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Exhibit 99.1

 

NGL Energy Partners LP Announces Fiscal 2015 Results

 

TULSA, Okla.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—June 1, 2015—NGL Energy Partners LP (NYSE:NGL) today reported Adjusted EBITDA of $443.3 million for the year ended March 31, 2015 (exclusive of $7.4 million of advisory and legal costs related to acquisitions and $15.8 million of compensation costs related to the Gavilon and TransMontaigne acquisitions), compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $270.5 million during the year ended March 31, 2014 (exclusive of $6.9 million of advisory and legal costs related to acquisitions and $8.2 million of compensation costs related to the Gavilon acquisition). This represents an increase of 64% year over year. NGL reported net income of $29.9 million for the year ended March 31, 2015, compared to net income of $48.8 million for the year ended March 31, 2014.

 

“We are very pleased with our fiscal year 2015 results. Given the challenging energy environment, NGL significantly exceeded expectations and guidance. This is a testament to our strategy of having an integrated and diversified portfolio of midstream businesses which serve as a natural hedge against commodity risk. NGL was able to overcome backwardated markets, a 50% decline in crude oil and natural gas liquids prices and underutilized storage assets at Cushing,” said Mike Krimbill, CEO of NGL Energy Partners.

 

NGL’s accomplishments during fiscal 2015 also include the following:

 

·                  Began construction of the Grand Mesa Pipeline, a 20-inch crude oil pipeline that originates in Weld County, Colorado and terminates at NGL’s Cushing, Oklahoma terminal. NGL completed a successful open season in which it received the requisite support, in the form of ship-or-pay volume commitments from multiple shippers. Rimrock Midstream, LLC’s Platte River gathering system, which is currently under development, is expected to deliver volumes from multiple shippers to Grand Mesa’s northern origin near Lucerne, Colorado.

 

·                  The acquisition of TransMontaigne Inc. in July 2014. As part of the acquisition, NGL acquired the general partner interest and a 19.7% limited partner interest in TransMontaigne Partners L.P., a publicly-traded partnership that conducts refined products terminaling operations. NGL also acquired line space on Plantation and Colonial Pipelines.

 

·                  The acquisition of Sawtooth Caverns, the largest underground natural gas liquids storage in the Western U.S. The facility will ultimately hold 10 million barrels in 8 caverns.

 

·                  Expansion of NGL’s revolving credit facility that expanded the capacity to $2.296 billion.

 

·                  Increased the quarterly distribution from $0.55125 to $0.6250, a 13% increase, and continued our 14 consecutive quarterly increases since the IPO.

 

A conference call to discuss NGL’s results of operations is scheduled for 3:00pm Eastern Time (2:00pm Central Time) on Monday, June 1, 2015. Analysts, investors, and other interested parties may access the conference call by dialing (866) 318-8617 and providing access code 13096094. An archived audio replay of the conference call will be available for 7 days beginning at 7:00pm Eastern Time (6:00pm Central Time) on June 1, 2015 and can be accessed by dialing (888) 286-8010 and providing access code 94726196.

 



 

NGL defines EBITDA as net income attributable to parent equity plus interest expense, loss on early extinguishment of debt, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization expense. NGL defines Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding net unrealized gains or losses on derivatives, lower of cost or market adjustments, gains or losses on the disposal or impairment of assets, and equity-based compensation expense. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered alternatives to net income, income before income taxes, cash flows from operating activities, or any other measure of financial performance calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) as those items are used to measure operating performance, liquidity or the ability to service debt obligations. NGL believes that EBITDA provides additional information to investors for evaluating NGL’s ability to make quarterly distributions to NGL’s unitholders and is presented solely as a supplemental measure. NGL believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides additional information to investors for evaluating NGL’s financial performance without regard to NGL’s financing methods, capital structure and historical cost basis. Further, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as NGL defines them, may not be comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA or similarly titled measures used by other entities.

 

Other than for NGL’s refined products and renewables segment, for purposes of the Adjusted EBITDA calculation, NGL makes a distinction between unrealized gains and losses on derivatives and realized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is open, NGL records changes in the fair value of the derivative as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, NGL reverses the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss and records a realized gain or loss. NGL does not draw such a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on the derivatives for NGL’s refined products and renewables segment. The primary hedging strategy of this segment is to hedge against the risk of declines in the value of inventory over the course of the contract cycle, and most of the hedges are six months to one year in duration at inception.

 

A portion of the revenues of NGL’s water solutions business is generated from the sale of crude oil that NGL recovers in the process of treating the wastewater. NGL has historically entered into derivative contracts to protect against the risk of declines in the value of the crude oil NGL expects to recover in future months. During the year ended March 31, 2015, NGL settled certain derivative contracts that related to crude oil NGL expects to recover in the months from April 2015 through September 2015 and realized a gain of $17.9 million. Of this gain, $9.4 million and $8.5 million were attributable to derivatives with scheduled settlement dates during the quarters ending June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively.

 

This press release includes “forward-looking statements.” All statements other than statements of historical facts included or incorporated herein may constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary significantly from those expressed or implied in such statements and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. While NGL believes its expectations as reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, NGL can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that affect operations, financial performance, and other factors as discussed in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other factors that could impact any forward-looking statements are those risks described in NGL’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other public filings. You are urged to carefully review and consider the cautionary statements and other disclosures made in those filings, specifically those under the heading “Risk Factors.” NGL undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

 

About NGL Energy Partners LP

 

NGL Energy Partners LP is a Delaware limited partnership. NGL owns and operates a vertically integrated energy business with five primary businesses: water solutions, crude oil logistics, NGL logistics, refined products/renewables, and retail propane. NGL completed its initial public offering in May 2011. For further information, visit the Partnership’s website at www.nglenergypartners.com.

