Enterprise Reports Results for Fourth Quarter 2023
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Insights
The financial results of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. for the year ended December 31, 2023, indicate a stable performance despite a challenging economic environment. The slight increase in net income from $5.615 billion in 2022 to $5.657 billion in 2023 and a consistent distributable cash flow (DCF) suggests resilience in their business model. The payout ratio of declared distributions to common unitholders and partnership unit buybacks being 56 percent of Adjusted CFFO and 94 percent of Adjusted FCF reflects a balanced approach to rewarding investors while retaining earnings for growth.
From an investment perspective, the 5.3 percent increase in distributions and the 25th consecutive year of distribution growth could be seen as a positive signal for investors seeking stable income. However, the retention of $3.2 billion of DCF to reinvest in the partnership, repurchase partnership common units and reduce debt indicates a strategic focus on strengthening the balance sheet and funding growth initiatives, which could potentially enhance long-term shareholder value.
Enterprise's report highlights the diversification and fee-based nature of its midstream operations, which is a critical factor in mitigating risks associated with volatile commodity prices. The increase in pipeline volumes, marine terminal volumes, NGL fractionation volumes and fee-based natural gas processing volumes reflects a robust operational performance and suggests an ability to capitalize on the growing demand for midstream services.
The completion of $3.5 billion of capital growth projects, including new natural gas processing plants and the 12th NGL fractionator, is indicative of Enterprise's commitment to expanding its asset base. However, the mention of mechanical issues at the PDH 2 facility, which impacted earnings, raises concerns about operational risks and the need for effective project execution.
The geopolitical commentary provided by Enterprise's co-CEO Jim Teague offers a broader context on the macroeconomic environment, emphasizing the importance of energy security and the strategic advantages held by the U.S. due to its natural resource abundance. This perspective is particularly relevant for stakeholders interested in the long-term strategic positioning of the company in the global energy market.
Enterprise's growth in various operational metrics, such as equivalent pipeline volumes and marine terminal volumes, is a testament to the company's scale and operational efficiency. The record-setting pipeline and marine terminal volumes achieved in the fourth quarter of 2023 are particularly noteworthy, as they demonstrate Enterprise's ability to handle increased throughput, which is crucial for maintaining and growing market share.
Furthermore, the 5.1 percent increase in cash distribution for the fourth quarter of 2023, with a distribution coverage of 1.8 times, is an indicator of financial health and a commitment to returning value to unitholders. The repurchase of common units on the open market signals confidence in the company's valuation and a shareholder-friendly capital allocation policy.
However, the decrease in Adjusted FCF in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 could raise questions about the sustainability of free cash flows. Investors and analysts should monitor this metric closely in future quarters for indications of underlying financial trends.
Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Financial Highlights
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Three Months
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Year
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($ in millions, except per unit amounts) |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
Operating income |
$ |
1,921 |
$ |
1,765 |
$ |
6,929 |
$ |
6,907 |
Net income |
$ |
1,602 |
$ |
1,452 |
$ |
5,657 |
$ |
5,615 |
Fully diluted earnings per common unit |
$ |
0.72 |
$ |
0.65 |
$ |
2.52 |
$ |
2.50 |
Total gross operating margin (1) |
$ |
2,548 |
$ |
2,368 |
$ |
9,395 |
$ |
9,309 |
Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
$ |
2,499 |
$ |
2,376 |
$ |
9,318 |
$ |
9,309 |
Adjusted CFFO (1) |
$ |
2,215 |
$ |
2,097 |
$ |
8,124 |
$ |
8,093 |
Adjusted FCF (1) |
$ |
1,218 |
$ |
1,407 |
$ |
4,811 |
$ |
2,983 |
DCF (1) |
$ |
2,059 |
$ |
2,028 |
$ |
7,601 |
$ |
7,751 |
Operational DCF (1) |
$ |
2,024 |
$ |
1,926 |
$ |
7,538 |
$ |
7,629 |
(1) |
Total gross operating margin, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”), Adjusted cash flow provided by operating activities (“Adjusted CFFO”), Adjusted Free Cash Flow (“Adjusted FCF”), Distributable Cash Flow (“DCF”) and Operational Distributable Cash Flow (“Operational DCF”) are non-generally accepted accounting principle (“non-GAAP”) financial measures that are defined and reconciled later in this press release. |
Year End 2023 Results
Enterprise reported net income attributable to common unitholders of
Operational DCF was
Adjusted CFFO was
“Enterprise’s 2023 earnings demonstrated the value and resiliency of our diversified, fee-based midstream businesses,” said Jim Teague, co-chief executive officer of Enterprise’s general partner. “Despite significantly lower commodity prices and natural gas processing margins in 2023 compared to 2022, Enterprise generated comparable earnings per common unit on a fully diluted basis, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted CFFO and Operational DCF in 2023 to our record setting year in 2022. During 2023, the partnership benefited from a 9 percent increase in total equivalent pipeline volumes to 12.2 million barrels per day, a 20 percent increase in marine terminal volumes to 2.1 million barrels per day, a 16 percent increase in NGL fractionation volumes to 1.6 million barrels per day, and a 13 percent increase in fee-based natural gas processing volumes to 5.8 million cubic feet per day. We also benefited from another year of strong demand for octane in the international gasoline markets. As we embark on a new year, we recognize and are grateful for the tireless effort and contribution of our employees that enabled us to achieve exemplary performance again in 2023.”
