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Plains All American Pipeline and Plains GP Holdings Report Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Results

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On February 9, 2021, Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) announced its Q4 and full-year 2020 results, reporting a net loss of $28 million for Q4 and $2,590 million for the full year, largely due to $3.4 billion in non-cash impairment charges. However, the company achieved $258 million in operational cash flow for Q4 and $1,514 million for the full year. PAA's Adjusted EBITDA was $559 million for Q4 and $2,560 million for the full year. The company anticipates 2021 free cash flow of approximately $300 million, with an increased asset sale target of $750 million.

Positive
  • Achieved net cash flow from operations of $1,514 million for the full year 2020.
  • Reduced field operating costs and administrative expenses by approximately $250 million (16%) compared to 2019.
  • Increased 2021 asset sales target to +/- $750 million.
Negative
  • Reported a net loss of $2,590 million for the full year 2020, including $3.4 billion in impairment charges.
  • Q4 Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 35% year-over-year.
  • Distribution per common unit was halved to $0.18 for Q4.

HOUSTON, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (Nasdaq: PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (Nasdaq: PAGP) today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 results and provided an update on other matters, as highlighted below.

Summary Highlights

  • Reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 net cash flow from operations of $258 million and $1,514 million, respectively, and a net loss of $28 million and $2,590 million, respectively. Reported full-year net loss incorporates the impact of $3.4 billion of non-cash goodwill and asset impairment charges incurred in the year

  • Delivered fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 Adjusted EBITDA of $559 million and $2,560 million, respectively (full-year results within 1% of original guidance furnished in February of 2020)

  • Completed ~$450 million of assets sales in 2020

  • Reduced full-year 2020 field operating costs and general and administrative expenses by approximately $250 million, or 16%, versus 2019, with expectation for approximately 50% of these cost savings to endure in future years

  • Achieved our annual 20%+ reduction goal in key Safety and Environmental metrics (represents more than a 50% reduction in each of these metrics since 2017 and reflects our best year since formally tracking these metrics)

  • Estimate 2021 Free Cash Flow after distributions of +/- $300 million, or more than $1 billion when including anticipated proceeds from asset sales targeted in 2021

  • Increased 2021 asset sales target to +/- $750 million (+$150 million)

“From almost any perspective, 2020 was an extremely challenging year for the world in general and our industry in particular,” stated Willie Chiang, Chairman and CEO of Plains. “Despite the challenges, we capitalized on the opportunity to advance several key initiatives, which accelerated our transition to maximizing free cash flow. The collective result of our actions enabled us to improve our 2020 cash positioning significantly, position the company to generate meaningful free cash flow in 2021 and beyond and activate an equity repurchase program as an additional method of returning cash to equity holders, which we are balancing with our priorities of reducing debt and maintaining an investment-grade balance sheet. We have conviction in the long-term need for crude oil as part of any energy transition and the value of our business and sustainability of our cash flow stream, and we are well positioned to generate a significant level of positive free cash flow after distributions on a multi-year basis going forward.”


Plains All American Pipeline

Summary Financial Information (unaudited)
(in millions, except per unit data)

  Three Months Ended
December 31,
 %   Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 %
GAAP Results 2020 2019 Change  2020 2019 Change
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA (1) $(28) $306  (109)%  $(2,590) $2,171  (219)%
Diluted net income/(loss) per common unit $(0.11) $0.35  (131)%  $(3.83) $2.65  (245)%
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding (2) 726  729   %  728  800  (9)%
Net cash provided by operating activities $258  $726  (64)%  $1,514  $2,504  (40)%
Distribution per common unit declared for the period $0.18  $0.36  (50)%  $0.72  $1.44  (50)%

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(1)Reported results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 include aggregate non-cash goodwill and asset impairments and the write-down of certain of our investments in unconsolidated entities totaling $3.4 billion representing a twelve-month net loss of $4.69 after tax per common unit.

(2)For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, includes all potentially dilutive securities (our Series A preferred units and equity-indexed compensation awards) outstanding during the period. See the “Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income/(Loss) Per Common Unit” table attached hereto for additional information.


  Three Months Ended
December 31,
 %   Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 %
Non-GAAP Results (1) 2020 2019 Change  2020 2019 Change
Adjusted net income attributable to PAA $261  $517  (50)%  $1,331  $2,063  (35)%
Diluted adjusted net income per common unit $0.29  $0.63  (54)%  $1.55  $2.51  (38)%
Adjusted EBITDA $559  $860  (35)%  $2,560  $3,237  (21)%
Implied DCF per common unit and common equivalent unit $0.46  $0.71  (35)%  $2.29  $2.91  (21)%
Free cash flow $228  $326  **    $423  $861  **  
Free cash flow after distributions $35  $2  **    $(430) $(341) **  

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**Indicates that variance as a percentage is not meaningful.

