Antero Midstream Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results

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Antero Midstream (NYSE: AM) reported its second quarter 2024 financial and operating results. Key highlights include:

• Net Income was $86 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, consistent with the prior year quarter.
• Adjusted Net Income rose to $110 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, marking a 5% increase.
• Adjusted EBITDA was $255 million, up 5% from Q2 2023.
• Capital expenditures totaled $51 million.
• Free Cash Flow after dividends increased by 41% to $43 million.
• A strategic acquisition of Marcellus gathering and compression assets was completed for $70 million.
• Maintained leverage at 3.1x and received a credit rating upgrade to BB+ from S&P Global Ratings.
• Extended credit facility maturity to 2029, maintaining commitments of $1.25 billion.

Operational metrics showed mixed results with a 1% decrease in low pressure gathering volumes and a 23% drop in fresh water delivery volumes, while high pressure gathering volumes increased by 2%.

Positive

• Adjusted EBITDA increased by 5% to $255 million.
• Adjusted Net Income rose by 5% to $110 million.
• Free Cash Flow after dividends jumped 41% to $43 million.
• Completed a strategic $70 million acquisition of Marcellus assets.
• Credit rating upgraded to BB+ from S&P Global Ratings.

Negative

• Fresh water delivery volumes dropped by 23%.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Antero Midstream's Q2 2024 results demonstrate solid financial performance and strategic growth. The company reported Net Income of $86 million ($0.18 per diluted share), in line with the previous year. More importantly, Adjusted Net Income increased by 5% to $110 million ($0.23 per diluted share), indicating improved operational efficiency.

The company's Adjusted EBITDA grew by 5% to $255 million, reflecting strong operational performance. Notably, Free Cash Flow after dividends surged by 41% to $43 million, highlighting Antero Midstream's ability to generate substantial cash flow while maintaining its dividend commitments.

The acquisition of bolt-on Marcellus gathering and compression assets for $70 million is a strategic move that should enhance the company's throughput volumes and synergies with its primary customer, Antero Resources. This aligns well with their "just-in-time" business model and should contribute to future growth.

Antero Midstream's balance sheet improvements are noteworthy. The company reduced net debt by $120 million over the past year and improved its leverage ratio from 3.5x to 3.1x. This financial prudence is reflected in the credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings to BB+, which could lead to lower borrowing costs in the future.

Overall, Antero Midstream's Q2 results paint a picture of a company executing well on its strategy, with improving financials and a strengthening balance sheet. The combination of strategic acquisitions, debt reduction and strong free cash flow generation positions the company well for sustainable growth in the midstream energy sector.

Market Research Analyst

Antero Midstream's Q2 2024 results reveal some interesting trends in the midstream energy sector. The company's performance metrics show resilience in a challenging environment, with most volumetric indicators remaining stable or showing slight changes year-over-year.

Low pressure gathering volumes decreased by 1%, while high pressure gathering volumes increased by 2%. Compression volumes remained flat. These minor fluctuations suggest a relatively stable production environment in the Appalachian Basin, where Antero Midstream operates.

However, the 23% decrease in fresh water delivery volumes is noteworthy. This significant drop is attributed to Antero Resources reducing its completion crew to one in early 2024. This change highlights the interconnected nature of midstream operations with upstream activities and underscores the importance of diversification in revenue streams for midstream companies.

The Joint Venture with MPLX, LP continues to operate at near-full capacity, with 99% utilization of processing capacity and 100% utilization of fractionation capacity. This high utilization rate indicates strong demand for these services and efficient asset management.

The $70 million bolt-on acquisition of Marcellus gathering and compression assets demonstrates Antero Midstream's strategic focus on consolidating its position in core operating areas. This trend of targeted, synergistic acquisitions is likely to continue in the midstream sector as companies seek to optimize their asset portfolios and improve operational efficiencies.

