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08/12/10Western Refining, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas, Aug 12, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR), an independent oil refining and marketing company, plans to announce results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, on November 4, 2010, before the open of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on November 4, 2010, at 10:00 am ET to discuss these results. The call is being webcast and can be accessed at Western's website, http://www.wnr.com. The... 
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08/05/10Western Refining Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
Improved Margins and Cost Savings Initiatives Contributed to Profitable Quarter Suspending Yorktown Refining Operations; Will Continue to Provide Product Locally EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported net income of $14.4 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 versus a net loss, excluding special items, of $28.5 million, or... 
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06/14/10Western Refining, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas, Jun 14, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR), an independent oil refining and marketing company, plans to announce results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, on August 5, 2010, before the open of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on August 5, 2010, at 10:00 am ET to discuss these results. The call is being webcast and can be accessed at Western's website, http://www.wnr.com. The call can a... 
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05/12/10Western Refining to Present at RBS High Yield Conference
EL PASO, Texas, May 12, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) announced today that Company management will present at the 2010 RBS High Yield Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The presentation is currently scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2010, at 2:15 pm EDT. A copy of the presentation will be available beginning May 13, 2010, on the Investor Relations section of Western Refining's website at www.wnr.com. The presentation will be archived on the Investor Relations section of We... 
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05/06/10Western Refining Reports First Quarter 2010 Financial Results
EL PASO, Texas, May 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported a net loss of $30.7 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, versus the first quarter 2009 reported net earnings of $58.9 million, or $0.86 per diluted share. Excluding special items, net income was $51.7 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, for the first quarter in 2009. A reconciliation of net income (loss) to net income (loss) excluding special items, for all... 
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04/05/10Western Refining, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas, Apr 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR), an independent oil refining and marketing company, plans to announce results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, on May 6, 2010, before the open of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on May 6, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Western's website, http://www.wnr.com. The call can also be heard ... 
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03/04/10Western Refining Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results
EL PASO, Texas, Mar 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today reported for the fourth quarter of 2009 a net loss, excluding special items, of $51.1 million, or $0.58 per diluted share. This compares to fourth quarter 2008 net earnings, excluding special items, of $33.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share. On a GAAP basis, the company reported a fourth quarter 2009 net loss of $97.5 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, compared to the fourth quarter of 2008 net loss of ... 
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01/22/10Western Refining, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas, Jan 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR), an independent oil refining and marketing company, plans to announce results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, on March 4, 2010, before the open of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on March 4, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Western's website, http://www.wnr.com. The call can... 
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01/14/10Western Refining Names Jeff Stevens Chief Executive Officer
EL PASO, Texas, Jan 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today announced that Jeff Stevens, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Stevens succeeds Paul Foster, who will continue as an officer of the Company in the position of Executive Chairman and will continue to lead Western's Board of Directors as Chairman. "Jeff has been a valuable member of Western's leadership team and has b... 
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01/06/10Western Refining Appoints Jeffrey Beyersdorfer Senior Vice President - Treasurer, and Director of Investor Relations
EL PASO, Texas, Jan 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining (NYSE: WNR) announced today that Jeffrey S. Beyersdorfer has been appointed Senior Vice President - Treasurer and Director of Investor Relations, effective immediately. Mr. Beyersdorfer joins Western Refining with 18 years of corporate finance and investor relations experience. Since 2008, Mr. Beyersdorfer served as Corporate Treasurer for FMC Technologies Inc., a leading provider of technol... 
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12/02/09Western Refining to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2009-- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today announced that management will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Credit Conference taking place in New York, New York. The Company is scheduled to present on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 9:30 AM EST. To listen to a live audio webcast of the presentation, please access the appropriate link through the Investor Relations section of Western Refining’s website at http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/C... 
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11/24/09Western Refining Amends Credit Facilities
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 2009-- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today announced that it has amended its credit facilities to adjust certain financial covenants starting with those for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. The amounts available under the existing facilities were unchanged by the amendments. “We are pleased to have completed these amendments, which provide our company with additional financial flexibility. The... 
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11/09/09Western Refining Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results
Announces Actions to Optimize Assets and Reduce Costs by Approximately $50 Million Annually EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2009-- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported a net loss of $4.8 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2009. The Company’s net income was $109.2 million, or $1.60 per diluted share, for the same period in 2008. The year-over-year decline in net income was primaril... 