(1)See the section of this release entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Selected Items Impacting Comparability” and the tables attached hereto for information regarding certain selected items that PAA believes impact comparability of financial results between reporting periods, as well as for information regarding non-GAAP financial measures (such as Adjusted EBITDA, Implied DCF, Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow After Distributions) and their reconciliation to the most directly comparable measures as reported in accordance with GAAP.


Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020 and 2019 is presented below:

Summary of Selected Financial Data by Segment (unaudited)
(in millions)

 Segment Adjusted EBITDA
 Transportation Facilities Supply and Logistics
Three Months Ended December 31, 2020$383   $172   $4  
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019$451   $176   $232  
Percentage change in Segment Adjusted EBITDA versus 2019 period(15)% (2)% (98)%
Percentage change in Segment Adjusted EBITDA versus 2019 period further adjusted for impact of divested assets (1)(14)% 7 % N/A
      
 Segment Adjusted EBITDA
 Transportation Facilities Supply and Logistics
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020$1,616   $731   $210  
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019$1,722   $705   $803  
Percentage change in Segment Adjusted EBITDA versus 2019 period(6)% 4 % (74)%
Percentage change in Segment Adjusted EBITDA versus 2019 period further adjusted for impact of divested assets (1)(5)% 7 % N/A

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(1)Estimated impact of divestitures completed during 2019 and 2020, assuming an effective date of January 1, 2019. Divested assets primarily included certain NGL storage terminals and Los Angeles Basin crude oil storage terminals that were previously included in our Facilities segment and the sale of a portion of our interest in a joint venture pipeline that was previously reported in our Transportation segment.


Fourth-quarter 2020 Transportation Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased 15% versus comparable 2019 results due to reductions in tariff volumes in multiple regions resulting from lower crude oil prices, reduced drilling and completion activity and compressed regional basis differentials, partially offset by the benefit of operational cost savings.

Fourth-quarter 2020 Facilities Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased 2% versus comparable 2019 results primarily due to the impact of asset sales and decreased activity at certain of our rail terminals resulting from less favorable market conditions, partially offset by the favorable impact of operational cost savings and increased capacity at certain of our Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast crude oil storage terminals.

Fourth-quarter 2020 Supply and Logistics Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased 98% versus comparable 2019 results due to less favorable crude oil differentials in both the Permian Basin and Canada as well as a less favorable Canadian NGL market due to warmer seasonal weather, partially offset by the benefit of contango-based margin opportunities.

2021 Full-Year Guidance

The table below presents our full-year 2021 financial and operating guidance:

Financial and Operating Guidance (unaudited)
(in millions, except volumes, per unit and per barrel data)

 Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 2019 2020 2021 (G)
     + / -
Segment Adjusted EBITDA     
Transportation$1,722  $1,616  $1,530 
Facilities705  731  570 
Fee-Based$2,427  $2,347  $2,100 
Supply and Logistics803  210  50 
Adjusted other income/(expense), net7  3   
Adjusted EBITDA (1)$3,237  $2,560  $2,150 
Interest expense, net of certain non-cash items (2)(407) (415) (410)
Maintenance capital(287) (216) (195)
Current income tax expense(112) (51) (30)
Other(55) 3  (25)
Implied DCF (1)$2,376  $1,881  $1,490 
Preferred unit distributions paid (3)(198) (198) (200)
Implied DCF Available to Common Unitholders$2,178  $1,683  $1,290 
      
Implied DCF per Common Unit and Common Equivalent Unit (1)$2.91  $2.29  $1.82 
      
Distributions per Common Unit (4)$1.38  $0.90  $0.72 
Common Unit Distribution Coverage Ratio 2.17x  2.57x  2.49x
      
Diluted Adjusted Net Income per Common Unit (1)$2.51  $1.55  $0.95 
      
Operating Data     
Transportation     
Average daily volumes (MBbls/d)6,893  6,340  6,200 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA per barrel$0.68  $0.70  $0.68 
      
Facilities     
Average capacity (MMBbls/Mo)125  124  112 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA per barrel$0.47  $0.49  $0.42 
      
Supply and Logistics     
Average daily volumes (MBbls/d)1,369  1.318  1,380 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA per barrel$1.61  $0.43  $0.10 
      
Investment Capital$1,340  $921  $425 
      
First-Quarter 2021 Adjusted EBITDA as a Percentage of Full Year 23%

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(G)2021 Guidance forecasts are intended to be + / - amounts.

