Enbridge Reports Strong Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Executes on Business Priorities, and Reaffirms Financial Guidance and Outlook
Enbridge reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with GAAP earnings of $1.3 billion ($0.59 per share), up from $0.5 billion in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA increased 8% to $4.2 billion. The company closed key acquisitions including Public Service Company of North Carolina for US$3.2 billion and sanctioned new projects including the US$1.1 billion Sequoia Solar project. Enbridge reaffirmed its 2024 guidance, expecting to finish near the top end of EBITDA range ($17.7-18.3 billion) and around midpoint for DCF per share. The company maintains strong asset utilization with Mainline volumes exceeding 3 million barrels per day in 2024.
Enbridge ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con guadagni GAAP di 1,3 miliardi di dollari (0,59 dollari per azione), in aumento rispetto ai 0,5 miliardi di dollari del 2023. L'EBITDA rettificata è aumentata dell'8%, raggiungendo i 4,2 miliardi di dollari. L'azienda ha concluso acquisizioni chiave, tra cui la Public Service Company del North Carolina per 3,2 miliardi di dollari, e ha approvato nuovi progetti, incluso il progetto solare Sequoia da 1,1 miliardi di dollari. Enbridge ha confermato le sue previsioni per il 2024, prevedendo di chiudere vicino al limite superiore dell'intervallo di EBITDA (17,7-18,3 miliardi di dollari) e attorno al valore medio per il DCF per azione. L'azienda mantiene una forte utilizzo delle risorse, con volumi di Mainline che superano i 3 milioni di barili al giorno nel 2024.
Enbridge reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el tercer trimestre de 2024, con ganancias GAAP de 1.3 mil millones de dólares (0.59 dólares por acción), un aumento con respecto a los 0.5 mil millones de dólares de 2023. El EBITDA ajustado aumentó un 8% alcanzando los 4.2 mil millones de dólares. La compañía cerró adquisiciones clave, incluyendo la Public Service Company de Carolina del Norte por 3.2 mil millones de dólares, y aprobó nuevos proyectos, incluido el proyecto solar Sequoia de 1.1 mil millones de dólares. Enbridge reafirmó su guía para 2024, esperando cerrar cerca del límite superior del rango de EBITDA (17.7-18.3 mil millones de dólares) y alrededor de la media para el DCF por acción. La compañía mantiene una fuerte utilización de activos, con volúmenes de Mainline que superan los 3 millones de barriles por día en 2024.
엔브리지는 2024년 3분기 강력한 재무 결과를 보고했으며, GAAP 수익은 13억 달러 (주당 0.59 달러)로 2023년의 5억 달러에서 증가했습니다. 조정 EBITDA는 8% 증가하여 42억 달러에 달했습니다. 이 회사는 32억 달러에 노스캐롤라이나의 공공 서비스 회사를 포함한 주요 인수 거래를 완료했으며, 11억 달러 규모의 세쿼이아 태양광 프로젝트를 포함한 새로운 프로젝트에 대한 승인을 받았습니다. 엔브리지는 2024년 가이던스를 재확인하며 EBITDA 범위(177억-183억 달러) 상단 근처에서 마감할 것으로 예상하고, DCF 주당 가치는 중간값 수준에서 성과를 낼 것으로 보입니다. 이 회사는 2024년에 메인라인 볼륨이 하루 300만 배럴을 초과하는 강력한 자산 활용도를 유지하고 있습니다.
Enbridge a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le troisième trimestre de 2024, avec des bénéfices GAAP de 1,3 milliard de dollars (0,59 dollar par action), en hausse par rapport à 0,5 milliard de dollars en 2023. EBITDA ajusté a augmenté de 8% pour atteindre 4,2 milliards de dollars. L'entreprise a finalisé des acquisitions clés, notamment celle de la Public Service Company de Caroline du Nord pour 3,2 milliards de dollars, et a sanctionné de nouveaux projets, y compris le projet solaire Sequoia de 1,1 milliard de dollars. Enbridge a réaffirmé ses prévisions pour 2024, s'attendant à clôturer près de la limite supérieure de la fourchette d'EBITDA (17,7-18,3 milliards de dollars) et autour de la moyenne pour le DCF par action. L'entreprise maintient une forte utilisation des actifs, avec des volumes de Mainline dépassant 3 millions de barils par jour en 2024.
Enbridge hat starke Finanzdaten für das dritte Quartal 2024 gemeldet, mit GAAP-Gewinnen von 1,3 Milliarden US-Dollar (0,59 US-Dollar pro Aktie), ein Anstieg von 0,5 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2023. Das bereinigte EBITDA stieg um 8% auf 4,2 Milliarden US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen schloss wichtige Übernahmen ab, darunter die Public Service Company von North Carolina für 3,2 Milliarden US-Dollar, und genehmigte neue Projekte, darunter das 1,1 Milliarden US-Dollar teure Sequoia-Solarprojekt. Enbridge bestätigte seine Prognosen für 2024 und erwartet, nahe am oberen Ende der EBITDA-Spanne (17,7–18,3 Milliarden US-Dollar) und etwa im Mittelfeld des DCF pro Aktie abzuschließen. Das Unternehmen weist eine starke Auslastung der Vermögenswerte auf, wobei die Mainline-Volumina im Jahr 2024 3 Millionen Barrel pro Tag überschreiten.
