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American Midstream Reports Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year 2015 Results

American Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: AMID) (the "Partnership") today reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015.

Highlights:

  • Generated year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA1 and Distributable Cash Flow ("DCF")1 growth of greater than 40 percent in 2015 with forecasted growth of approximately 70 percent in 2016;
  • Acquired a minority interest in Delta House from an affiliate of the general partner of the Partnership, contributing significant fee-based cash flow to 2015 financial results;
  • Increased borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility by 50 percent to $750 million; and
  • ArcLight Capital Partners, which controls the general partner of the Partnership, initiated a purchase program in December 2015 to acquire common units of the Partnership, purchasing more than five percent of common units outstanding to-date.

1Indicates a non-GAAP financial measure.

EXECUTIVE COMMENTARY

"2015 marks the third consecutive year of Adjusted EBITDA and DCF growth," said Lynn Bourdon, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our financial results reflect a strong year of execution for American Midstream, including the acquisition of a minority interest in Delta House and transition to 90 percent fee-based cash flow in multiple basins. Amidst a challenging environment, we delivered year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA and DCF growth of greater than 40 percent, and we are forecasting significant growth again in 2016.

"The Partnership's 2016 forecast reflects a full-year benefit of a minority interest in Delta House and organic growth projects completed in 2015, as well as fee-based organic growth projects coming online in 2016, including expansions at the Harvey terminal, startup of the Longview rail facility, and contributions from off-spec processing in the Permian. As a result, in 2016 we expect to generate top-quartile, year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA and DCF growth of 70 percent with distribution coverage in a range of 1.1 to 1.2 times.

"Our diversified portfolio of midstream assets in multiple key resource plays provides a strong footprint to continue delivering long-term growth. As we look ahead, we are actively evaluating organic growth and acquisition opportunities in partnership with ArcLight Capital, who is executing a $75 million common unit purchase program and currently holds more than 10 percent of our outstanding common units. We remain committed to operating prudently in the current environment while remaining focused on delivering long-term, sustainable growth to unitholders."

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Key Metrics   Three months ended December 31,     Years ended December 31,
    (millions)   %     (millions)   %
    2015   2014   Change     2015   2014   Change
Gross Margin   $28.1   $36.2   (22.4)     $123.3   $102.8   19.9
Adjusted EBITDA $20.4 $19.2 6.3 $66.3 $45.6 45.4
Distributable Cash Flow   $14.3   $15.5   (7.7)     $46.6   $32.7   42.5
 

Gross margin1 for the three months ended December 31, 2015 was $28.1 million, a decrease of $8.1 million, or 22.4 percent, from $36.2 million in the prior-year period. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, gross margin was $123.3 million compared to $102.8 million in 2014, an increase of $20.5 million, or 19.9 percent.

The decrease in gross margin for the three months ended December 31, 2015 was primarily due to lower natural gas liquids ("NGL") pricing, lower condensate production, and a decrease in total average throughput volumes in the Transmission segment. The increase in gross margin for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015 was primarily due to higher NGL and condensate production and higher throughput volumes in the Gathering and Processing segment as a result of the Costar Midstream acquisition in October 2014, partially offset by lower average throughput volumes in the Transmission segment.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 was $20.4 million and $66.3 million, respectively, compared to $19.2 million and $45.6 million for the same periods in 2014, increases of 6.3 percent and 45.4 percent, respectively. The increases were primarily related to the October 2014 acquisition of Costar Midstream and incremental earnings from unconsolidated affiliates, including Delta House and the Main Pass Oil Gathering system.

DCF for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 was $14.3 million and $46.6 million, respectively, representing distribution coverage ratios of 0.84 and 0.81, respectively. The fourth quarter 2015 distribution of $0.4725 per common unit remains unchanged from the third quarter 2015 distribution and was paid February 12, 2016.

Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA, and DCF to net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, are provided at the end of this press release.

