PETROLOGISTICS LP 
By HOUSTON, Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- PetroLogistics LP (NYSE: PDH) (the "Partnership") announced today its financial and operating results and cash distribution for the fourth quarter of 2013. The distribution for the quarter ended December 31, 2013, is 30 cents per common unit. This brings the aggregate distributions for the year ended December 31, 2013 to $1.72 per common unit.
Total sales in the fourth quarter were $191.0 million and net income was $21.5 million. The Partnership's reported results include certain items that impact comparability of financial results between reporting periods. Excluding the impact of these items, the Partnership's Adjusted EBITDA was $40.1 million and Adjusted net income was $22.1 million.
Cash available for distribution was $42.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. Adjusted net income, Adjusted EBITDA and cash available for distribution are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" included later in this release for reconciliations of these Non-GAAP Financial Measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
"The Partnership successfully completed its first planned triennial turnaround during the fourth quarter," said David Lumpkins, Executive Chairman. "The turnaround went extremely well and our reserves were adequate to fund the entire cost of the turnaround as well as maintain distributions during the downtime. In addition, since restart we have seen improved plant performance and look forward to continued improvements in reliability. "
"Since June 2013, excluding the planned turnaround, we have achieved an on-stream rate of over ninety-seven percent. Further, during January 2014 we produced 123.2 million pounds of propylene, a monthly production record," said Nathan Ticatch, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Although the plant is running well, we have identified an issue that will require the replacement of two heat exchangers. The repairs will require an estimated seven day outage upon the arrival of the replacement exchangers which we anticipate to occur by April. However, the conditions that need to be addressed do not currently adversely affect production"
Operations
The Partnership sold 294.2 million pounds of propylene during the fourth quarter of 2013, 200.0 million of which were produced in November and December and the remainder was purchased in anticipation of the turnaround. The Partnership recognized total sales of $191.0 million during the quarter, which included propylene sales of $187.9 million. The average polymer grade propylene benchmark price for the fourth quarter was 68.2 cents per pound.
Cost of sales was $158.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. The primary component of cost of sales is propane feedstock, which represented approximately 62% of total production costs for the fourth quarter of 2013. The average propane price for the quarter was $1.20 per gallon.
For the fourth quarter of 2013, the Partnership had a gross profit of $32.9 million, and the average propane-to-propylene spread[1] was 34.0 cents per pound.
Distribution
The fourth quarter 2013 distribution of 30 cents per common unit will be paid on February 25, 2014 to unitholders of record on February 18, 2014. This brings the aggregate distributions for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 to $1.72 per common unit.
Conference Call Details
The 2013 fourth quarter results conference call will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. EST. Callers may listen to the live presentation, which will be followed by a question and answer segment, by dialing (866) 813-5647 or (847) 619-6249 entering pass code 36415324. An audio webcast of the call will be available at www.petrologistics.com within the Investor Relations portion of the site under the Presentations section. A replay will be available by audio webcast and teleconference from 12:00 p.m. EST on February 6, 2014 through 12:00 a.m. EST on February 13, 2014. The replay teleconference will be available by dialing (888) 843-7419 or (630) 652-3042 and the reservation number 36415324.
About PetroLogistics LP
PetroLogistics LP is a master limited partnership which owns and operates the only U.S. propane dehydrogenation facility producing propylene from propane. The Partnership's headquarters and operations are located in Houston, Texas.
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Phone: 855-840-7140
E-mail: investor@petrologistics.com
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Houston, TX 77002
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and information in this release may constitute "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 volatile nature of our business and the variable nature of our distributions; the ability of our general partner to modify or revoke our distribution policy at any time; our ability to forecast our future financial condition or results; the cyclical nature of our business; competition from other propylene producers; our reliance on propane that we purchase from Enterprise Products Operating LLC; our reliance on other third-party suppliers; the supply and price levels of propane and propylene; the risk of a material decline in production at our propane dehydrogenation facility; potential operating hazards from accidents, fire, severe weather, floods or other natural disasters; the risk associated with governmental policies affecting the petrochemical industry; capital expenditures and potential liabilities arising from environmental laws and regulations; existing and proposed environmental laws and regulations, including those relating to climate change, alternative energy or fuel sources, and on the end-use and application of propylene; new regulations concerning the transportation of hazardous chemicals, risks of terrorism and the security of propane processing facilities; our lack of asset diversification; our dependence on a limited number of significant customers; our ability to comply with employee safety laws and regulations; potential disruptions in the global or U.S. capital and credit markets; our potential inability to complete our required turnarounds and other significant capital expenditure projects on time, within budget or both; additional risks, compliance costs and liabilities from expansions or acquisitions; our potential inability to successfully implement our business strategies; our reliance on certain members of our senior management team and other key personnel of our general partner; the potential development of integrated propylene facilities by competitors or our current customers, displacing us as suppliers; the potential shortage of skilled labor or loss of key personnel; our ability to secure appropriate and adequate debt facilities at a reasonable cost of capital; restrictions in our debt agreements; the dependence on our subsidiary for cash to meet our debt obligations; our limited operating history; risks relating to our relationship with our sponsors; and changes in our treatment as a partnership for U.S. income or state tax purposes. For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 8, 2013, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
This release serves as a qualified notice to nominees and brokers as provided for under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b). Please note that 100 percent of the Partnership's distributions to foreign investors are attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, the Partnership's distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest effective tax rate.