- GAAP earnings increased significantly to $1.3 billion from $0.5 billion YoY
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 8% to $4.2 billion
- Successfully closed US$3.2 billion PSNC acquisition
- Mainline volumes expected to exceed 3 million barrels per day in 2024
- Secured new growth projects including US$1.1 billion Sequoia Solar development
- Adjusted earnings decreased by $80 million YoY due to higher financing costs
- Cash from operations declined to $3.0 billion from $3.1 billion YoY
- Adjusted earnings per share dropped to $0.55 from $0.62 YoY
Insights
Enbridge delivered strong Q3 2024 results with
- GAAP earnings of
$1.3 billion or$0.59 per share, significantly higher than Q3 2023 - Distributable cash flow of
$2.6 billion , in line with prior year - Expects to finish 2024 near top end of EBITDA guidance range (
$17.7-18.3 billion ) - Completed strategic US utilities acquisitions totaling
US$3.2 billion - Sanctioned new projects including
US$1.1 billion Sequoia Solar andUS$0.7 billion Canyon System Pipelines
The company maintains strong financial discipline while executing major acquisitions and growth projects. Mainline volumes remain robust above 3 million bpd and the gas utility business is now North America's largest with 7+ million customers.
The strategic moves in Q3 significantly strengthen Enbridge's competitive position across multiple segments:
- Gas utility acquisitions create North America's largest platform with
8% rate base growth through 2027 - New Gulf of Mexico pipeline projects and Permian investments expand critical infrastructure presence
- Large-scale renewables projects (815 MW Sequoia Solar) backed by major corporate PPAs demonstrate clean energy growth
- Additional dock acquisitions at Ingleside terminal enhance crude export capabilities
These developments reinforce Enbridge's integrated energy infrastructure strategy while maintaining low-risk business model fundamentals. The company is well-positioned to benefit from rising energy infrastructure demand across fossil fuels and renewables.
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.)
- Third quarter GAAP earnings of
or$1.3 billion per common share, compared with GAAP earnings of$0.59 or$0.5 billion per common share in 2023$0.26 - Adjusted earnings* of
or$1.2 billion per common share*, compared with$0.55 or$1.3 billion per common share in 2023$0.62 - Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)* of
, an increase of$4.2 billion 8% , compared with in 2023$3.9 billion - Cash provided by operating activities of
, compared with$3.0 billion in 2023$3.1 billion - Distributable cash flow (DCF)* of
, in line with 2023$2.6 billion - Reaffirmed 2024 full year financial guidance; the Company expects to finish 2024 near the top end of the EBITDA range of
to$17.7 billion , and around the midpoint for DCF per share$18.3 billion - Closed the acquisition of Public Service Company of
North Carolina , Incorporated (PSNC) from Dominion Energy, Inc. on September 30, 2024 for a purchase price of approximatelyUS (including$3.2 billion US of assumed debt)$1.3 billion - Closed the previously announced acquisition of additional docks and land adjacent to the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center (EIEC) for
~US $0.2 billion - Sanctioned the Canyon System Pipelines, a
~US project which will deliver crude oil and natural gas from BP Exploration & Production Company's (bp) recently sanctioned Kaskida development in the Gulf of$0.7 billion Mexico - Acquired a
15% interest in theDelaware Basin Residue (DBR) pipeline system inWest Texas from I Squared Capital, extending the Permian strategy and customer service offering - Sanctioned the 815 MW Sequoia Solar project in
Texas , aUS development substantially underpinned by long-term power purchase agreements with AT&T and Toyota$1.1 billion - Announced participation in the 177 MW third phase of the Fox Squirrel Solar project following completion of the second phase in August 2024
CEO COMMENT
Greg Ebel, President and CEO commented the following:
"This quarter, we concluded the successful acquisition of the three
"Across the business, we saw strong utilization of our assets which drove another solid quarter of financial results, positioning us to achieve full-year guidance for the 19th year in a row. We expect to be near the top of our 2024 EBITDA range, and close to the mid-point of our original DCF per share guidance range. The macro-outlook for energy infrastructure demand and the value of incumbency has never been higher. Enbridge is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this opportunity and capitalize on future growth across the business. Electricity demand for data centers, natural gas demand for industrial growth and onshoring, and renewable power demand to help customers meet emissions targets are driving unprecedented customer conversations. In addition, domestic and international oil demand highlight the necessity of integrated infrastructure, and Enbridge is there to provide it. Together, our four core businesses provide a highly diversified and valuable portfolio for both customers and investors.