“During 2023, we completed construction on
“The world is currently experiencing the most geopolitical volatility and uncertainty since World War II. Financial markets have gone from a decade of essentially ‘free’ money to a period with one of the most rapid increases in interest rates in decades. These actions have resulted in record amounts of government debt and deficits, and above-trend inflation exacerbated by the combination of a continuing flood of government stimulus and abnormally low unemployment due to demographic shifts in the workforce.
Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Volume Highlights
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Three Months Ended
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Year Ended
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2023 |
2022 |
2023 |
2022 |
NGL, crude oil, refined products & petrochemical pipeline volumes (million BPD) |
7.8 |
6.9 |
7.3 |
6.7 |
Marine terminal volumes (million BPD) |
2.3 |
1.7 |
2.1 |
1.7 |
Natural gas pipeline volumes (TBtus/d) |
18.7 |
17.6 |
18.4 |
17.1 |
NGL fractionation volumes (million BPD) |
1.6 |
1.3 |
1.6 |
1.3 |
Propylene plant production volumes (MBPD) |
102 |
89 |
101 |
101 |
Fee-based natural gas processing volumes (Bcf/d) |
6.2 |
5.4 |
5.8 |
5.2 |
Equity NGL-equivalent production volumes (MBPD) |
185 |
173 |
175 |
182 |
As used in this press release, “NGL” means natural gas liquids, “LPG” means liquefied petroleum gas, “BPD” means barrels per day, “MBPD” means thousand barrels per day, “MMcf/d” means million cubic feet per day, “Bcf/d” means billion cubic feet per day, “BBtus/d” means billion British thermal units per day and “TBtus/d” means trillion British thermal units per day.
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Gross operating margin, operating income and net income attributable to common unitholders for the fourth quarter of 2023 included
of net non-cash, mark-to-market (“MTM”) gains on financial instruments used in our commodity hedging activities, compared to$15 million of net MTM losses for the fourth quarter of 2022. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the partnership had net MTM losses of$32 million and$33 million , respectively.$78 million -
Enterprise increased its cash distribution 5.1 percent to
per common unit with respect to the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the distribution declared with respect to the fourth quarter of 2022. The distribution will be paid on February 14, 2024, to common unit holders of record as of the close of business on January 31, 2024.$0.51 5 -
DCF for the fourth quarter of 2023 was
, which provided 1.8 times coverage of the$2.1 billion per common unit cash distribution. Enterprise retained$0.51 5 of DCF in the fourth quarter of 2023.$932 million -
Adjusted CFFO was
for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to$2.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted FCF was$2.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to$1.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022.$1.4 billion -
Capital investments were
in the fourth quarter of 2023, which included$1.0 billion of growth capital expenditures,$823 million for the acquisition of the Wilson natural gas storage facility, which previously was under lease and$65 million of sustaining capital expenditures. For the year ended December 31, 2023, capital investments were$129 million , including$3.3 billion of growth capital expenditures and$2.9 billion of sustaining capital expenditures.$413 million -
Enterprise repurchased approximately
of its common units on the open market in the fourth quarter of 2023, bringing the total amount of common unit buybacks to$96 million in 2023. Including these purchases, the partnership has utilized 46 percent of its authorized$187 million common unit buyback program.$2.0 billion
“Enterprise finished 2023 with a strong fourth quarter,” said
Review of Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
Enterprise reported total gross operating margin of
NGL Pipelines & Services – Gross operating margin from the NGL Pipelines & Services segment was
Gross operating margin from Enterprise’s natural gas processing and related NGL marketing business was
Gross operating margin from NGL marketing activities decreased a net
The partnership’s Rocky Mountain gas processing facilities reported a net
Enterprise’s gas processing facilities in the Permian reported an
Total fee-based natural gas processing volumes were a record 6.2 Bcf/d for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to 5.4 Bcf/d for the fourth quarter of 2022. Equity NGL-equivalent production volumes were 185 MBPD this quarter compared to 173 MBPD for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Gross operating margin from the partnership’s NGL pipelines and storage business increased
Gross operating margin from the partnership’s eastern ethane pipelines, which includes the ATEX and Aegis pipelines, increased a combined
A number of Enterprise’s NGL pipelines, including the Mid-America and Seminole NGL Pipeline Systems, Shin Oak NGL Pipeline and Chaparral NGL Pipeline, serve the Permian Basin and Rocky Mountain regions. On a combined basis, these pipelines reported a
The Enterprise Hydrocarbons Terminal (“EHT”) had a
Enterprise’s
Enterprise’s NGL fractionation business reported a
Gross operating margin from Enterprise’s NGL fractionation complex in
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services – Gross operating margin from the Crude Oil Pipelines & Services segment increased to
Enterprise’s
Gross operating margin from our
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services – Gross operating margin from the Natural Gas Pipelines & Services segment was
On a combined basis, gross operating margin from the partnership’s Jonah Gathering System, Piceance Basin Gathering System, and San Juan Gathering System in the Rocky Mountains decreased
Gross operating margin from Enterprise’s natural gas marketing business decreased
Enterprise’s Permian Basin natural gas gathering systems reported a combined
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services – Gross operating margin for the Petrochemical & Refined Products Services segment increased 30 percent, or