 



 

NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, except unit amounts)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

41,303

 

$

10,440

 

Accounts receivable—trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,367 and $2,822, respectively

 

1,024,226

 

877,904

 

Accounts receivable—affiliates

 

17,198

 

7,445

 

Inventories

 

441,762

 

310,160

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

120,855

 

80,350

 

Total current assets

 

1,645,344

 

1,286,299

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $ 202,959 and $109,564, respectively

 

1,617,389

 

835,848

 

GOODWILL

 

1,402,761

 

1,085,393

 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $220,517 and $116,728, respectively

 

1,288,343

 

736,106

 

INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

 

472,673

 

194,821

 

LOAN RECEIVABLE—AFFILIATES

 

8,154

 

 

OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS

 

112,837

 

9,164

 

Total assets

 

$

6,547,501

 

$

4,147,631

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable—trade

 

$

833,380

 

$

719,303

 

Accounts payable—affiliates

 

25,794

 

76,846

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

195,116

 

141,690

 

Advance payments received from customers

 

54,234

 

29,965

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

4,472

 

7,080

 

Total current liabilities

 

1,112,996

 

974,884

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities

 

2,745,299

 

1,629,834

 

OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES

 

16,086

 

11,060

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

General partner, representing a 0.1% interest, 103,899 and 79,420 notional units at March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively

 

(37,021

)

(45,287

)

Limited partners, representing a 99.9% interest -

 

 

 

 

 

Common units, 103,794,870 and 73,421,309 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively

 

2,162,924

 

1,570,074

 

Subordinated units, 5,919,346 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014

 

 

2,028

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(109

)

(236

)

Noncontrolling interests

 

547,326

 

5,274

 

Total equity

 

2,673,120

 

1,531,853

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

6,547,501

 

$

4,147,631

 

 



 

NGL ENERGY PARTNERS LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, except unit and per unit amounts)

 

 

 

Year Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crude oil logistics

 

$

6,635,384

 

$

4,558,545

 

$

2,316,288

 

Water solutions

 

200,042

 

143,100

 

62,227

 

Liquids

 

2,243,825

 

2,650,425

 

1,604,746

 

Retail propane

 

489,197

 

551,815

 

430,273

 

Refined products and renewables

 

7,231,693

 

1,357,676

 

 

Other

 

1,916

 

437,713

 

4,233

 

Total Revenues

 

16,802,057

 

9,699,274

 

4,417,767

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COST OF SALES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crude oil logistics

 

6,560,506

 

4,477,397

 

2,244,647

 

Water solutions

 

(30,506

)

11,738

 

5,611

 

Liquids

 

2,111,614

 

2,518,099

 

1,530,459

 

Retail propane

 

278,538

 

354,676

 

258,393

 

Refined products and renewables

 

7,035,472

 

1,344,176

 

 

Other

 

2,583

 

426,613

 

 

Total Cost of Sales

 

15,958,207

 

9,132,699

 

4,039,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating

 

372,176

 

259,799

 

169,612

 

Loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net

 

41,184

 

3,597

 

187

 

General and administrative

 

149,430

 

75,860

 

52,698

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

193,949

 

120,754

 

68,853

 

Operating Income

 

87,111

 

106,565

 

87,307

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings of unconsolidated entities

 

12,103

 

1,898

 

 

Interest expense

 

(110,123

)

(58,854

)

(32,994

)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

(5,769

)

Other income, net

 

37,171

 

86

 

1,521

 

Income Before Income Taxes

 

26,262

 

49,695

 

50,065

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME TAX (PROVISION) BENEFIT

 

3,622

 

(937

)

(1,875

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

29,884

 

48,758

 

48,190

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LESS: NET INCOME ALLOCATED TO GENERAL PARTNER

 

(45,679

)

(14,148

)

(2,917

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

 

(13,223

)

(1,103

)

(250

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) ALLOCATED TO LIMITED PARTNERS

 

$

(29,018

)

$

33,507

 

$

45,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC AND DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON UNIT

 

$

(0.29

)

$

0.51

 

$

0.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON UNITS OUTSTANDING

 

86,359,300

 

61,970,471

 

41,353,574

 

 

 



 

ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION

 

The following table reconciles net income attributable to parent equity to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, each of which are non-GAAP financial measures, for the periods indicated:

 

 

 

Year Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Net income attributable to parent equity

 

$

16,661

 

$

47,655

 

$

47,940

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

(3,676

)

937

 

1,875

 

Interest expense

 

106,594

 

58,871

 

32,994

 

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

5,769

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

191,998

 

127,821

 

73,739

 

EBITDA

 

311,577

 

235,284

 

162,317

 

Net unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives

 

7,559

 

(1,327

)

5,275

 

Lower of cost or market adjustments

 

16,806

 

 

 

Loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net

 

41,274

 

3,597

 

187

 

Equity-based compensation expense

 

42,890

 

17,804

 

10,138

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

420,106

 

$

255,358

 

$

177,917

 

 

SOURCE: NGL Energy Partners LP

 

NGL Energy Partners LP
Atanas H. Atanasov, 918-481-1119
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
atanas.atanasov@nglep.com