Overall, Antero Midstream's results reflect broader industry trends of operational optimization, strategic growth through targeted acquisitions and a focus on free cash flow generation. These strategies are likely to remain prevalent in the midstream sector as companies navigate the evolving energy landscape.

DENVER, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Antero Midstream Corporation (NYSE: AM) ("Antero Midstream" or the "Company") today announced its second quarter 2024 financial and operating results.  The relevant unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are included in Antero Midstream's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights:

• Net Income was $86 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in line with the prior year quarter on a per share basis
• Adjusted Net Income was $110 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, a 5% per share increase compared to the prior year quarter (non-GAAP measure)
• Adjusted EBITDA was $255 million, a 5% increase compared to the prior year quarter (non-GAAP measure)
• Capital expenditures were $51 million
• Free Cash Flow after dividends was $43 million, a 41% increase compared to the prior year quarter (non-GAAP measure)
• Acquired bolt-on Marcellus gathering and compression assets for $70 million
• Maintained Leverage of 3.1x as of June 30, 2024 (non-GAAP measure)
• Received an upgrade on corporate and issuer credit ratings to BB+ from S&P Global Ratings
• Extended credit facility maturity to 2029 and maintained commitments of $1.25 billion

Paul Rady, Chairman and CEO said, "During the quarter, Antero Midstream closed on a highly strategic bolt-on acquisition, increasing throughput volumes from our primary investment grade customer, Antero Resources.  This acquisition complements our organic just-in-time business model that generates consistent Free Cash Flow after dividends, which increased 41% year-over-year."

Brendan Krueger, CFO of Antero Midstream, said "During 2024, Antero Midstream improved its balance sheet through the successful refinancing of its highest coupon senior notes and the extension of its credit facility to 2029.  Importantly, over the last year, we have reduced our net debt by $120 million and our leverage has declined from 3.5x to 3.1x.  This balance sheet improvement is evidenced by our upgrade from S&P and highlights our consistent Free Cash Flow generation and the accretive nature of the recent bolt-on acquisition."

For a discussion of the non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Leverage, Free Cash Flow after dividends, and Net Debt see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Antero Midstream's second quarter financial and operating results include two months of contribution from the compression and high pressure gathering assets located in Antero Midstream's core West Virginia Marcellus Shale position acquired from Summit Midstream Partners, LP.

Low pressure gathering volumes for the second quarter of 2024 averaged 3,258 MMcf/d, a 1% decrease as compared to the prior year quarter.  Compression volumes for the second quarter of 2024 averaged 3,246 MMcf/d, in line with the prior year quarter.  High pressure gathering volumes averaged 2,994 MMcf/d, a 2% increase compared to the prior year quarter.  Fresh water delivery volumes averaged 81 MBbl/d during the quarter, a 23% decrease compared to the second quarter of 2023.  The reduction in fresh water delivery volumes was driven by the previously announced reduction by Antero Resources to one completion crew in early 2024, resulting in fewer completion stages in the second quarter.

Gross processing volumes from the processing and fractionation joint venture with MPLX, LP (the "Joint Venture") averaged 1,588 MMcf/d for the second quarter of 2024, a 1% decrease compared to the prior year quarter.  Joint Venture processing capacity was 99% utilized during the quarter based on nameplate processing capacity of 1.6 Bcf/d.  Gross Joint Venture fractionation volumes averaged 40 MBbl/d, a 3% increase compared to the prior year quarter.  Joint Venture fractionation capacity was 100% utilized during the quarter based on nameplate fractionation capacity of 40 MBbl/d.

		Three Months Ended June 30,
Average Daily Volumes:		2023		2024			% Change
Low Pressure Gathering (MMcf/d)		3,304		3,258			(1) %
Compression (MMcf/d)		3,251		3,246			—
High Pressure Gathering (MMcf/d)		2,922		2,994			2 %
Fresh Water Delivery (MBbl/d)		105		81			(23) %
Gross Joint Venture Processing (MMcf/d)		1,600		1,588			(1) %
Gross Joint Venture Fractionation (MBbl/d)		39		40			3 %

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, revenues were $270 million, comprised of $229 million from the Gathering and Processing segment and $59 million from the Water Handling segment, net of $18 million of amortization of customer relationships.  Water Handling revenues include $27 million from wastewater handling and high rate water transfer services.

