54 per barrel as a result of efficient operations in the first quarter.

"We expect total throughput at the Big Spring refinery to average 73,000 barrels per day for the second quarter of 2017 and 75,000 barrels per day for the full year of 2017. Based on current forward curve crack spreads, it is our expectation that with operations consistent with our plan we should generate sufficient cash available for distribution during the second quarter of 2017."

FIRST QUARTER 2017

Refinery operating margin was $10.32 per barrel for the first quarter of 2017 compared to $7.77 per barrel for the same period in 2016. This increase in operating margin was primarily due to a higher Gulf Coast 3/2/1 crack spread and a widening of the WTI Cushing to WTS spread, partially offset by the increased premium in WTI Midland compared to WTI Cushing, increased RINs costs and a reduced benefit from the contango market environment which increased the cost of crude. Refinery average throughput for the first quarter of 2017 was 77,754 barrels per day ("bpd") compared to 67,536 bpd for the same period in 2016. The reduced throughput during the first quarter of 2016 was the result of planned downtime to complete a reformer regeneration and catalyst replacement for our diesel hydrotreater unit.

The average Gulf Coast 3/2/1 crack spread was $13.75 per barrel for the first quarter of 2017 compared to $11.24 per barrel for the first quarter of 2016. The average WTI Cushing to WTI Midland spread for the first quarter of 2017 was $(0.64) per barrel compared to $(0.13) per barrel for the first quarter of 2016. The average WTI Cushing to WTS spread for the first quarter of 2017 was $1.27 per barrel compared to $(0.10) per barrel for the first quarter of 2016. The average Brent to WTI Cushing spread for the first quarter of 2017 was $1.66 per barrel compared to $0.49 per barrel for the same period in 2016. The contango environment in the first quarter of 2017 created an average cost of crude benefit of $1.00 per barrel compared to an average cost of crude benefit of $1.83 per barrel for the same period in 2016. The average RINs cost effect on refinery operating margin was $0.59 per barrel in the first quarter of 2017, compared to $0.13 per barrel for the same period in 2016.

CONFERENCE CALL

Alon Partners has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time (10:30 a.m. Central Time), to discuss the first quarter 2017 financial results. To access the call, please dial 877-404-9648, or 412-902-0030 for international callers, and ask for the Alon Partners call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. Investors may also listen to the conference live by logging on to the Alon Partners' website at www.alonpartners.com. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through May 16, 2017 and may be accessed by calling 877-660-6853, or 201-612-7415 for international callers, and using the passcode 13660047#. A webcast archive will also be available at www.alonpartners.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Donna Washburn at Dennard § Lascar Associates at 713-529-6600 or email dwashburn@dennardlascar.com.

This release serves as qualified notice to nominees under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b). Please note that 100% of Alon Partners' distributions to foreign investors are attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, all of Alon Partners' distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest effective tax rate for individuals or corporations, as applicable. Nominees, and not Alon Partners, are treated as the withholding agents responsible for withholding on the distributions received by them on behalf of foreign investors.

Any statements in this release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations regarding future events, results or outcomes. These expectations may or may not be realized. Some of these expectations may be based upon assumptions or judgments that prove to be incorrect. In addition, our business and operations involve numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could result in our expectations not being realized or otherwise materially affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additional information regarding these and other risks is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Alon USA Partners, LP is a Delaware limited partnership formed in August 2012 by Alon USA Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ALJ) ("Alon Energy"). Alon Partners owns and operates a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, with a crude oil throughput capacity of 73,000 barrels per day. Alon Partners refines crude oil into finished products, which are marketed primarily in Central and West Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona through its integrated wholesale distribution network to both Alon Energy's retail convenience stores and other third-party distributors.

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SOURCE Alon USA Partners, LP

NEW YORK, April 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:

To: All Persons or Entities who purchased Alon USA Energy, Inc. ("Alon USA")(NYSE: ALJ)stock prior to January 3, 2017.

