CSI COMPRESSCO LP ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER 2022 RESULTS; PROVIDES 2023 GUIDANCE; AND ACHIEVES 13% YEAR-ON-YEAR ADJUSTED EBITDA GROWTH
CSI Compressco LP (CCLP) reported its fourth quarter and total year 2022 results on March 10, 2023. Fourth quarter revenues increased to $94.0 million, up from $80.2 million the previous year. The net loss narrowed to $4.2 million from $17.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 23% to $32.4 million. Full year 2022 revenues reached $353.4 million, while the net loss decreased to $22.1 million. The company highlighted improved fleet utilization at 86.8% and a distribution coverage ratio of 9.2x. Looking ahead, management anticipates strong demand for horsepower and aims to reduce the net leverage ratio to 5x by year-end 2023.
- Fourth quarter 2022 revenue rose 17% year-over-year to $94.0 million.
- Net loss improved to $4.2 million in Q4 2022 from $17.3 million in Q4 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 23% to $32.4 million in Q4 2022.
- Total revenues for 2022 were $353.4 million, up from $304.2 million in 2021.
- Improved fleet utilization at 86.8% in Q4 2022, up from 80.8% in Q4 2021.
- Distribution coverage ratio for Q4 2022 was 9.2x, compared to 7.0x in the previous year.
- Net cash used by operating activities was $8.4 million in Q4 2022, down from $42.4 million cash provided in Q3 2022.
- Long-term debt remained high at $634.0 million as of December 31, 2022.
Fourth Quarter 2022 Summary
- Total revenues for fourth quarter 2022 were
compared to$94.0 million for fourth quarter 2021.$80.2 million - Net loss for fourth quarter 2022 was
compared to$4.2 million for fourth quarter 2021.$17.3 million - Adjusted EBITDA for fourth quarter 2022 was
compared to$32.4 million for fourth quarter 2021.$26.4 million - Distributable cash flow for fourth quarter was
compared to$13.0 million for fourth quarter 2021$9.9 million - Net leverage ratio was 5.5x at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to 6.2x for fourth quarter 2021.
- Utilization at the end of the fourth quarter 2022 was
86.8% compared to80.8% in the fourth quarter 2021. - Distribution coverage ratio for fourth quarter 2022 was 9.2x compared to 7.0x in the fourth quarter of 2021.
- Fourth quarter distribution of
per common unit was paid on$0.01 February 14, 2023 .
Total Year 2022 Summary
- Total revenues for 2022 were
compared to$353.4 million in 2021.$304.2 million - Net loss was
compared to a net loss of$22.1 million in 2021.$50.3 million - Adjusted EBITDA was
compared to$115.5 million in 2021.$101.8 million - Distributable cash flow was
compared to$42.4 million in 2021.$38.1 million - Long-term debt, net as of
December 31, 2022 totals compared to$634.0 million as of$631.1 million December 31, 2021
Management Commentary and Outlook
"As we look to 2023, we expect a continuing strong demand for horsepower in general but very tight supply for medium to large horsepower. We plan to spend lower amounts of growth capital in 2023 when compared to 2022 as we want to generate free cash flow. We will be looking to continue to improve our leverage ratio in 2023 through a combination of improving financial results and absolute debt paydown with our free cash flow. Our outlook, using the midpoint of our guidance, would reduce our net leverage ratio to approximately 5x by year end 2023. We remain bullish on the industry as the demand for compression combined with a reduced interest in ownership by E&P companies is providing a strong backdrop for growth for the foreseeable future."
