EX-99.1 2 a14-23839_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

GRAPHIC

 

JP Energy Partners LP Announces Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results

 

IRVING, Texas, November 10, 2014 — JP Energy Partners LP (NYSE: JPEP) (“JP Energy”, “we,” “our,” or “us”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.  JP Energy closed its initial public offering of common units on October 7, 2014.

 

JP Energy reported Adjusted EBITDA of $9.6 million for the third quarter of 2014, compared to $5.0 million for the third quarter of 2013, an increase of approximately 92% year over year.  The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily attributable to the acquisition of the Silver Dollar Pipeline System in October 2013, as well as higher adjusted gross margin in the Crude Oil Supply and Logistics segment due to favorable regional crude oil pricing differentials.

 

“We were pleased with the successful closing of our initial public offering in October,” said J. Patrick Barley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JP Energy. “We have a strong balance sheet, solid relationships and a portfolio of accretive opportunities.”

 

Review of Segment Performance

 

Crude Oil Pipelines and Storage — Adjusted EBITDA for our Crude Oil Pipelines and Storage segment was $5.3 million for the third quarter of 2014, compared to $2.9 million for the third quarter of 2013.  The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of the Silver Dollar Pipeline System in October 2013.

 

Crude Oil Supply and Logistics — Adjusted EBITDA for our Crude Oil Supply and Logistics segment was $5.5 million for the third quarter of 2014, compared to $3.2 million for the third quarter of 2013.  The increase was primarily due to a $1.9 million increase in adjusted gross margin as a result of favorable regional crude oil pricing differentials, partially offset by a decrease in sales volumes due to an increase in available pipeline capacity in our area of operations.

 

Refined Products Terminals and Storage — Adjusted EBITDA for our Refined Products Terminals and Storage segment was $2.5 million for the third quarter of 2014, compared to $3.9 million for the third quarter of 2013.  The decrease was primarily due to a $1.1 million decrease in adjusted gross margin as a result of a decrease in refined product sales and due to reduced throughput at the North Little Rock terminal attributable to supply disruptions and competition.

 

NGL Distribution and Sales — Adjusted EBITDA for our NGL Distribution and Sales segment was $2.3 million for the third quarter of 2014 compared to $0.4 million for the third quarter of 2013.  The increase was primarily due to a $2.2 million increase in adjusted gross margin as a result of an acquisition completed in October 2013 and an increase in sales volumes from the expansion of our customer base in industrial and oilfield propane supply.

 

Recent Developments

 

We recently completed the planned expansion of our Silver Dollar Pipeline System further developing our gathering system and increasing take-away capacity through the addition of 36 miles of pipeline, resulting in a total length of approximately 94 miles and total throughput capacity of approximately 130,000 barrels per day. As a result of these expansion projects, we amended an existing contract with one of our major customers, which increased the minimum volume commitment and extended the contract term by five years.

 

Cash Distributions

 

Our partnership agreement provides that, within 45 days after the end of each quarter, we will distribute all available cash to unitholders of record on the applicable record date, subject to certain terms and conditions.  We anticipate declaring a prorated distribution for the fourth quarter of 2014 for the period from October 7, 2014 to December 31, 2014, in early 2015.

 



 

Earnings Conference Call Information

 

We will hold a conference call on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss our third quarter 2014 financial results. The call can be accessed live over the telephone by dialing (877) 407-0784, or for international callers, (201) 689-8560.  A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing (877) 870-5176, or for international callers (858) 384-5517. The passcode for the replay is 13594254. The replay of the conference call will be available approximately two weeks following the call.

 

Interested parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the call on our website at www.jpenergypartners.com under the “Investors” section. A replay of the webcast will also be available for approximately two weeks following the call.

 

About JP Energy Partners LP

 

JP Energy Partners LP (JPEP) is a publicly traded, growth-oriented limited partnership that owns, operates, develops and acquires a diversified portfolio of midstream energy assets. Our operations currently consist of: (i) crude oil pipelines and storage; (ii) crude oil supply and logistics; (iii) refined products terminals and storage; and (iv) NGL distribution and sales, which together provide midstream infrastructure solutions for the growing supply of crude oil, refined products and NGLs in the United States. To learn more, please visit our website at www.jpenergypartners.com.

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted gross margin are supplemental, non-GAAP financial measures used by management and by external users of our financial statements, such as investors and commercial banks, to assess:

 

·                  our operating performance as compared to those of other companies in the midstream sector, without regard to financing methods, historical cost basis or capital structure;

 

·                  the ability of our assets to generate sufficient cash flow to make distributions to our unitholders;

 

·                  our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures; and

 

·                  the viability of acquisitions and other capital expenditure projects and the returns on investment of various investment opportunities.

 

We believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted gross margin provides information useful to investors in assessing our financial condition and results of operations. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss), and the GAAP measure most directly comparable to adjusted gross margin is operating income (loss). These non-GAAP measures should not be considered as alternatives to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Each of these non-GAAP financial measures exclude some, but not all, items that affect the most directly comparable GAAP financial. Because Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted gross margin may be defined differently by other companies in the our industry, our definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility.

