Enbridge Reports Strong 2022 Financial Results and Advances Strategic Priorities
Enbridge reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 results, with GAAP earnings of $2.6 billion ($1.28 per share), down from $5.8 billion ($2.87 per share) in 2021. Adjusted earnings rose to $5.7 billion ($2.81 per share), a minor increase from $5.6 billion ($2.74 per share) in the previous year. The company generated $11.2 billion in cash from operations, versus $9.3 billion in 2021. Enbridge reaffirmed its 2023 guidance for EBITDA between $15.9 billion and $16.5 billion, and increased its quarterly dividend by 3.2% to $0.8875. The company’s debt-to-EBITDA ratio stands at 4.7x, reflecting a strong financial position.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $15.5 billion in 2022, up from $14.0 billion in 2021.
- Distributable cash flow rose to $11.0 billion ($5.42 per share), compared to $10.0 billion ($4.96 per share) in 2021.
- Increased quarterly dividend by 3.2% to $0.8875, marking the 28th consecutive annual increase.
- Achieved $4 billion in capital projects placed into service in 2022.
- GAAP earnings fell significantly due to a $2.5 billion goodwill impairment.
- Higher financing costs impacted adjusted earnings due to rising interest rates.
Highlights
(All financial figures are unaudited and in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. * identifies non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices.)
- Full year GAAP earnings of
or$2.6 billion per common share, compared with GAAP earnings of$1.28 or$5.8 billion per common share in 2021$2.87 - Adjusted earnings* of
or$5.7 billion per common share*, compared with$2.81 or$5.6 billion per common share in 2021$2.74 - Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)* of
, compared with$15.5 billion in 2021$14.0 billion - Cash provided by operating activities of
, compared with$11.2 billion in 2021$9.3 billion - Distributable cash flow (DCF)* of
or$11.0 billion per common share*, compared with$5.42 or$10.0 billion per common share in 2021$4.96 - Exited 2022 in a strong financial position with Debt to EBITDA of 4.7x
- Reaffirmed 2023 full year guidance range for EBITDA of
to$15.9 billion and DCF per share of$16.5 billion to$5.25 $5.65 - Increased the 2023 quarterly dividend by
3.2% to ($0.88 75 annualized) per share reflecting the 28th consecutive annual increase$3.55 - Increased ownership in Gray Oak Pipeline by a further
10% bringingEnbridge 's interest to68.5% - Toll Settlement reached with B.C. Pipeline shippers and approved by the CER for a five-year term ending in 2026
- Rate case settlement reached with
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (TETLP) shippers and approved by theFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) - Completed the previously announced
US investment in Woodfibre LNG$1.5 billion - Successfully placed into service,
of conventional and renewable projects in 2022$4B - Advanced
portfolio of growth and expansion projects across the enterprise$18 billion - Advanced low-carbon strategy announcing a partnership with
Oxy Low Carbon Ventures to transport and sequester carbon dioxide in theCorpus Christi area - Filed rebasing and incentive rate-setting application at
Enbridge Gas Inc. (EGI) for the next five years - Announced the renewal of
Enbridge 's normal course issuer bid (NCIB) of up to$1.5 billion - Issued a
Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) in$900 million Canada , further strengtheningEnbridge 's commitment to its emissions reduction goals
CEO COMMENT
"We ended the year with strong utilization, operational and safety performance across our business. Despite the uncertainty and volatility of 2022, our full year results came in at the top half of our guidance range, reflecting the strength of our four core businesses and the resiliency of our low-risk business model.
"We made substantial progress delivering on our strategic priorities, which is a testament to the entire
"As we look forward, it is clear the world needs all forms of energy to meet demand. At the same time, there is a global imperative to reduce emissions. Balancing these priorities is critical and remains foundational to our strategy.
