April 27, 2021 Analyst Contact: Megan Patterson 918-561-5325 Media Contact: Brad Borror 918-588-7582 ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance TULSA, Okla. - April 27, 2021 - ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) today announced higher first quarter 2021 results and increased 2021 financial guidance. Higher First Quarter 2021 Results, Compared With First Quarter 2020: • Net income of $386.2 million, resulting in 86 cents per diluted share. • 24% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $866.4 million. • 20% increase in Rocky Mountain region NGL raw feed throughput volumes. • 5% increase in Rocky Mountain region natural gas volumes processed. • $1.04 per MMBtu average fee rate in the natural gas gathering and processing segment. Increased 2021 Guidance: • Net income midpoint increase to $1.35 billion. • Diluted earnings per common share midpoint increase to $3.02. • Adjusted EBITDA midpoint increase to $3.2 billion. Exhibit 99.1
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 2 -more- FIRST QUARTER 2021 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 (Millions of dollars, except per share amounts and coverage ratios) Net income (loss) (a) $ 386.2 $ (141.9) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (a) $ 0.86 $ (0.34) Adjusted EBITDA (b) (c) $ 866.4 $ 700.8 DCF (b) $ 661.9 $ 522.3 DCF in excess of dividends paid (b) $ 245.6 $ 135.7 Dividend coverage ratio (b) 1.59 1.35 Operating income (loss) (d) $ 664.7 $ (83.5) Operating costs $ 251.7 $ 207.1 Depreciation and amortization $ 157.1 $ 132.4 Equity in net earnings from investments $ 33.3 $ 44.6 Capital expenditures $ 176.7 $ 949.7 (a) Amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2020, include benefits of $18.8 million, or 3 cents per diluted share after- tax, related to the mark-to-market of ONEOK’s share-based compensation plan and $15.8 million, or 3 cents per diluted share after-tax related to net gains on open market repurchases of debt, and noncash charges of $641.8 million, or $1.17 per diluted share after-tax, related primarily to impairments in the natural gas gathering and processing segment. (b) Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA), distributable cash flow (DCF) and dividend coverage ratio are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations to relevant GAAP measures are included in this news release. (c) Amount for the three months ended March 31, 2020, includes a benefit of $15.8 million related to gains on open market repurchases of debt. (d) Amount for the three months ended March 31, 2020, includes noncash impairment charges of $604.0 million. “Despite the extraordinary winter weather conditions in the first quarter, we continued to meet the needs of our customers,” said Terry K. Spencer, ONEOK president and chief executive officer. “Volumes on our system are on an increasing trend, and our outlook for the year continues to improve. Increasing producer activity, higher commodity prices and strengthening energy markets contributed to the increase to our 2021 financial guidance. “The hard work and preparation of our employees and the capability of our integrated assets enabled us to perform well in the first quarter,” added Spencer. “ONEOK employees worked around the clock to keep our assets operational in difficult conditions while serving the critical needs of our customers.” FIRST QUARTER 2021 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ONEOK’s first quarter 2021 net income and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA) increased, compared with the first quarter 2020. Higher results benefited from increased natural gas sales in the natural gas pipelines
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 3 -more- segment, increased natural gas liquids (NGL) volumes in the Rocky Mountain region and lower realized commodity prices in the first quarter 2020 in the natural gas gathering and processing segment. Net income for the period also increased due to noncash impairment charges in the natural gas gathering and processing segment in the first quarter 2020. Winter Storm Uri impacted all three operating segments, resulting in a net positive impact to financial results, as ONEOK’s ability to meet increased demand for natural gas and NGLs during the first quarter 2021 more than offset unfavorable volume impacts. Results were impacted by decreased volumes and increased electricity costs across ONEOK’s operations due to severe weather, and higher employee-related costs, property taxes and supplies expenses. Net income also was impacted by higher interest expense related to an increased debt balance and lower capitalized interest, and higher depreciation expense due to capital projects placed in service. HIGHLIGHTS: • First quarter 2021 adjusted EBITDA of $866.4 million, a 24% increase compared with first quarter 2020. • $104.9 million increase in adjusted EBITDA from natural gas sales in the natural gas pipelines segment. • The 200 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) Bear Creek natural gas processing plant expansion and related infrastructure in the Williston Basin is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter 2021. • A $773 million reduction in capital expenditures, an 80% decrease, compared with the first quarter 2020. • In April 2021, declaring a quarterly dividend of 93.5 cents per share, or $3.74 per share on an annualized basis. • As of March 31, 2021: ◦ 3.98 times annualized run-rate net debt-to-EBITDA ratio. ◦ No borrowings outstanding under ONEOK’s $2.5 billion credit agreement. ◦ $402.4 million of cash and cash equivalents.