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10/07/09Western Refining, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2009-- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR), an independent oil refining and marketing company, plans to announce results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, on November 9, 2009, before the open of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on November 9, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by Thomson Reuters and ... 
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08/06/09Western Refining Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2009-- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported a net loss of $7.8 million, or $0.11 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2009, excluding a non-cash loss from the impairment of goodwill of approximately $299.6 million. Including the goodwill impairment loss, the company reported a second quarter 2009 net loss of $307.3 million, or $4.20 per diluted share. The Company’s net income was $8.2 millio... 
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07/17/09Western Refining, Inc. Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 17, 2009-- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) plans to announce results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, on August 6, 2009, before the open of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on August 6, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Western’s website, www.wnr.com. The ca... 
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06/08/09Western Refining Announces Pricing of Senior Secured Notes Offering
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 8, 2009-- Western Refining, Inc. today announced that it priced its previously announced private offering of senior secured notes in two tranches. The first tranche consists of $325 million in aggregate principal amount of 11.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 (the “fixed rate notes”). The fixed rate notes were sold at 91.445% of their face value. The second tranche consists of $275 million Senior Secured Floatin... 
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06/05/09Western Refining Announces Pricing and Increased Size of Concurrent Common Stock and Convertible Senior Notes Offerings
EL PASO, Texas, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today announced that it increased its previously announced public offering of common stock to 20,000,000 shares and priced the offering at $9.00 per share. Western Refining also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 3,000,000 additional shares of common stock on the same terms and conditions. Western Refining also announced today that it increased its previously announced concurrent offe... 
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06/01/09Western Refining Announces Offering of Senior Secured Notes
EL PASO, Texas, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Refining, Inc. today announced that it intends to make a private offering of approximately $600 million senior secured notes due 2017, subject to market and other conditions. Western Refining intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay indebtedness under its term loan credit agreement. The senior secured notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be o... 
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06/01/09Western Refining Announces Concurrent Common Stock and Convertible Senior Notes Offerings
EL PASO, Texas, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, 14,000,000 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share. Western Refining intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 2,100,000 additional shares of common stock. Concurrently with the common stock offering, Western Refining also intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, approxima... 
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05/06/09Western Refining Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 6, 2009-- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported net earnings of $58.9 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, versus a net loss of $40.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, for the same period in 2008. The increase in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to the same period in 2008, was primarily due to stronger refining ma... 
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04/28/09Western Refining, Inc. First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2009-- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) plans to announce results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, on May 6, 2009, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on May 6, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at Western’s website, www.wnr.com. ... 
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03/05/09Western Refining Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2009-- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported a net loss of $12.8 million or $0.19 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2008. Excluding a non-cash $46.4 million after-tax lower of cost or market write-down of inventory, net earnings were $33.6 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. For the same period in 2007, the Company had a net loss of $25.5 million, o... 
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02/19/09Western Refining, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2009-- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) plans to announce results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008, on March 5, 2009, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on March 5, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at Western’s web... 
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02/05/09Western Refining Names Jeff Stevens President
Mark Smith Promoted to President - Refining and Marketing EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Western Refining (NYSE: WNR) announced today that Jeff Stevens, currently the company’s Chief Operating Officer, will assume the additional role of President effective immediately. Prior to his promotion, the position of President had been held by Paul Foster, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr. Stevens, one of the original partne... 
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11/20/08Western Refining to Present at Bank of America Credit Conference
EL PASO, Texas, Nov 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today announced that company officials will present tomorrow, November 21, at the Bank of America Credit Conference in Orlando, Florida. The presentation will begin at 11:50 a.m. ET, with an audio webcast available on the Investors page of Western's Web site at www.wnr.com. Presentation slides will be available prior to the presentation on the Investors page of the co... 
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11/05/08Western Refining Reports Record Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
EL PASO, Texas, Nov 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported third quarter 2008 net income of $109.2 million, or $1.61 per diluted share. The Company's net income was $46.6 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, for the same period in 2007. For the first nine months of 2008, the Company reported net earnings of $77.0 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, versus net earnings of $264.1 million, or $3.91 per diluted share, for... 