Net loss attributable to the Partnership for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 was $121.6 million and $127.5 million, respectively, which included a loss on impairment of goodwill of $118.6 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2015. This compares to a net loss of $94.3 million and $98.0 million for the same periods in 2014, which included a $99.9 million asset impairment charge incurred in the fourth quarter of 2014. During the fourth quarter of 2015, in which the carrying value of the Partnership exceeded its market capitalization, the Partnership completed annual impairment testing and recorded a $118.6 million loss on impairment of goodwill primarily attributable to changes in the assumptions supporting the fair value of goodwill related to certain gathering and processing reporting units, including reduced commodity price assumptions and delayed future growth.

SEGMENT PERFORMANCE

Gross Margin  

Three months ended
December 31,

   

Years ended
December 31,

    Percent Change (%)
    (millions)     (millions)     quarter   year-to-date
  2015   2014     2015   2014      
Gathering and Processing $17.2 $19.7 $76.9 $50.8 (12.7) 51.4
Transmission $8.3 $13.8 $35.3 $42.8 (39.9) (17.5)
Terminals   $2.6   $2.7     $11.1   $9.2     (3.7)   20.7
 

Gross margin for the Gathering and Processing segment was $17.2 million and $76.9 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, respectively, compared to $19.7 million and $50.8 million for the same periods in 2014. The decrease in gross margin for the fourth quarter was primarily due to lower condensate production and associated margins. The increase in gross margin for the full year was primarily attributable to incremental gross margin from the Costar-acquired assets and higher gross margin from the Lavaca system, partially offset by lower NGL and condensate production in the second-half of 2015 due to lower off-spec volumes at Longview.

Natural gas throughput volumes increased in the Gathering and Processing segment for the reported periods primarily due to the addition of the Costar assets and incremental throughput volumes on Lavaca system, partially offset by declines from legacy assets. Processed NGLs increased during the same periods as a result of a full-year benefit of Longview operations as part of the Costar acquisition.

Gross margin for the Transmission segment was $8.3 million and $35.3 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, respectively, compared to $13.8 million and $42.8 million for the same periods in 2014. The decrease in gross margin for the reported periods was primarily attributable to higher pipeline gains in 2014 and lower interruptible transportation margins in 2015. Lower throughput volumes in the segment were primarily due to lower average throughputs on the High Point system and legacy Midla system.

Gross margin for the Terminals segment was $2.6 million and $11.1 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, respectively, compared to $2.7 million and $9.2 million for the same periods in 2014. The change in gross margin was primarily attributable to increases in contracted storage capacity and contractual storage rate escalations, as well as increased ancillary services.

2016 FORECAST

The Partnership forecasts 2016 Adjusted EBITDA and DCF in a range of $105 million to $120 million and $70 million to $85 million, respectively, with distribution coverage in a range of 1.1 to 1.2 times, leverage in a range of 4.0 to 4.5 times, and fee-based cash flow greater than 90 percent. The 2016 forecast is based on current commodity pricing and volume expectations. Growth capital expenditures in 2016, which excludes maintenance capital, are forecasted to be in a range of $45 million to $55 million, a reduction of approximately 60 percent over prior year, and primarily include the construction of organic growth projects. The 2016 forecast does not include potential acquisitions, drop downs, or asset development projects.

Key Metric   2016 Guidance   2015 Actual     Percent change
    (millions)     (at the midpoint)
Adjusted EBITDA   $105 - $120   $66.3     69.7%
Distributable Cash Flow $70 - $85 $46.6 66.3%
Growth Capital Expenditures   $45 - $55   $130.5     (61.7)%
 

The Partnership's 2016 guidance assumes WTI oil price of approximately $34 per barrel, composite NGL pricing of $0.44 per gallon, and natural gas prices of $2.35 per MMBtu. For every 10 percent change in oil and composite NGL pricing, the Partnership estimates an impact to Adjusted EBTIDA of $0.5 million and $1 million, respectively. The table in Appendix A provides an overview of forecast Adjusted EBITDA's sensitivity to changes in commodity prices as of March 4, 2016.