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 4 -more- UPDATED 2021 GUIDANCE: 2021 Guidance Range (Millions of dollars, except per share amounts) ONEOK, Inc. Net income $ 1,200 - $ 1,500 Diluted earnings per common share $ 2.69 - $ 3.35 Adjusted EBITDA (a) $ 3,050 - $ 3,350 Distributable cash flow (a) $ 2,140 - $ 2,440 Growth capital expenditures $ 335 - $ 465 Maintenance capital expenditures $ 190 - $ 210 Segment Adjusted EBITDA: Natural Gas Liquids $ 1,825 - $ 1,995 Natural Gas Gathering and Processing $ 735 - $ 835 Natural Gas Pipelines $ 495 - $ 515 Other $ (5) - $ 5 (a) Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations to relevant GAAP measures are included in this news release. BUSINESS SEGMENT RESULTS: Natural Gas Liquids Segment The natural gas liquids segment’s first quarter 2021 adjusted EBITDA increased 6%, compared with the same period in 2020. Higher volumes in the Rocky Mountain region and lower transportation costs contributed to the increase. Three Months Ended March 31, Natural Gas Liquids Segment 2021 2020 (Millions of dollars) Adjusted EBITDA $ 435.6 $ 410.9 Capital expenditures $ 112.0 $ 746.2 The increase in first quarter 2021 adjusted EBITDA, compared with the first quarter 2020, primarily reflects: • A $63.8 million increase in exchange services (excluding the impact of Winter Storm Uri discussed below) due primarily to: ◦ $51.8 million in higher volumes in the Rocky Mountain region, ◦ $32.9 million in lower transportation costs,
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 5 -more- ◦ $15.8 million related to wider commodity price differentials, offset by ◦ $19.0 million in lower average fee rates, ◦ $13.2 million in lower Permian Basin volumes due to short-term contracts and increased ethane rejection, and ◦ $9.5 million related to lower unfractionated NGLs held in inventory; and • A $38.8 million increase in optimization and marketing due primarily to increased activities during Winter Storm Uri and unfavorable changes in the value of NGLs held in inventory in 2020; offset by • A $46.2 million decrease in exchange services related to Winter Storm Uri due primarily to decreased volumes across ONEOK’s operations and increased electricity costs; • A $21.6 million increase in operating costs due primarily to higher employee-related costs and increased property taxes associated with ONEOK’s completed capital-growth projects; and • An $11.7 million decrease in equity in net earnings from investments due primarily to lower volumes on the Overland Pass Pipeline. Natural Gas Gathering and Processing Segment The natural gas gathering and processing segment’s first quarter 2021 adjusted EBITDA increased 28%, compared with the same period in 2020. Three Months Ended March 31, Natural Gas Gathering and Processing Segment 2021 2020 (Millions of dollars) Adjusted EBITDA $ 204.7 $ 159.6 Capital expenditures $ 39.7 $ 181.6 First quarter 2021 adjusted EBITDA increased, compared with the first quarter 2020, which primarily reflects: • A $45.6 million increase due primarily to lower realized commodity prices in the prior year impacting fee-based contracts with a percent of proceeds (POP) component; and • A $7.1 million decrease in operating costs due primarily to lower materials, supplies and outside services expenses; offset by • A $9.0 million decrease due primarily to lower volumes in the Mid-Continent region related to Winter Storm Uri and natural production declines, offset partially by higher volumes in the Rocky Mountain region.
