8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 9, 2020

PBF ENERGY INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	001-35764	45-3763855
(State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation or organization)	(Commission<br>File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer<br>Identification Number)

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One Sylvan Way, Second Floor

Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

(Address of the Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(973) 455-7500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of The Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.001	PBF	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12-b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter): o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) Director Retirement.

On September 9, 2020, Edward Kosnik, the Lead Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of PBF Energy Inc. (the “Company”) informed the Company that he will retire from the Board effective as of September 30, 2020. Mr. Kosnik’s decision to retire was not the result of any disagreement with the Company or the Board of Directors.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 11, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Kosnik’s retirement from the Board of Directors of the Company. The press release related to this announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information above is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. Accordingly, the information in Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated September 11, 2020.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:	September 11, 2020	PBF Energy Inc.
		(Registrant)
		By:	/s/ Erik Young
		Name:	Erik Young
		Title:	Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
			Officer

Document

PBF Energy Announces Retirement of Director Edward Kosnik

PARSIPPANY, NJ – September 11, 2020 – PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE: PBF) announced today that Edward Kosnik will retire as a director effective as of September 30, 2020.

Thomas Nimbley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PBF Energy commented, "As one of the longest serving members of PBF Energy's Board of Directors, Lead Director and the Chairman of the Audit Committee, Ed has played a critical role at PBF, exhibiting financial acumen and professionalism. We are grateful for his exemplary leadership of the PBF Board and many contributions to the Company and wish him well in his retirement.”

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release relating to future plans, results, performance, expectations, achievements and the like are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which may be beyond the company's control, that may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to the risks disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC, as well as the risks disclosed in PBF Logistics LP's SEC filings and any impact PBF Logistics LP may have on the company's credit rating, cost of funds, employees, customer and vendors; risk relating to the securities markets generally; risks associated with the recent acquisition of the Martinez refinery, and related logistics assets; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and certain developments in the global oil markets and their impact on the global macroeconomic conditions; and the impact of adverse market conditions affecting the company, unanticipated developments, regulatory approvals, changes in laws and other events that negatively impact the company. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable law.

About PBF Energy Inc.

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey and Ohio. Our mission is to operate our facilities in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner, provide employees with a safe and rewarding workplace, become a positive influence in the communities where we do business, and provide superior returns to our investors.

PBF Energy Inc. also currently indirectly owns the general partner and approximately 48% of the limited partnership interest of PBF Logistics LP (NYSE: PBFX).

Contacts:

Colin Murray (investors)

ir@pbfenergy.com

Tel: 973.455.7578

Michael C. Karlovich (media)

mediarelations@pbfenergy.com

Tel: 973.455.8994

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