Direct operating expenses for the Gathering and Processing and Water Handling segments were $26 million and $30 million, respectively, for a total of $56 million.  Water Handling operating expenses include $24 million from wastewater handling and high rate water transfer services.  General and administrative expenses excluding equity-based compensation were $10 million during the second quarter of 2024.  Total operating expenses during the second quarter of 2024 included $12 million of equity-based compensation expense and $38 million of depreciation.

Net Income was $86 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in line with the prior year quarter.  Net Income adjusted for amortization of customer relationships, loss on early extinguishment of debt, loss on settlement of asset retirement obligation and loss on asset sale, net of tax effects of reconciling items, or Adjusted Net Income, was $110 million.  Adjusted Net Income was $0.23 per diluted share, a 5% per share increase compared to the prior year quarter.

The following table reconciles Net Income to Adjusted Net Income (in thousands):

		Three Months Ended June 30,
			2023						2024
Net Income		$	87,012						86,037
Amortization of customer relationships			17,668						17,668
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			—						13,691
Loss on settlement of asset retirement obligations			279						—
Loss on asset sale			5,814						1,379
Tax effect of reconciling items(1)			(6,109)						(8,430)
Adjusted Net Income		$	104,664						110,345

(1)       The statutory tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 were 25.7% and 25.8%, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA was $255 million, a 5% increase compared to the prior year quarter.  Interest expense was $52 million, a 6% decrease compared to the prior year quarter, driven primarily by lower average total debt.  Capital expenditures were $51 million.  Free Cash Flow before dividends was $152 million, a 9% increase compared to the prior year quarter.  Free Cash Flow after dividends was $43 million, a 41% increase compared to the prior year quarter.

The following table reconciles Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow before and after dividends (in thousands):

		Three Months Ended June 30,
			2023			2024
Net Income		$	87,012			86,037
Interest expense, net			55,388			52,186
Income tax expense			29,095			28,436
Depreciation expense			35,233			37,576
Amortization of customer relationships			17,668			17,668
Loss on asset sale			5,814			1,379
Accretion of asset retirement obligations			44			47
Loss on settlement of asset retirement obligations			279			—
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			—			13,691
Equity-based compensation			8,499			11,599
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates			(25,972)			(27,597)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates			29,465			33,970
Adjusted EBITDA		$	242,525			254,992
Interest expense, net			(55,388)			(52,186)
Capital expenditures (accrual-based)			(48,584)			(51,276)
Free Cash Flow before dividends		$	138,553			151,530
Dividends declared (accrual-based)			(107,927)			(108,284)
Free Cash Flow after dividends		$	30,626			43,246

The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow before and after dividends (in thousands):

		Three Months Ended June 30,
			2023						2024
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	185,586						215,806
Amortization of deferred financing costs			(1,483)						(1,495)
Settlement of asset retirement obligations			537						250
Changes in working capital			2,497						(11,755)
Capital expenditures (accrual-based)			(48,584)						(51,276)
Free Cash Flow before dividends		$	138,553						151,530
Dividends declared (accrual-based)			(107,927)						(108,284)
Free Cash Flow after dividends		$	30,626						43,246

Second Quarter 2024 Operating Update

During the second quarter of 2024, Antero Midstream connected 11 wells to its gathering system and serviced 19 wells with its fresh water delivery system.

Capital Investments

Capital expenditures were $51 million during the second quarter of 2024.  The Company invested $41 million in gathering and compression and $10 million in water infrastructure.