(1)See the section of this release entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Selected Items Impacting Comparability” and the Non-GAAP Reconciliation tables attached hereto for information regarding non-GAAP financial measures and, for the historical 2019 and 2020 periods, their reconciliation to the most directly comparable measures as reported in accordance with GAAP. We do not provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the equivalent GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis as it is impractical to forecast certain items that we have defined as “Selected Items Impacting Comparability” without unreasonable effort, due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and financial impact of and the periods in which such items may be recognized. Thus, a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the equivalent GAAP financial measures could result in disclosure that could be imprecise or potentially misleading.

(2)Excludes certain non-cash items impacting interest expense such as amortization of debt issuance costs and terminated interest rate swaps.

(3)Cash distributions paid to our preferred unitholders during 2019 and 2020. 2021(G) reflects the current annualized distribution requirement of $2.10 per Series A preferred unit and the current annualized distribution requirement of $61.25 per Series B preferred unit. Distributions on our Series B preferred units are payable in cash semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15.

(4)Cash distributions per common unit paid during 2019 and 2020. 2021(G) reflects the current annualized distribution rate of $0.72 per common unit.


Plains GP Holdings

PAGP owns an indirect non-economic controlling interest in PAA’s general partner and an indirect limited partner interest in PAA. As the control entity of PAA, PAGP consolidates PAA’s results into its financial statements, which is reflected in the condensed consolidating balance sheet and income statement tables included at the end of this release. Information regarding PAGP’s distributions is reflected below:

 Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q4 2019
Distribution per Class A share declared for the period$0.18  $0.18  $0.36  
Q4 2020 distribution percentage change from prior periods  % (50)%


Conference Call

PAA and PAGP will hold a joint conference call at 4:30 p.m. CT on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 to discuss the following items:

  1. PAA’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 performance;
  2. Capitalization and liquidity; and
  3. Financial and operating guidance.

Conference Call Webcast Instructions

To access the internet webcast, please go to https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1418937&tp_key=f158236b02.

Alternatively, the webcast can be accessed on our website (www.plainsallamerican.com) under Investor Relations (Navigate to: Investor Relations / either “PAA” or “PAGP” / News & Events / Quarterly Earnings). Following the live webcast, an audio replay in MP3 format will be available on our website within two hours after the end of the call and will be accessible for a period of 365 days. A transcript will also be available after the call at the above referenced website.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Selected Items Impacting Comparability

To supplement our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, management uses additional measures known as “non-GAAP financial measures” in its evaluation of past performance and prospects for the future and to assess the amount of cash that is available for distributions, debt repayments, common equity repurchases and other general partnership purposes.

The primary additional measures used by management are earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including our proportionate share of depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities), gains and losses on asset sales and asset impairments, goodwill impairment losses and gains on and impairments of investments in unconsolidated entities, adjusted for certain selected items impacting comparability (“Adjusted EBITDA”), Implied distributable cash flow (“DCF”), Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow After Distributions.

Our definition and calculation of certain non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA, Implied DCF and certain other non-GAAP financial performance measures are reconciled to Net Income/(Loss), and Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow After Distributions are reconciled to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, (the most directly comparable measures as reported in accordance with GAAP) for the historical periods presented in the tables attached to this release, and should be viewed in addition to, and not in lieu of, our Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. In addition, we encourage you to visit our website at www.plainsallamerican.com (in particular the section under “Financial Information” entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” within the Investor Relations tab), which presents a reconciliation of our commonly used non-GAAP and supplemental financial measures.