"We have positioned Enbridge's business model to succeed in all market conditions. Our four core franchises deliver high-quality cash flow and predictable growth, underpinning our sustainable return of capital to shareholders. For 29 years, Enbridge has grown its dividend, making us one of a few dividend aristocrats in our industry and providing shareholders with a first-choice investment opportunity - now and into the future.
"In Liquids, demand for the Mainline remains strong and our volumes for 2024 are expected to exceed 3 million barrels per day. Growth in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) and the demand-pull nature of the system is driving discussions with customers for additional WCSB egress in 2026 and beyond. In the Permian, strong Gray Oak volumes continue to support high utilization at our state-of-the-art
"In Gas Transmission, we sanctioned the construction of two new pipeline systems to support bp's Kaskida development in the Gulf of
"In Gas Distribution, we now operate the largest natural gas utility in
"In Renewable Power, we continue to execute on our disciplined growth strategy. The 250 MW second phase of Fox Squirrel Solar entered service in August 2024 and construction of the third phase is underway with in-service expected by year-end. We also sanctioned the Sequoia Solar development in
"Looking forward, our industry-leading footprint and world-class execution puts us in a great position to benefit from increasing demand and serve new and growing customer bases. We remain committed to disciplined investment, maintaining a strong balance sheet and growing our dividend. Financial discipline combined with our low-risk business model and visible growth backlog are expected to drive strong shareholder returns in all market cycles and position Enbridge as a first-choice investment opportunity."
FINANCIAL RESULTS SUMMARY
Financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are summarized in the table below:
Three months ended | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts; number of shares in millions) | |||||
GAAP Earnings attributable to common shareholders | 1,293 | 532 | 4,560 | 4,113 | |
GAAP Earnings per common share | 0.59 | 0.26 | 2.12 | 2.02 | |
Cash provided by operating activities | 2,973 | 3,084 | 8,938 | 10,389 | |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 4,201 | 3,871 | 13,490 | 12,347 | |
Adjusted Earnings1 | 1,194 | 1,274 | 4,397 | 4,380 | |
Adjusted Earnings per common share1 | 0.55 | 0.62 | 2.05 | 2.15 | |
Distributable Cash Flow1 | 2,596 | 2,573 | 8,917 | 8,535 | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 2,177 | 2,048 | 2,147 | 2,033 |
1 | Non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
GAAP earnings attributable to common shareholders for the third quarter of 2024 increased by
- a non-cash, net unrealized derivative fair value gain of
($112 million after-tax) in 2024, compared with a net unrealized loss of$92 million ($782 million after-tax) in 2023, reflecting changes in the mark-to-market value of derivative financial instruments used to manage foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity price risks;$591 million - the absence in 2024 of a provision adjustment of
($124 million after-tax) related to a litigation matter; and$95 million - operating performance factors discussed below.
The period-over-period comparability of GAAP earnings attributable to common shareholders is impacted by certain 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 Company's Management's Discussion & Analysis for the third quarter of 2024 filed in conjunction with the third quarter financial statements for a detailed discussion of GAAP financial results.
Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2024 increased by
Adjusted earnings in the third quarter of 2024 decreased by
DCF for the third quarter of 2024 increased by
Per share metrics in 2024, relative to 2023, are impacted by the significant prefunding activities for the Acquisitions, including the bought deal equity issuance in the third quarter of 2023 and at-the-market (ATM) issuances in the second quarter of 2024 as part of the financing plan for the Acquisitions.
Detailed financial information and analysis can be found below under Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results.
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
The Company reaffirms its 2024 financial guidance for EBITDA and DCF, recast for the Acquisitions on August 2, 2024. Results for the first nine months of 2024 are in line with the Company's expectations and Enbridge anticipates that its businesses will continue to experience strong capacity utilization and operating performance through the balance of the year. The Company expects to finish the year near the top end of the EBITDA guidance range and around the midpoint of the DCF per share guidance range.
The company also reaffirms its 2023 to 2026 near-term growth outlook of 7
FINANCING UPDATE
On August 19, 2024, Enbridge issued
The company exited the third quarter with a Debt-to-EBITDA metric of 4.9x. Enbridge expects annualized EBITDA contributions from the closing of the Acquisitions to strengthen its debt-to-EBITDA position throughout 2025 while continuing to fund its secured capital growth program within its equity self-funding model.
SECURED GROWTH PROJECT EXECUTION UPDATE
During the quarter, the second phase of the Fox Squirrel Solar facility was placed into service, and it has been removed from the secured growth program. New to the backlog this quarter are the Canyon Systems Pipelines, the Sequoia Solar project and the third phase of Fox Squirrel.