2023 ESG Report

On July 31, 2024, Antero Midstream published its 2023 ESG Report, marking the Company's 7th year reporting on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.  This year's report highlights the Company's emissions reduction progress, significant local economic impacts, increased water recycling rate, and continued commitment to safety across our operations and can be found at www.anteromidstream.com/esg. 

Conference Call

A conference call is scheduled on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00 am MT to discuss the financial and operational results.  A brief Q&A session for security analysts will immediately follow the discussion of the results.  To participate in the call, dial in at 877-407-9126 (U.S.), or 201-493-6751 (International) and reference "Antero Midstream."  A telephone replay of the call will be available until Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00 am MT at 877-660-6853 (U.S.) or 201-612-7415 (International) using the conference ID: 13743657. To access the live webcast and view the related earnings conference call presentation, visit Antero Midstream's website at www.anteromidstream.com.  The webcast will be archived for replay until Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00 am MT.

Presentation

An updated presentation will be posted to the Company's website before the conference call.  The presentation can be found at www.anteromidstream.com on the homepage.  Information on the Company's website does not constitute a portion of, and is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Definitions

Antero Midstream uses certain non-GAAP financial measures.  Antero Midstream defines Adjusted Net Income as Net Income plus amortization of customer relationships, loss on early extinguishment of debt, loss on settlement of asset retirement obligations and loss on asset sale, net of tax effect of reconciling items.  Antero Midstream uses Adjusted Net Income to assess the operating performance of its assets.  Antero Midstream defines Adjusted EBITDA as Net Income plus net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation expense, amortization of customer relationships, loss on early extinguishment of debt, loss on asset sale, accretion of asset retirement obligations, impairment of property and equipment, loss on settlement of asset retirement obligations, and equity-based compensation expense, excluding equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, plus distributions from unconsolidated affiliates.

Antero Midstream uses Adjusted EBITDA to assess:

• the financial performance of Antero Midstream's assets, without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis;
• its operating performance and return on capital as compared to other publicly traded companies in the midstream energy sector, without regard to financing or capital structure; and
• the viability of acquisitions and other capital expenditure projects.

Antero Midstream defines Free Cash Flow before dividends as Adjusted EBITDA less net interest expense and accrual-based capital expenditures.  Capital expenditures include additions to gathering systems and facilities, additions to water handling systems, and investments in unconsolidated affiliates.  Capital expenditures exclude acquisitions.  Free Cash Flow after dividends is defined as Free Cash Flow before dividends less accrual-based dividends declared for the quarter. Antero Midstream uses Free Cash Flow before and after dividends as a performance metric to compare the cash generating performance of Antero Midstream from period to period.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, and Free Cash Flow before and after dividends are non-GAAP financial measures.  The GAAP measure most directly comparable to these measures is Net Income.  Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to the GAAP measures of Net Income and cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities.  The presentations of such measures are not made in accordance with GAAP and have important limitations as analytical tools because they include some, but not all, items that affect Net Income and cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities.  You should not consider any or all such measures in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.  Antero Midstream's definitions of such measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

The following table reconciles cash paid for capital expenditures and accrued capital expenditures during the period (in thousands):

		Three Months Ended June 30,
			2023						2024
Capital expenditures (as reported on a cash basis)		$	42,044						43,399
Change in accrued capital costs			6,540						7,877
Capital expenditures (accrual basis)		$	48,584						51,276

Antero Midstream defines Net Debt as consolidated total debt, excluding unamortized debt premiums and debt issuance costs, less cash and cash equivalents.  Antero Midstream views Net Debt as an important indicator in evaluating Antero Midstream's financial leverage. Antero Midstream defines leverage as Net Debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months.  The GAAP measure most directly comparable to Net Debt is total debt, excluding unamortized debt premiums and debt issuance costs.