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 6 -more- Natural Gas Pipelines Segment The natural gas pipelines segment’s well-positioned storage and pipeline assets helped meet critical needs in the first quarter 2021. ONEOK’s ability to continue providing reliable service throughout the weather event helped meet increased natural gas demand and contributed to higher adjusted EBITDA in the segment compared with the same period in 2020. Three Months Ended March 31, Natural Gas Pipelines Segment 2021 2020 (Millions of dollars) Adjusted EBITDA $ 226.2 $ 112.5 Capital expenditures $ 21.2 $ 16.6 First quarter 2021 adjusted EBITDA increased, compared with the first quarter 2020, which primarily reflects: • A $104.9 million increase due primarily to higher average natural gas prices on 5.2 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas sales in the first quarter 2021 of volumes previously held in inventory, compared with 1.2 Bcf in the first quarter 2020; and • A $15.4 million increase in transportation services due primarily to higher park-and-loan activity, and higher interruptible transportation revenue; offset by • A $5.4 million increase in operating costs due primarily to higher employee-related costs and supplies expenses. EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST: ONEOK executive management will conduct a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (10 a.m. Central Daylight Time) on April 28, 2021. The call also will be carried live on ONEOK’s website. To participate in the telephone conference call, dial 800-367-2403, pass code 6389387, or log on to www.oneok.com. If you are unable to participate in the conference call or the webcast, the replay will be available on ONEOK’s website, www.oneok.com, for 30 days. A recording will be available by phone for seven days. The playback call may be accessed at 888-203-1112, pass code 6389387.
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 7 -more- LINK TO EARNINGS TABLES AND PRESENTATION: https://ir.oneok.com/financial-information/financial-reports/2021 NON-GAAP (GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES) FINANCIAL MEASURES: ONEOK has disclosed in this news release adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA), distributable cash flow and dividend coverage ratio, which are non-GAAP financial metrics, used to measure the company’s financial performance and are defined as follows: • Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income adjusted for interest expense, depreciation and amortization, noncash impairment charges, income taxes, noncash compensation expense, allowance for equity funds used during construction (equity AFUDC), and other noncash items; • Distributable cash flow is defined as adjusted EBITDA, computed as described above, less interest expense, maintenance capital expenditures and equity earnings from investments, excluding noncash impairment charges, adjusted for cash distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates and certain other items; and • Dividend coverage ratio is defined as ONEOK’s distributable cash flow to ONEOK shareholders divided by the dividends paid in the period. These non-GAAP financial measures described above are useful to investors because they, and similar measures, are used by many companies in the industry as a measure of financial performance and are commonly employed by financial analysts and others to evaluate our financial performance and to compare our financial performance with the performance of other companies within our industry. Adjusted EBITDA, ONEOK distributable cash flow and dividend coverage ratio should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude some, but not all, items that affect net income. Additionally, these calculations may not be comparable with similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliations of net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA, distributable cash flow and coverage ratio are included in the tables. ONEOK, Inc. (pronounced ONE-OAK) (NYSE: OKE) is a leading midstream service provider and owner of one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting NGL supply in the Rocky Mountain, Mid-Continent and Permian regions with key market centers and an extensive network of natural gas gathering, processing, storage and transportation assets. ONEOK is a FORTUNE 500 company and is included in S&P 500. For information about ONEOK, visit the website: www.oneok.com.
