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The following is a presentation distributed by CrossAmerica Partners LP on August 22, 2016: 
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CST Merger with
Couche-Tard
August 2016
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the proxy statement on Schedule 14A for CST’s 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 29,
2016. Additional information regarding participants in the proxy solicitation may be obtained by reading the proxy statement
regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available. 2
Overview of Parties
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-
Tard”)
Based in Laval, Quebec, Canada
Largest independent convenience store
operator in North America in terms of
company-operated stores
– 7,888 convenience stores, including 6,490 with
road transportation fuel dispensing
– 80,000 people employed throughout network
Leader in convenience store and road
transportation fuel retail in Europe, with
presence in Scandinavian countries, Baltic
states and Ireland
– 2,659 sites, majority of which offer road
transportation fuel and convenience products
– 25,000 people employed throughout network
Additional 1,500 stores operated by
independent operators in other countries
and territories
Market Cap of approximately CAD $35 billion
– TSX: ATD.A ATD.B
CST Brands, Inc. (“CST”)
Based in San Antonio, Texas
One of the largest independent
retailers of motor fuels and
convenience merchandise in
North America
– Over 2,000 locations throughout
the Southwestern United States,
Georgia, Florida, New York and
Eastern Canada
– Employing over 14,000 team
members
Owns the general partner of
CrossAmerica Partners LP
Market Cap of USD $3.6 billion
– NYSE: CST
CrossAmerica Partners LP
(“CrossAmerica”)
Based in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Leading wholesale distributor of
motor fuels and lessor of real estate
used in distribution of motor fuels
– With a geographic footprint covering 29
states, distributes fuel to more than
1,180 locations and owns or leases more
than 800 sites
Master Limited Partnership whose
general partners is owned by CST
Brands, Inc.
Market Cap of USD $841 million
– NYSE: CAPL
Note: Market Cap is as of August 19, 2016 3
Transaction Overview
Alimentation
Couche-Tard Inc.
TSX: ATD.A ATD.B
100%
Ownership Interest
Circle K Stores Inc.
19% Limited
Partner Interest
100% IDR
Interest
100% Ownership Interest
Former CST
Canadian
Operations*
Former CST
US Operations
CrossAmerica
General Partner
100%
General Partner Interest
17.5% Interest in
CST Fuel Supply
Note: This organizational chart represents the structure being acquired upon closing and is subject to change.
* - Couche-Tard entered into an agreement with another party to sell certain Canadian assets of CST after the merger.
Couche-Tard subsidiary, Circle K Stores Inc, to
acquire CST in early 2017
– Includes assets related to CrossAmerica
Organizational Relationship Upon Closing
– Circle K controls the general partner of CrossAmerica through
its 100% ownership of the general partner interest
– Circle K owns 19% of CrossAmerica limited partner, or
common units
– Circle K owns 100% of CrossAmerica Incentive Distribution
Rights (IDRs)
– CrossAmerica owns 17.5% interest in CST Fuel Supply
Public
Unitholders
Joseph Topper
& Affiliates
56%
Limited Partner
Interest
25%
Limited Partner
Interest
CrossAmerica
Partners LP
NYSE: CAPL
100%
Ownership Interest
Operating
Subsidiaries
4
Strategic Benefit to CAPL
Provides continuity with a sponsor whose management culture is aligned with
CrossAmerica
– Disciplined operator with best practices in acquisitions and integration
– Strong and consistent financial performance throughout all economic cycles
– Heightened focus on growing Free Cash Flow, with particular expertise in cost management
– Well capitalized with solid balance sheet
– Well positioned to lead further consolidation in fragmented industry
Scale and global reach provides additional operational benefits
– Further strengthens relationship with many of our key suppliers
– Many turnkey branding and franchise programs that can
complement our dealer offerings
Supports dealer health, which
impacts fuel volume growth and
additional rental income potential
Wholesale operations with
complementary geographic reach 5
Combined Wholesale
Creates Leading Wholesale Distributorship in US
West Coast Region
Couche-Tard
CrossAmerica
CODO
98
0
DODO
224
0
Heartland Region
Couche?Tard
CrossAmerica
CODO
27
27
DODO
38
38
Midwest Region
Couche?Tard
CrossAmerica
CODO
5
35
DODO
60
10
CODO
152
684
DODO
544
385
Great Lakes Region
Couche?Tard
CrossAmerica
CODO
0
424
DODO
0
170
South Atlantic Region
Couche?Tard
CrossAmerica
CODO
2
82
DODO
15
138
Arizona Region
Couche?Tard
CrossAmerica
CODO
00
DODO
01
Southwest Region
Couche?Tard
CrossAmerica
CODO
2
22
DODO
94
16
Gulf Region
Couche?Tard
CrossAmerica
CODO
1
44
DODO
51
7
West Coast Region
Heartland Region
Midwest Region
Great Lakes Region
South Atlantic Region
Southeast Region
Couche?Tard
CrossAmerica
CODO
3
50
DODO
15
5
Southeast Region
Florida Region
Gulf Region
Southwest Region
Arizona Region
CODO: Company Owned Dealer Operated – Sites for which the real estate is controlled by Company (through ownership or lease agreements) and for which the stores (and/or the service stations) are
operated by an independent operator in exchange for rent and to which Company supplies road transportation fuel through supply contracts. Some of these sites are subject to a franchise
agreement, licensing or other similar agreement. Includes Commission Agent locations at CrossAmerica.
DODO: Dealer Owned Dealer Operated – Sites controlled and operated by independent operators to which Company supplies road transportation fuel through supply contracts. Some of these sites are
subject to a franchise agreement, licensing or other similar agreement.