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10/17/08Western Refining Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas, Oct 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) plans to announce results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008, on November 6, 2008, before the open of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on November 6, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at Western's website, www.wnr.com. The cal... 
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08/07/08Western Refining Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
EL PASO, Texas, Aug 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported second quarter 2008 net income of $8.2 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, which includes a non-cash pre-tax charge of $10.9 million, or $0.12 per diluted share as a result of the write-off of unamortized loan fees. The Company's net income was $155.0 million, or $2.29 per diluted share, for the same period in 2007. The decline in operating income was primarily the result of lower refined pro... 
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07/31/08Western Refining, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2008--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) plans to announce results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, on August 7, 2008, before the open of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on August 7, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Western's website, www.wnr.com. The call can also be heard by dialing (888) 679-8040, passco... 
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07/01/08Western Refining Amends Credit Facilities and Obtains Additional Credit Facility
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 2008--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today announced that it has amended its credit facilities to eliminate all financial covenants for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2008. Financial covenants will be reinstated for future fiscal quarters effective September 30, 2008, at renegotiated levels. The amounts available under the existing facilities were unchanged by the amendments. As part of the amendments, the Company has agreed to not pay ca... 
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05/12/08Western Refining Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
EL PASO, Texas, May 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported a net loss of $40.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, versus net earnings of $62.6 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the same period in 2007. While throughput at the Four Corners and Yorktown refineries continued to improve in the first quarter of 2008, the benefit of this increase was more than offset by rising crude oil prices. The increas... 
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05/08/08Western Refining First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2008--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) plans to announce results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, on May 12, 2008, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on May 13, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Western's website, www.wnr.com. The call can also be heard by dialing 888-713-4205, passcode: 425... 
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04/29/08Western Refining Completes Startup of Low Sulfur Gasoline Unit at Yorktown
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2008--Western Refining (NYSE: WNR) announced today the successful start up of the low sulfur gasoline unit at its Yorktown Refinery. The project was constructed primarily to comply with current low sulfur gasoline regulations. With the ability to produce low sulfur gasoline grades, Western expects to begin realizing higher product revenues, as well as lower transportation costs in the second quarter, through additional sales in the local ... 
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04/09/08Western Refining, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
EL PASO, Texas, Apr 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) has approved its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on May 7, 2008 to holders of record at the close of business on April 23, 2008. Western Refining, Inc. is an independent refining and marketing company headquartered in El Paso, Texas. Western has a refinery in El Paso, two refineries in the Four Corners regio... 
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04/09/08Western Refining Appoints Jeff Stevens to the Position of Chief Operating Officer
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2008--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today announced that Jeff Stevens, most recently Executive Vice President of Western, has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. As Executive Vice President, Mr. Stevens oversaw the Company's marketing and supply operations. In his new role as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Stevens will be responsible for all operations of the Company including refining, retail, whole... 
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02/28/08Western Refining Reports Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year 2007 Financial Results
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2008--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported net earnings of $238.6 million or $3.53 per diluted share for the full year of 2007, versus net earnings of $204.8 million or $3.11 per diluted share for 2006. This is the second consecutive year that Western has reported record earnings. The increased earnings were primarily the result of higher refinery gross margins and increased refinery throughput. The Company reported a net loss ... 
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02/21/08Western Refining, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2008--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) plans to announce results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007, on February 28, 2008, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on February 28, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by Thomson Financial and can be accessed at Western's website, www.wnr.com. The call can also b... 
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12/07/07Western Refining, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2007--The Board of Directors of Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) has approved its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 23, 2008 to holders of record at the close of business on January 2, 2008. Western Refining, Inc. is an independent refining and marketing company headquartered in El Paso, Texas. Western has a refinery in El Paso, two refineries in the Four ... 
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11/07/07Western Refining Reports Third Quarter Results
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2007--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported net income of $46.6 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. For the same period in 2006, the Company had net income of $87.1 million, or $1.30 per diluted share. For the first three quarters of 2007, the Company reported net earnings of $264.1 million or $3.91 per diluted share versus net earnings of $153.9 million or $2.36 per diluted share for the fi... 