Fourth Quarter 2022 and Full Year 2022 Results
Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA included a
Net cash used by operating activities was
This press release includes the following financial measures that are not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
Unaudited results of operations for the quarter ended
Three Months Ended | |||||
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Net loss | $ (4,246) | $ (4,451) | $ (17,267) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 32,381 | $ 29,782 | $ 26,350 | ||
Distributable cash flow | $ 13,020 | $ 11,075 | $ 9,853 | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ (8,420) | $ 42,395 | $ (4,320) | ||
Free cash flow | $ (17,182) | $ 24,983 | $ (29,543) |
As of
Balance Sheet
Cash on hand at the end of the fourth quarter was
Capital Expenditures
We expect capital expenditures in 2023 to range from
Fourth Quarter 2022 Cash Distribution on Common Units
On
2023 Annual Guidance
CSI is providing annual guidance as detailed below:
2023 Guidance | ||||
Low | High | |||
(In thousands, except ratios) | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 125,000 | $ 135,000 | ||
Net Leverage Ratio | 5.2x | 4.8x | ||
Capital Expenditures | ||||
Growth Capital Expenditures | $ 23,000 | $ 25,000 | ||
Growth - Other Capital Expenditures(1) | 3,000 | 4,000 | ||
Maintenance Capital Expenditures | 17,000 | 19,000 | ||
Total Capital Expenditures | $ 43,000 | $ 48,000 | ||
(1) "Growth - Other Capital Expenditures" includes investments in technology and facilities |
Conference Call
CSI Compressco Overview
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" and information based on our beliefs and those of our general partner,
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Partnership includes in this release the non-GAAP financial measures Adjusted EBITDA, distributable cash flow, distribution coverage ratio, free cash flow, and net leverage ratio. Adjusted EBITDA is used as a supplemental financial measure by the Partnership's management to:
- assess the Partnership's ability to generate available cash sufficient to make distributions to the Partnership's unitholders and general partner;
- evaluate the financial performance of its assets without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis;
- measure operating performance and return on capital as compared to those of our competitors; and
- determine the Partnership's ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures.
The Partnership defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and before certain charges, including impairments, bad debt expense attributable to bankruptcy of customers, equity compensation, non-cash costs of compressors sold, gain on extinguishment of debt, write-off of unamortized financing costs, and excluding, severance and other non-recurring or unusual expenses or charges.
Distributable cash flow is used as a supplemental financial measure by the Partnership's management, as it provides important information relating to the relationship between our financial operating performance and our cash distribution capability. Additionally, the Partnership uses distributable cash flow in setting forward expectations and in communications with the board of directors of our general partner. The Partnership defines distributable cash flow as Adjusted EBITDA less current income tax expense, maintenance capital expenditures, interest expense, and severance expense, plus non-cash interest expense.
The Partnership believes that the distribution coverage ratio provides important information relating to the relationship between the Partnership's financial operating performance and its cash distribution capability. The Partnership defines the distribution coverage ratio as the ratio of distributable cash flow to the total quarterly distribution payable, which includes, as applicable, distributions payable on all outstanding common units, the general partner interest and the general partner's incentive distribution rights.
The Partnership defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, net of sales proceeds. Management primarily uses this metric to assess our ability to retire debt, evaluate our capacity to further invest and grow, and measure our performance as compared to our peer group of companies.
The Partnership defines net leverage ratio as net debt (the sum of the carrying value of long-term and short-term debt on its consolidated balance sheet, less cash, excluding restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheet and excluding outstanding letters of credit) divided by Adjusted EBITDA for calculating net leverage (Adjusted EBITDA as reported externally adjusted for certain items to comply with its credit agreement) for the trailing twelve month period. Management primarily uses this metric to assess the Partnership's ability to borrow, reduce debt, add to cash balances, pay distributions, and fund investing and financing activities.