Gross operating margin from the partnership’s propylene production and related activities increased
The partnership’s octane enhancement and related operations business reported a
Enterprise’s refined products pipelines and related activities reported a
Capitalization
Total debt principal outstanding at December 31, 2023 was
Capital Investments
Total capital investments in the fourth quarter of 2023 were
Our current expectation for growth capital investments in 2024 is approximately
2023 K-1 Tax Packages
The timing of the availability of Enterprise’s K-1 tax packages for 2023 is dependent upon actions of the
Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings
Today, Enterprise will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2023 earnings. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet beginning at 9:00 a.m. CT and may be accessed by visiting the partnership’s website at www.enterpriseproducts.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release and accompanying schedules include the non-GAAP financial measures of total gross operating margin, Adjusted CFFO, FCF, Adjusted FCF, DCF, Operational DCF and Adjusted EBITDA. The accompanying schedules provide definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations to their most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP measures such as net income, operating income, net cash flow provided by operating activities or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate such measures in the same manner as we do.
Company Information and Use of Forward-Looking Statements
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Services include: natural gas gathering, treating, processing, transportation and storage; NGL transportation, fractionation, storage and marine terminals; crude oil gathering, transportation, storage and marine terminals; petrochemical and refined products transportation, storage and marine terminals; and a marine transportation business that operates on key
This press release includes forward-looking statements. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties, such as the partnership’s expectations regarding future results, capital expenditures, project completions, liquidity and financial market conditions. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, insufficient cash from operations, adverse market conditions, governmental regulations and other factors discussed in Enterprise’s filings with the
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. |
Exhibit A |
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Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations – UNAUDITED |
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($ in millions, except per unit amounts) |
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For the Three Months
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For the Year
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2023 |
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2022 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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Revenues |
$ |
14,622 |
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$ |
13,650 |
|
$ |
49,715 |
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$ |
58,186 |
|
Costs and expenses: |
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Operating costs and expenses |
|
12,757 |
|
|
11,952 |
|
|
43,017 |
|
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51,502 |
|
General and administrative costs |
|
59 |
|
|
62 |
|
|
231 |
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|
241 |
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Total costs and expenses |
|
12,816 |
|
|
12,014 |
|
|
43,248 |
|
|
51,743 |
|
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates |
|
115 |
|
|
129 |
|
|
462 |
|
|
464 |
|
Operating income |
|
1,921 |
|
|
1,765 |
|
|
6,929 |
|
|
6,907 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
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(325 |
) |
|
(307 |
) |
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(1,269 |
) |
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(1,244 |
) |
Other, net |
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5 |
|
|
22 |
|
|
41 |
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|
34 |
|
Total other expense, net |
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(320 |
) |
|
(285 |
) |
|
(1,228 |
) |
|
(1,210 |
) |
Income before income taxes |
|
1,601 |
|
|
1,480 |
|
|
5,701 |
|
|
5,697 |
|
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes |
|
1 |
|
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(28 |
) |
|
(44 |
) |
|
(82 |
) |
Net income |
|
1,602 |
|
|
1,452 |
|
|
5,657 |
|
|
5,615 |
|
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
|
(34 |
) |
|
(32 |
) |
|
(125 |
) |
|
(125 |
) |
Net income attributable to preferred units |
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– |
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– |
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(3 |
) |
|
(3 |
) |
Net income attributable to common unitholders |
$ |
1,568 |
|
$ |
1,420 |
|
$ |
5,529 |
|
$ |
5,487 |
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Per common unit data (fully diluted): |
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Earnings per common unit |
$ |
0.72 |
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$ |
0.65 |
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$ |
2.52 |
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$ |
2.50 |
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Average common units outstanding (in millions) |
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2,192 |
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2,194 |
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2,194 |
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2,199 |
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Supplemental financial data: |
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Net cash flow provided by operating activities |
$ |
2,366 |
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$ |
2,725 |
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$ |
7,569 |
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$ |
8,039 |
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Cash flows used in investing activities |