Performance Measures

Management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Implied DCF provides useful information to investors regarding our performance and results of operations because these measures, when used to supplement related GAAP financial measures, (i) provide additional information about our core operating performance and ability to fund distributions to our unitholders through cash generated by our operations and (ii) provide investors with the same financial analytical framework upon which management bases financial, operational, compensation and planning/budgeting decisions. We also present these and additional non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net income attributable to PAA and basic and diluted adjusted net income per common unit, as they are measures that investors, rating agencies and debt holders have indicated are useful in assessing us and our results of operations. These non-GAAP measures may exclude, for example, (i) charges for obligations that are expected to be settled with the issuance of equity instruments, (ii) gains and losses on derivative instruments that are related to underlying activities in another period (or the reversal of such adjustments from a prior period), gains and losses on derivatives that are related to investing activities (such as the purchase of linefill) and inventory valuation adjustments, as applicable, (iii) long-term inventory costing adjustments, (iv) items that are not indicative of our core operating results and business outlook and/or (v) other items that we believe should be excluded in understanding our core operating performance. These measures may further be adjusted to include amounts related to deficiencies associated with minimum volume commitments whereby we have billed the counterparties for their deficiency obligation and such amounts are recognized as deferred revenue in “Other current liabilities” in our Consolidated Financial Statements. We also adjust for amounts billed by our equity method investees related to deficiencies under minimum volume commitments. All such amounts are presented net of applicable amounts subsequently recognized into revenue. Furthermore, the calculation of these measures contemplates tax effects as a separate reconciling item, where applicable. We have defined all such items as “selected items impacting comparability.” Due to the nature of the selected items, certain selected items impacting comparability may impact certain non-GAAP financial measures, referred to as adjusted results, but not impact other non-GAAP financial measures. We do not necessarily consider all of our selected items impacting comparability to be non-recurring, infrequent or unusual, but we believe that an understanding of these selected items impacting comparability is material to the evaluation of our operating results and prospects.

Although we present selected items impacting comparability that management considers in evaluating our performance, you should also be aware that the items presented do not represent all items that affect comparability between the periods presented. Variations in our operating results are also caused by changes in volumes, prices, exchange rates, mechanical interruptions, acquisitions, divestitures, investment capital projects and numerous other factors. These types of variations may not be separately identified in this release, but will be discussed, as applicable, in management’s discussion and analysis of operating results in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Liquidity Measures

Management also uses the non-GAAP financial measures Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow After Distributions to assess the amount of cash that is available for distributions, debt repayments, common equity repurchases and other general partnership purposes. Free Cash Flow is defined as Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, less Net Cash Used in Investing Activities, which primarily includes acquisition, investment and maintenance capital expenditures, investments in unconsolidated entities and the impact from the purchase and sale of linefill and base gas, net of proceeds from the sales of assets and further impacted by distributions to, contributions from and proceeds from the sale of noncontrolling interests. Free Cash Flow is further reduced by cash distributions paid to our preferred and common unitholders to arrive at Free Cash Flow After Distributions.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this release consist of forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from results or outcomes anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the following:

Factors Related Primarily to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

  • further declines in global crude oil demand and crude oil prices that correspondingly lead to a significant reduction of domestic crude oil, natural gas liquids (“NGL”) and natural gas production (whether due to reduced producer cash flow to fund drilling activities or the inability of producers to access capital, or both, the unavailability of pipeline and/or storage capacity, the shutting-in of production by producers, government-mandated pro-ration orders, or other factors), which in turn could result in significant declines in the actual or expected volume of crude oil and NGL shipped, processed, purchased, stored, fractionated and/or gathered at or through the use of our assets and/or the reduction of commercial opportunities that might otherwise be available to us;
  • uncertainty regarding the future impacts of COVID-19, which may depend on the development, deployment and effectiveness of vaccines; treatments and testing protocols; mutations of the virus resulting in increased transmissibility or severity of the disease or decreasing the effectiveness of vaccines or treatments; the capacity of our healthcare systems and public health infrastructure to manage current and future outbreaks; and various political and economic restrictions;
  • uncertainty regarding the timing, pace and extent of an economic recovery in the United States and elsewhere, which in turn will likely affect demand for crude oil and therefore the demand for the midstream services we provide and the commercial opportunities available to us;
  • the timing of a return to market conditions that are more conducive to an increase in drilling and production activities in the United States and a resulting increase in demand for the midstream services we provide;
  • the refusal or inability of our customers or counterparties to perform their obligations under their contracts with us (including commercial contracts, asset sale agreements and other agreements), whether justified or not and whether due to financial constraints (reduced creditworthiness, liquidity issues or insolvency), market constraints, legal constraints (including governmental orders or guidance), the exercise of contractual or common law rights that allegedly excuse their performance (such as force majeure or similar claims) or other factors;
  • our inability to perform our obligations under our contracts, whether due to non-performance by third parties, including our customers or counterparties, market constraints, third-party constraints, legal constraints (including governmental orders or guidance), or other factors;
  • disruptions to futures markets for crude oil, NGL and other petroleum products, which may impair our ability to execute our commercial or hedging strategies;

General Factors:

  • the effects of competition, including the effects of capacity overbuild in areas where we operate;
  • negative societal sentiment regarding the hydrocarbon energy industry and the continued development and consumption of hydrocarbons, which could influence consumer preferences and governmental or regulatory actions in ways that adversely impact our business;
  • unanticipated changes in crude oil and NGL market structure, grade differentials and volatility (or lack thereof);
  • environmental liabilities or events that are not covered by an indemnity, insurance or existing reserves;
  • fluctuations in refinery capacity in areas supplied by our mainlines and other factors affecting demand for various grades of crude oil, NGL and natural gas and resulting changes in pricing conditions or transportation throughput requirements;
  • maintenance of our credit rating and ability to receive open credit from our suppliers and trade counterparties;
  • the occurrence of a natural disaster, catastrophe, terrorist attack (including eco-terrorist attacks) or other event that materially impacts our operations, including cyber or other attacks on our electronic and computer systems;
  • our inability to reduce capital expenditures and other costs and expenses and to sustain reduced spending levels to the extent forecasted, whether due to the incurrence of unexpected or unplanned expenditures, third-party claims or other factors;
  • the successful integration and future performance of acquired assets or businesses and the successful operation of joint ventures and joint operating arrangements we enter into from time to time, whether relating to assets operated by us or by third parties;
  • failure to implement or capitalize, or delays in implementing or capitalizing, on investment capital projects, whether due to permitting delays, permitting withdrawals or other factors;
  • shortages or cost increases of supplies, materials or labor;
  • the impact of current and future laws, rulings, governmental regulations, accounting standards and statements, and related interpretations, including legislation or regulatory initiatives that prohibit, restrict or regulate hydraulic fracturing or that prohibit the development of oil and gas resources and the related infrastructure on lands dedicated to our pipelines;
  • tightened capital markets or other factors that increase our cost of capital or limit our ability to obtain debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms to fund additional acquisitions, investment capital projects, working capital requirements and the repayment or refinancing of indebtedness;
  • inability of producers, who have made commitments to our pipelines, to access capital to fund their drilling and completion activities;
  • general economic, market or business conditions (both within the United States and globally and including the potential for a recession or significant slowdown in economic activity levels) and the amplification of other risks caused by volatile financial markets, capital constraints and liquidity concerns;
  • the availability of, and our ability to consummate, divestitures, joint ventures, acquisitions or other strategic opportunities;
  • the use or availability of third-party assets upon which our operations depend and over which we have little or no control;
  • the currency exchange rate of the Canadian dollar;
  • continued creditworthiness of, and performance by, our counterparties, including financial institutions and trading companies with which we do business;
  • inability to recognize current revenue attributable to deficiency payments received from customers who fail to ship or move more than minimum contracted volumes until the related credits expire or are used;
  • non-utilization of our assets and facilities;
  • increased costs, or lack of availability, of insurance;
  • weather interference with business operations or project construction, including the impact of extreme weather events or conditions;
  • the effectiveness of our risk management activities;
  • fluctuations in the debt and equity markets, including the price of our units at the time of vesting under our long-term incentive plans;
  • risks related to the development and operation of our assets, including our ability to satisfy our contractual obligations to our customers; and
  • other factors and uncertainties inherent in the transportation, storage, terminalling and marketing of crude oil, as well as in the storage of natural gas and the processing, transportation, fractionation, storage and marketing of NGL as discussed in the Partnerships’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PAA is a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and provides logistics services for crude oil, NGL and natural gas. PAA owns an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, PAA handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. PAA is headquartered in Houston, Texas. More information is available at www.plainsallamerican.com.

PAGP is a publicly traded entity that owns an indirect, non-economic controlling general partner interest in PAA and an indirect limited partner interest in PAA, one of the largest energy infrastructure and logistics companies in North America. PAGP is headquartered in Houston, Texas. More information is available at www.plainsallamerican.com.



PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per unit data)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
REVENUES$5,963  $9,154  $23,290  $33,669 
        
COSTS AND EXPENSES       
Purchases and related costs5,432  8,234  20,431  29,452 
Field operating costs265  320  1,076  1,303 
General and administrative expenses70  72  271  297 
Depreciation and amortization160  163  653  601 
(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net101  34  719  28 
Goodwill impairment losses    2,515   
Total costs and expenses6,028  8,823  25,665  31,681 
        
OPERATING INCOME/(LOSS)(65) 331  (2,375) 1,988 
        
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)       
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities75  115  355  388 
Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net    (182) 271 
Interest expense, net(108) (114) (436) (425)
Other income, net47    39  24 
        
INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX(51) 332  (2,599) 2,246 
Current income tax expense(12) (40) (51) (112)
Deferred income tax benefit38  15  70  46 
        
NET INCOME/(LOSS)(25) 307  (2,580) 2,180 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(3) (1) (10) (9)
NET INCOME/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO PAA$(28) $306  $(2,590) $2,171 
        
NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER COMMON UNIT:       
Net income/(loss) allocated to common unitholders — Basic$(78) $256  $(2,790) $1,967 
Basic weighted average common units outstanding726  728  728  727 
Basic net income/(loss) per common unit$(0.11) $0.35  $(3.83) $2.70 
        
Net income/(loss) allocated to common unitholders — Diluted$(78) $256  $(2,790) $2,119 
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding726  729  728  800 
Diluted net income/(loss) per common unit$(0.11) $0.35  $(3.83) $2.65 



NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
(in millions, except per unit data)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Adjusted net income attributable to PAA$261  $517  $1,331  $2,063 
        
Diluted adjusted net income per common unit$0.29  $0.63  $1.55  $2.51 
        
Adjusted EBITDA$559  $860  $2,560  $3,237 



PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA
(in millions)

 December 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
ASSETS   
Current assets$3,665  $4,612 
Property and equipment, net14,611  15,355 
Investments in unconsolidated entities3,764  3,683 
Goodwill  2,540 
Linefill and base gas982  981 
Long-term operating lease right-of-use assets, net378  466 
Long-term inventory130  182 
Other long-term assets, net967  858 
Total assets$24,497  $28,677 
    
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL   
Current liabilities$4,253  $5,017 
Senior notes, net9,071  8,939 
Other long-term debt, net311  248 
Long-term operating lease liabilities317  387 
Other long-term liabilities and deferred credits807  891 
Total liabilities14,759  15,482 
    
Partners’ capital excluding noncontrolling interests9,593  13,062 
Noncontrolling interests145  133 
Total partners’ capital9,738  13,195 
Total liabilities and partners’ capital$24,497  $28,677 



DEBT CAPITALIZATION RATIOS
(in millions)

 December 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Short-term debt$831  $504 
Long-term debt 9,382   9,187 
Total debt$10,213  $9,691 
        
Long-term debt$9,382  $9,187 
Partners’ capital 9,738   13,195 
Total book capitalization$19,120  $22,382 
Total book capitalization, including short-term debt$19,951  $22,886 
        
Long-term debt-to-total book capitalization 49%  41%
Total debt-to-total book capitalization, including short-term debt 51%  42%



PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

COMPUTATION OF BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER COMMON UNIT (1)
(in millions, except per unit data)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Basic Net Income/(Loss) per Common Unit       
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA$(28) $306  $(2,590) $2,171 
Distributions to Series A preferred unitholders(37) (37) (149) (149)
Distributions to Series B preferred unitholders(12) (12) (49) (49)
Other(1) (1) (2) (6)
Net income/(loss) allocated to common unitholders$(78) $256  $(2,790) $1,967 
        
Basic weighted average common units outstanding726  728  728  727 
        
Basic net income/(loss) per common unit$(0.11) $0.35  $(3.83) $2.70 
        
Diluted Net Income/(Loss) per Common Unit       
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA$(28) $306  $(2,590) $2,171 
Distributions to Series A preferred unitholders(37) (37) (149)  
Distributions to Series B preferred unitholders(12) (12) (49) (49)
Other(1) (1) (2) (3)
Net income/(loss) allocated to common unitholders$(78) $256  $(2,790) $2,119 
        
Basic weighted average common units outstanding726  728  728  727 
Effect of dilutive securities:       
Series A preferred units (2)      71 
Equity-indexed compensation plan awards (3)  1    2 
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding726  729  728  800 
        
Diluted net income/(loss) per common unit$(0.11) $0.35  $(3.83) $2.65 

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(1)We calculate net income/(loss) allocated to common unitholders based on the distributions pertaining to the current period’s net income (whether paid in cash or in-kind). After adjusting for the appropriate period’s distributions, the remaining undistributed earnings or excess distributions over earnings, if any, are allocated to common unitholders and participating securities in accordance with the contractual terms of our partnership agreement in effect for the period and as further prescribed under the two-class method.

(2)The possible conversion of our Series A preferred units was excluded from the calculation of diluted net income/(loss) per common unit for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and the three months ended December 31, 2019 as the effect was antidilutive.

(3)Our equity-indexed compensation plan awards that contemplate the issuance of common units are considered dilutive unless (i) they become vested only upon the satisfaction of a performance condition and (ii) that performance condition has yet to be satisfied. Equity-indexed compensation plan awards that are deemed to be dilutive are reduced by a hypothetical common unit repurchase based on the remaining unamortized fair value, as prescribed by the treasury stock method in guidance issued by the FASB. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020, the effect of equity-indexed compensation plan awards was antidilutive.