These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with
Schedule A - Income Statement
Results of Operations (unaudited) | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||
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(In Thousands, Except per Unit Amounts) | |||||||||
Revenues: | |||||||||
Contract services | $ 68,594 | $ 67,492 | $ 60,954 | $ 263,241 | $ 234,998 | ||||
Aftermarket services | 20,655 | 23,192 | 13,591 | 72,928 | 53,534 | ||||
Equipment rentals | 3,878 | 3,869 | 4,473 | 14,865 | 12,903 | ||||
Equipment sales | 842 | 342 | 1,174 | 2,364 | 2,736 | ||||
Total revenues | $ 93,969 | $ 94,895 | $ 80,192 | $ 353,398 | $ 304,171 | ||||
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation and amortization expense): | |||||||||
Cost of contract services | $ 36,221 | $ 34,793 | $ 32,389 | $ 135,639 | $ 118,702 | ||||
Cost of aftermarket services | 16,148 | 18,056 | 11,914 | 58,199 | 45,578 | ||||
Cost of equipment rentals | 816 | 563 | 410 | 2,346 | 1,065 | ||||
Cost of equipment sales | 699 | 66 | 1,505 | 1,382 | 3,342 | ||||
Total cost of revenues | $ 53,884 | $ 53,478 | $ 46,218 | $ 197,566 | $ 168,687 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 19,659 | 19,867 | 19,572 | 78,231 | 78,234 | ||||
Impairments and other charges | — | 135 | — | 135 | — | ||||
Selling, general, and administrative expense | 10,080 | 10,731 | 12,230 | 42,563 | 43,299 | ||||
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest | 12,951 | 12,615 | 13,816 | 50,503 | 54,791 | ||||
Other (income) expense, net | (648) | 1,661 | 4,410 | 1,882 | 3,868 | ||||
Loss before taxes and discontinued operations | $ (1,957) | $ (3,592) | $ (16,054) | $ (17,482) | $ (44,708) | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 2,289 | 940 | 1,223 | 4,786 | 4,952 | ||||
Loss from continuing operations | $ (4,246) | (4,532) | $ (17,277) | (22,268) | (49,660) | ||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes | $ — | 81 | $ 10 | 173 | (612) | ||||
Net loss | (4,246) | (4,451) | (17,267) | $ (22,095) | $ (50,272) | ||||
Net loss per basic and diluted common unit | $ (0.03) | $ (0.03) | $ (0.17) | $ (0.16) | $ (0.81) |
Schedule B - Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and Distribution Coverage Ratio
The following table reconciles net loss to Adjusted EBITDA, distributable cash flow and distribution coverage ratio for the three month periods ended
Results of Operations (unaudited) | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||
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(In Thousands, except Ratios) | |||||||||
Net loss | $ (4,246) | $ (4,451) | $ (17,267) | $ (22,095) | $ (50,272) | ||||
Interest expense, net | 12,951 | 12,615 | 13,816 | 50,503 | 54,791 | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 2,289 | 940 | 1,234 | 4,786 | 4,952 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 19,659 | 19,867 | 19,572 | 78,231 | 78,234 | ||||
Impairments and other charges | — | 135 | — | 135 | — | ||||
Non-cash cost of compressors sold | 699 | 66 | 1,506 | 1,382 | 3,368 | ||||
Equity compensation | 390 | 458 | 479 | 1,622 | 2,286 | ||||
Transaction costs | — | — | 1,838 | 210 | 2,146 | ||||
ERP Write off | — | — | 4,635 | — | 4,635 | ||||
Reorganization costs | — | — | 754 | — | 754 | ||||
Prior year sales tax accrual adjustment | — | — | — | — | 367 | ||||
Manufacturing engine order cancellation | — | — | — | — | 300 | ||||
Severance | 199 | 233 | — | 432 | 114 | ||||
Provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairments attributed to discontinued operations | — | (81) | (80) | (173) | 256 | ||||
Other | 440 | — | (137) | 440 | (137) | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 32,381 | $ 29,782 | $ 26,350 | $ 115,473 | $ 101,794 | ||||
Less: | |||||||||
Current income tax expense | 2,124 | 784 | 2,267 | 4,410 | 4,756 | ||||
Maintenance capital expenditures | 4,305 | 5,121 | 2,825 | 18,028 | 12,761 | ||||
Interest expense | 12,951 | 12,615 | 13,816 | 50,503 | 54,791 | ||||
Severance and other | 199 | 233 | (137) | 642 | (23) | ||||