The Company's secured growth backlog now sits at
BUSINESS UPDATES
Liquids Pipelines: Closed Acquisition of Land and Docks adjacent to EIEC
On October 24, 2024 Enbridge closed its acquisition of two additional docks and land adjacent to EIEC from Flint Hills Resources for a total purchase price of
Gas Transmission: DBR Equity Investment
Enbridge has acquired a
Gas Transmission: Sanctioned Canyon System Pipelines
Enbridge has sanctioned the construction of two new offshore pipelines to deliver natural gas and crude oil from bp's Kaskida offshore play. The development includes a new 24/26" oil pipeline which will connect to Shell Pipeline Company LP's Green Canyon 19 Platform and a 12" gas pipeline connecting to Enbridge's existing Magnolia Gas Gathering Pipeline. Enbridge's total investment is expected to be approximately
The project expands the Company's offshore business and is underpinned by long-term contracts which are consistent with Enbridge's low-risk business model. The agreements contain options which bp may elect to exercise to connect potential future production from its emerging Paleogene portfolio into the newly developed pipelines. Both the Canyon Oil Pipeline and the Canyon Gas Gathering System are being designed to accommodate connections from nearby discoveries.
Gas Distribution and Storage: Closed Acquisition of Public Service Company of
On September 30, 2024, Enbridge closed its acquisition of PSNC for a purchase price of approximately
The closing of this acquisition marks the successful completion of the strategic acquisition of three
Renewable Power: Sequoia Solar Project
Enbridge announced today it has sanctioned the Sequoia Solar project, a two phase 815MW solar farm approximately 150 miles west of
Renewable Power: Fox Squirrel Solar Project
The second phase of the Fox Squirrel Solar project entered service in the third quarter and is now delivering 250MW of electricity into the PJM grid. With the successful completion of the second phase, Enbridge has elected to participate in the development of the third and final phase of Fox Squirrel Solar, in partnership with EDF Renewables. Enbridge will fund
THIRD QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS
GAAP Segment EBITDA and Cash Flow from Operations
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Liquids Pipelines | 2,325 | 2,164 | 7,179 | 6,944 | |
Gas Transmission | 1,146 | 973 | 4,506 | 3,220 | |
Gas Distribution and Storage | 522 | 271 | 1,854 | 1,354 | |
Renewable Power Generation | 102 | 30 | 497 | 295 | |
Eliminations and Other | 295 | (602) | (502) | (10) | |
EBITDA1 | 4,390 | 2,836 | 13,534 | 11,803 | |
Earnings attributable to common shareholders | 1,293 | 532 | 4,560 | 4,113 | |
Cash provided by operating activities | 2,973 | 3,084 | 8,938 | 10,389 |
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 rates (
Liquids Pipelines
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Mainline System | 1,348 | 1,306 | 4,003 | 4,096 | |
Regional Oil Sands System | 223 | 246 | 693 | 726 | |
Gulf Coast and Mid-Continent Systems1 | 364 | 374 | 1,227 | 1,140 | |
Other Systems2 | 408 | 373 | 1,336 | 1,108 | |
Adjusted EBITDA3 | 2,343 | 2,299 | 7,259 | 7,070 | |
Operating Data (average deliveries – thousands of bpd) | |||||
Mainline System volume4 | 2,961 | 2,998 | 3,056 | 3,036 | |
Canadian International Joint Tariff5 ($C) | |||||
Line 3 Replacement Surcharge6 ($US) |
1 | Consists of Flanagan South Pipeline, Seaway Pipeline, Gray Oak Pipeline, Cactus II Pipeline, Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center, and others. |
2 | Other consists of Southern Lights Pipeline, Express-Platte System, Bakken System, and others. |
3 | Non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
4 | Mainline System throughput volume represents Mainline System deliveries ex- |
5 | Tariff tolls, per barrel, for heavy crude oil movements from |
6 | Effective July 1, 2022, the Line 3 Replacement Surcharge (L3R), exclusive of the receipt terminalling surcharge, is determined on a monthly basis by a volume ratchet based on the 9-month rolling average of ex- |
Liquids Pipelines adjusted EBITDA increased
- higher Mainline system tolls from annual escalators, effective July 1, 2024;
- higher contributions from Southern Lights Pipeline due primarily to the discontinuation of rate-regulated accounting as at December 31, 2023; and
- the favorable effect of translating
U.S. dollar earnings at a higher average exchange rate in 2024, as compared to 2023; partially offset by - lower Regional Oil Sands System volume throughput.
Gas Transmission
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
946 | 864 | 2,786 | 2,600 | ||
Canadian Gas Transmission | 101 | 136 | 395 | 458 | |
Other1 | 107 | 92 | 329 | 256 | |
Adjusted EBITDA2 | 1,154 | 1,092 | 3,510 | 3,314 |
1 | Other consists of Tomorrow RNG, Gulf of Mexico Offshore assets, our investment in DCP Midstream, and others. |
2 | Non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
Gas Transmission adjusted EBITDA increased
- favorable contracting and lower operating costs on our
U.S. Gas Transmission assets; - contributions from the acquisitions of Tomorrow RNG in the first quarter of 2024 and Whistler Parent JV in the second quarter of 2024; and
- the favorable effect of translating
U.S. dollar earnings at a higher average exchange rate in 2024, compared to the same period in 2023; partially offset by - the absence of contributions from Alliance Pipeline and Aux Sable due to the sale of our interests in these investments in April 2024.