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10/29/07Western Refining, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2007--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) plans to announce results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007, on November 7, 2007, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on November 7, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by Thomson Financial and can be accessed at Western's website, www.wnr.com. The call can also be heard by dial... 
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08/15/07Western Refining, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2007--The Board of Directors of Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) has approved its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 24, 2007 to holders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2007. Western Refining, Inc. is an independent refining and marketing company headquartered in El Paso, Texas. Western has a refinery in El Paso, two refineries in the Fou... 
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08/09/07Western Refining Reports Record Second Quarter Results
EL PASO, Texas, Aug 09, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported net income of $155.0 million, or $2.29 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. For the same period in 2006, the Company had net income of $86.5 million, or $1.29 per diluted share. The second quarter 2007 financial results represent the highest quarterly net income in the Company's history. For the first half of 2007, the Company reported net earnings of $217.5 million or $3.22 ... 
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07/20/07Western Refining, Inc. Second Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2007--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) plans to announce results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007, on August 9, 2007, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call on August 9, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Western's website, www.wnr.com. The call can also be heard by dialing (866) 700-5192, pa... 
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07/19/07Western Refining, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Accounting Officer
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2007--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today announced the appointment of William Jewell as Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Jewell joins Western from KPMG LLP where he was most recently an Assurance Senior Manager. His experience includes eighteen years in the public accounting sector with both PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and KPMG LLP. Western's President and Chief Executive Officer, Paul Foster, commented "We are delighted that Will ha... 
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06/22/07Western Refining, Inc. Announces Appointment of Two Senior Officers
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2007--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today announced the appointment of Lowry Barfield as Senior Vice President - Legal, General Counsel and Mark Cox as Senior Vice President - Treasurer, Director of Investor Relations. Mr. Barfield joined Western in 2005 as Vice President - Legal, General Counsel. Prior to joining Western, he served as Western's outside General Counsel. Mr. Barfield practiced law for over 24 years in private practice w... 
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05/31/07Western Refining Completes Acquisition of Giant Industries
EL PASO, Texas, May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Giant Industries, Inc. With this acquisition, Western is the fourth largest publicly-traded independent refiner and marketer in the United States, with a total crude oil throughput capacity of approximately 223,000 barrels per day (bpd). "We are delighted with the closing of the Giant transaction, which marks a new chapter in the history of o... 
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05/29/07Court Denies FTC's Request for Preliminary Injunction Related to Western Refining's and Giant Industries' Proposed Merger
EL PASO, Texas and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) and Giant Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GI) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico has denied the Federal Trade Commission's request for a preliminary injunction related to the companies' proposed merger and dissolved the temporary restraining order issued on April 13, 2007. "The District Court's ruling affirms what we, as well as what many custo... 
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05/16/07Western Refining Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend 50% to $0.06 Per Share
EL PASO, Texas, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) has voted to increase the Company's quarterly cash dividend rate 50% to $0.06 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 25, 2007, to holders of record at the close of business on July 2, 2007. Western Refining, Inc., headquartered in El Paso, Texas, is an independent crude oil refiner and marketer of refined products, operating primarily in... 
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05/03/07Western Refining Reports Record First Quarter Results
EL PASO, Texas, May 03 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today reported net income of $62.6 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. For the same period in 2006, the Company had a net loss of $19.7 million, or $0.32 per diluted share. The increased earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006, were primarily a result of higher refining margins and increased refinery throughput. ... 
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04/18/07Western Refining, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, TEXAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2007--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) plans to announce results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007, on May 3, 2007, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call May 3, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Western's website, www.wnr.com. The call can also be heard by dialing (866) 356-4281, passcode: ... 
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04/17/07Western Refining and Giant Industries Announce Hearing Schedule for Proposed Merger
EL PASO, Texas and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) and Giant Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GI) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico has scheduled a preliminary injunction hearing to begin on May 7, 2007, as requested by Western and Giant, with respect to the litigation filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission regarding the companies' proposed merger. On November 13, 2006, Western Refining an... 
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04/10/07Western Refining and Giant Industries to Challenge U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Intention to Enjoin Companies' Merger
Cites Support for the Merger from Numerous State Officials, Customers, and Industry Trade Organizations Who Agree that the Transaction Will Benefit Consumers and Poses No Threat to CompetitionEL PASO, Texas and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 10, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) and Giant Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GI) today stated that the recent decision by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to seek to enjoin the companies' proposed merger ... 