BALANCE SHEET

As of December 31, 2015, the Partnership had $526.9 million outstanding under its senior secured revolving credit facility and its consolidated total leverage ratio under the credit facility was 4.6 times. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, capital expenditures totaled $18.7 million and $130.5 million, respectively, which included $1.1 million and $4.5 million for maintenance capital, respectively. 2015 capital expenditures were primarily attributable to construction of the Lavaca system, Bakken system, Longview rail facility, Permian off-spec treatment facility as well as the ongoing build-out of the Harvey terminal and initial construction activities for the Midla-Natchez pipeline.

DERIVATIVES

The Partnership enters into derivative agreements to hedge exposure to commodity prices associated with natural gas, NGLs, and crude oil from time to time. As of December 31, 2015, the Partnership had not entered into commodity hedge contracts for 2016 and beyond.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

The Partnership will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 to discuss these results. The call will be webcast and archived on the Partnership’s website for a limited time.

Dial-In Numbers:     (877) 291-4570 (Domestic toll-free)
(647) 788-4919 (International)
Conference ID: 32307325
Webcast URL:

www.AmericanMidstream.com under Investor Relations

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release and the accompanying tables, include financial measures in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, as well as non-GAAP financial measures, including “Adjusted EBITDA,” “Gross Margin,” and “Distributable Cash Flow.” The tables included in this press release include reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest comparable GAAP financial measures. In addition, an “Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” is set forth in Appendix A attached to this press release. This press release does not include a reconciliation of forecasted Adjusted EBITDA or forecasted DCF to forecasted net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership because applicable information on which this reconciliation is based is not readily available. Accordingly, such a reconciliation is not available at this time without unreasonable effort.

About American Midstream Partners, LP

Denver-based American Midstream Partners, LP is a growth-oriented limited partnership formed to own, operate, develop and acquire a diversified portfolio of midstream energy assets. The Partnership provides midstream services in Texas, North Dakota, and the Gulf Coast and Southeast regions of the United States. For more information about American Midstream Partners, LP, visit www.AmericanMidstream.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to, among other things, projections of 2016 financial performance, operational volumetrics and improvements, growth projects, cash flows and capital expenditures. We have used the words "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "potential," "line-of-sight," and similar terms and phrases to identify forward-looking statements in this press release. Although we believe the assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of these assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and the forward-looking statements based on these assumptions could be incorrect. Our operations and future growth involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially affect our results of operations and whether the forward-looking statements ultimately prove to be correct. Actual results and trends in the future may differ materially from those suggested or implied by the forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors which are described in greater detail in our filings with the SEC. Construction of growth projects described in this press release is subject to risks beyond our control including cost overruns and delays resulting from numerous factors. In addition, we face risks associated with the integration of acquired businesses, decreased liquidity, increased interest and other expenses, assumption of potential liabilities, diversion of management’s attention, and other risks associated with growth and acquisitions, if consummated. Please see our Risk Factor disclosures included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the SEC on March 7, 2016. All future written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the previous statements. The forward-looking statements herein speak as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update any information contained herein or to publicly release the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or that we become aware of, after the date of this press release.

     

American Midstream Partners, LP and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)

 
December 31,
2015
December 31,
2014
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ $ 499
Accounts receivable 3,181 4,924
Unbilled revenue 15,559 24,619
Risk management assets 365 688
Other current assets 10,094   15,554  

Total current assets

29,199 46,284
Property, plant and equipment, net 648,013 582,182
Goodwill 16,262 142,236
Intangible assets, net 100,965 106,306
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates 82,301 22,252
Other assets, net 14,556   14,298  
Total assets $ 891,296   $ 913,558  
Liabilities and Partners’ Capital
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 4,667 $ 20,326
Accrued gas purchases 7,281 14,326
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 25,035 25,800
Current portion of long-term debt 2,338 2,908
Risk management liabilities   215  
Total current liabilities 39,321 63,575
Asset retirement obligations 28,549 34,645
Other liabilities 1,001 126
Long-term debt 525,100 372,950
Deferred tax liability 5,826   5,113  
Total liabilities 599,797   476,409  
Commitments and contingencies
Convertible preferred units
Series A convertible preferred units (9,210 thousand and 5,745 thousand units issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively) 169,712 107,965
Equity and partners' capital
General Partner Interest (536 thousand and 392 thousand units issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively) (104,853 ) (2,450 )
Limited Partner Interests (30,427 thousand and 22,670 thousand units issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively) 188,477 294,695
Series B convertible units (1,350 thousand and 1,255 thousand units issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively) 33,593 32,220
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 40   2  
Total partners’ capital 117,257 324,467
Noncontrolling interests 4,530   4,717  
Total equity and partners' capital 121,787   329,184  
Total liabilities, equity and partners' capital $ 891,296   $ 913,558  
 