"We will continue to expand, modernize and reduce emissions from our conventional business to meet our customers' needs, and increase investments in lower-carbon opportunities that complement our existing assets. Our balance sheet strength, disciplined approach to capital allocation, and proven execution capability will enable us to drive growth and create value for our shareholders. Our extensive footprint puts us in an enviable position to deliver safe, secure, affordable and sustainable energy to our customers.
"I'm excited and honored to be leading the
FINANCIAL RESULTS SUMMARY
Financial results for the three months and year ended
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts; number of shares in millions) | |||||
GAAP Earnings attributable to common shareholders | (1,067) | 1,840 | 2,589 | 5,816 | |
GAAP Earnings per common share | (0.53) | 0.91 | 1.28 | 2.87 | |
Cash provided by operating activities | 3,613 | 1,890 | 11,230 | 9,256 | |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 3,911 | 3,687 | 15,531 | 14,001 | |
Adjusted Earnings1 | 1,271 | 1,376 | 5,692 | 5,551 | |
Adjusted Earnings per common share1 | 0.63 | 0.68 | 2.81 | 2.74 | |
Distributable Cash Flow1 | 2,663 | 2,487 | 10,983 | 10,041 | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 2,025 | 2,024 | 2,025 | 2,023 |
1 Non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
GAAP Earnings attributable to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022 decreased by
On a full year basis for 2022, GAAP earnings attributable to common shareholders was negatively impacted by the goodwill impairment discussed above, as well as non-cash, net unrealized derivative fair value losses of
The period-over-period comparability of GAAP earnings attributable to common shareholders is impacted by certain other unusual, infrequent factors or other non-operating factors which are noted in the reconciliation schedule included in Appendix A of this news release. Refer to the annual Management's Discussion & Analysis for 2022 filed in conjunction with the year-end financial statements for a detailed discussion of GAAP financial results.
Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by
Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended
Adjusted earnings in the fourth quarter of 2022 decreased by
Adjusted earnings for the year ended
DCF for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by
DCF for the year ended
Detailed financial information and analysis can be found below under Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2022 Financial Results.
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
The Company reaffirmed its 2023 financial guidance, which includes adjusted EBITDA between
Growth in 2023 is anticipated to be driven by strong Mainline utilization, full-year contributions from the TETLP rate settlement, rate escalators and customer additions at EGI, full-year contributions from projects placed into service during 2022 and the impact of foreign exchange rates, partially offset by higher financing costs and distributions to non-controlling interests from the sale of an interest in certain Regional Oil Sands assets.
FINANCING UPDATE
During the fourth quarter of 2022,
of 5-year senior notes;$600 million of 10-year senior notes (SLB); and$900 million of 30-year senior notes.$500 million
These debt offerings were substantially hedged at favorable rates, with proceeds used to pay down existing indebtedness, fund capital projects, and for other general corporate purposes. The SLB terms are consistent with
During the fourth quarter, TETLP issued
The Company is currently rated BBB+, or equivalent, by all four of its credit rating agencies, with stable outlooks, reflecting
SECURED GROWTH PROJECT EXECUTION UPDATE
In 2022,
- Gas Distribution's
2022$1.2 billion Utility Growth Capital ; - Gas Transmission's
US 2022 Modernization program;$0.6 billion US Vito Oil and Gas Pipelines, which provides for offshore production to the$0.3 billion U.S. Gulf Coast , and is mechanically complete; East-West$0.2 billion Tie Line , which provides reliable, long-term electricity toNorthwest Ontario ;US Gulfstream Phase VI, providing capacity into$0.1 billion Florida ; and , 480-megawatt,$0.9 billion St. Nazaire Project ,France 's first commercial-scale offshore wind project.