Gas Distribution and Storage
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Enbridge Gas Ontario1 | 297 | 265 | 1,370 | 1,322 | |
217 | — | 445 | — | ||
Other | 8 | 6 | 39 | 32 | |
Adjusted EBITDA2 | 522 | 271 | 1,854 | 1,354 | |
Operating Data | |||||
Enbridge Gas Ontario | |||||
Volumes (billions of cubic feet) | 372 | 405 | 1,414 | 1,598 | |
Number of active customers3 (millions) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | |
Heating degree days4 | |||||
Actual | 10 | 61 | 1,619 | 2,266 | |
Forecast based on normal weather5 | 4 | 88 | 1,950 | 2,495 |
1 | Enbridge Gas Inc. doing business as Enbridge Gas Ontario. |
2 | Non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
3 | Number of active customers is the number of natural gas consuming customers at the end of the reported period. |
4 | Heating degree days is a measure of coldness that is indicative of volumetric requirements for natural gas utilized for heating purposes in Enbridge Gas Ontario's distribution franchise areas. |
5 | Normal weather is the weather forecast by Enbridge Gas Ontario in its legacy rate zones, using the forecasting methodologies approved by the Ontario Energy Board. |
Enbridge Gas Ontario, Enbridge Gas Utah and PSNC adjusted EBITDA will typically follow a seasonal profile. It is generally highest in the first and fourth quarters of the year. Enbridge Gas Ontario, Enbridge Gas Utah and PSNC's seasonal profile reflects greater volumetric demand during the heating season and 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. Enbridge Gas Ohio's earnings are largely decoupled from volumes and less impacted by weather fluctuations. Enbridge Gas Utah and PSNC have revenue decoupling mechanisms that are not impacted by weather or gas volume variability, but revenues are shaped to align with the seasonal usage profile.
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter increased
- full-quarter contributions from the Enbridge Gas Ohio and Enbridge Gas Utah acquisitions in 2024; and
- higher distribution charges resulting from increases in rates and customer base, and higher demand in the contract market at Enbridge Gas Ontario.
The impact of weather for Enbridge Gas Ontario was negligible in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023.
Renewable Power Generation
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 86 | 119 | 512 | 390 |
1 | Non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
Renewable Power Generation adjusted EBITDA decreased
- the absence in 2024 of fees earned on certain wind and solar development contracts; partially offset by
- higher contributions from the Hohe See and Albatros Offshore Wind Facilities as a result of the November 2023 acquisition of an additional
24.45% interest in these facilities.
Eliminations and Other
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Operating and administrative recoveries | 96 | 45 | 381 | 141 | |
Realized foreign exchange hedge settlement (loss)/gain | — | 45 | (26) | 78 | |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 96 | 90 | 355 | 219 |
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 increased
- higher investment income on cash balances from pre-funding the Acquisitions;
- the timing of certain operating and administrative cost recoveries from the business units; partially offset by
- the absence of realized foreign exchange impacts from hedge settlements in 2024, compared to a gain in 2023.
Distributable Cash Flow
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars; number of shares in millions) | |||||
Liquids Pipelines | 2,343 | 2,299 | 7,259 | 7,070 | |
Gas Transmission | 1,154 | 1,092 | 3,510 | 3,314 | |
Gas Distribution and Storage | 522 | 271 | 1,854 | 1,354 | |
Renewable Power Generation | 86 | 119 | 512 | 390 | |
Eliminations and Other | 96 | 90 | 355 | 219 | |
Adjusted EBITDA1,3 | 4,201 | 3,871 | 13,490 | 12,347 | |
Maintenance capital | (290) | (249) | (748) | (648) | |
Interest expense1 | (1,133) | (912) | (3,228) | (2,759) | |
Current income tax1 | (176) | (131) | (597) | (395) | |
Distributions to noncontrolling interests1 | (79) | (87) | (245) | (282) | |
Cash distributions in excess of equity earnings1 | 109 | 112 | 347 | 315 | |
Preference share dividends1 | (99) | (89) | (287) | (260) | |
Other receipts of cash not recognized in revenue2 | 53 | 50 | 89 | 173 | |
Other non-cash adjustments | 10 | 8 | 96 | 44 | |
DCF3 | 2,596 | 2,573 | 8,917 | 8,535 | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding4 | 2,177 | 2,048 | 2,147 | 2,033 |
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. |
4 | Includes equity pre-funding for the Acquisitions which closed in 2024. |
Third quarter 2024 DCF increased
- higher debt principal and rates, mainly attributable to the acquisition of Enbridge Gas Ohio and Enbridge Gas Utah resulting in higher interest expense;
- higher
U.S. Corporate Alternative Minimum taxes; and - higher maintenance capital from the acquisitions of Enbridge Gas Ohio and Enbridge Gas Utah.