     

American Midstream Partners, LP and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, in thousands, except for per unit amounts)

 
Three months ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
2015   2014 2015   2014   2013
Revenue $ 48,549 $ 79,369 $ 235,034 $ 307,309 $ 294,051
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives, net 50   808   1,324   1,091   28  
Total revenue 48,599   80,177   236,358   308,400   294,079  
Operating expenses:
Purchases of natural gas, NGLs and condensate 19,141 42,223 105,883 197,952 215,053
Direct operating expenses 16,387 13,813 59,549 45,702 32,236
Selling, general and administrative expenses 7,087 5,998 27,232 23,103 19,079
Equity compensation expense 952 404 3,774 1,536 2,094
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense 9,915   9,482   38,014   28,832   30,002  
Total operating expenses 53,482 71,920 234,452 297,125 298,464
Gain (loss) on involuntary conversion of property, plant and equipment 343
Gain (loss) on sale of assets, net (1 ) 2 (3,011 ) (122 )
Loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment (99,892 ) (99,892 ) (18,155 )
Loss on impairment of goodwill (118,592 )   (118,592 )    
Operating income (loss) (123,476 ) (91,633 ) (119,697 ) (88,739 ) (22,197 )
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (5,026 ) (2,564 ) (14,745 ) (7,577 ) (9,291 )
Other income (expense) 2 (670 )
Earnings in unconsolidated affiliates 6,936   231   8,201   348    
Net income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit (121,566 ) (93,964 ) (126,241 ) (96,638 ) (31,488 )
Income tax (expense) benefit (69 ) (297 ) (1,134 ) (557 ) 495  
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (121,635 ) (94,261 ) (127,375 ) (97,195 ) (30,993 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (1 ) (29 ) (80 ) (611 ) (2,413 )
Net income (loss) (121,636 ) (94,290 ) (127,455 ) (97,806 ) (33,406 )
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (55 ) 7   25   214   633  
Net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership $ (121,581 ) $ (94,297 ) $ (127,480 ) $ (98,020 ) $ (34,039 )
         
General Partner's Interest in net income (loss) $ (1,569 ) $ (1,231 ) $ (1,645 ) $ (1,279 ) $ (1,405 )
Limited Partners' Interest in net income (loss) $ (120,012 ) $ (93,066 ) $ (125,835 ) $ (96,741 ) $ (32,634 )
 
Distribution declared per common unit (a) $ 0.4725 $ 0.4725 $ 1.8900 $ 1.8500 $ 1.7500
Limited partners' net income (loss) per common unit
Basic and diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (4.16 ) $ (4.98 ) $ (6.00 ) $ (8.54 ) $ (7.15 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations       (0.04 ) (0.27 )
Net income (loss) $ (4.16 ) $ (4.98 ) $ (6.00 ) $ (8.58 ) $ (7.42 )
Weighted average number of common units outstanding:
Basic and diluted 30,412 19,597 24,983 13,472 7,525
 
(a)   Declared and paid for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
 
   

American Midstream Partners, LP and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in thousands)