During the year,
Funding of the secured growth program will be provided for entirely through the Company's
OTHER BUSINESS UPDATES
Continuing to Advance U.S. Gulf Coast Crude Oil Strategy
In
T- North Open Season Postponed
EGI Successfully Files 2024 Rebasing and Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism Application
In
FERC Approves Texas Eastern Transmission Rate Case Settlement
On
BC Pipeline Rate Case Settlement
In the fourth quarter, B.C. Pipeline reached a Toll Settlement (the Settlement) with shippers that was approved by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) in December. The Settlement spans a 5-year term inclusive of 2022-2026, providing toll stability over a longer term than previous settlement agreements, and maintains the low-risk, cost-of-service structure that is characteristic of the B.C. Pipeline. The Settlement also includes new incentive mechanisms that provide opportunities to generate incremental earnings through volume optimization and emission reduction initiatives undertaken by B.C. Pipeline.
Completed Partnership Agreement in Woodfibre LNG
The Company completed its previously announced agreement with
Preliminary construction activities, including site preparation are underway. The project remains on track for its targeted in-service date of 2027.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Mainline Commercial Framework
The Company is currently advancing two potential commercial frameworks for the Canadian Mainline in parallel: i) a new incentive rate-making agreement and ii) a Canadian Mainline cost-of-service application. Either framework is anticipated to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns and the range of financial outcomes is not expected to materially impact
Normal Course Issuer Bid
On
FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS
GAAP Segment EBITDA and Cash Flow from Operations
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Liquids Pipelines | 2,271 | 2,141 | 8,364 | 7,897 | |
Gas Transmission | (1,258) | 946 | 3,126 | 3,671 | |
Gas Distribution & Storage | 459 | 743 | 1,827 | 2,117 | |
(127) | 146 | 262 | 508 | ||
Energy Services | (69) | 66 | (417) | (313) | |
Eliminations and Other | 160 | 165 | (1,124) | 356 | |
EBITDA1 | 1,436 | 4,207 | 12,038 | 14,236 | |
Earnings attributable to common shareholders | (1,067) | 1,840 | 2,589 | 5,816 | |
Cash provided by operating activities | 3,613 | 1,890 | 11,230 | 9,256 |
1 Non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
For purposes of evaluating performance, the Company makes adjustments to GAAP reported earnings, segment EBITDA and cash flow provided by operating activities for unusual, infrequent or other non-operating factors, which allow Management and investors to more accurately compare the Company's performance across periods, normalizing for factors that are not indicative of underlying business performance. Tables incorporating these adjustments follow below. Schedules reconciling EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA by segment, adjusted earnings, adjusted earnings per share and DCF to their closest GAAP equivalent are provided in the Appendices to this news release.
Adjusted EBITDA By Segment
Adjusted EBITDA generated from U.S. dollar denominated businesses was translated to Canadian dollars at a higher average exchange rate (
Liquids Pipelines
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Mainline System | 1,343 | 1,202 | 5,121 | 4,466 | |
Regional Oil Sands System | 224 | 234 | 918 | 927 | |
405 | 317 | 1,411 | 1,019 | ||
Other Systems1 | 355 | 355 | 1,458 | 1,319 | |
Adjusted EBITDA2 | 2,327 | 2,108 | 8,908 | 7,731 | |
Operating Data (average deliveries – thousands of bpd) | |||||
Mainline System - ex- | 3,077 | 3,014 | 2,957 | 2,764 | |
International Joint Tariff (IJT)4 | |||||
Competitive Tolling Settlement (CTS) Surcharges4 | |||||
Line 3 Replacement Surcharge4,5,6 |
1 | Other consists of Southern Lights Pipeline, Express-Platte System, Bakken System, and Feeder Pipelines and Other. |
2 | Non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
3 | Mainline System throughput volume represents Mainline System deliveries ex- |
4 | The IJT benchmark toll and its components are set in |
5 | The interim surcharge of |
6 | Effective |
Liquids Pipelines adjusted EBITDA increased
- higher Mainline System ex-
Gretna throughput driven by a full quarter of operations of theU.S. portion of the Line 3Replacement Project (L3R), and the timing of the recognition of the provision against the interim Mainline IJT toll, which in the fourth quarter of 2021 included six months of provision; partially offset by higher power costs as a result of increased volumes and higher power prices; - higher contributions from the
Gulf Coast and Mid-Continent System due to higher volumes on the Flanagan South Pipeline and Spearhead Pipeline, increased economic interest in the Gray Oak Pipeline as a result of the joint venture merger transaction with P66, and increased economic interest in theCactus II Pipeline ; partially offset by higher power costs and lower contributions from the Seaway Crude Pipeline System; - the positive effect of translating
U.S. dollar denominated EBITDA at a higher Canadian toU.S. dollar average exchange rate, which is partially offset in the Eliminations and Other segment as part of the Company's enterprise-wide financial risk management program.