$ |
977 |
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$ |
645 |
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$ |
3,197 |
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$ |
4,954 |
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Cash flows used in financing activities |
$ |
1,383 |
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$ |
2,129 |
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$ |
4,258 |
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$ |
5,844 |
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Total debt principal outstanding at end of period |
$ |
29,021 |
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$ |
28,566 |
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$ |
29,021 |
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$ |
28,566 |
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Non-GAAP Distributable Cash Flow (1) |
$ |
2,059 |
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$ |
2,028 |
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$ |
7,601 |
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$ |
7,751 |
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Non-GAAP Operational Distributable Cash Flow (1) |
$ |
2,024 |
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$ |
1,926 |
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$ |
7,538 |
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$ |
7,629 |
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Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (2) |
$ |
2,499 |
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$ |
2,376 |
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$ |
9,318 |
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$ |
9,309 |
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Non-GAAP Adjusted Cash flow from operations (3) |
$ |
2,215 |
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$ |
2,097 |
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$ |
8,124 |
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$ |
8,093 |
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Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow (4) |
$ |
1,369 |
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$ |
2,035 |
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$ |
4,256 |
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$ |
2,929 |
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Non-GAAP Adjusted Free Cash Flow (4) |
$ |
1,218 |
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$ |
1,407 |
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$ |
4,811 |
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$ |
2,983 |
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Gross operating margin by segment: |
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NGL Pipelines & Services |
$ |
1,380 |
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$ |
1,294 |
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$ |
4,898 |
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$ |
5,142 |
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Crude Oil Pipelines & Services |
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456 |
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418 |
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1,707 |
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1,655 |
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Natural Gas Pipelines & Services |
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286 |
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315 |
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1,077 |
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1,042 |
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Petrochemical & Refined Products Services |
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439 |
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339 |
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1,694 |
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1,517 |
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Total segment gross operating margin (5) |
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2,561 |
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2,366 |
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9,376 |
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9,356 |
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Net adjustment for shipper make-up rights (6) |
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(13 |
) |
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2 |
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19 |
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(47 |
) |
Non-GAAP total gross operating margin (7) |
$ |
2,548 |
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$ |
2,368 |
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$ |
9,395 |
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$ |
9,309 |
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(1) |
See Exhibit F for reconciliation to GAAP net cash flow provided by operating activities. |
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(2) |
See Exhibit G for reconciliation to GAAP net cash flow provided by operating activities. |
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(3) |
See Exhibit E for reconciliation to GAAP net cash flow provided by operating activities. |
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(4) |
See Exhibit D for reconciliation to GAAP net cash flow provided by operating activities. |
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(5) |
Within the context of this table, total segment gross operating margin represents a subtotal and corresponds to measures similarly titled within the financial statement footnotes provided in our quarterly and annual filings with the |
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(6) |
Gross operating margin by segment for NGL Pipelines & Services and Crude Oil Pipelines & Services reflects adjustments for non-refundable deferred transportation revenues relating to the make-up rights of committed shippers on certain major pipeline projects. These adjustments are included in managements’ evaluation of segment results. However, these adjustments are excluded from non-GAAP total gross operating margin in compliance with guidance from the SEC. |