 
Years Ended December 31,
2015   2014   2013
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss) $ (127,455 ) $ (97,806 ) $ (33,406 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense 38,014 28,832 29,999
Amortization of deferred financing costs 1,482 2,212 1,334
Amortization of weather derivative premium 912 1,035 662
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts, net 71 (595 ) 1,505
Non-cash compensation 3,863 1,626 2,094
Postretirement expense (benefit) (14 ) (45 ) (73 )
(Gain) loss on involuntary conversion of property, plant and equipment (343 )
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net 3,161 207 75
Loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment 99,892 18,155
Loss on impairment of noncurrent assets held for sale 673 2,400
Loss on impairment of goodwill 118,592
Earnings in unconsolidated affiliates (8,201 ) (348 )
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates 8,201 348
Deferred tax expense (benefit) 953 213 (847 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Accounts receivable 1,743 13,067 (790 )
Unbilled revenue 9,060 2,272 (226 )
Risk management assets and liabilities (875 ) (809 ) (1,147 )
Other current assets (962 ) (7,533 ) (1,614 )
Other assets, net (522 ) 6,049 (823 )
Accounts payable (3,643 ) (12,026 ) (845 )
Accrued gas purchases (7,045 ) (5,540 ) 462
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 2,857 (9,149 ) 769
Asset retirement obligations (90 ) (1,030 )
Other liabilities 835   (67 ) (118 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 40,937   21,478   17,223  
Cash flows from investing activities
Cost of acquisitions, net of cash acquired and settlements 7,383 (362,316 )
Additions to property, plant and equipment (130,549 ) (96,998 ) (27,196 )
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

4,813

6,323 500
Insurance proceeds from involuntary conversion of property, plant and equipment 482
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates (71,597 ) (12,000 )
Proceeds from equity method investment, return of capital

12,367

1,632
Restricted cash 6,475   (8,511 ) (2,000 )
Net cash used in investing activities (171,108 ) (471,870 ) (28,214 )
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common units to public, net of offering costs 82,488 204,255 54,853
Unitholder contributions 1,905 5,588 13,075
Unitholder distributions (53,386 ) (28,009 ) (16,120 )
Issuance of Series A Units, net of issuance costs 44,768 14,393
Issuance of Series B Units 30,000
Unitholder distributions for common control transactions (96,297 ) (27,650 )
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests (74 ) (8 ) (752 )
Net distributions to noncontrolling interests (40 ) (314 ) (661 )
LTIP tax netting unit repurchase (756 ) (256 ) (630 )
Deferred financing costs (2,238 ) (3,841 ) (2,113 )
Payments on other debt (3,557 ) (2,589 ) (2,640 )
Borrowings on other debt 4,709 3,449 3,795
Payments on loan to affiliate (20,000 )
Payments on bank loans (34,730 )
Borrowings on bank loans 27,546
Payments on long-term debt (189,150 ) (250,870 ) (131,571 )
Borrowings on long-term debt 341,300   493,085   134,021  
Net cash provided by financing activities 129,672   450,490   10,816  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (499 ) 98 (175 )
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of period 499   401   576  
End of period $   $ 499   $ 401  
Supplemental cash flow information
Interest payments, net $ 12,013 $ 6,726 $ 6,416
Supplemental non-cash information
(Decrease) increase in accrued property, plant and equipment $ (25,637 ) $ 31,390 $ (5,181 )
Net assets contributed by General Partner in the Blackwater Acquisition 22,121
Net assets contributed by General Partner in exchange for the issuance of Series A Units 59,995
Fair value of Series A Units in excess of net assets received 15,612
Accrued and paid-in-kind unitholder distribution for Series A Units 16,978 13,154 4,811
Paid-in-kind unitholder distribution for Series B Units 1,373 2,220

Common unit issuance related to Costar Acquisition 147,296

 

 
     

American Midstream Partners, LP and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow
to Net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership
(Unaudited, in thousands)