Full year 2022 Liquids Pipelines adjusted EBITDA increased
Gas Transmission And Midstream
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
844 | 670 | 3,216 | 2,905 | ||
Canadian Gas Transmission | 181 | 125 | 666 | 537 | |
44 | 91 | 378 | 260 | ||
Other | 48 | 36 | 157 | 148 | |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 1,117 | 922 | 4,417 | 3,850 |
1 Non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
Gas Transmission and Midstream adjusted EBITDA increased
- recognition of revenues attributable to the Texas Eastern rate case resulting from a
FERC -approved Stipulation and Agreement; - recognition of revenues attributable to the B.C. Pipeline rate settlement, higher Canadian Gas Transmission contributions from the T-South Expansion and
Spruce Ridge projects placed fully into service in the fourth quarter of 2021 and higher contributions fromEnbridge 's investment in the Alliance Pipeline due to wider AECO-Chicago basis differential; and - the positive effect of translating
U.S. dollar denominated EBITDA at a higher Canadian toU.S. dollar average exchange rate withinU.S. Gas Transmission andU.S. Midstream, which is partially offset in the Eliminations and Other segment as part of the Company's enterprise-wide financial risk management program; partially offset by - lower
U.S. midstream contributions resulting from reduced economic interest in DCP, as a result of the joint venture merger transaction with P66 that closed during the third quarter of 2022 and lower fractionation margins impactingAux Sable
Full year 2022 Gas Transmission and Midstream adjusted EBITDA increased
- higher commodity prices benefiting DCP and
Aux Sable joint ventures, and full year contributions from the T-South Expansion andSpruce Ridge projects; - the Cameron and Middlesex Extension projects and the Appalachia to Market project which were placed into service during the fourth quarter of 2021; partially offset by
- higher operating costs.
Gas Distribution And Storage
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2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
452 | 427 | 1,810 | 1,744 | ||
Other | 15 | 23 | 46 | 109 | |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 467 | 450 | 1,856 | 1,853 | |
Operating Data | |||||
EGI | |||||
Volumes (billions of cubic feet) | 606 | 560 | 2,162 | 1,943 | |
Number of active customers2 (millions) | 3.9 | 3.8 | |||
Heating degree days3 | |||||
Actual | 1,239 | 1,144 | 3,841 | 3,494 | |
Forecast based on normal weather4 | 1,306 | 1,317 | 3,841 | 3,855 |
1 | Non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
2 | Number of active customers is the number of natural gas consuming customers at the end of the reported period. |
3 | Heating degree days is a measure of coldness that is indicative of volumetric requirements for natural gas utilized for heating purposes in EGI's distribution franchise areas. |
4 | Normal weather is the weather forecast by EGI in its legacy rate zones, using the forecasting methodologies approved by the Ontario Energy Board. |
Gas Distribution and Storage adjusted EBITDA will typically follow a seasonal profile. It is generally highest in the first and fourth quarters of the year reflecting greater volumetric demand during the heating season. The magnitude of the seasonal EBITDA fluctuations will vary from year-to-year reflecting the impact of colder or warmer than normal weather on distribution volumes.