The following table reconciles consolidated total debt to consolidated net debt, excluding debt premiums and issuance costs, ("Net Debt") as used in this release (in thousands):

			June 30, 2024
Bank credit facility		$	555,700
5.75% senior notes due 2027			650,000
5.75% senior notes due 2028			650,000
5.375% senior notes due 2029			750,000
6.625% senior notes due 2032			600,000
Consolidated total debt		$	3,205,700
Less: Cash and cash equivalents			—
Consolidated net debt		$	3,205,700

The following table reconciles Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months as used in this release (in thousands):

			Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2024
Net Income		$	388,230
Interest expense, net			212,727
Income tax expense			132,446
Depreciation expense			140,301
Amortization of customer relationships			70,672
Accretion of asset retirement obligations			180
Impairment of property and equipment			146
Equity-based compensation			37,706
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates			(110,155)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates			137,195
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			13,750
Loss on settlement of asset retirement obligations			185
Loss on asset sale			1,840
Adjusted EBITDA		$	1,025,223

Antero Midstream Corporation is a Delaware corporation that owns, operates and develops midstream gathering, compression, processing and fractionation assets located in the Appalachian Basin, as well as integrated water assets that primarily service Antero Resources Corporation's (NYSE: AR) ("Antero Resources") properties. 

This release includes "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are not under Antero Midstream's control.  All statements, except for statements of historical fact, made in this release regarding activities, events or developments Antero Midstream expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as statements regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, NGL and oil prices, impacts of geopolitical and world health events, Antero Midstream's ability to execute its share repurchase program, Antero Midstream's ability to realize the benefits of the Marcellus bolt-on acquisition, including the anticipated capital avoidance and synergies, Antero Midstream's ability to execute its business plan and return capital to its stockholders, information regarding Antero Midstream's return of capital policy, information regarding long-term financial and operating outlooks for Antero Midstream and Antero Resources, information regarding Antero Resources' expected future growth and its ability to meet its drilling and development plan and the participation level of Antero Resources' drilling partner, the impact on demand for Antero Midstream's services as a result of incremental production by Antero Resources, and expectations regarding the amount and timing of litigation awards are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release.  Although Antero Midstream believes that the plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved.  Therefore, actual outcomes and results could materially differ from what is expressed, implied or forecast in such statements.  Except as required by law, Antero Midstream expressly disclaims any obligation to and does not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Antero Midstream cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties incident to our business, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Antero Midstream's control.  These risks include, but are not limited to, commodity price volatility, inflation, supply chain or other disruptions, environmental risks, Antero Resources' drilling and completion and other operating risks, regulatory changes or changes in law, the uncertainty inherent in projecting Antero Resources' future rates of production, cash flows and access to capital, the timing of development expenditures, impacts of world health events, cybersecurity risks, the state of markets for and availability of verified quality carbon offsets and the other risks described under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Antero Midstream's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

 

ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except per share amounts)
					(Unaudited)
		December 31,			June 30,
		2023			2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	66			—
Accounts receivable–Antero Resources			88,610			101,251
Accounts receivable–third party			952			1,384
Other current assets			1,500			963
Total current assets			91,128			103,598
Property and equipment, net			3,793,523			3,868,885
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates			626,650			612,847
Customer relationships			1,215,431			1,180,095
Other assets, net			10,886			9,542
Total assets		$	5,737,618			5,774,967
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable–Antero Resources		$	4,457			3,816
Accounts payable–third party			10,499			15,058
Accrued liabilities			80,630			96,202
Other current liabilities			831			893
Total current liabilities			96,417			115,969
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt			3,213,216			3,186,577
Deferred income tax liability, net			265,879			330,802
Other			10,375			14,531
Total liabilities			3,585,887			3,647,879
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 100,000 authorized as of December 31, 2023 and June 30,      2024
Series A non-voting perpetual preferred stock; 12 designated and 10 issued and      outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024			—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000,000 authorized; 479,713 and 481,243 issued and       outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively			4,797			4,812
Additional paid-in capital			2,046,487			2,036,239
Retained earnings			100,447			86,037
Total stockholders' equity			2,151,731			2,127,088
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	5,737,618			5,774,967