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(7) |
See Exhibit H for reconciliation to GAAP total operating income. |
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. |
Exhibit B |
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Selected Operating Data – UNAUDITED |
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For the Three Months
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For the Year
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2023 |
2022 |
2023 |
2022 |
Selected operating data: (1) |
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NGL Pipelines & Services, net: |
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NGL pipeline transportation volumes (MBPD) |
4,258 |
3,867 |
4,040 |
3,703 |
NGL marine terminal volumes (MBPD) |
922 |
751 |
821 |
723 |
NGL fractionation volumes (MBPD) |
1,598 |
1,336 |
1,556 |
1,339 |
Equity NGL-equivalent production volumes (MBPD) (2) |
185 |
173 |
175 |
182 |
Fee-based natural gas processing volumes (MMcf/d) (3,4) |
6,237 |
5,445 |
5,848 |
5,182 |
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services, net: |
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Crude oil pipeline transportation volumes (MBPD) |
2,610 |
2,278 |
2,461 |
2,222 |
Crude oil marine terminal volumes (MBPD) |
1,000 |
756 |
913 |
788 |
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services, net: |
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Natural gas pipeline transportation volumes (BBtus/d) (5) |
18,723 |
17,605 |
18,365 |
17,107 |
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services, net: |
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Propylene production volumes (MBPD) |
102 |
89 |
101 |
101 |
Butane isomerization volumes (MBPD) |
117 |
105 |
112 |
108 |
Standalone DIB processing volumes (MBPD) |
191 |
157 |
176 |
159 |
Octane enhancement and related plant sales volumes (MBPD) (6) |
40 |
38 |
36 |
39 |
Pipeline transportation volumes, primarily refined products and petrochemicals (MBPD) |
899 |
740 |
836 |
747 |
Refined products and petrochemicals marine terminal volumes (MBPD) (7) |
352 |
215 |
320 |
202 |
Total, net: |
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NGL, crude oil, petrochemical and refined products pipeline transportation volumes (MBPD) |
7,767 |
6,885 |
7,337 |
6,672 |
Natural gas pipeline transportation volumes (BBtus/d) |
18,723 |
17,605 |
18,365 |
17,107 |
Equivalent pipeline transportation volumes (MBPD) (8) |
12,694 |
11,518 |
12,170 |
11,174 |
NGL, crude oil, refined products and petrochemical marine terminal volumes (MBPD) |
2,274 |
1,722 |
2,054 |
1,713 |
(1) |
Operating rates are reported on a net basis, which take into account our ownership interests in certain joint ventures and include volumes for newly constructed assets from the related in-service dates and for recently purchased assets from the related acquisition dates. |
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(2) |
Primarily represents the NGL and condensate volumes we earn and take title to in connection with our processing activities. The total equity NGL-equivalent production volumes also include residue natural gas volumes from our natural gas processing business. |
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(3) |
Volumes reported correspond to the revenue streams earned by our gas plants. “MMcf/d” means million cubic feet per day. |
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(4) |
Fee-based natural gas processing volumes are measured at either the wellhead or plant inlet in MMcf/d. |
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(5) |
“BBtus/d” means billion British thermal units per day. |
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(6) |
Reflects aggregate sales volumes for our octane enhancement and isobutane dehydrogenation (“iBDH”) facilities located at our |
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(7) |
In addition to exports of refined products, these amounts include loading volumes at our ethylene export terminal. |
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(8) |
Represents total NGL, crude oil, refined products and petrochemical transportation volumes plus equivalent energy volumes where 3.8 million British thermal units (“MMBtus”) of natural gas transportation volumes are equivalent to one barrel of NGLs transported. |
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. |
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Exhibit C |
Selected Commodity Price Information – UNAUDITED |
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Gas, |
Ethane, |
Propane, |
Butane, |
Isobutane, |
Gasoline, |
Propylene, |
Propylene, |
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$/gallon (2) |
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(1) |
Natural gas prices are based on Henry-Hub Inside FERC commercial index prices as reported by Platts, which is a division of S&P Global, Inc. |
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(2) |
NGL prices for ethane, propane, normal butane, isobutane and natural gasoline are based on Mont Belvieu Non-TET commercial index prices as reported by Oil Price Information Service, which is a division of Dow Jones. |
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(3) |
Polymer grade propylene prices represent average contract pricing for such product as reported by IHS Markit ("IHS”), which is a division of S&P Global, Inc. Refinery grade propylene prices represent weighted-average spot prices for such product as reported by IHS. |
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WTI |
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LLS |
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Crude Oil, |
Crude Oil, |
Crude Oil |
Crude Oil, |
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$/barrel (1) |
$/barrel (2) |
$/barrel (2) |
$/barrel (3) |
2022 by quarter: |
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First Quarter |
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Second Quarter |
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Third Quarter |
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Fourth Quarter |