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FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited) 

SELECTED ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARABILITY
(in millions)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Selected Items Impacting Comparability: (1)       
Losses from derivative activities, net of inventory valuation adjustments (2)$(258) $(234) $(460) $(158)
Long-term inventory costing adjustments (3)21  22  (44) 20 
Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net (4)(5) 8  (74) 18 
Equity-indexed compensation expense (5)(5) (4) (19) (17)
Net gain on foreign currency revaluation (6)28  7  16  1 
Line 901 incident (7)      (10)
Significant acquisition-related expenses (8)    (3)  
Net gain on early repayment of senior notes (9)    3   
Selected items impacting comparability - Adjusted EBITDA$(219) $(201) $(581) $(146)
Losses from derivative activities (2)      (1)
Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net    (182) 271 
Gains/(losses) on asset sales and asset impairments, net(101) (34) (719) (28)
Goodwill impairment losses    (2,515)  
Tax effect on selected items impacting comparability31  24  76  12 
Selected items impacting comparability - Adjusted net income attributable to PAA$(289) $(211) $(3,921) $108 

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(1)Certain of our non-GAAP financial measures may not be impacted by each of the selected items impacting comparability.

(2)We use derivative instruments for risk management purposes and our related processes include specific identification of hedging instruments to an underlying hedged transaction. Although we identify an underlying transaction for each derivative instrument we enter into, there may not be an accounting hedge relationship between the instrument and the underlying transaction. In the course of evaluating our results of operations, we identify the earnings that were recognized during the period related to derivative instruments for which the identified underlying transaction does not occur in the current period and exclude the related gains and losses in determining adjusted results. In addition, we exclude gains and losses on derivatives that are related to investing activities, such as the purchase of linefill. We also exclude the impact of corresponding inventory valuation adjustments, as applicable.

(3)We carry crude oil and NGL inventory that is comprised of minimum working inventory requirements in third-party assets and other working inventory that is needed for our commercial operations. We consider this inventory necessary to conduct our operations and we intend to carry this inventory for the foreseeable future. Therefore, we classify this inventory as long-term on our balance sheet and do not hedge the inventory with derivative instruments (similar to linefill in our own assets). We treat the impact of changes in the average cost of the long-term inventory (that result from fluctuations in market prices) and write-downs of such inventory that result from price declines as a selected item impacting comparability.

(4)We, and certain of our equity method investments, have certain agreements that require counterparties to deliver, transport or throughput a minimum volume over an agreed upon period. Substantially all of such agreements were entered into with counterparties to economically support the return on capital expenditure necessary to construct the related asset. Some of these agreements include make-up rights if the minimum volume is not met. We, or our equity method investees, record a receivable from the counterparty in the period that services are provided or when the transaction occurs, including amounts for deficiency obligations from counterparties associated with minimum volume commitments. If a counterparty has a make-up right associated with a deficiency, we, or our equity method investees, defer the revenue attributable to the counterparty’s make-up right and subsequently recognize the revenue at the earlier of when the deficiency volume is delivered or shipped, when the make-up right expires or when it is determined that the counterparty’s ability to utilize the make-up right is remote. We include the impact of amounts billed to counterparties for their deficiency obligation, net of applicable amounts subsequently recognized into revenue or equity earnings, as a selected item impacting comparability. We believe the inclusion of the contractually committed revenues associated with that period is meaningful to investors as the related asset has been constructed, is standing ready to provide the committed service and the fixed operating costs are included in the current period results.

(5)Our total equity-indexed compensation expense includes expense associated with awards that will or may be settled in units and awards that will or may be settled in cash. The awards that will or may be settled in units are included in our diluted net income per unit calculation when the applicable performance criteria have been met. We consider the compensation expense associated with these awards as a selected item impacting comparability as the dilutive impact of the outstanding awards is included in our diluted net income per unit calculation, as applicable, and the majority of the awards are expected to be settled in units. The portion of compensation expense associated with awards that are certain to be settled in cash is not considered a selected item impacting comparability.

(6)During the periods presented, there were fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar, resulting in the realization of foreign exchange gains and losses on the settlement of foreign currency transactions as well as the revaluation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency. These gains and losses are not integral to our core operating performance and were thus classified as a selected item impacting comparability.

(7)Includes costs recognized during the period related to the Line 901 incident that occurred in May 2015, net of amounts we believe are probable of recovery from insurance.

(8)Includes acquisition-related expenses associated with the acquisition of Felix Midstream LLC in February 2020.

(9)Includes net gains recognized in connection with the repurchase of our outstanding senior notes on the open market.