Gas Distribution & Storage adjusted EBITDA increased
- the positive impact of colder weather than for the same period of 2021;
- higher distribution rates and customer growth; partially offset by
- higher operating expenses from higher employee costs and maintenance and integrity spend; and
- the absence of earnings from
Noverco Inc due to the sale of the minority investment inDecember 2021
Full year 2022 Gas Distribution and Storage adjusted EBITDA increased
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2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 122 | 140 | 522 | 496 |
1 Non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
Renewable Power Generation adjusted EBITDA decreased
Full year 2022
- higher energy pricing and production at European offshore wind facilities;
- stronger full year wind resources at Canadian and US onshore wind facilities;
- the absence in 2022 of the adverse effects from the major winter storm in
Texas duringFebruary 2021 ; partially offset by - the absence in 2022 of a promote fee received in the first quarter of 2021 associated with the closing of the sale of
49% of interest in three European offshore wind projects toCanada Pension Plan Investment Board .
Energy Services
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 | (62) | (83) | (364) | (360) |
1 Non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
EBITDA from Energy Services is dependent on market conditions and results achieved in one period may not be indicative of results to be achieved in future periods.
Energy Services adjusted EBITDA increased
Full year 2022 Energy Services adjusted EBITDA decreased
Eliminations and Other
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Operating and administrative recoveries | 8 | 103 | 115 | 256 | |
Realized foreign exchange hedge settlement gains/(losses) | (68) | 47 | 77 | 175 | |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | (60) | 150 | 192 | 431 |
1 Non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
Operating and administrative recoveries captured in this segment reflect the cost of centrally delivered services (including depreciation of corporate assets) inclusive of amounts recovered from business units for the provision of those services.
Eliminations and Other adjusted EBITDA decreased
- realized foreign exchange losses on hedge settlements compared with gains in the same quarter of 2021 with the average foreign exchange rate for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
(Q4 2021:$1.36 ) compared with the average hedge rate of$1.26 for the fourth quarter of 2022 (Q4 2021:$1.32 ); and$1.30 - the timing of recovery of operating and administrative costs from the business segments and higher compensation costs
Full year 2022 Eliminations and Other adjusted EBITDA decreased
Distributable Cash Flow
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2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars; number of shares in millions) | |||||
Liquids Pipelines | 2,327 | 2,108 | 8,908 | 7,731 | |
Gas Transmission and Midstream | 1,117 | 922 | 4,417 | 3,850 | |
Gas Distribution and Storage | 467 | 450 | 1,856 | 1,853 | |
122 | 140 | 522 | 496 | ||
Energy Services | (62) | (83) | (364) | (360) | |
Eliminations and Other | (60) | 150 | 192 | 431 | |
Adjusted EBITDA1,3 | 3,911 | 3,687 | 15,531 | 14,001 | |
Maintenance capital | (354) | (274) | (820) | (686) | |
Interest expense1 | (885) | (747) | (3,242) | (2,724) | |
Current income tax1 | (204) | (142) | (595) | (352) | |
Distributions to noncontrolling interests1 | (75) | (64) | (259) | (271) | |
Cash distributions in excess of equity earnings1 | 254 | 65 | 407 | 313 | |
Preference share dividends | (84) | (93) | (338) | (367) | |
Other receipts of cash not recognized in revenue2 | 65 | 53 | 238 | 127 | |
Other non-cash adjustments | 35 | 2 | 61 | — | |
DCF3 | 2,663 | 2,487 | 10,983 | 10,041 | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 2,025 | 2,024 | 2,025 | 2,023 |
1 Presented net of adjusting items. |
2 Consists of cash received, net of revenue recognized, for contracts under make-up rights and similar deferred revenue arrangements. |
3 Non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
Fourth quarter 2022 DCF increased
- higher maintenance capital spend across the organization;
- higher interest expense due to higher interest rates impacting floating-rate debt and higher debt balances associated with advancing the Company's secured growth program in 2022; and
- higher current income tax due to higher taxable earnings and an increase in
U.S. minimum taxes.