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02/27/07Western Refining Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Results
EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today reported quarterly after-tax net income of $50.9 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2006. For the same period in 2005, the Company had net income of $69.0 million, which did not include a provision for income taxes since the Company's operating subsidiary was a partnership during this period and was not directly subject to income taxes. Including a pro forma... 
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02/21/07Western Refining, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Board Member
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2007--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of William D. Sanders to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Sanders will serve as an independent member of the Board. Mr. Sanders will stand for re-election by a vote of stockholders at the Company's 2007 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Sanders is a founder and currently the Co-chairman of Verde Realty. Verde is a diversified real estate investme... 
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02/20/07Western Refining, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2007--The Board of Directors of Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) (the "Company") has approved its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on April 25, 2007 to holders of record at the close of business on April 2, 2007. Western Refining, Inc., headquartered in El Paso, Texas, is an independent crude oil refiner and marketer of refined products, operating primarily in the... 
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02/08/07Western Refining, Inc. Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2007--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) plans to announce results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006, on February 27, 2007, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call February 28, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Western's website, www.westernrefining.com. The call can also be heard by dialing ... 
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01/30/07Western Refining Announces Plans for Giant Bonds
EL PASO, Texas, Jan 30, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today announced it intends to retire the Giant Industries (NYSE: GI) 8% and 11% senior subordinated notes following completion of the previously announced merger with Giant. Giant currently has $130.0 million of 11% senior subordinated notes due 2012 and $150.0 million of 8% senior subordinated notes due 2014. Under the terms of the previously announced merger agreement, Weste... 
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11/14/06Western Refining Reports Third Quarter Results
EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today reported quarterly net income of $87.1 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, compared to pro forma net income of $43.7 million for the same period in 2005. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company had net income of $153.9 million, or $2.36 per diluted share, compared to pro forma net income of $85.0 million for the same period in 2005.... 
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11/13/06Western Refining, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) (the "Company") has approved its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 25, 2007 to holders of record at the close of business on January 2, 2007. Western Refining, Inc., headquartered in El Paso, Texas, is an independent crude oil refiner and marketer of refined products, operating primarily ... 
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11/13/06Western Refining Announces Third Quarter Net Income of $1.30 Per Share
EL PASO, Texas, Nov 13, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today announced quarterly net income of $87.1 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, compared to pro forma net income of $43.7 million for the same period in 2005. In addition to increased refinery throughput and strong margin performance, earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, were positively impacted by a reduction of $12.9... 
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11/13/06Western Refining and Giant Industries Amend Merger Agreement
EL PASO, Texas and SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) and Giant Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GI) today announced that the Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved an amendment to their merger agreement. Under the amended agreement, Western will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Giant for $77.00 per share in cash. Since the original agreement was announced on August 28, 2006, a number of unexpected eve... 
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11/08/06Western Refining, Inc. Third Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2006--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) plans to announce results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, on November 14, 2006, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call November 14, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. EST to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Western's website, www.westernrefining.com. The call can also be heard by dialin... 
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10/10/06Western Refining and Giant Industries Receive Request from FTC for Additional Information
EL PASO, Texas & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct 10, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) and Giant Industries, Inc. (NYSE:GI) today announced that they have received a request for additional information from the Federal Trade Commission in connection with Western's pending acquisition of Giant. Requests for additional information are not unusual in connection with refinery transactions. Western and Giant are working cooperatively with the FTC staff and intend to respond to the... 
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08/28/06Western Refining to Acquire Giant Industries Creating the Fourth Largest Publicly-Traded Independent Refiner and Marketer in the United States
EL PASO, Texas & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug 28, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) and Giant Industries, Inc. (NYSE:GI): -- Transaction Adds Scale, Diversifies Western's Business Mix and Increases Western's Crude Oil Throughput Capacity by 84% to Approximately 216,000 Barrels Per Day -- Expected by Western to be Immediately Accretive to Western's Cash Flow and Earnings Per Share Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) and Giant Industries, Inc.... 