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2022 Averages |
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2023 by quarter: |
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First Quarter |
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Second Quarter |
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Third Quarter |
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Fourth Quarter |
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2023 Averages |
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(1) |
West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) prices are based on commercial index prices at |
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(2) |
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(3) |
Light Louisiana Sweet (“LLS”) prices are based on commercial index prices as reported by Platts. |
The weighted-average indicative market price for NGLs (based on prices for such products at
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. |
Exhibit D |
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Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow – UNAUDITED |
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($ in millions) |
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For the Three Months
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For the Year
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2023 |
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2022 |
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|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
Free Cash Flow (“FCF”) and Adjusted FCF |
|
|
|
|
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Net cash flow provided by operating activities (GAAP) |
$ |
2,366 |
|
$ |
2,725 |
|
$ |
7,569 |
|
$ |
8,039 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net cash flow provided by operating activities to FCF and Adjusted FCF (addition or subtraction indicated by sign): |
|
|
|
|
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Cash used in investing activities |
|
(977 |
) |
|
(645 |
) |
|
(3,197 |
) |
|
(4,954 |
) |
Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests |
|
19 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
44 |
|
|
7 |
|
Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests |
|
(39 |
) |
|
(48 |
) |
|
(160 |
) |
|
(163 |
) |
FCF (non-GAAP) |
$ |
1,369 |
|
$ |
2,035 |
|
$ |
4,256 |
|
$ |
2,929 |
|
Net effect of changes in operating accounts, as applicable |
|
(151 |
) |
|
(628 |
) |
|
555 |
|
|
54 |
|
Adjusted FCF (non-GAAP) |
$ |
1,218 |
|
$ |
1,407 |
|
$ |
4,811 |
|
$ |
2,983 |
|
FCF is a non-GAAP measure of how much cash a business generates after accounting for capital expenditures such as plants or pipelines. Additionally, Adjusted FCF is a non-GAAP measure of how much cash a business generates, excluding the net effect of changes in operating accounts, after accounting for capital expenditures. We believe that FCF is important to traditional investors since it reflects the amount of cash available for reducing debt, investing in additional capital projects and/or paying distributions. We believe that Adjusted FCF is also important to traditional investors for the same reasons as FCF, without regard for fluctuations caused by timing of when amounts earned or incurred were collected, received or paid from period to period. Since we partner with other companies to fund certain capital projects of our consolidated subsidiaries, our determination of FCF and Adjusted FCF appropriately reflect the amount of cash contributed from and distributed to noncontrolling interests.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. |
Exhibit E |
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Adjusted Cash flow from operations – UNAUDITED |
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($ in millions) |
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For the Three Months
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For the Year
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2023 |
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2022 |
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|
2023 |
|
2022 |
Adjusted Cash flow from operations (“Adjusted CFFO”) |
|
|
|
|
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Net cash flow provided by operating activities (GAAP) |
$ |
2,366 |
|
$ |
2,725 |
|
$ |
7,569 |
$ |
8,039 |
Adjustments to reconcile net cash flow provided by operating activities to Adjusted Cash flow from operations (addition or subtraction indicated by sign): |
|
|
|
|
||||||
Net effect of changes in operating accounts, as applicable |
|
(151 |
) |
|
(628 |
) |
|
555 |
|
54 |
Adjusted CFFO (non-GAAP) |
$ |
2,215 |
|
$ |
2,097 |
|
$ |
8,124 |
$ |
8,093 |
Adjusted CFFO is a non-GAAP measure that represents net cash flow provided by operating activities before the net effect of changes in operating accounts. We believe that it is important to consider this non-GAAP measure as it can often be a better way to measure the amount of cash generated from our operations that can be used to fund our capital investments or return value to our investors through cash distributions and buybacks, without regard for fluctuations caused by timing of when amounts earned or incurred were collected, received or paid from period to period.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | Exhibit F |
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Distributable Cash Flow and Operational Distributable Cash Flow– UNAUDITED |
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($ in millions) |
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For the Three Months
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For the Year
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|
2023 |
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2022 |
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|
2023 |
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|
2022 |
|
Distributable Cash Flow (“DCF”) and Operational DCF |
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Net income attributable to common unitholders (GAAP) |
$ |
1,568 |
|
$ |
1,420 |
|
$ |
5,529 |
|
$ |
5,487 |
|
Adjustments to net income attributable to common unitholders to derive DCF (addition or subtraction indicated by sign): |