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ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 9 -more- • the timing and extent of changes in energy commodity prices, including changes due to production decisions by other countries, such as the failure of countries to abide by agreements to reduce production volumes; • competition from other United States and foreign energy suppliers and transporters, as well as alternative forms of energy, including, but not limited to, solar power, wind power, geothermal energy and biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel; • the ability to market pipeline capacity on favorable terms, including the effects of: – future demand for and prices of natural gas, NGLs and crude oil; – competitive conditions in the overall energy market; – availability of supplies of United States natural gas and crude oil; and – availability of additional storage capacity; • the efficiency of our plants in processing natural gas and extracting and fractionating NGLs; • the composition and quality of the natural gas and NGLs we gather and process in our plants and transport on our pipelines; • risks of marketing, trading and hedging activities, including the risks of changes in energy prices or the financial condition of our counterparties; • our ability to control operating costs and make cost-saving changes; • the risk inherent in the use of information systems in our respective businesses and those of our counterparties and service providers, including cyber-attacks, which, according to experts, have increased in volume and sophistication since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic; implementation of new software and hardware, and the impact on the timeliness of information for financial reporting; • the timely receipt of approval by applicable governmental entities for construction and operation of our pipeline and other projects and required regulatory clearances; • the ability to recover operating costs and amounts equivalent to income taxes, costs of property, plant and equipment and regulatory assets in our state and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)-regulated rates; • the results of administrative proceedings and litigation, regulatory actions, executive orders, rule changes and receipt of expected clearances involving any local, state or federal regulatory body, including the FERC, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); • the mechanical integrity of facilities and pipelines operated; • the capital intensive nature of our businesses; • the impact of unforeseen changes in interest rates, debt and equity markets, inflation rates, economic recession and other external factors over which we have no control, including the effect on pension and postretirement expense and funding resulting from changes in equity and bond market returns; • actions by rating agencies concerning our credit; • our indebtedness and guarantee obligations could make us vulnerable to general adverse economic and industry conditions, limit our ability to borrow additional funds and/or place us at competitive disadvantages compared with our competitors that have less debt or have other adverse consequences; • our ability to access capital at competitive rates or on terms acceptable to us; • our ability to acquire all necessary permits, consents or other approvals in a timely manner, to promptly obtain all necessary materials and supplies required for construction, and to construct gathering, processing, storage, fractionation and transportation facilities without labor or contractor problems; • our ability to control construction costs and completion schedules of our pipelines and other projects; • difficulties or delays experienced by trucks, railroads or pipelines in delivering products to or from our terminals or pipelines; • the uncertainty of estimates, including accruals and costs of environmental remediation; • the impact of uncontracted capacity in our assets being greater or less than expected; • the impact of potential impairment charges; • the profitability of assets or businesses acquired or constructed by us; • risks associated with pending or possible acquisitions and dispositions, including our ability to finance or integrate any such acquisitions and any regulatory delay or conditions imposed by regulatory bodies in connection with any such acquisitions and dispositions; • the risk that material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal controls over financial reporting could emerge or that minor problems could become significant; • the impact and outcome of pending and future litigation;
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 10 -more- • the impact of recently issued and future accounting updates and other changes in accounting policies; and • the risk factors listed in the reports ONEOK has filed and may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are incorporated by reference. These reports are also available from the sources described below. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management at the time the statements are made. ONEOK undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or changes in circumstances, expectations or otherwise. The foregoing review of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included herein and elsewhere, including the Risk Factors included in the most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and other documents of ONEOK on file with the SEC. ONEOK's SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. ###