[1] Propane-to-propylene spread is calculated as (PGP Contract Benchmark Price (cents per pound) - 1.2*(Propane Price (cents per gallon)/4.2)). This calculation assumes that it takes approximately 1.2 pounds of propane to make 1.0 pound of propylene and one gallon of propane weighs approximately 4.2 pounds.
PetroLogistics LP
Financial and Operational Data (all information in this release is unaudited except as otherwise noted):
The following tables summarize the financial data and key operating statistics for the Partnership for the three months ended December 31,
2013 and 2012, and for the year ended December 31, 2013. Select balance sheet data is as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
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2013 2012 2013
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($ in millions) ($ in millions)
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Operational Data
Propylene produced (thousand pounds) 200,014 294,578 1,066,625
Propylene sold (thousand pounds) 294,212 312,642 1,149,296
Propane-to-propylene spread (cents
per pound) 34.0 30.9 40.2
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive
Income:
Sales $191.0 $166.1 $757.5
Cost of sales*(1) (158.1) (120.5) (513.3)
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Gross profit $32.9 $45.6 $244.2
General and administrative expense (4.5) (2.9) (17.2)
Equity-based compensation expense
(general and administrative) (0.6) (0.5) (2.5)
Development expense (2) 0.5 (6.0) (1.9)
Unrealized gain on derivatives - 29.3 63.0
Realized loss on derivatives (3) - (31.9) (61.3)
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Operating income 28.3 33.6 224.3
Loss on early extinguishment of debt(4) - - (20.4)
Interest expense, net (6.4) (7.2) (26.4)
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Income before income tax expense 21.9 26.4 177.5
Income tax expense (0.4) (0.5) (2.5)
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Net income $21.5 $25.9 $175.0
Adjusted net income $22.1 $35.5 $200.1
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* Amounts shown are inclusive of depreciation and amortization of $10.7 million and $8.7 million and equity-based compensation expense of
$0.5 million for fourth quarters of both 2013 and 2012; and depreciation and amortization of $41.7 million and equity-based compensation
expense of $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the financial information
presented in accordance with GAAP,
additional measures are used that are
known as "non-GAAP financial measures"
in the evaluation of past performance
and prospects for the future. These
measures include Adjusted EBITDA,
Adjusted net income and Cash available
for distribution. The presentation of
such additional financial measures
provides useful information to
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
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2013 2012 2013
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($ in millions) ($ in millions)
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Reconciliation of Net Income to
Adjusted net income (Excluding
Certain Items) and to Adjusted
EBITDA:
Net income $21.5 $25.9 $175.0
Equity-based compensation
expense (5) 1.1 1.0 4.5
Unrealized gain on derivatives - (29.3) (63.0)
Realized loss on derivatives(3) - 31.9 61.3
Loss on early extinguishment of
debt(4) - - 20.4
Development expense (2) (0.5) 6.0 1.9
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Adjusted net income (excluding
certain items) $22.1 $35.5 $200.1
Net income $21.5 $25.9 $175.0
Adjustments:
Interest expense 6.4 7.2 26.4
Income tax expense 0.4 0.5 2.5
Depreciation, amortization and
accretion 10.7 8.7 41.7
Loss on early extinguishment of
debt - - 20.4
Equity-based compensation
expense (5) 1.1 1.0 4.5
Unrealized gain on derivatives - (29.3) (63.0)
Plus: Realized loss on
derivatives(3) - 31.9 61.3
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Adjusted EBITDA $40.1 $45.9 $268.8
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, 2013 December 31, 2013
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($ in millions) ($ in millions)
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Calculation of Cash Available
for Distribution
Adjusted EBITDA $40.1 $268.8
Adjustments
Less: Debt service (5.9) (24.0)
Less: Total maintenance capital
expenditures (6) (3.2) (9.4)
Less: Income tax (0.1) (1.3)
Less: Reserve for catalyst
turnaround (5.9) (23.7)
Less: Insurance reimbursement
(7) (0.9) (2.4)
Less: Distribution payments on
awarded non-vested LTIPs (0.3) (1.3)
Plus: Adjustment for inventory
purchased for turnaround and
October overhead expenses (8) 12.0 26.2
Plus: Extraordinary maintenance
expenses incurred during the
turnaround (1) 6.3 6.3
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Cash available for distribution $42.1 $239.2
Cash distribution per unit $0.30 $1.72
Common units outstanding for
purposes of calculating
distribution* 139,212,737 139,212,737
*Does not include non-vested units granted under our 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan.