 
Three months ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
2015   2014 2015   2014   2013
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership:
Net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership $ (121,581 ) $ (94,297 ) $ (127,480 ) $ (98,020 ) $ (34,039 )
Add:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense 9,915 9,482 38,014 28,832 30,002
Interest expense 4,602 2,405 13,631 6,433 7,850
Debt issuance costs 254 461 2,238 3,841 2,113
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives, net 594 (2 ) 71 (595 ) 1,495
Non-cash equity compensation expense 973 427 3,863 1,626 2,094
Transaction expenses 59 234 1,426 1,794 3,987
Income tax expense (benefit) 76 282 953 224 (847 )
Impairment on property, plant and equipment 99,892 99,892 18,155
Loss on impairment of noncurrent assets held for sale 673 2,400
Loss on impairment of goodwill 118,592 118,592
Proceeds from equity method investment, return of capital 7,064 649 12,367 1,632
General Partner contribution for cost reimbursement 330
Deduct:
COMA income 139 342 841 943 843
Straight-line amortization of put costs 119
OPEB plan net periodic benefit 5 10 14 45 73
Gain (loss) on involuntary conversion of property, plant and equipment 343
Gain (loss) on sale of assets, net (1 ) 2   (3,161 ) (207 ) (75 )
Adjusted EBITDA $ 20,405   $ 19,179   $ 66,311   $ 45,551   $ 31,907  
Deduct:
Cash interest expense (a) 4,573 2,366 13,478 6,275 7,295
Normalized maintenance capital (b) 1,550 1,300 6,200 5,200 4,685
Series A convertible preferred payment (c)       1,338   3,696  
Distributable Cash Flow $ 14,282   $ 15,513   $ 46,633   $ 32,738   $ 16,231  
 
(a)   Excludes amortization of debt issuance costs and mark-to-market adjustments related to interest rate derivatives.
(b) Represents quarterly maintenance capital expenditures in each given period, which is what the Partnership expects to be required to maintain assets over the long term.
(c) Calculated on a pro-rata basis for the number of days the Series A units were outstanding during the given periods.
 
     

American Midstream Partners, LP and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Gross Margin to Net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership
(Unaudited, in thousands)

 
Three months ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
2015   2014 2015 (a)   2014 (a)   2013 (a)
Reconciliation of Gross Margin to Net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership
Gathering and processing segment gross margin $ 17,179 $ 19,694 $ 76,865 $ 50,817 $ 36,985
Transmission segment gross margin 8,326 13,846 35,301 42,828 32,408
Terminals segment gross margin (b) 2,562   2,687   11,115   9,162   5,428  
Total gross margin 28,067 36,227 123,281 102,807 74,821
Plus:
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives, net 50 808 1,324 1,091 28
Earnings in unconsolidated affiliates 6,936 231 8,201 348
Less:
Direct operating expenses (b) 14,540 12,310 52,909 39,360 27,833
Selling, general and administrative expenses 7,087 5,998 27,232 23,103 19,079
Equity compensation expense 952 404 3,774 1,536 2,094
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense 9,915 9,482 38,014 28,832 30,002
(Gain) loss on involuntary conversion of property, plant and equipment (343 )
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net 1 (2 ) 3,011 122
Loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment 99,892 99,892 18,155
Loss on impairment of goodwill 118,592 118,592
Interest expense 5,026 2,564 14,745 7,577 9,291
Other (income) expense (2 ) 670
Other, net (c) 506 584 770 (208 ) 226
Income tax expense (benefit) 69 297 1,134 557 (495 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 1 29 80 611 2,413
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest (55 )   7     25     214     633  
Net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership $ (121,581 )   $ (94,297 )   $ (127,480 )   $ (98,020 )   $ (34,039 )
 
(a)   During these years, we had the following transactions that affect comparability: i) in September 2015, we acquired a non-operated 12.9% indirect interest in Delta House, which we account for as an equity method investment; ii) in October 2014 and January 2014, we acquired the Costar and Lavaca systems, respectively, both of which are included in our Gathering and Processing segment; iii) in December 2013, we acquired Blackwater, which is included in our Terminals segment; and iv) in April 2013, we acquired the High Point System, a portion of which is included in our Transmission segment.
(b) Direct operating expenses includes Gathering and Processing segment direct operating expenses of $10.8 million and $8.6 million and Transmission segment direct operating expenses of $3.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Direct operating expenses related to our Terminals segment of $1.8 million and $1.5 million, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are included within the calculation of Terminals segment gross margin. Direct operating expenses includes Gathering and Processing segment direct operating expenses of $39.2 million, $23.8 million, and $14.6 million and Transmission segment direct operating expenses of $13.7 million, $15.6 million, and $13.3 million for the for each of the three years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Direct operating expenses related to our Terminals segment of $6.6 million, $6.3 million, and $4.4 million are included within the calculation of Terminals segment gross margin for each of the three years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(c) Other, net includes realized gain on commodity derivatives of $0.6 million and $0.9 million and COMA income of $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Other, net includes realized gain on commodity derivatives of $1.6 million, $0.7 million and $1.1 million and COMA income of $0.8 million, $0.9 million and $0.8 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
 