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 11 -more- ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Three Months Ended March 31, (Unaudited) 2021 2020 (Thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) Revenues Commodity sales $ 2,836,109 $ 1,808,620 Services 358,570 328,052 Total revenues 3,194,679 2,136,672 Cost of sales and fuel (exclusive of items shown separately below) 2,121,510 1,276,928 Operations and maintenance 207,158 175,096 Depreciation and amortization 157,120 132,353 Impairment charges — 604,024 General taxes 44,439 31,944 Gain on sale of assets (269) (204) Operating income (loss) 664,721 (83,469) Equity in net earnings from investments 33,320 44,627 Impairment of equity investments — (37,730) Allowance for equity funds used during construction 812 15,409 Other income 215 16,475 Other expense (5,237) (11,948) Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of $5,095 and $30,875, respectively) (185,523) (140,616) Income (loss) before income taxes 508,308 (197,252) Income tax (expense) benefit (122,132) 55,395 Net income (loss) 386,176 (141,857) Less: Preferred stock dividends 275 275 Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $ 385,901 $ (142,132) Basic earnings (loss) per common share $ 0.87 $ (0.34) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $ 0.86 $ (0.34) Average shares (thousands) Basic 445,894 414,282 Diluted 446,885 414,282
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 12 -more- ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, December 31, (Unaudited) 2021 2020 Assets (Thousands of dollars) Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 402,413 $ 524,496 Accounts receivable, net 909,972 829,796 Materials and supplies 143,583 143,178 NGLs and natural gas in storage 369,604 227,810 Commodity imbalances 16,798 11,959 Other current assets 155,224 132,536 Total current assets 1,997,594 1,869,775 Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment 23,192,548 23,072,935 Accumulated depreciation and amortization 4,067,297 3,918,007 Net property, plant and equipment 19,125,251 19,154,928 Investments and other assets Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 807,721 805,032 Goodwill and intangible assets 771,116 773,723 Other assets 478,247 475,296 Total investments and other assets 2,057,084 2,054,051 Total assets $ 23,179,929 $ 23,078,754
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 13 -more- ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued) March 31, December 31, (Unaudited) 2021 2020 Liabilities and equity (Thousands of dollars) Current liabilities Current maturities of long-term debt $ 543,757 $ 7,650 Accounts payable 929,771 719,302 Commodity imbalances 209,626 186,372 Accrued taxes 65,862 89,428 Accrued interest 140,281 245,153 Operating lease liability 13,408 13,610 Other current liabilities 145,249 83,032 Total current liabilities 2,047,954 1,344,547 Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 13,638,767 14,228,421 Deferred credits and other liabilities Deferred income taxes 814,528 669,697 Operating lease liability 85,295 87,610 Other deferred credits 496,420 706,081 Total deferred credits and other liabilities 1,396,243 1,463,388 Commitments and contingencies Equity ONEOK shareholders’ equity: Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: authorized and issued 20,000 shares at March 31, 2021, and at December 31, 2020 — — Common stock, $0.01 par value: authorized 1,200,000,000 shares; issued 474,916,234 shares and outstanding 445,534,180 shares at March 31, 2021; issued 474,916,234 shares and outstanding 444,872,383 shares at December 31, 2020 4,749 4,749 Paid-in capital 7,305,274 7,353,396 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (465,596) (551,449) Retained earnings — — Treasury stock, at cost: 29,382,054 shares at March 31, 2021, and 30,043,851 shares at December 31, 2020 (747,462) (764,298) Total equity 6,096,965 6,042,398 Total liabilities and equity $ 23,179,929 $ 23,078,754
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 14 -more- ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Three Months Ended March 31, (Unaudited) 2021 2020 (Thousands of dollars) Operating activities Net income (loss) $ 386,176 $ (141,857) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 157,120 132,353 Impairment charges — 641,754 Equity in net earnings from investments (33,320) (44,627) Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates 30,862 41,577 Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 119,194 (55,949) Other, net 11,672 (30,380) Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (85,212) 334,370 NGLs and natural gas in storage (141,794) 173,885 Accounts payable 251,344 (350,701) Commodity imbalances 18,415 (37,919) Accrued interest (104,872) (68,918) Risk-management assets and liabilities (19,302) (78,856) Other assets and liabilities (56,966) (92,011) Cash provided by operating activities 533,317 422,721 Investing activities Capital expenditures (less allowance for equity funds used during construction) (176,734) (949,679) Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates in excess of cumulative earnings 10,191 6,949 Other, net (4,148) (22,062) Cash used in investing activities (170,691) (964,792) Financing activities Dividends paid (416,229) (386,667) Repayment of short-term borrowings, net — (220,000) Issuance of long-term debt, net of discounts — 1,748,221 Debt financing costs — (15,444) Repayment of long-term debt (56,492) (52,389) Other, net (11,988) (20,978) Cash provided by (used in) financing activities (484,709) 1,052,743 Change in cash and cash equivalents (122,083) 510,672 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 524,496 20,958 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 402,413 $ 531,630