Full year 2022 DCF increased
Adjusted Earnings
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA1,2 | 3,911 | 3,687 | 15,531 | 14,001 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (1,155) | (1,047) | (4,427) | (3,852) | |
Interest expense2 | (872) | (734) | (3,196) | (2,675) | |
Income taxes2 | (493) | (406) | (1,767) | (1,429) | |
Noncontrolling interests2 | (35) | (31) | (93) | (121) | |
Preference share dividends | (85) | (93) | (356) | (373) | |
Adjusted earnings1 | 1,271 | 1,376 | 5,692 | 5,551 | |
Adjusted earnings per common share1 | 0.63 | 0.68 | 2.81 | 2.74 |
1 Non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
2 Presented net of adjusting items. |
Adjusted earnings for the fourth quarter decreased
- higher depreciation expense on new assets placed into service throughout 2021, including the
U.S. portion of theL3R Project , which was placed into service in the fourth quarter and EIEC acquired inOctober 2021 ; - higher interest expense due to higher interest rates impacting floating-rate debt and higher debt balances associated with advancing the Company's secured growth program in 2021; and
- higher income taxes from higher taxable earnings and an increase in
U.S. minimum taxes.
Full year adjusted earnings increased
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DIVIDEND DECLARATION
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1 | The quarterly dividend per common share was increased |
2 | The quarterly dividend per share paid on Preference Shares Series B was increased to |
3 | The quarterly dividend per share paid on Series L was increased to |
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
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NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS APPENDICES
This news release contains references to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings, adjusted earnings per common share and DCF. Management believes the presentation of these metrics gives useful information to investors and shareholders, as they provide increased transparency and insight into the performance of the Company.
EBITDA represents earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization.
Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted for unusual, infrequent or other non-operating factors on both a consolidated and segmented basis. Management uses EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to set targets and to assess the performance of the Company and its business units.
Adjusted earnings represent earnings attributable to common shareholders adjusted for unusual, infrequent or other non-operating factors included in adjusted EBITDA, as well as adjustments for unusual, infrequent or other non-operating factors in respect of depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, income taxes and noncontrolling interests on a consolidated basis. Management uses adjusted earnings as another measure of the Company's ability to generate earnings.
DCF is defined as cash flow provided by operating activities before the impact of changes in operating assets and liabilities (including changes in environmental liabilities) less distributions to noncontrolling interests, preference share dividends and maintenance capital expenditures and further adjusted for unusual, infrequent or other non-operating factors. Management also uses DCF to assess the performance of the Company and to set its dividend payout target.
This news release also contains references to Debt to EBITDA, a non-GAAP ratio which utilizes adjusted EBITDA as one of its components. Debt to EBITDA is used as a liquidity measure to indicate the amount of adjusted earnings to pay debt, as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles in
Reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios to comparable GAAP measures are not available due to the challenges and impracticability of estimating certain items, particularly certain contingent liabilities and non-cash unrealized derivative fair value losses and gains subject to market variability. Because of those challenges, a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios is not available without unreasonable effort.
Our non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios described above are not measures that have standardized meaning prescribed by
The tables below provide a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to comparable GAAP measures.