     

American Midstream Partners, LP and Subsidiaries
Segment Financial and Operating Data
(Unaudited, in thousands, except for operating and pricing data)

 
Three months ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
2015   2014 2015   2014   2013
Segment Financial and Operating Data:
Gathering and Processing segment
Financial data:
Revenue $ 34,606 $ 56,406 $ 173,597 $ 203,616 $ 205,179
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives, net 50   808   1,324   1,091   28  
Total revenue 34,656   57,214   174,921   204,707   205,207  
Purchases of natural gas, NGLs and condensate 17,934 37,307 97,580 152,690 168,574
Direct operating expenses 10,847 8,620 39,189 23,783 14,574
Other financial data:
Segment gross margin $ 17,179 $ 19,694 $ 76,865 $ 50,817 $ 36,985
Operating data:
Average throughput (MMcf/d) 322.1 320.3 338.2 274.8 277.2
Average plant inlet volume (MMcf/d) (a) 107.1 120.2 120.9 89.1 117.3
Average gross NGL production (Mgal/d) (a) 155.2 138.4 231.1 64.2 52.0
Average gross condensate production (Mgal/d) (a) 77.6 167.1 99.8 75.2 46.2
Average realized prices:
Natural gas ($/Mcf) $ 2.31 $ 4.27 $ 2.91 $ 4.92 $ 4.03
NGLs ($/gal) $ 0.45 $ 0.76 $ 0.58 $ 0.91 $ 0.90
Condensate ($/gal) $ 0.84 $ 1.15 $ 0.97 $ 1.62 $ 2.29
Transmission segment
Financial data:
Total revenue $ 9,534 $ 18,773 $ 43,682 $ 88,189 $ 79,041
Purchases of natural gas, NGLs and condensate 1,206 4,916 8,303 45,262 46,479
Direct operating expenses 3,693 3,690 13,720 15,577 13,259
Other financial data:
Segment gross margin $ 8,326 $ 13,846 $ 35,301 $ 42,828 $ 32,408
Operating data:
Average throughput (MMcf/d) 634.7 803.4 708.6 778.9 644.7
Average firm transportation - capacity reservation (MMcf/d) 635.4 605.3 653.7 577.9 640.7
Average interruptible transportation - throughput (MMcf/d) 375.5 483.8 410.3 468.9 389.2
Terminals segment
Financial data:
Total revenue $ 4,409 $ 4,190 $ 17,755 $ 15,504 $ 9,831
Direct operating expenses 1,847 1,503 6,640 6,342 4,403
Other financial data:
Segment gross margin $ 2,562 $ 2,687 $ 11,115 $ 9,162 $ 5,428
Operating data:
Contracted Capacity (Bbls) 1,589,133 1,317,800 1,487,542 1,247,058 1,114,792
Design Capacity (Bbls) 1,800,800 1,503,400 1,688,950 1,363,817 1,165,600
Storage utilization (b) 88.2 % 87.7 % 88.1 % 91.4 % 95.6 %
 
(a)   Excludes volumes and gross production under our elective processing arrangements.
(b) Excludes storage utilization associated with our discontinued operations.
 

Appendix A

2016 Forecast Adjusted EBITDA Commodity Price Sensitivity

Weighted
Average
NGLs* ($/gal)

  WTI Crude ($/Bbl)
  $27   $30   $34   $37   $40
$0.35   $109.5   $110.0   $110.5   $111.0   $111.5
$0.39 $110.5 $111.0 $111.5 $112.0 $112.5
$0.44 $111.5 $112.0 $112.5 $113.0 $113.5
$0.48 $112.5 $113.0 $113.5 $114.0 $114.5
$0.52   $113.5   $114.0   $114.5   $115.0   $115.5
*Assumes Ethane 22%, Propane 32%, Iso-Butane 8%, N. Butane 14%, and N. Gasoline 24%.
 

