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- **Leadership Transition**: Mindy West to become CEO in January 2026, maintaining 50-50 capital allocation strategy. 
- **Resilient Q3 Performance**: Flat EBITDA vs. prior year despite $0.02 lower fuel margins, driven by 11.2% merchandise margin growth. 
- **$2B Buyback & Dividend Growth**: New share repurchase program and 10% dividend increase signal confidence in long-term value. 
- **Fuel Margin Uplift**: Current $0.30 margins include $0.03-$0.04 structural improvement vs. 2022, with upside in normalized environment. 
- **New Store Pipeline**: 45+ openings in 2025, positioning for 50+ in 2026, with EBITDA contribution as stores ramp. 
- **Promotional Excellence**: Q3 nicotine promotions delivered 20%+ growth, 4x-5x more effective than peers, with 120%+ volume growth in ZYN pouches.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Leadership Transition**: Andrew Clyde announced his retirement, with Mindy West succeeding as CEO in January 2026. The transition reflects a multiyear succession plan and continuity in the company's 50-50 capital allocation strategy (50% growth, 50% share buybacks). 
- **Resilience in Challenging Environment**: Q3 EBITDA of $285M matched prior year despite $0.02 lower fuel margins, driven by strong merchandise performance and cost control. 
- **Capital Allocation Update**: Board authorized a new $2B share repurchase program (to be executed by 2030) and a 10% dividend increase, maintaining the 4-year dividend growth streak. 
- **Fuel Margin Outlook**: Current $0.30 all-in margins include $0.03-$0.04 structural uplift vs. 2022, with potential for higher margins in a normalized price/volatility environment. 

**【COO & CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Merchandise Strength**: Q3 merchandise margin dollars rose $24.4M (11.2%), driven by 20%+ growth in nicotine categories and 5% expansion in center store. Promotional execution and loyalty program (Murphy Drive Rewards) contributed to outsized results. 
- **New Store Growth**: Projected 45+ new stores in 2025, with 40 under construction for Q4/Q1 2026. New stores are expected to generate EBITDA as they ramp. 
- **Cost Control**: Per-store OpEx up 2.8% vs. prior year, with 2/3 of growth attributed to new stores. G&A expenses reduced by $10M+ through organizational restructuring. 
- **Fuel Volume Guidance**: Full-year 2025 volumes adjusted to 235,000-237,000 gallons/month, reflecting low price sensitivity in a sub-$3/gallon environment. 

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Promotional Execution**: ZYN nicotine pouch promotion in Q3 drove 120%+ volume growth, showcasing Murphy's ability to execute 4x-5x more effective promotions than peers. 
- **Dividend Policy**: Dividend payout to grow 10% annually, with cash pool naturally increasing via buybacks. 
- **Leverage Management**: Targeting long-term leverage below 2.5x, with flexibility to exceed temporarily for growth opportunities. 
- **Fuel Margin Volatility**: October saw brief $0.32 margin spike, demonstrating ability to capitalize on volatility. Long-term structural margin growth expected as marginal retailers exit. 
- **Capital Allocation Balance**: 50-50 split between new stores (50+ in 2026) and buybacks, with $2B program providing flexibility for future share repurchases.

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