Weighted average common shares increased due to the bought deal equity issuance in the third quarter of 2023 and ATM equity issuances in the second quarter of 2024 as part of the funding for the Acquisitions.
Adjusted Earnings
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA1,2 | 4,201 | 3,871 | 13,490 | 12,347 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (1,368) | (1,200) | (3,919) | (3,554) | |
Interest expense2 | (1,150) | (900) | (3,261) | (2,743) | |
Income taxes2 | (363) | (363) | (1,490) | (1,252) | |
Noncontrolling interests2 | (27) | (45) | (136) | (158) | |
Preference share dividends | (99) | (89) | (287) | (260) | |
Adjusted earnings1 | 1,194 | 1,274 | 4,397 | 4,380 | |
Adjusted earnings per common share1 | 0.55 | 0.62 | 2.05 | 2.15 |
1 | Non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices. |
2 | Presented net of adjusting items. |
Adjusted earnings decreased
- higher debt principal and rates, mainly attributable to the acquisition of Enbridge Gas Ohio and Enbridge Gas Utah resulting in higher interest expense;
- higher depreciation from assets acquired or placed into service since the third quarter of 2023; partially offset by
- higher adjusted EBITDA driven by operational factors discussed above.
Per share metrics were negatively impacted by the bought deal equity issuance in the third quarter of 2023 and ATM issuances in the second quarter of 2024, as part of the funding for the Acquisitions.
CONFERENCE CALL
Enbridge will host a conference call and webcast on November 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Mountain Time) to provide a business update and review 2024 third quarter results. Analysts, members of the media and other interested parties can access the call toll free at 1-800-606-3040. The call will be audio webcast live at https://app.webinar.net/Mrldw9d82No. It is recommended that participants dial in or join the audio webcast fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A webcast replay will be available soon after the conclusion of the event and a transcript will be posted to the website. The replay will be available for seven days after the call toll-free 1-(800)-606-3040 (conference ID: 9581867).
The conference call format will include prepared remarks from the executive team followed by a question and answer session for the analyst and investor community only. Enbridge's media and investor relations teams will be available after the call for any additional questions.
DIVIDEND DECLARATION
On October 29, 2024, our Board of Directors declared the following quarterly dividends. All dividends are payable on December 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 15, 2024.
Dividend per share | |
(Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) | |
Common Shares | |
Preference Shares, Series A | |
Preference Shares, Series B | |
Preference Shares, Series D | |
Preference Shares, Series F | |
Preference Shares, Series G1 | |
Preference Shares, Series H | |
Preference Shares, Series I2 | |
Preference Shares, Series L | |
Preference Shares, Series N | |
Preference Shares, Series P | |
Preference Shares, Series R | |
Preference Shares, Series 1 | |
Preference Shares, Series 33 | |
Preference Shares, Series 44 | |
Preference Shares, Series 5 | |
Preference Shares, Series 7 | |
Preference Shares, Series 9 | |
Preference Shares, Series 11 | |
Preference Shares, Series 13 | |
Preference Shares, Series 15 | |
Preference Shares, Series 19 |
1 | The quarterly dividend per share paid on Preference Shares, Series G was decreased to |
2 | The quarterly dividend per share paid on Preference Shares, Series I was decreased to |
3 | The quarterly dividend per share paid on Preference Shares, Series 3 was increased to |
4 | The first quarterly dividend of |
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including management's assessment of Enbridge and its subsidiaries' future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward looking statements are typically identified by words such as ''anticipate'', ''expect'', ''project'', 'estimate'', ''forecast'', ''plan'', ''intend'', ''target'', ''believe'', "likely" and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information or statements included or incorporated by reference in this document include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the following: Enbridge's corporate vision and strategy, including our strategic priorities and outlook; 2024 financial guidance and near term outlook, including projected DCF per share and adjusted EBITDA and expected growth thereof; expected dividends, dividend growth and dividend policy; the anticipated benefits of the acquisitions of three natural gas utilities from Dominion Energy, Inc. (the Acquisitions) and the expected integration thereof; expected supply of, demand for, exports of and prices of crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL), liquefied natural gas (LNG), renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable energy; anticipated utilization of our assets; expected EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA; expected earnings/(loss) and adjusted earnings/(loss); expected DCF and DCF per share; expected future cash flows; expected shareholder returns and asset returns; expected performance of Enbridge's businesses; financial strength and flexibility; financing costs and plans, including with respect to the Acquisitions and our equity self-funding model; expectations on leverage, including Debt-to EBITDA ratio; sources of liquidity and sufficiency of financial resources; expected in-service dates and costs related to announced projects and projects under construction; capital allocation framework and priorities; impact of weather and seasonality; expected future growth and expansion opportunities, including secured growth program, development opportunities, customer growth, and lower carbon opportunities and strategy, including with respect to the Whistler Parent JV, Canyon System Pipelines, and Sequoia and Fox Squirrel Solar projects; expected closings, benefits, accretion and timing of transactions; expected future actions and decisions of regulators and courts and the timing and impact thereof; and toll and rate case discussions and filings, and anticipated timing and impact therefrom.
Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Material assumptions include assumptions about the following: the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, NGL, LNG, RNG and renewable energy; prices of crude oil, natural gas, NGL, LNG, RNG and renewable energy; anticipated utilization of our assets; exchange rates; inflation; interest rates; availability and price of labour and construction materials; the stability of our supply chain; operational reliability and performance; maintenance of support and regulatory approvals for our projects, toll and rate applications; anticipated in-service dates; weather; announced and potential acquisition, disposition and other corporate transactions and projects and the timing and benefits thereof, including with respect to the Acquisitions; governmental legislation; litigation; credit ratings; hedging program; expected EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA; expected earnings/ (loss) and adjusted earnings/(loss); expected earnings/(loss) or adjusted earnings/(loss) per share; expected future cash flows; expected future DCF and DCF per share; estimated future dividends; financial strength and flexibility; debt and equity market conditions; and general economic and competitive conditions. Assumptions regarding the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, NGL, LNG, RNG and renewable energy and the prices of these commodities are material to and underlie all forward-looking statements, as they may impact current and future levels of demand for our services. Similarly, exchange rates, inflation and interest rates impact the economies and business environments in which we operate and may impact levels of demand for our services and cost of inputs and are therefore inherent in all forward-looking statements. The most relevant assumptions associated with forward-looking statements regarding announced projects and projects under construction, including estimated completion dates and expected capital expenditures, include the following: the availability and price of labour and construction materials; the stability of our supply chain; the effects of inflation and foreign exchange rates on labour and material costs; the effects of interest rates on borrowing costs; the impact of weather; the timing and closing of acquisitions, dispositions and other transactions and the realization of anticipated benefits therefrom; and customer, government, court and regulatory approvals on construction and in-service schedules and cost recovery regimes.
Enbridge's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to the successful execution of our strategic priorities; operating performance; regulatory parameters and decisions; litigation; acquisitions and dispositions and other transactions, and the realization of anticipated benefits therefrom, including the Acquisitions; project approval and support; renewals of rights-of-way; weather; economic and competitive conditions; global geopolitical conditions; political decisions; public opinion; dividend policy; changes in tax laws and tax rates; exchange rates; interest rates; inflation; commodity prices; and supply of and demand for commodities, including but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in Enbridge's other filings with Canadian and
ABOUT ENBRIDGE INC.
At Enbridge, we safely connect millions of people to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through our North American natural gas, oil and renewable power networks and our growing European offshore wind portfolio. We're investing in modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure, affordable energy and building on more than a century of operating conventional energy infrastructure and two decades of experience in renewable power. We're advancing new technologies including hydrogen, renewable natural gas, carbon capture and storage and are committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions from our operations by 2050. Headquartered in
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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 per share. 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 and uses EPS to assess performance of the Company.
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
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Liquids Pipelines | 2,325 | 2,164 | 7,179 | 6,944 | |
Gas Transmission | 1,146 | 973 | 4,506 | 3,220 | |
Gas Distribution and Storage | 522 | 271 | 1,854 | 1,354 | |
Renewable Power Generation | 102 | 30 | 497 | 295 | |
Eliminations and Other | 295 | (602) | (502) | (10) | |
EBITDA | 4,390 | 2,836 | 13,534 | 11,803 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (1,317) | (1,164) | (3,783) | (3,447) | |
Interest expense | (1,314) | (921) | (3,301) | (2,709) | |
Income tax expense | (312) | (128) | (1,437) | (1,157) | |
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | (56) | (2) | (167) | (117) | |
Preference share dividends | (98) | (89) | (286) | (260) | |
Earnings attributable to common shareholders | 1,293 | 532 | 4,560 | 4,113 |
ADJUSTED EBITDA TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
Liquids Pipelines | 2,343 | 2,299 | 7,259 | 7,070 | |
Gas Transmission | 1,154 | 1,092 | 3,510 | 3,314 | |