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 15 -more- ONEOK, Inc. and Subsidiaries INFORMATION AT A GLANCE Three Months Ended March 31, (Unaudited) 2021 2020 (Millions of dollars, except as noted) Natural Gas Liquids Operating costs, excluding noncash compensation adjustments $ 116.0 $ 94.4 Depreciation and amortization $ 74.5 $ 57.8 Equity in net earnings from investments $ 3.6 $ 15.3 Adjusted EBITDA $ 435.6 $ 410.9 Raw feed throughput (MBbl/d) (a) 1,036 1,091 Average Conway-to-Mont Belvieu OPIS price differential - ethane in ethane/propane mix ($/gallon) $ (0.02) $ 0.01 Capital expenditures $ 112.0 $ 746.2 (a) - Represents physical raw feed volumes on which ONEOK charges a fee for transportation and/or fractionation services. Natural Gas Gathering and Processing Operating costs, excluding noncash compensation adjustments $ 80.7 $ 87.8 Depreciation and amortization $ 67.0 $ 58.8 Equity in net earnings from investments $ 1.7 $ 0.8 Adjusted EBITDA $ 204.7 $ 159.6 Natural gas gathered (BBtu/d) (a) 2,589 2,769 Natural gas processed (BBtu/d) (a) (b) 2,380 2,568 Average fee rate ($/MMBtu) (a) $ 1.04 $ 0.85 Capital expenditures $ 39.7 $ 181.6 (a) - Includes volumes for consolidated entities only. (b) - Includes volumes ONEOK processed at company-owned and third-party facilities. Natural Gas Pipelines Operating costs, excluding noncash compensation adjustments $ 40.1 $ 34.7 Depreciation and amortization $ 14.5 $ 14.8 Equity in net earnings from investments $ 28.0 $ 28.6 Adjusted EBITDA $ 226.2 $ 112.5 Natural gas transportation capacity contracted (MDth/d) (a) 7,423 7,791 Transportation capacity contracted (a) 95 % 100 % Capital expenditures $ 21.2 $ 16.6 (a) - Includes volumes for consolidated entities only.
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 16 -more- ONEOK, Inc. RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES Three Months Ended March 31, (Unaudited) 2021 2020 (Thousands of dollars, except per share amounts and coverage ratios) Reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA, distributable cash flow and dividend coverage Net income (loss) $ 386,176 $ (141,857) Interest expense, net of capitalized interest 185,523 140,616 Depreciation and amortization 157,120 132,353 Income tax expense (benefit) 122,132 (55,395) Impairment charges — 641,754 Noncash compensation expense (a) 16,283 (1,302) Equity AFUDC and other noncash items (813) (15,409) Adjusted EBITDA (b) 866,421 700,760 Interest expense, net of capitalized interest (185,523) (140,616) Maintenance capital (23,690) (25,189) Equity in net earnings from investments (33,320) (44,627) Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates 41,053 48,526 Other (b) (3,080) (16,524) Distributable cash flow 661,861 522,330 Dividends paid to preferred shareholders (275) (275) Distributable cash flow to shareholders 661,586 522,055 Dividends paid (415,954) (386,392) Distributable cash flow in excess of dividends paid $ 245,632 $ 135,663 Dividends paid per share $ 0.935 $ 0.935 Dividend coverage ratio 1.59 1.35 Number of shares used in computation (thousands) 444,871 413,253 (a) Amounts include a loss of $3.9 million and a benefit of $18.8 million related to the mark-to-market of ONEOK’s share-based deferred compensation plan for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and March 31, 2020, respectively. (b) Amount for the three months ended March 31, 2020, includes a benefit of $15.8 million related to gains on open market repurchases of debt.
ONEOK Announces Higher First Quarter 2021 Earnings; Increases 2021 Financial Guidance April 27, 2021 Page 17 ONEOK, Inc. RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES 2021 Guidance Range (Unaudited) (Millions of dollars) Reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow Net income $ 1,200 - $ 1,500 Interest expense, net of capitalized interest 755 - 715 Depreciation and amortization 650 - 630 Income tax expense 380 - 480 Noncash compensation expense 55 - 35 Equity AFUDC and other noncash items 10 - (10) Adjusted EBITDA $ 3,050 - $ 3,350 Interest expense, net of capitalized interest (755) - (715) Maintenance capital (210) - (190) Equity in net earnings from investments (80) - (140) Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates 130 - 150 Other 5 - (15) Distributable cash flow $ 2,140 - $ 2,440 2021 Guidance Range (Unaudited) (Millions of dollars) Reconciliation of segment adjusted EBITDA to adjusted EBITDA Segment Adjusted EBITDA: Natural Gas Liquids $ 1,825 - $ 1,995 Natural Gas Gathering and Processing 735 - 835 Natural Gas Pipelines 495 - 515 Other (5) - 5 Adjusted EBITDA $ 3,050 - $ 3,350