APPENDIX A
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS – ADJUSTED EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS
CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Liquids Pipelines | 2,271 | 2,141 | 8,364 | 7,897 | |
Gas Transmission and Midstream | (1,258) | 946 | 3,126 | 3,671 | |
Gas Distribution and Storage | 459 | 743 | 1,827 | 2,117 | |
(127) | 146 | 262 | 508 | ||
Energy Services | (69) | 66 | (417) | (313) | |
Eliminations and Other | 160 | 165 | (1,124) | 356 | |
EBITDA | 1,436 | 4,207 | 12,038 | 14,236 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (1,122) | (1,047) | (4,317) | (3,852) | |
Interest expense | (863) | (732) | (3,179) | (2,655) | |
Income tax expense | (560) | (463) | (1,604) | (1,415) | |
(Earnings)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 126 | (32) | 65 | (125) | |
Preference share dividends | (84) | (93) | (414) | (373) | |
Earnings attributable to common shareholders | (1,067) | 1,840 | 2,589 | 5,816 |
ADJUSTED EBITDA TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
Liquids Pipelines | 2,327 | 2,108 | 8,908 | 7,731 | |
Gas Transmission and Midstream | 1,117 | 922 | 4,417 | 3,850 | |
Gas Distribution and Storage | 467 | 450 | 1,856 | 1,853 | |
122 | 140 | 522 | 496 | ||
Energy Services | (62) | (83) | (364) | (360) | |
Eliminations and Other | (60) | 150 | 192 | 431 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | 3,911 | 3,687 | 15,531 | 14,001 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (1,155) | (1,047) | (4,427) | (3,852) | |
Interest expense | (872) | (734) | (3,196) | (2,675) | |
Income tax expense | (493) | (406) | (1,767) | (1,429) | |
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | (35) | (31) | (93) | (121) | |
Preference share dividends | (85) | (93) | (356) | (373) | |
Adjusted earnings | 1,271 | 1,376 | 5,692 | 5,551 | |
Adjusted earnings per common share | 0.63 | 0.68 | 2.81 | 2.74 |
EBITDA TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS
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(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
EBITDA | 1,436 | 4,207 | 12,038 | 14,236 | |
Adjusting items: | |||||
Change in unrealized derivative fair value (gain)/loss - Foreign exchange | (486) | (112) | 1,265 | (197) | |
Change in unrealized derivative fair value (gain)/loss - Commodity prices | 49 | (155) | 27 | (53) | |
Gain on joint venture merger transaction | — | — | (1,076) | — | |
2,475 | — | 2,475 | — | ||
Equity investment impairment | — | — | — | 111 | |
Equity earnings adjustment - | (16) | (60) | 10 | 44 | |
Assets impairment | 436 | 7 | 542 | 7 | |
Woodfibre LNG transaction costs | 114 | — | 114 | — | |
Other | (97) | (200) | 136 | (147) | |
Total adjusting items | 2,475 | (520) | 3,493 | (235) | |
Adjusted EBITDA | 3,911 | 3,687 | 15,531 | 14,001 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (1,122) | (1,047) | (4,317) | (3,852) | |
Interest expense | (863) | (732) | (3,179) | (2,655) | |
Income tax expense | (560) | (463) | (1,604) | (1,415) | |
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | 126 | (32) | 65 | (125) | |
Preference share dividends | (84) | (93) | (414) | (373) | |
Adjusting items in respect of: | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | (33) | — | (110) | — | |
Interest expense | (9) | (2) | (17) | (20) | |
Income tax expense | 67 | 57 | (163) | (14) | |
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | (161) | 1 | (158) | 4 | |
Preference share dividends | (1) | — | 58 | — | |
Adjusted earnings | 1,271 | 1,376 | 5,692 | 5,551 | |
Adjusted earnings per common share | 0.63 | 0.68 | 2.81 | 2.74 |
APPENDIX B
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION – ADJUSTED EBITDA TO SEGMENTED EBITDA
LIQUIDS PIPELINES
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2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 2,327 | 2,108 | 8,908 | 7,731 | |
Change in unrealized derivative fair value gain/(loss) - Foreign exchange | 181 | 36 | (183) | 120 | |
Assets impairment | (197) | — | (252) | — | |
Property tax settlement | — | — | — | 57 | |
Other | (40) | (3) | (109) | (11) | |
Total adjustments | (56) | 33 | (544) | 166 | |
EBITDA | 2,271 | 2,141 | 8,364 | 7,897 |
GAS TRANSMISSION AND MIDSTREAM
