WESTLAKE, Ohio—TravelCenters of America LLC today confirmed that it received a non-binding letter from a private equity firm in December 2015 asking to have confidential discussions about that firm possibly buying TA. TA confirmed that the TA Board of Directors responded to that firm that the interests of TA were best served by pursuing TA’s existing business plans.

In its response, the TA Board agreed with the private equity firm that TA’s assets, business model and competitive position have tremendous potential. The TA Board further articulated its belief that TA has the management team and other resources appropriate to realize such potential. The TA Board did not agree that the bulk of TA’s potential should be transferred to the private equity firm through a buyout.

About TravelCenters of America LLC:

TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, conducts business in 43 states and Canada, principally under the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands and the Minit Mart® convenience store brand. For more information on TravelCenters, TA, and Petro Stopping Centers, please visit www.ta-petro.com. For more information on Minit Mart, please visit www.minitmart.com.

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Contacts

TravelCenters of America LLC
Katie Strohacker, 617-796-8251
Senior Director, Investor Relations