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expenses |
|
601 |
|
|
570 |
|
|
2,343 |
|
|
2,245 |
|
Cash distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates |
|
121 |
|
|
133 |
|
|
488 |
|
|
544 |
|
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates |
|
(115 |
) |
|
(129 |
) |
|
(462 |
) |
|
(464 |
) |
Asset impairment charges |
|
4 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
32 |
|
|
53 |
|
Change in fair market value of derivative instruments |
|
(15 |
) |
|
32 |
|
|
33 |
|
|
78 |
|
Deferred income tax expense |
|
7 |
|
|
36 |
|
|
12 |
|
|
60 |
|
Sustaining capital expenditures (1) |
|
(129 |
) |
|
(138 |
) |
|
(413 |
) |
|
(372 |
) |
Other, net |
|
(18 |
) |
|
(3 |
) |
|
(24 |
) |
|
(2 |
) |
Operational DCF (non-GAAP) |
|
2,024 |
|
|
1,926 |
|
|
7,538 |
|
|
7,629 |
|
Proceeds from asset sales and other matters |
|
35 |
|
|
102 |
|
|
42 |
|
|
122 |
|
Monetization of interest rate derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges |
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
21 |
|
|
– |
|
DCF (non-GAAP) |
$ |
2,059 |
|
$ |
2,028 |
|
$ |
7,601 |
|
$ |
7,751 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile DCF with net cash flow provided by operating activities (addition or subtraction indicated by sign): |
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Net effect of changes in operating accounts, as applicable |
|
151 |
|
|
628 |
|
|
(555 |
) |
|
(54 |
) |
Sustaining capital expenditures |
|
129 |
|
|
138 |
|
|
413 |
|
|
372 |
|
Other, net |
|
27 |
|
|
(69 |
) |
|
110 |
|
|
(30 |
) |
Net cash flow provided by operating activities (GAAP) |
$ |
2,366 |
|
$ |
2,725 |
|
$ |
7,569 |
|
$ |
8,039 |
|
(1) |
Sustaining capital expenditures are capital expenditures (as defined by GAAP) resulting from improvements to and major renewals of existing assets. Such expenditures serve to maintain existing operations but do not generate additional revenues. |
DCF is an important non-GAAP liquidity measure for our common unitholders since it serves as an indicator of our success in providing a cash return on investment. Specifically, this liquidity measure indicates to investors whether or not we are generating cash flows at a level that can sustain or support an increase in our quarterly cash distributions. DCF is also a quantitative standard used by the investment community with respect to publicly traded partnerships because the value of a partnership unit is, in part, measured by its yield, which is based on the amount of cash distributions a partnership can pay to a common unitholder.
Operational DCF, which is defined as DCF excluding the impact of proceeds from asset sales and other matters and monetization of interest rate derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges, is a supplemental non-GAAP liquidity measure that quantifies the portion of cash available for distribution to common unitholders that was generated from our normal operations. We believe that it is important to consider this non-GAAP measure as it provides an enhanced perspective of our assets’ ability to generate cash flows without regard for certain items that do not reflect our core operations.
The GAAP measure most directly comparable to DCF and Operational DCF is net cash flow provided by operating activities.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. |
Exhibit G |
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Adjusted EBITDA - UNAUDITED |
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|||||||||||
($ in millions) |
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|
||||||||||
|
|
|
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|
For the Three Months
|
For the Year
|
||||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
Net income (GAAP) |
$ |
1,602 |
|
$ |
1,452 |
|
$ |
5,657 |
|
$ |
5,615 |
|
Adjustments to net income to derive Adjusted EBITDA (addition or subtraction indicated by sign): |
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Depreciation, amortization and accretion in costs and expenses (1) |
|
584 |
|
|
550 |
|
|
2,267 |
|
|
2,156 |
|
Interest expense, including related amortization |
|
325 |
|
|
307 |
|
|
1,269 |
|
|
1,244 |
|
Cash distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates |
|
121 |
|
|
133 |
|
|
488 |
|
|
544 |
|
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates |
|
(115 |
) |
|
(129 |
) |
|
(462 |
) |
|
(464 |
) |
Asset impairment charges |
|
4 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
32 |
|
|
53 |
|
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes |
|
(1 |
) |
|
28 |
|
|
44 |
|
|
82 |
|
Change in fair market value of commodity derivative instruments |
|
(15 |
) |
|
32 |
|
|
33 |
|
|
78 |
|
Other, net |
|
(6 |
) |
|
(2 |
) |
|
(10 |
) |
|
1 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) |
|
2,499 |
|
|
2,376 |
|
|
9,318 |
|
|
9,309 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to net cash flow provided by operating activities (addition or subtraction indicated by sign): |
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Interest expense, including related amortization |
|
(325 |
) |
|
(307 |
) |
|
(1,269 |
) |
|
(1,244 |
) |
Deferred income tax expense |
|
7 |
|
|
36 |
|
|
12 |
|
|
60 |
|
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes |
|
1 |
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
(44 |
) |
|
(82 |
) |
Net effect of changes in operating accounts, as applicable |
|
151 |
|
|
628 |
|
|
(555 |
) |
|
(54 |
) |
Other, net |
|
33 |
|
|
20 |
|
|
107 |
|
|
50 |
|
Net cash flow provided by operating activities (GAAP) |
$ |
2,366 |
|
$ |
2,725 |
|
$ |
7,569 |
|
$ |
8,039 |
|
(1) |
Excludes amortization of major maintenance costs for reaction-based plants, which are a component of Adjusted EBITDA. |
Adjusted EBITDA is commonly used as a supplemental financial measure by our management and external users of our financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks, research analysts and rating agencies, to assess the financial performance of our assets without regard to financing methods, capital structures or historical cost basis; the ability of our assets to generate cash sufficient to pay interest and support our indebtedness; and the viability of projects and the overall rates of return on alternative investment opportunities.