Note About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA and DCF are all non-GAAP financial measures. Each has important limitations as an analytical tool because it excludes some, but not all, items that affect the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Management compensates for the limitations of these non-GAAP financial measures as analytical tools by reviewing the nearest comparable GAAP financial measures, understanding the differences between the measures and incorporating these data points into management’s decision-making process.

You should not consider any of gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA or DCF in isolation or as a substitute for or more meaningful than our results as reported under GAAP. Gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA and DCF may be defined differently by other companies in 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) attributable to the Partnership, plus interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, amortization and accretion expense, certain non-cash charges such as non-cash equity compensation expense, unrealized losses on commodity derivative contracts, debt issuance costs, return of capital from unconsolidated affiliates, transaction expenses and selected charges that are unusual or nonrecurring, less interest income, income tax benefit, unrealized gains on commodity derivative contracts, and selected gains that are unusual or nonrecurring. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to our performance measure Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership.

DCF is a significant performance metric used by us and by external users of the Partnership's financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks and research analysts, to compare basic cash flows generated by us to the cash distributions we expect to pay the Partnership's unitholders. Using this metric, management and external users of the Partnership's financial statements can quickly compute the coverage ratio of estimated cash flows to planned cash distributions. DCF is also an important financial measure for the Partnership's unitholders since it serves as an indicator of the Partnership's success in providing a cash return on investment. Specifically, this financial measure may indicate to investors whether we are generating cash flow at a level that can sustain or support an increase in the Partnership's quarterly distribution rates. DCF is also a quantitative standard used throughout the investment community with respect to publicly traded partnerships and limited liability companies because the value of a unit of such an entity is generally determined by the unit's yield (which in turn is based on the amount of cash distributions the entity pays to a unitholder). DCF will not reflect changes in working capital balances.

We define DCF as Adjusted EBITDA plus interest income, less cash paid for interest expense, normalized maintenance capital expenditures, and dividends related to the Series A convertible preferred units. The GAAP financial measure most comparable to DCF is net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership.

The GAAP measure most directly comparable to forecasted Adjusted EBITDA and DCF is forecasted net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership. Net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership is forecasted to be approximately $2 million to $6 million in 2016.

Segment gross margin and gross margin are metrics that we use to evaluate our performance. We define segment gross margin in our Gathering and Processing segment as revenue generated from gathering and processing operations and realized gains or (losses) on commodity derivatives, less the cost of natural gas, crude oil, NGLs and condensate purchased and revenue from construction, operating and maintenance agreements ("COMA"). Revenue includes revenue generated from fixed fees associated with the gathering and treatment of natural gas and crude oil and from the sale of natural gas, crude oil, NGLs and condensate resulting from gathering and processing activities under fixed-margin and percent-of-proceeds arrangements. The cost of natural gas, NGLs and condensate includes volumes of natural gas, NGLs and condensate remitted back to producers pursuant to percent-of-proceeds arrangements and the cost of natural gas purchased for our own account, including pursuant to fixed-margin arrangements.

We define segment gross margin in our Transmission segment as revenue generated from firm and interruptible transportation agreements and fixed-margin arrangements, plus other related fees, less the cost of natural gas purchased in connection with fixed-margin arrangements. Substantially all of our gross margin in this segment is fee-based or fixed-margin, with little to no direct commodity price risk.

We define segment gross margin in our Terminals segment as revenue generated from fee-based compensation on guaranteed firm storage contracts and throughput fees charged to our customers less direct operating expense which includes direct labor, general materials and supplies and direct overhead.

We define gross margin as the sum of our segment gross margin for our Gathering and Processing, Transmission and Terminals segments. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to gross margin is net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership.

American Midstream Partners, LP
Investor Contact
Allysa Howell, 303-942-2359
Investor Relations Manager
AHowell@AmericanMidstream.com


Source: Business Wire (March 7, 2016 - 4:16 PM EST)

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