 

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus (minus) interest expense (income), income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization expense, asset impairments, (gains) losses on asset sales, certain non-cash charges such as non-cash equity compensation, non-cash vacation expense, non-cash (gains) losses on commodity derivative contracts (total (gain) loss on commodity derivatives less net cash flow associated with commodity derivatives settled during the period) and selected (gains) charges and transaction costs that are unusual or non-recurring. We define adjusted gross margin as total revenues minus cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization, and certain non-cash charges such as non-cash vacation expense and non-cash gains (losses) on derivative contracts (total gain (losses) on commodity derivatives less net cash flow associated with commodity derivatives settled during the period).

 



 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Disclosures in this press release contain “forward-looking statements.” The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature.  These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us.  While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate.  All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts for our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions.  Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the price of, and the demand for, crude oil, refined products and NGLs in the markets we serve; the volumes of crude oil that we gather, transport and store, the throughput volumes at our refined products terminals and our NGL sales volumes; the fees we receive for the crude oil, refined products and NGL volumes we handle; pressures from our competitors, some of which may have significantly greater resources than us; the cost of propane that we buy for resale, including due to disruptions in its supply, and whether we are able to pass along cost increases to our customers; competitive pressures from other energy sources such as natural gas, which could reduce existing demand for propane; the risk of contract cancellation, non-renewal or failure to perform by our customers, and our inability to replace such contracts and/or customers; leaks or releases of hydrocarbons into the environment that result in significant costs and liabilities; the level of our operating, maintenance and general and administrative expenses; regulatory action affecting our existing contracts, our operating costs or our operating flexibility; failure to secure or maintain contracts with our largest customers, or non-performance of any of those customers under the applicable contract; competitive conditions in our industry; changes in the long-term supply of and demand for oil and natural gas; volatility of fuel prices; actions taken by our customers, competitors and third-party operators; our ability to complete growth projects on time and on budget; inclement or hazardous weather conditions, including flooding, and the physical impacts of climate change; environmental hazards; industrial accidents; changes in laws and regulations (or the interpretation thereof) related to the transportation, storage or terminaling of crude oil and refined products or the distribution and sales of NGLs; fires, explosions or other accidents; the effects of future litigation; and other factors discussed from time to time in each of our documents and reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement applies only as of the date on which such statement is made and we do not intend to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Contacts:

 

Investor Relations, 866-912-3714

investorrelations@jpep.com

 

Source: JP Energy Partners LP

 



 

JP ENERGY PARTNERS LP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(in thousands, except unit data)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

9,933

 

$

3,234

 

Restricted cash

 

600

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

132,988

 

122,919

 

Receivables from related parties

 

7,477

 

2,742

 

Inventory

 

34,736

 

38,579

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

6,750

 

4,991

 

Total current assets

 

192,484

 

172,465

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

244,612

 

238,093

 

Goodwill

 

248,721

 

250,705

 

Intangible assets, net

 

153,093

 

175,101

 

Deferred financing costs and other assets, net

 

10,848

 

7,038

 

Total non-current assets

 

657,274

 

670,937

 

Total Assets

 

$

849,758

 

$

843,402

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

119,570

 

$

95,765

 

Payables to related parties

 

35

 

1,274

 

Accrued liabilities

 

25,144

 

22,748

 

Capital leases and short-term debt

 

107

 

538

 

Customer deposits and advances

 

5,198

 

2,722

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

236

 

698

 

Total current liabilities

 

150,290

 

123,745

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

196,854

 

183,148

 

Note payable to related party

 

 

1,000

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

2,144

 

2,116

 

Total Liabilities

 

349,288

 

310,009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners’ capital

 

 

 

 

 

Predecessor capital

 

 

304,065

 

Series D preferred units

 

40,656

 

 

General partner interest

 

(12,323

)

404

 

Class A common units

 

389,143

 

140,752

 

Class B common units

 

10,796

 

11,366

 

Class C common units

 

72,198

 

76,806

 

Total partners’ capital

 

500,470

 

533,393

 

Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital

 

$

849,758

 

$

843,402

 

 



 

JP ENERGY PARTNERS LP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(in thousands, except unit and per unit data)

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crude oil sales

 

$

369,064

 

$

515,253

 

$

1,094,879

 

$

1,392,571

 

Gathering, transportation and storage fees

 

10,689

 

6,199

 

31,074

 

14,247

 

NGL and refined product sales

 

42,458

 

36,940

 

149,555

 

127,439

 

Refined products terminals and storage fees

 

3,143

 

3,512

 

8,811

 

9,476

 

Other revenues

 

3,237

 

2,654

 

10,086

 

8,630

 

Total revenues

 

428,591

 

564,558

 

1,294,405

 

1,552,363

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization

 

392,662

 

