Slim Family's Control Empresarial Offloads Another $34.2M in PBF Energy Shares
PBF has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $21.24.
Summary
Control Empresarial de Capitales, the Slim Family's holding company and a 10% owner of PBF Energy, sold $34.2 million in shares on July 8-9, adding to a $39.5 million sale a week earlier. The sales come as PBF stock trades near its 52-week high despite recent operational setbacks.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · PBF
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10% Owner Sells $34.2M in Shares
Control Empresarial sold 650,000 Class A shares at prices between $52.00 and $53.41, generating $34.2 million in proceeds.
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Follows $39.5M Sale a Week Earlier
This sale comes just days after a $39.5 million disposal by the same entity on July 1, bringing total recent sales to nearly $74 million.
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Stock Near 52-Week High
PBF shares are trading near $53.20, close to the 52-week high of $54.82, potentially motivating the Slim Family to lock in gains.
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Operational Headwinds Persist
PBF has faced multiple refinery disruptions in recent months, including fires and leaks, contributing to a wider Q1 loss.
Analysis · PBF · Energy & Transportation
Control Empresarial, the Slim Family's investment vehicle and a 10% owner of PBF Energy, sold 650,000 Class A shares for $34.2 million on July 8-9. This follows a $39.5 million sale just a week earlier, bringing total recent disposals to nearly $74 million. While the sales represent only about 0.5% of PBF's market cap, the back-to-back nature and the stock's proximity to a 52-week high suggest the Slim Family is actively reducing its stake after a strong run-up. PBF has faced a series of refinery disruptions and wider losses, making the timing notable.
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At the time of this filing, PBF was trading at $53.20 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $6.3B. The 52-week trading range was $21.24 to $54.82. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.