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08/24/06Western Refining, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2006--The Board of Directors of Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) (the "Company") has approved its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 23, 2006 to holders of record at the close of business on October 2, 2006. Western Refining, Inc., headquartered in El Paso, Texas, is an independent crude oil refiner and marketer of refined products, operating primarily in... 
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08/15/06Western Refining, Inc. Announces Appointment of Executive Vice President - Refining
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2006--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today announced the appointment of Mark J. Smith as Executive Vice President - Refining effective August 28, 2006, and the retirement of its Chief Operating Officer, Ralph Schmidt. Mr. Smith joins Western from CITGO Petroleum Corporation where he served as Vice President and General Manager, Lemont Refinery. He has twenty-five years of experience in the petroleum refining industry. During this time, ... 
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08/08/06Western Refining Inc. Reports Record Second Quarter Results
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2006--Western Refining Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported record quarterly net income of $86.5 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, compared to pro forma net income of $40.4 million for the same period in 2005. The Company's second quarter 2006 results represent the highest quarterly net income in its history. For the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company had net income of $66.8 million, or $1.04 per dilut... 
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07/20/06Western Refining, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2006--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) plans to announce results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006 on August 8, 2006 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call August 9, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT) to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Western's website, www.westernrefining.com. The call can also be heard by dia... 
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05/25/06Western Refining Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2006--The Board of Directors of Western Refining Inc. (NYSE:WNR) (the "Company") has approved its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 20, 2006 to holders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2006. Western Refining Inc., headquartered in El Paso, Texas, is an independent crude oil refiner and marketer of refined products, operating primarily in the Sout... 
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05/09/06Western Refining, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2006 Results
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2006--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) ("Western" or the "Company") today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Financial results prior to the completion of the Company's initial public offering in January 2006 represent the financial results of Western Refining Company, L.P., which became a subsidiary of the Company following the IPO. Also upon closing of the offering, Western changed from a partnership... 
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05/01/06Western Refining, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Asphalt Terminals in Southwest United States
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2006--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) ("Western") today announced that it has acquired an asphalt plant and terminal located in El Paso, Texas and asphalt terminals located in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, and Albuquerque, New Mexico from Chevron U.S.A., Inc. The asphalt plant and terminals were acquired by Western's indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Western Refining Company, L.P. This acquisition supports Western's strategy to process a ... 
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04/26/06First Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2006--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) plans to announce results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006 on May 9, 2006 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call May 10, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT) to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Western's website, www.westernrefining.com. The call can also be heard by dialing ... 
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03/08/06Western Refining, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2006--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) (the "Company") today announced its first quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on April 20, 2006 to holders of record on March 31, 2006. Western Refining, Inc., headquartered in El Paso, Texas, is an independent crude oil refiner and marketer of refined products, operating primarily in the Southwest region of the United States, including... 
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03/08/06Western Refining, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Board Member
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2006--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of Carin Barth to the Company's Board of Directors. Ms. Barth serves as an independent member of the Board and will serve on the Company's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Ms. Barth has been appointed as a Class III director, whose term will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2008. M... 
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03/01/06Western Refining, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Results
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2006--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) ("Western" or the "Company") today reported net income of $69.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, compared to $7.6 million for the comparable period in 2004. For the year ended December 31, 2005, net income was $201.1 million versus $67.5 million for the prior year. Reported amounts reflect the historical operating results of Western Refining Company, L.P., which became a subsidiary of th... 
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02/22/06Western Refining, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2006--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) plans to announce results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005 on March 1, 2006 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company has scheduled a conference call March 2, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST) to discuss these results. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Western's web site, www.westernrefining.com. The call can also be heard by d... 
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02/21/06Western Refining Inc. Announces Appointment of New Board Members
EL PASO, Texas, Feb 21, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Refining Inc. (NYSE:WNR) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of L. Fredrick Francis and Ralph A. Schmidt to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Francis serves as an independent member of the Board and will serve on the Company's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Francis has been elected as a Class III director, whose term will expire at the annual meeting of... 
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01/19/06Western Refining, Inc. Prices Initial Public Offering
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2006--Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 22,500,000 shares of its common stock, 18,750,000 of which will be sold by the Company and 3,750,000 of which will be sold by certain shareholders, at $17.00 per share. In connection with the offering, certain shareholders have also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 3,375,000 additional shares, to cover over-allotment... 
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