Gas Distribution and Storage | 522 | 271 | 1,854 | 1,354 | |
Renewable Power Generation | 86 | 119 | 512 | 390 | |
Eliminations and Other | 96 | 90 | 355 | 219 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | 4,201 | 3,871 | 13,490 | 12,347 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (1,368) | (1,200) | (3,919) | (3,554) | |
Interest expense | (1,150) | (900) | (3,261) | (2,743) | |
Income tax expense | (363) | (363) | (1,490) | (1,252) | |
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | (27) | (45) | (136) | (158) | |
Preference share dividends | (99) | (89) | (287) | (260) | |
Adjusted earnings | 1,194 | 1,274 | 4,397 | 4,380 | |
Adjusted earnings per common share | 0.55 | 0.62 | 2.05 | 2.15 |
EBITDA TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
EBITDA | 4,390 | 2,836 | 13,534 | 11,803 | |
Adjusting items: | |||||
Change in unrealized derivative fair value (gain)/loss | (271) | 842 | 742 | (243) | |
Employee severance costs | — | — | 105 | — | |
Competitive Toll Settlement realized hedge loss | — | — | — | 638 | |
Net gain on sale | — | — | (1,092) | — | |
Litigation settlement gain | — | 124 | — | 56 | |
Other | 82 | 69 | 201 | 93 | |
Total adjusting items | (189) | 1,035 | (44) | 544 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | 4,201 | 3,871 | 13,490 | 12,347 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (1,317) | (1,164) | (3,783) | (3,447) | |
Interest expense | (1,312) | (921) | (3,298) | (2,709) | |
Income tax expense | (312) | (128) | (1,437) | (1,157) | |
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | (56) | (2) | (167) | (117) | |
Preference share dividends | (99) | (89) | (287) | (260) | |
Adjusting items in respect of: | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | (51) | (36) | (136) | (107) | |
Interest expense | 162 | 21 | 37 | (34) | |
Income tax expense | (51) | (235) | (53) | (95) | |
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | 29 | (43) | 31 | (41) | |
Adjusted earnings | 1,194 | 1,274 | 4,397 | 4,380 | |
Adjusted earnings per common share | 0.55 | 0.62 | 2.05 | 2.15 |
APPENDIX B
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION – ADJUSTED EBITDA TO SEGMENTED EBITDA
LIQUIDS PIPELINES
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 2,343 | 2,299 | 7,259 | 7,070 | |
Change in unrealized derivative fair value gain/(loss) | 26 | (94) | 20 | 555 | |
CTS realized hedge loss | — | — | — | (638) | |
Litigation settlement gain | — | — | — | 68 | |
Other | (44) | (41) | (100) | (111) | |
Total adjustments | (18) | (135) | (80) | (126) | |
EBITDA | 2,325 | 2,164 | 7,179 | 6,944 |
GAS TRANSMISSION
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 1,154 | 1,092 | 3,510 | 3,314 | |
Change in unrealized derivative fair value gain/(loss) - Commodity prices | 13 | (2) | (4) | (2) | |
Gain on sale of Alliance and Aux Sable | — | — | 1,063 | — | |
Litigation provision | — | (124) | — | (124) | |
Other | (21) | 7 | (63) | 32 | |
Total adjustments | (8) | (119) | 996 | (94) | |
EBITDA | 1,146 | 973 | 4,506 | 3,220 |
GAS DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 522 | 271 | 1,854 | 1,354 | |
Total adjustments | — | — | — | — | |
EBITDA | 522 | 271 | 1,854 | 1,354 |
RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 86 | 119 | 512 | 390 | |
Change in unrealized derivative fair value gain/(loss) - Commodity prices | 26 | (84) | (13) | (84) | |
Gain on sale of NR Green | — | — | 29 | — | |
Other | (10) | (5) | (31) | (11) | |
Total adjustments | 16 | (89) | (15) | (95) | |
EBITDA | 102 | 30 | 497 | 295 |
ELIMINATIONS AND OTHER
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 96 | 90 | 355 | 219 | |
Change in unrealized derivative fair value gain/(loss) - Foreign exchange | 217 | (652) | (716) | (250) | |
Employee severance costs | — | — | (105) | — | |
Other | (18) | (40) | (36) | 21 | |
Total adjustments | 199 | (692) | (857) | (229) | |
EBITDA | 295 | (602) | (502) | (10) |
APPENDIX C
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION – CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO DCF
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
(unaudited; millions of Canadian dollars) | |||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 2,973 | 3,084 | 8,938 | 10,389 | |
Adjusted for changes in operating assets and liabilities1 | (155) | (233) | 352 | (1,461) | |
2,818 | 2,851 | 9,290 | 8,928 | ||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests2 | (79) | (87) | (245) | (282) | |
Preference share dividends2 | (99) | (89) | (287) | (260) | |
Maintenance capital | (290) | (249) | (748) | (648) | |
Significant adjusting items: | |||||
Other receipts of cash not recognized in revenue | 53 | 50 | 89 | 173 | |
Employee severance costs, net of tax | 4 | — | 95 | — | |
Distributions from equity investments in excess of cumulative earnings2 | 174 | 148 | 650 | 343 | |
CTS realized hedge loss, net of tax | — | — | — | 479 | |
Litigation settlement gain | — | — | — | (68) | |
Other items | 15 | (51) | 73 | (130) | |
DCF | 2,596 | 2,573 | 8,917 | 8,535 |
1 | Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of recoveries. |
2 | Presented net of adjusting items. |
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