You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the sale of Alon to Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) for 0.5040 shares of Delek for each share of Alon. Delek already own approximately 33.7 million shares of Alon common stock. ­To learn more about the action and your rights, go to:

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or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500, toll-free: (877) 363-5972. There is no cost or obligation to you.

Levi & Korsinsky is a national firm with offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, and Washington D.C. The firm's attorneys have extensive expertise in prosecuting securities litigation involving financial fraud, representing investors throughout the nation in securities lawsuits and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. For more information, please feel free to contact any of the attorneys listed below. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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SOURCE Levi & Korsinsky, LLP

DALLAS, April 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alon USA Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ALJ) ("Alon") today announced that it will release its first quarter 2017 financial results on Monday, May 8, 2017 before the market opens. In conjunction with the release, Alon has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, May 9, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time (11:30 a.m. Central Time).

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through May 16, 2017 and may be accessed by calling 877-660-6853, or 201-612-7415 for international callers, and using the passcode 13660045#. A webcast archive will also be available at http://ir.alonusa.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Donna Washburn at Dennard • Lascar Associates at 713-529-6600 or email dwashburn@dennardlascar.com.

Alon USA Energy, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products, operating primarily in the South Central, Southwestern and Western regions of the United States. Alon owns 100% of the general partner and 81.6% of the limited partner interests in Alon USA Partners, LP (NYSE: ALDW), which owns a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, with a crude oil throughput capacity of 73,000 barrels per day and an integrated wholesale marketing business. In addition, Alon directly owns a crude oil refinery in Krotz Springs, Louisiana, with a crude oil throughput capacity of 74,000 barrels per day. Alon also owns crude oil refineries in California, which have not processed crude oil since 2012. Alon owns a majority interest in a renewable fuels project in California, with a throughput capacity of 3,000 barrels per day. Alon is a leading marketer of asphalt, which it distributes primarily through asphalt terminals located predominately in the Southwestern and Western United States. Alon is the largest 7-Eleven licensee in the United States and operates approximately 300 convenience stores which also market motor fuels in Central and West Texas and New Mexico.

SOURCE Alon USA Energy, Inc.

DALLAS, April 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alon USA Partners, LP (NYSE: ALDW) ("Alon Partners") today announced that it will release its first quarter 2017 financial results on Monday, May 8, 2017 before the market opens. In conjunction with the release, Alon Partners has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time (10:30 a.m. Central Time).

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through May 16, 2017 and may be accessed by calling 877-660-6853, or 201-612-7415 for international callers, and using the passcode 13660047#. A webcast archive will also be available at www.alonpartners.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Donna Washburn at Dennard • Lascar Associates at 713-529-6600 or email dwashburn@dennardlascar.com.

Alon USA Partners, LP is a Delaware limited partnership formed in August 2012 by Alon USA Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ALJ) ("Alon Energy"). Alon Partners owns and operates a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, with a crude oil throughput capacity of 73,000 barrels per day. Alon Partners refines crude oil into finished products, which are marketed primarily in Central and West Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona through its integrated wholesale distribution network to both Alon Energy's retail convenience stores and other third-party distributors.

SOURCE Alon USA Partners, LP

DALLAS, March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alon USA Partners, LP (NYSE: ALDW) ("Alon Partners") today announced that its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 is now available to unitholders. Unitholders may access the annual report on the Alon Partners website at www.alonpartners.com under the "Financials" tab. Copies of the annual report are available free of charge to unitholders upon request to Alon USA Partners, LP, Attention: Investor Relations, 12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas 75251.

Alon USA Partners, LP is a Delaware limited partnership formed in August 2012 by Alon USA Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ALJ) ("Alon Energy"). Alon Partners owns and operates a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, with a crude oil throughput capacity of 73,000 barrels per day. Alon Partners refines crude oil into finished products, which are marketed primarily in Central and West Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona through its integrated wholesale distribution network to both Alon Energy's retail convenience stores and other third-party distributors.