 

ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended June 30,
		2023			2024
Revenue:
Gathering and compression–Antero Resources		$	211,068			228,993
Water handling–Antero Resources			64,613			58,056
Water handling–third party			274			414
Amortization of customer relationships			(17,668)			(17,668)
Total revenue			258,287			269,795
Operating expenses:
Direct operating			52,595			56,409
General and administrative (including $8,499 and $11,599 of equity-based compensation       in 2023 and 2024, respectively)			18,162			21,219
Facility idling			637			412
Depreciation			35,233			37,576
Accretion of asset retirement obligations			44			47
Loss on settlement of asset retirement obligations			279			—
Loss on asset sale			5,814			1,379
Total operating expenses			112,764			117,042
Operating income			145,523			152,753
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net			(55,388)			(52,186)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates			25,972			27,597
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			—			(13,691)
Total other expense			(29,416)			(38,280)
Income before income taxes			116,107			114,473
Income tax expense			(29,095)			(28,436)
Net income and comprehensive income		$	87,012			86,037
Net income per common share–basic		$	0.18			0.18
Net income per common share–diluted		$	0.18			0.18
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic			479,502			481,103
Diluted			481,512			484,778

 

ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORPORATION Selected Operating Data (Unaudited)
								Amount of
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Increase			Percentage
		2023			2024			or Decrease			Change
Operating Data:
Gathering—low pressure (MMcf)			300,706			296,489			(4,217)			(1)	%
Compression (MMcf)			295,801			295,400			(401)			*
Gathering—high pressure (MMcf)			265,890			272,447			6,557			2	%
Fresh water delivery (MBbl)			9,585			7,362			(2,223)			(23)	%
Other fluid handling (MBbl)			4,953			5,144			191			4	%
Wells serviced by fresh water delivery			23			19			(4)			(17)	%
Gathering—low pressure (MMcf/d)			3,304			3,258			(46)			(1)	%
Compression (MMcf/d)			3,251			3,246			(5)			*
Gathering—high pressure (MMcf/d)			2,922			2,994			72			2	%
Fresh water delivery (MBbl/d)			105			81			(24)			(23)	%
Other fluid handling (MBbl/d)			54			57			3			6	%
Average Realized Fees(1):
Average gathering—low pressure fee ($/Mcf)		$	0.35			0.36			0.01			3	%
Average compression fee ($/Mcf)		$	0.21			0.21			—			*
Average gathering—high pressure fee ($/Mcf)		$	0.21			0.22			0.01			5	%
Average fresh water delivery fee ($/Bbl)		$	4.21			4.31			0.10			2	%
Joint Venture Operating Data:
Processing—Joint Venture (MMcf)			145,645			144,520			(1,125)			(1)	%
Fractionation—Joint Venture (MBbl)			3,553			3,640			87			2	%
Processing—Joint Venture (MMcf/d)			1,600			1,588			(12)			(1)	%
Fractionation—Joint Venture (MBbl/d)			39			40			1			3	%

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*         Not meaningful or applicable.

(1)     The average realized fees for the three months ended June 30, 2024 include annual CPI-based adjustments of approximately 1.6%.

 

ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORPORATION  Condensed Consolidated Results of Segment Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands)
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
		Gathering and			Water						Consolidated
		Processing			Handling			Unallocated			Total
Revenues:
Revenue–Antero Resources		$	228,993			58,056			—			287,049
Revenue–third-party			—			414			—			414
Amortization of customer relationships			(9,272)			(8,396)			—			(17,668)
Total revenues			219,721			50,074			—			269,795
Operating expenses:
Direct operating			26,190			30,219			—			56,409
General and administrative (excluding equity-based       compensation)			6,875			1,128			1,617			9,620
Equity-based compensation			9,487			1,862			250			11,599
Facility idling			—			412			—			412
Depreciation			23,608			13,968			—			37,576
Accretion of asset retirement obligations			—			47			—			47
Loss on asset sale			—			1,379			—			1,379
Total operating expenses			66,160			49,015			1,867			117,042
Operating income			153,561			1,059			(1,867)			152,753
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net			—			—			(52,186)			(52,186)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates			27,597			—			—			27,597
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			—			—			(13,691)			(13,691)
Total other income (expense)			27,597			—			(65,877)			(38,280)
Income before income taxes			181,158			1,059			(67,744)			114,473
Income tax expense			—			—			(28,436)			(28,436)
Net income and comprehensive income		$	181,158			1,059			(96,180)			86,037

 

ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In thousands)
		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2023			2024
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income		$	173,519			189,963
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation			70,429			74,671
Accretion of asset retirement obligations			88			91
Deferred income tax expense			60,765			64,924
Equity-based compensation			14,826			20,926
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates			(50,428)			(55,127)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates			63,570			68,930
Amortization of customer relationships			35,336			35,336
Amortization of deferred financing costs			2,957			3,150
Settlement of asset retirement obligations			(695)			(414)
Loss on settlement of asset retirement obligations			620			—
Loss on asset sale			5,569			1,379
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			—			13,750
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable–Antero Resources			(5,470)			(12,641)
Accounts receivable–third party			481			755
Other current assets			(800)			452
Accounts payable–Antero Resources			(2,515)			(353)
Accounts payable–third party			(889)			3,387
Accrued liabilities			942			17,188
Net cash provided by operating activities			368,305			426,367
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Additions to gathering systems, facilities and other			(59,156)			(62,330)
Additions to water handling systems			(25,583)			(16,142)
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates			(262)			—
Acquisition of gathering systems and facilities			(266)			(70,634)
Cash received in asset sales			1,071			685
Change in other assets			(15)			(1)
Net cash used in investing activities			(84,211)			(148,422)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Dividends to common stockholders			(218,971)			(220,736)
Dividends to preferred stockholders			(275)			(275)
Issuance of Senior Notes			—			600,000
Redemption of Senior Notes			—			(560,862)
Payments of deferred financing costs			—			(7,274)
Borrowings on Credit Facility			502,100			1,006,400
Repayments on Credit Facility			(558,600)			(1,080,800)
Employee tax withholding for settlement of equity-based compensation awards			(8,348)			(14,464)
Net cash used in financing activities			(284,094)			(278,011)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents			—			(66)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			—			66
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	—			—
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for interest		$	107,607			88,672
Increase (decrease) in accrued capital expenditures and accounts payable for property and       equipment		$	(2,814)			2,576

 

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FAQ

What was Antero Midstream's Net Income for Q2 2024?

Antero Midstream's Net Income for Q2 2024 was $86 million, or $0.18 per diluted share.

How did Antero Midstream's Adjusted Net Income perform in Q2 2024?

Adjusted Net Income was $110 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, a 5% increase compared to the prior year.

What was Antero Midstream's Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024?

Adjusted EBITDA was $255 million, which is a 5% increase from the previous year.

How much did Antero Midstream's Free Cash Flow after dividends increase in Q2 2024?

Free Cash Flow after dividends increased by 41% to $43 million.

What strategic acquisition did Antero Midstream complete in Q2 2024?

Antero Midstream completed a $70 million acquisition of Marcellus gathering and compression assets.

What was Antero Midstream's leverage ratio as of June 30, 2024?

Antero Midstream maintained a leverage ratio of 3.1x as of June 30, 2024.

What credit rating upgrade did Antero Midstream receive in Q2 2024?

Antero Midstream received a credit rating upgrade to BB+ from S&P Global Ratings.

How did Antero Midstream's fresh water delivery volumes change in Q2 2024?

Fresh water delivery volumes decreased by 23% compared to the prior year quarter.