As of December 31,
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2013 2012
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($ in millions)
(unaudited)
Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents $25.4 $31.4
Working capital (9) 54.7 108.4
Total assets 769.9 798.1
Total debt 365.0 341.3
Partners' capital 333.1 329.9
(1) Extraordinary maintenance
expenses incurred during the
turnaround of $6.3 million are
included in cost of sales for the
three months and year ended December
31, 2013. These extraordinary
maintenance expenses are added back
to the Cash available for
distribution for the fourth quarter
as these costs were reserved for as
a part of the "Reserve for catalyst
turnaround" in prior quarters. This
adjustment has no impact on Cash
Available for Distribution.
(2) Development expense includes
preliminary engineering and design
work and other expenses for projects
which do not qualify for
capitalization under GAAP. During
the fourth quarter the Partnership
received reimbursement for certain
development expenses incurred in
previous quarters.
(3) Effective May 9, 2012, pursuant
to the Omnibus Agreement, PL
Manufacturing and the PL
Manufacturing Members were
responsible for making quarterly
capital contributions to us in an
amount equal to the net amount due
to the propane swap counterparty for
realized losses under the Propane
Swaps for the applicable fiscal
quarter. On April 19, 2013, we, PL
Manufacturing and the counterparty
to the propane swaps agreed to
terminate the propane swaps
remaining as of May 1, 2013, and
therefore no hedge impact was
incurred during the fourth quarter
of 2013. During the first quarter
of 2013, we were reimbursed $31.9
million for losses incurred for the
quarter ended December 31, 2012.
Additionally, for the year ended
December 31, 2013, we were
reimbursed $61.3 million for
realized hedge losses incurred
during 2013.
(4) The loss on early extinguishment
of debt consists of the write-off
of deferred financing costs,
original issue discount, and
retirement premium to refinance our
term loan B and amend and extend our
revolving credit facility.
(5) Equity-based compensation
expense consists of non-cash unit-
based compensation granted to
employees and independent directors.
(6) Total maintenance capital
expenditures for the quarter
represents total capital spending
for 2013, excluding turnaround and
profit enhancement capital, reduced
by amounts withheld during the first
three quarters of 2013. Total
maintenance capital expenditures for
the year ended December 31, 2013,
represents total capital spending
for year, excluding spending on
items prefunded by the pre-IPO
investors, turnaround and profit
enhancement capital.
(7) The insurance reimbursement for
the quarter ended December 31, 2013,
represents proceeds received from
insurance related to claims for
which the expenses were incurred and
added to Cash Available for
Distribution in prior periods. For
the year ended December 31, 2013,
the insurance reimbursement
represents insurance proceeds net of
claims expense incurred and added to
Cash Available for Distribution in
prior periods. As the net proceeds
were included in net income, these
insurance claims adjustments have no
impact on Cash Available for
Distribution.
(8) The adjustment for inventory
purchased for the turnaround and
October overhead expenses represents
the difference between the actual
cost of sales and the cost of sales
calculated excluding the impact of
the purchased inventory, plus
overhead expenses incurred during
the turnaround in October. These
costs were reserved for as a part of
the "Reserve for catalyst
turnaround" in prior quarters. This
adjustment has no impact on Cash
Available for Distribution.
(9) Working capital is defined as
current assets, including cash, less
current liabilities, excluding the
current portion of long-term debt
and the fair value of derivative
assets and liabilities.
SOURCE PetroLogistics LP