SOURCE Alon USA Partners, LP

DALLAS, Feb. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alon USA Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ALJ) ("Alon") today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. Net loss available to stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $(18.1) million, or $(0.25) per share, compared to net loss available to stockholders of $(52.5) million, or $(0.75) per share, for the same period last year. Excluding special items, Alon recorded net loss available to stockholders of $(14.3) million, or $(0.20) per share, for the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to net loss available to stockholders of $(14.6) million, or $(0.21) per share, for the same period last year.

Net loss available to stockholders for the full year 2016 was $(82.8) million, or $(1.17) per share, compared to net income available to stockholders of $52.8 million, or $0.76 per share, for 2015. Excluding special items, Alon recorded net loss available to stockholders of $(65.1) million, or $(0.92) per share, for the full year 2016, compared to net income available to stockholders of $95.5 million, or $1.37 per share, for 2015.

As previously announced, in January 2017, Delek US and Alon entered into a definitive agreement under which Delek will acquire the outstanding shares of Alon common stock that Delek does not already own in an all-stock transaction. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2017, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval and approval by Delek US shareholders and Alon shareholders. We believe the economies of scale, financial strength and synergies generated through this merger create the opportunity to drive long-term value for shareholders.

In February 2017, the Krotz Springs refinery received approval from the EPA for a small refinery exemption from the requirements of the renewable fuel standard for the 2016 calendar year. As a result, we expect to book a reduction in RINs expense of $29.0 million in the first quarter of 2017, based on a weighted average RINs price per gallon of $0.58.

Alan Moret, CEO, commented, "Our diversification proved to be an asset for us in 2016, as positive contributions from our asphalt segment, retail segment and our renewable fuels facility in California helped offset the impact of weak crack spreads, high RIN prices and narrower crude differentials on our refining results. Our asphalt business operating income more than doubled in 2016 relative to 2015, as sales volumes increased by 19 percent and direct operating expenses were reduced by 8 percent. Our renewable fuels facility, which began operations in February 2016, produced approximately 30 million gallons of renewable fuel in 2016. We have been encouraged by the improvement in refining fundamentals that we saw at the end of 2016 and into 2017, including the widening of domestic crude discounts relative to Brent. We also are pleased to see RIN prices decline.

"The Big Spring refinery ran well in the fourth quarter, achieving total throughput of almost 77,000 barrels per day. The refinery also set a new quarterly record by processing over 44,000 barrels per day of WTI Midland in the quarter, further demonstrating the flexibility of the asset. The fourth quarter refinery operating margin of $7.65 per barrel is net of a negative impact of approximately $1.10 per barrel related to RINs costs. Operating expense in the quarter was low at $3.39 per barrel. As we've said before, we do not expect any major maintenance at Big Spring in 2017. We expect total throughput at the Big Spring refinery to average 77,000 barrels per day for the first quarter of 2017 and 75,000 barrels per day for the full year of 2017.

"The Krotz Springs refinery also ran well in the fourth quarter with total throughput of 70,000 barrels per day. The refinery operating margin of $3.40 per barrel was negatively impacted by approximately $1.60 per barrel due to the high cost of RINs. Operating expense in the fourth quarter was low at $3.44 per barrel. We expect total throughput at the Krotz Springs refinery to average 77,000 barrels per day for the first quarter of 2017 and 74,000 barrels per day for the full year of 2017.

"Our asphalt business performed exceptionally well in what is typically a seasonally weak quarter. Asphalt operating income of $3.2 million in the fourth quarter was driven by sales volumes of 133 thousand tons and an attractive margin of $108 per ton.

"Our renewable fuels facility in California had its most profitable quarter since operations began, generating $9 million of operating income in the fourth quarter. This was achieved in spite of reduced throughput of 2,400 barrels per day due to maintenance being done by a third-party supplier in the quarter. We expect total throughput at our renewable fuels facility to average 2,500 barrels per day for the first quarter of 2017 and 2,600 barrels per day for the full year of 2017.