532,458

 

1,190,859

 

1,451,415

 

Operating expense

 

17,048

 

16,510

 

52,304

 

44,713

 

General and administrative

 

11,315

 

10,656

 

35,196

 

30,968

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

10,395

 

7,790

 

30,569

 

22,976

 

Loss on disposal of assets, net

 

533

 

478

 

1,193

 

1,477

 

Total costs and expenses

 

431,953

 

567,892

 

1,310,121

 

1,551,549

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME

 

(3,362

)

(3,334

)

(15,716

)

814

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(2,406

)

(2,279

)

(7,957

)

(6,094

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

(1,634

)

 

Other income, net

 

 

82

 

506

 

277

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

(5,768

)

(5,531

)

(24,801

)

(5,003

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

158

 

(42

)

2

 

(346

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

(5,610

)

(5,573

)

(24,799

)

(5,349

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(64

)

(9,608

)

(87

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

 

$

(5,610

)

$

(5,637

)

$

(34,407

)

$

(5,436

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to preferred unitholders

 

$

(766

)

$

207

 

$

(656

)

$

572

 

Net (income) loss attributable to predecessor capital

 

 

(1,075

)

2,046

 

(6,139

)

Net loss attributable to common unitholders

 

$

(6,376

)

$

(6,505

)

$

(33,017

)

$

(11,003

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted loss per unit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common units outstanding

 

22,635,930

 

10,730,947

 

20,756,036

 

10,225,844

 

Basic and diluted loss per common unit from continuing operations

 

$

(0.28

)

$

(0.60

)

$

(1.13

)

$

(1.07

)

Basic and diluted loss per common unit from discontinued operations

 

$

 

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.46

)

$

(0.01

)

Basic and diluted loss per common unit

 

$

(0.28

)

$

(0.61

)

$

(1.59

)

$

(1.08

)

Distribution per common unit

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

1.00

 

 



 

JP ENERGY PARTNERS LP

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Segment Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

 

 

 

Crude oil pipelines and storage

 

$

5,301

 

$

2,931

 

Crude oil supply and logistics

 

5,477

 

3,175

 

Refined products terminals and storage

 

2,525

 

3,899

 

NGLs distribution and sales

 

2,256

 

386

 

Discontinued operations (1)

 

 

672

 

Corporate and other

 

(5,966

)

(6,036

)

Total Adjusted EBITDA

 

9,593

 

5,027

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(10,395

)

(7,790

)

Interest expense

 

(2,406

)

(2,279

)

Income tax benefit (expense), net

 

158

 

(42

)

Loss on disposal of assets

 

(533

)

(478

)

Unit-based compensation

 

(578

)

(302

)

Total gain (loss) on commodity derivatives

 

(762

)

1,022

 

Net cash payments for commodity derivatives settled during the period

 

105

 

8

 

Discontinued operations (1)

 

 

(736

)

Transaction costs and other non-cash items

 

(792

)

(67

)

Net loss

 

$

(5,610

)

$

(5,637

)

 


(1)         In June 2014, we completed the sale of our crude oil logistics operations in the Bakken region of North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Reconciliation of adjusted gross margin to operating loss

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted gross margin

 

 

 

 

 

Crude oil pipelines and storage

 

$

6,501

 

$

3,600

 

Crude oil supply and logistics

 

8,234

 

6,382

 

Refined products terminals and storage

 

3,573

 

4,664

 

NGL distribution and sales

 

18,635

 

16,424

 

Total Adjusted gross margin

 

36,943

 

31,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

(17,048

)

(16,510

)

General and administrative

 

(11,315

)

(10,656

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

(10,395

)

(7,790

)

Loss on disposal of assets

 

(533

)

(478

)

Total gain (loss) on commodity derivatives

 

(762

)

1,022

 

Net cash (receipts) payments for commodity derivatives settled during the period

 

105

 

8

 

Other non-cash items

 

(357

)

 

Operating loss

 

$

(3,362

)

$

(3,334

)

 



 

JP ENERGY PARTNERS LP

SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATIONAL DATA

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Segment

 

Key Operational Data

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crude oil pipelines and storage

 

Crude oil pipeline throughput (Bbl/d) (1)

 

20,411

 

(2)

Crude oil supply and logistics

 

Crude oil sales (Bbls/d) (3)

 

43,063

 

53,213

 

Refined products terminals and storage

 

Terminal and storage throughput (Bbls/d) (4)

 

67,628

 

77,516

 

NGLs distribution and sales

 

NGL and refined product sales (Mgal/d) (5)

 

176

 

137

 

 


(1)        Represents the average daily throughput volume in our crude oil pipelines operations.

(2)        Not applicable because the Silver Dollar Pipeline System was acquired in October 2013.

(3)        Represents the average daily sales volume in our crude oil supply and logistics operations.

(4)        Represents the average daily throughput volume in our refined products terminals and storage segment.

(5)        Represents the average daily sales volume in our NGL distribution and sales segment.