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2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 1,117 | 922 | 4,417 | 3,850 | |
Equity investment impairment | — | — | — | (111) | |
(2,475) | — | (2,475) | — | ||
Gain from joint venture merger transaction | — | — | 1,076 | — | |
Customer settlement | 118 | — | 118 | — | |
Equity earnings adjustment - | 16 | 60 | (10) | (44) | |
Other | (34) | (36) | — | (24) | |
Total adjustments | (2,375) | 24 | (1,291) | (179) | |
EBITDA | (1,258) | 946 | 3,126 | 3,671 |
GAS DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE
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2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 467 | 450 | 1,856 | 1,853 | |
Change in unrealized derivative fair value gain/(loss) - Foreign exchange | — | 2 | — | 14 | |
Gain on sale of equity investment | — | 303 | — | 303 | |
Other | (8) | (12) | (29) | (53) | |
Total adjustments | (8) | 293 | (29) | 264 | |
EBITDA | 459 | 743 | 1,827 | 2,117 |
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2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 122 | 140 | 522 | 496 | |
Change in unrealized derivative fair value gain/(loss) - Foreign exchange | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | |
Assets impairment | (238) | — | (238) | — | |
Other | (13) | 4 | (30) | 4 | |
Total adjustments | (249) | 6 | (260) | 12 | |
EBITDA | (127) | 146 | 262 | 508 |
ENERGY SERVICES
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2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | (62) | (83) | (364) | (360) | |
Change in unrealized derivative fair value gain/(loss) - Commodity prices | (49) | 155 | (27) | 53 | |
Net inventory adjustment | 55 | (6) | (13) | (6) | |
Asset impairment | (13) | — | (13) | — | |
Total adjustments | (7) | 149 | (53) | 47 | |
EBITDA | (69) | 66 | (417) | (313) |
ELIMINATIONS AND OTHER
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2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | (60) | 150 | 192 | 431 | |
Change in unrealized derivative fair value gain/(loss) - Foreign exchange | 303 | 72 | (1,090) | 55 | |
Enterprise insurance strategy restructuring | — | — | (15) | — | |
Woodfibre LNG transaction costs | (114) | — | (114) | — | |
Impairment of lease assets | 12 | (7) | (39) | (7) | |
Other | 19 | (50) | (58) | (123) | |
Total adjustments | 220 | 15 | (1,316) | (75) | |
EBITDA | 160 | 165 | (1,124) | 356 |
APPENDIX C
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION – CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO DCF
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2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 3,613 | 1,890 | 11,230 | 9,256 | |
Adjusted for changes in operating assets and liabilities1 | (590) | 810 | 12 | 1,466 | |
3,023 | 2,700 | 11,242 | 10,722 | ||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (75) | (64) | (259) | (271) | |
Preference share dividends | (84) | (93) | (338) | (367) | |
Maintenance capital expenditures2 | (354) | (274) | (820) | (686) | |
Significant adjusting items: | |||||
Other receipts of cash not recognized in revenue3 | 65 | 53 | 238 | 127 | |
Distributions from equity investments in excess of cumulative earnings4 | 259 | 121 | 733 | 418 | |
Enterprise insurance strategy restructuring expenses | — | — | 100 | — | |
Other items | (171) | 44 | 87 | 98 | |
DCF | 2,663 | 2,487 | 10,983 | 10,041 |
1 | Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of recoveries. |
2 | Maintenance capital expenditures are expenditures that are required for the ongoing support and maintenance of the existing pipeline system or that are necessary to maintain the service capability of the existing assets (including the replacement of components that are worn, obsolete or completing their useful lives). For the purpose of DCF, maintenance capital excludes expenditures that extend asset useful lives, increase capacities from existing levels or reduce costs to enhance revenues or provide enhancements to the service capability of the existing assets. |
3 | Consists of cash received, net of revenue recognized, for contracts under make-up rights and similar deferred revenue arrangements. |
4 | Presented net of adjusting items. |
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