Alon USA Energy, Inc.

Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including those in Items 1 and 2, “Business and Properties,” and Item 3, “Legal Proceedings,” that are not historical in nature should be deemed forward looking statements that are inherently uncertain. See “Forward-Looking Statements” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 7 for a discussion of forward looking statements and of factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those projected. Company Overview In this document, the words “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Alon USA Energy, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries or to Alon USA Energy, Inc. or an individual subsidiary, and not to any other person. We are an independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products operating primarily in the Southwestern and South Central regions of the United States.