"Our retail results were negatively impacted by seasonal weakness and continued economic headwinds in the Permian Basin. That said, we are encouraged by the increase in rig activity in the Permian, and we believe our retail segment is well positioned to benefit as the West Texas economy improves."

FOURTH QUARTER 2016

Special items increased net loss by $3.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2016 primarily as a result of employee retention expenses of $2.0 million, unrealized losses of $3.8 million associated with commodity swaps, losses of $0.7 million related to an asphalt inventory adjustment and $0.1 million associated with losses recognized on disposition of assets, before income tax and non-controlling interest impacts of $2.8 million. Special items reduced net income by $37.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 primarily as a result of a loss on impairment of goodwill of $39.0 million, losses of $1.7 million related to an asphalt inventory adjustment, employee retention expenses of $1.3 million and unrealized losses of $1.1 million associated with commodity swaps, partially offset by insurance recoveries net of professional fees of $3.6 million and $1.3 million associated with gains recognized on disposition of assets, before income tax and non-controlling interest impacts of $0.2 million.

The combined total refinery average throughput for the fourth quarter of 2016 was 146,725 barrels per day ("bpd"), compared to a combined total refinery average throughput of 116,995 bpd for the fourth quarter of 2015. The Big Spring refinery average throughput for the fourth quarter of 2016 was 76,654 bpd, compared to 75,925 bpd for the fourth quarter of 2015. The Krotz Springs refinery average throughput for the fourth quarter of 2016 was 70,071 bpd, compared to 41,070 bpd for the fourth quarter of 2015. During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Krotz Springs refinery throughput was impacted by our election to reduce the crude rate in order to optimize the refinery yield. During the fourth quarter of 2015, throughput at our Krotz Springs refinery was lower as a result of downtime necessary to complete the planned major turnaround.

Refinery operating margin at the Big Spring refinery was $7.65 per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to $10.02 per barrel for the same period in 2015. This decrease in operating margin was primarily due to increased RINs costs, a reduced benefit from the contango market environment which increased the cost of crude and unfavorable differences in Group III to Gulf Coast gasoline and diesel prices in the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015.

Refinery operating margin at the Krotz Springs refinery was $3.40 per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to $1.55 per barrel for the same period in 2015. During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Krotz Springs operating margin was favorably impacted by a higher Gulf Coast 2/1/1 high sulfur diesel crack spread and a widening of the WTI Cushing to WTI Midland spread, partially offset by a narrowing of the LLS to WTI Cushing spread, increased RINs costs and a reduced benefit from the contango market environment which increased the cost of crude. During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Krotz Springs operating margin reflects the negative impact of the planned major turnaround on refinery production.

The average Gulf Coast 3/2/1 crack spread was $12.83 per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to $10.90 per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2015. The average Gulf Coast 2/1/1 high sulfur diesel crack spread was $8.63 per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to $7.13 per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2015.

The average WTI Cushing to WTI Midland spread for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $0.25 per barrel compared to $(0.20) per barrel for the same period in 2015. The average WTI Cushing to WTS spread for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $1.33 per barrel compared to $(0.26) per barrel for the same period in 2015. The average LLS to WTI Cushing spread for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $1.42 per barrel compared to $2.08 per barrel for the same period in 2015. The average Brent to WTI Cushing spread for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $(0.20) per barrel compared to $1.35 per barrel for the same period in 2015. The average Brent to LLS spread for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $(1.36) per barrel compared to $(0.30) per barrel for the same period in 2015.

The average RINs cost effect on the Big Spring refinery operating margin was $1.08 per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to $0.45 per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2015. The average RINs cost effect on the Krotz Springs refinery operating margin was $1.58 per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to $0.60 per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2015.

The contango environment in the fourth quarter of 2016 created an average cost of crude benefit of $0.79 per barrel compared to an average cost of crude benefit of $0.94 per barrel for the same period in 2015.