Plus: | |||||||||
Non-cash items included in interest expense (1) | 218 | 46 | 2,274 | 526 | 8,592 | ||||
Distributable cash flow | $ 13,020 | $ 11,075 | $ 9,853 | $ 42,416 | $ 38,101 | ||||
Cash distribution attributable to period | $ 1,412 | $ 1,412 | $ 1,411 | $ 5,648 | $ 2,869 | ||||
Distribution coverage ratio | 9.22x | 7.84x | 6.98x | 7.51x | 13.28x | ||||
(1) Non-cash interest expense previously reported for 2022 included |
Schedule C - Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Operations to Free Cash Flow
The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow for the three month periods ended
Results of Operations (unaudited) | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities | $ (8,420) | $ 42,395 | $ (4,320) | $ 35,544 | $ 27,156 | ||||
Capital expenditures, net of sales proceeds | (8,762) | (17,412) | (25,223) | (43,939) | (42,098) | ||||
Free cash flow | $ (17,182) | $ 24,983 | $ (29,543) | $ (8,395) | $ (14,942) |
Schedule D – Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA for Net Leverage Ratio Calculation (unaudited)
(in thousands, except ratios)
Twelve Months | |
Net loss | $ (22,095) |
Interest expense, net | 50,503 |
Provision for income taxes | 4,786 |
Depreciation and amortization | 78,231 |
Impairments and other charges | 135 |
Non-cash cost of compressors sold | 1,382 |
Equity Compensation | 1,622 |
Provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairments attributed to discontinued operations | (173) |
Transaction costs | 210 |
Severance | 432 |
Other | 440 |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 115,473 |
Debt Schedule | |
$ 400,000 | |
172,717 | |
Credit Facilities | 62,190 |
Finance leases | 14,129 |
Cash on Hand | (8,475) |
Net Debt | $ 640,561 |
Net Leverage Ratio (Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA for Net Leverage Calculation) | 5.5x |
Schedule E – Balance Sheet
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ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 8,475 | $ 6,598 | |
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of | 65,085 | 53,520 | |
Trade receivable - affiliate | 948 | — | |
Inventories | 45,902 | 33,271 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 7,905 | 7,390 | |
Total current assets | 128,315 | 100,779 | |
Property, plant, and equipment: | |||
Land and building | 7,227 | 13,409 | |
Compressors and equipment | 1,103,657 | 1,072,927 | |
Vehicles | 8,640 | 8,469 | |
Construction in progress | 37,183 | 31,968 | |
Total property, plant, and equipment | 1,156,707 | 1,126,773 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | (611,734) | (556,311) | |
Net property, plant, and equipment | 544,973 | 570,462 | |
Other assets: | |||
Deferred tax asset | 3 | 5 | |
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of | 19,140 | 22,095 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 27,205 | 25,898 | |
Other assets | 2,767 | 3,122 | |
Total other assets | 49,115 | 51,120 | |
Total assets | $ 722,403 | $ 722,361 | |
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 34,589 | $ 28,958 | |
Unearned income | 2,590 | 2,187 | |
Accrued liabilities and other | 47,076 | 39,888 | |
Current liabilities associated with discontinued operations | — | 262 | |
Total current liabilities | 84,255 | 71,295 | |
Other liabilities: | |||
Long-term debt, net | 634,016 | 631,141 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 1,245 | 819 | |
Operating lease liabilities | 19,419 | 17,648 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 8,742 | 299 | |
Total other liabilities | 663,422 | 649,907 | |
Commitments and contingencies | |||
Partners' capital: | |||
General partner interest | (1,618) | (1,486) | |
Common units (141,237,462 units issued and outstanding at | (9,250) | 17,049 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (14,406) | (14,404) | |
Total partners' capital (deficit) | (25,274) | 1,159 | |
Total liabilities and partners' capital | $ 722,403 | $ 722,361 |
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