Since Adjusted EBITDA excludes some, but not all, items that affect net income or loss and because these measures may vary among other companies, the Adjusted EBITDA data presented in this press release may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA is net cash flow provided by operating activities.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. |
Exhibit H |
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Gross Operating Margin – UNAUDITED |
|
|||||||||||
($ in millions) |
|
|
||||||||||
|
|
|
||||||||||
|
For the Three Months
|
For the Year
|
||||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
Total gross operating margin (non-GAAP) |
$ |
2,548 |
|
$ |
2,368 |
|
$ |
9,395 |
|
$ |
9,309 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile total gross operating margin to total operating income (addition or subtraction indicated by sign): |
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense in operating costs and expenses (1) |
|
(571 |
) |
|
(538 |
) |
|
(2,215 |
) |
|
(2,107 |
) |
Asset impairment charges in operating costs and expenses |
|
(3 |
) |
|
(5 |
) |
|
(30 |
) |
|
(53 |
) |
Net gains (losses) attributable to asset sales and related matters in operating costs and expenses |
|
6 |
|
|
2 |
|
|
10 |
|
|
(1 |
) |
General and administrative costs |
|
(59 |
) |
|
(62 |
) |
|
(231 |
) |
|
(241 |
) |
Total operating income (GAAP) |
$ |
1,921 |
|
$ |
1,765 |
|
$ |
6,929 |
|
$ |
6,907 |
|
(1) |
Excludes amortization of major maintenance costs for reaction-based plants, which are a component of gross operating margin. |
We evaluate segment performance based on our financial measure of gross operating margin. Gross operating margin is an important performance measure of the core profitability of our operations and forms the basis of our internal financial reporting. We believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that our management uses in evaluating segment results.
The term “total gross operating margin” represents GAAP operating income exclusive of (i) depreciation, amortization and accretion expenses (excluding amortization of major maintenance costs for reaction-based plants), (ii) impairment charges, (iii) gains and losses attributable to asset sales and related matters, and (iv) general and administrative costs. Total gross operating margin includes equity in the earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, but is exclusive of other income and expense transactions, income taxes, the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles and extraordinary charges. Total gross operating margin is presented on a 100 percent basis before any allocation of earnings to noncontrolling interests. The GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to total gross operating margin is operating income.
Total gross operating margin excludes amounts attributable to shipper make-up rights as described in footnote (6) to Exhibit A of this press release.
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | Exhibit I |
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Other Information – UNAUDITED |
|
|||||||
($ in millions) |
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
||||||
|
For the Three Months
|
For the Year
|
||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
|
2023 |
|
2022 |
Capital investments: |
|
|
|
|
||||
Capital expenditures |
$ |
1,012 |
$ |
761 |
$ |
3,266 |
$ |
1,964 |
Cash used for business combinations, net of cash received |
|
– |
|
– |
|
– |
|
3,204 |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates |
|
– |
|
– |
|
2 |
|
1 |
Other investing activities |
|
5 |
|
2 |
|
13 |
|
5 |
Total capital investments |
$ |
1,017 |
$ |
763 |
$ |
3,281 |
$ |
5,174 |
The following table summarizes the non-cash mark-to-market gains (losses) for the periods indicated:
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|
|
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|
For the Three Months
|
For the Year
|
||||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
Mark-to-market gains (losses) in gross operating margin: |
|
|
|
|
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NGL Pipelines & Services |
$ |
(3 |
) |
$ |
(40 |
) |
$ |
(25 |
) |
$ |
(52 |
) |
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services |
|
22 |
|
|
8 |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
(30 |
) |
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services |
|
1 |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
(1 |
) |
|
(3 |
) |
Petrochemical & Refined Products Services |
|
(5 |
) |
|
1 |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
7 |
|
Total mark-to-market impact on gross operating margin |
$ |
15 |
|
$ |
(32 |
) |
$ |
(33 |
) |
$ |
(78 |
) |
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Randy Burkhalter, Vice President, Investor Relations, (713) 381-6812
Rick Rainey, Vice President, Media Relations, (713) 381-3635
Source: Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
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