For the fourth quarter of 2016, our California renewable fuels facility generated an operating margin of $70.57 per barrel from an average of 2,409 barrels per day of throughput. Our statements of operations include operating income of $8.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2016 related to the facility's operations.

Asphalt margins for the fourth quarter of 2016 were $107.89 per ton compared to $102.85 per ton for the fourth quarter of 2015. On a cash basis (i.e. excluding inventory effects), asphalt margins in the fourth quarter of 2016 were $116.06 per ton compared to $106.92 per ton in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Retail fuel margins decreased to 18.5 cents per gallon in the fourth quarter of 2016 from 20.0 cents per gallon in the fourth quarter of 2015. Retail fuel sales volume increased to 54.0 million gallons in the fourth quarter of 2016 from 52.2 million gallons in the fourth quarter of 2015. Merchandise margins decreased to 30.5% in the fourth quarter of 2016 from 31.1% in the fourth quarter of 2015. Merchandise sales decreased to $78.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 from $81.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.

FULL-YEAR 2016

Special items increased net loss by $17.7 million for 2016 primarily as a result of employee retention expenses of $10.7 million, losses of $1.0 million related to an asphalt inventory adjustment, unrealized losses of $14.8 million associated with commodity swaps and $1.7 million associated with losses recognized on disposition of assets, before income tax and non-controlling interest impacts of $10.5 million. Special items reduced net income by $42.7 million for 2015 primarily as a result of a loss on impairment of goodwill of $39.0 million, losses of $8.1 million related to an asphalt inventory adjustment and employee retention expenses of $11.3 million, partially offset by unrealized gains of $7.9 million associated with commodity swaps, insurance recoveries net of professional fees of $3.6 million and $1.9 million associated with gains recognized on disposition of assets, before income tax and non-controlling interest impacts of $2.3 million.

Combined refinery average throughput for 2016 was 139,243 bpd, compared to a combined refinery average throughput of 140,036 bpd in 2015. The Big Spring refinery average throughput for 2016 was 71,363 bpd compared to 74,906 bpd for 2015. The reduced throughput at our Big Spring refinery during 2016 was the result of a reformer regeneration during the first quarter of 2016 and third quarter of 2016. Additionally, throughput was reduced as a result of a catalyst replacement for our diesel hydrotreater unit in the first quarter of 2016 and unplanned downtime during the second quarter of 2016 due to a power outage caused by inclement weather, which affected multiple units. The Krotz Springs refinery average throughput for 2016 was 67,880 bpd compared to 65,130 bpd for 2015. During 2016, the Krotz Springs refinery throughput was impacted by our election to reduce the crude rate in order to optimize the refinery yield, as well as maintenance that was performed on the fluid catalytic cracking unit during the second quarter of 2016. During 2015, we completed the planned major turnaround at the Krotz Springs refinery, which reduced throughput during the period.

Refinery operating margin at the Big Spring refinery was $8.28 per barrel for 2016 compared to $14.43 per barrel for 2015. This decrease in operating margin was primarily due to a lower Gulf Coast 3/2/1 crack spread, a narrowing of the WTI Cushing to WTI Midland spread and increased RINs costs, partially offset by a widening of the WTI Cushing to WTS spread and an increased benefit from the contango market environment which reduced the cost of crude.

Refinery operating margin at the Krotz Springs refinery was $3.06 per barrel for 2016 compared to $7.02 per barrel for 2015. This decrease in operating margin was primarily due to a lower Gulf Coast 2/1/1 high sulfur diesel crack spread, a narrowing of both the WTI Cushing to WTI Midland and the LLS to WTI Cushing spreads and increased RINs costs, partially offset by an increased benefit from the contango market environment which reduced the cost of crude.

The average Gulf Coast 3/2/1 crack spread for 2016 was $12.64 per barrel compared to $17.02 per barrel for 2015. The average Gulf Coast 2/1/1 high sulfur diesel crack spread for 2016 was $7.95 per barrel compared to $10.81 per barrel for 2015.

The average WTI Cushing to WTI Midland spread for 2016 was $0.15 per barrel compared to $0.39 per barrel for 2015. The average WTI Cushing to WTS spread for 2016 was $0.73 per barrel compared to $(0.06) per barrel for 2015. The average LLS to WTI Cushing spread for 2016 was $1.70 per barrel compared to $3.73 per barrel for 2015. The average Brent to WTI Cushing spread for 2016 was $0.21 per barrel compared to $3.54 per barrel for 2015. The average Brent to LLS spread for 2016 was $(1.45) per barrel compared to $0.14 per barrel for 2015.

The average RINs cost effect on the Big Spring refinery operating margin was $0.55 per barrel for 2016, compared to $0.42 per barrel for 2015. The average RINs cost effect on the Krotz Springs refinery operating margin was $1.48 per barrel for 2016, compared to $0.99 per barrel for 2015.

The contango environment in 2016 created an average cost of crude benefit of $1.24 per barrel compared to an average cost of crude benefit of $1.01 per barrel in 2015.

During 2016, our California renewable fuels facility generated an operating margin of $68.67 per barrel from an average of 2,275 barrels per day of throughput. Our statements of operations include operating income of $24.1 million in 2016 related to the facility's operations.

Asphalt margins for 2016 were $98.80 per ton compared to $105.70 per ton in 2015. On a cash basis (i.e. excluding inventory effects), asphalt margins in 2016 were $100.94 per ton compared to $109.35 per ton in 2015.

Retail fuel margins decreased to 19.8 cents per gallon in 2016 from 21.3 cents per gallon in 2015. Retail fuel sales volume increased to 209.0 million gallons in 2016 from 199.1 million gallons in 2015. Merchandise margins decreased to 31.2% in 2016 from 31.9% in 2015. Merchandise sales decreased to $324.4 million in 2016 from $328.5 million in 2015.

Alon also announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend is payable on March 17, 2017 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 9, 2017.

CONFERENCE CALL

Alon has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, February 24, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time (10:30 a.m. Central Time), to discuss the fourth quarter and year-end 2016 financial results. To access the call, please dial 877-407-0672, or 412-902-0003 for international callers, and ask for the Alon USA Energy call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. Investors may also listen to the conference live by logging on to the Alon investor relations website, http://ir.alonusa.com. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through March 3, 2017, and may be accessed by calling 877-660-6853, or 201-612-7415 for international callers, and using the passcode 13652999#. A webcast archive will also be available at http://ir.alonusa.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Donna Washburn at Dennard § Lascar Associates at 713-529-6600 or email dwashburn@dennardlascar.com.

Alon USA Energy, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products, operating primarily in the South Central, Southwestern and Western regions of the United States. Alon owns 100% of the general partner and 81.6% of the limited partner interests in Alon USA Partners, LP (NYSE: ALDW), which owns a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, Texas, with a crude oil throughput capacity of 73,000 barrels per day and an integrated wholesale marketing business. In addition, Alon directly owns a crude oil refinery in Krotz Springs, Louisiana, with a crude oil throughput capacity of 74,000 barrels per day. Alon also owns crude oil refineries in California, which have not processed crude oil since 2012. Alon owns a majority interest in a renewable fuels facility in California, with a throughput capacity of 3,000 barrels per day. Alon is a leading marketer of asphalt, which it distributes primarily through asphalt terminals located predominately in the Southwestern and Western United States. Alon is the largest 7-Eleven licensee in the United States and operates approximately 300 convenience stores which also market motor fuels in Central and West Texas and New Mexico.

Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations regarding future events, results or outcomes. These expectations may or may not be realized. Some of these expectations may be based upon assumptions or judgments that prove to be incorrect. In addition, our business and operations involve numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could result in our expectations not being realized or otherwise materially affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additional information regarding these and other risks is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of offers to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

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