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FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

COMPUTATION OF BASIC AND DILUTED ADJUSTED NET INCOME PER COMMON UNIT (1)
(in millions, except per unit data)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Basic Adjusted Net Income per Common Unit       
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA$(28) $306  $(2,590) $2,171 
Selected items impacting comparability - Adjusted net income attributable to PAA (2)289  211  3,921  (108)
Adjusted net income attributable to PAA$261  $517  $1,331  $2,063 
Distributions to Series A preferred unitholders(37) (37) (149) (149)
Distributions to Series B preferred unitholders(12) (12) (49) (49)
Other(1) (2) (4) (6)
Adjusted net income allocated to common unitholders$211  $466  $1,129  $1,859 
        
Basic weighted average common units outstanding726  728  728  727 
        
Basic adjusted net income per common unit$0.29  $0.64  $1.55  $2.56 
        
Diluted Adjusted Net Income per Common Unit       
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAA$(28) $306  $(2,590) $2,171 
Selected items impacting comparability - Adjusted net income attributable to PAA (2)289  211  3,921  (108)
Adjusted net income attributable to PAA$261  $517  $1,331  $2,063 
Distributions to Series A preferred unitholders(37)   (149)  
Distributions to Series B preferred unitholders(12) (12) (49) (49)
Other(1) (1) (2) (3)
Adjusted net income allocated to common unitholders$211  $504  $1,131  $2,011 
        
Basic weighted average common units outstanding726  728  728  727 
Effect of dilutive securities:       
Series A preferred units (3)  71    71 
Equity-indexed compensation plan awards (4)  1    2 
Diluted weighted average common units outstanding726  800  728  800 
        
Diluted adjusted net income per common unit$0.29  $0.63  $1.55  $2.51 

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(1)We calculate adjusted net income allocated to common unitholders based on the distributions pertaining to the current period’s net income (whether paid in cash or in-kind). After adjusting for the appropriate period’s distributions, the remaining undistributed earnings or excess distributions over earnings, if any, are allocated to the common unitholders and participating securities in accordance with the contractual terms of our partnership agreement in effect for the period and as further prescribed under the two-class method.

(2)Certain of our non-GAAP financial measures may not be impacted by each of the selected items impacting comparability.

(3)The possible conversion of our Series A preferred units were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common unit for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020 as the effect was antidilutive.

(4)Our equity-indexed compensation plan awards that contemplate the issuance of common units are considered dilutive unless (i) they become vested only upon the satisfaction of a performance condition and (ii) that performance condition has yet to be satisfied. Equity-indexed compensation plan awards that are deemed to be dilutive are reduced by a hypothetical common unit repurchase based on the remaining unamortized fair value, as prescribed by the treasury stock method in guidance issued by the FASB. For the three months ended December 31, 2020, there were no potentially dilutive equity-indexed compensation plan awards and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, the effect of equity-indexed compensation plan awards was antidilutive.

 



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FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

Net Income/(Loss) Per Common Unit to Adjusted Net Income Per Common Unit Reconciliations:

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Basic net income/(loss) per common unit$(0.11) $0.35  $(3.83) $2.70 
Selected items impacting comparability per common unit (1)0.40  0.29  5.38  (0.14)
Basic adjusted net income per common unit$0.29  $0.64  $1.55  $2.56 
        
Diluted net income/(loss) per common unit$(0.11) $0.35  $(3.83) $2.65 
Selected items impacting comparability per common unit (1)0.40  0.28  5.38  (0.14)
Diluted adjusted net income per common unit$0.29  $0.63  $1.55  $2.51 

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(1)See the “Selected Items Impacting Comparability” and the “Computation of Basic and Diluted Adjusted Net Income Per Common Unit” tables for additional information.



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FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS (continued)
(in millions, except per unit and ratio data)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Net Income/(Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Implied DCF Reconciliation       
Net Income/(Loss)$(25) $307  $(2,580) $2,180 
Interest expense, net108  114  436  425 
Income tax expense/(benefit)(26) 25  (19) 66 
Depreciation and amortization160  163  653  601 
(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net101  34  719  28 
Goodwill impairment losses    2,515   
(Gain on)/impairment of investments in unconsolidated entities, net    182  (271)
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities (1)22  16  73  62 
Selected items impacting comparability - Adjusted EBITDA (2)219  201  581  146 
Adjusted EBITDA$559  $860  $2,560  $3,237 
Interest expense, net of certain non-cash items (3)(102) (110) (415) (407)
Maintenance capital(59) (84) (216) (287)
Current income tax expense(12) (40) (51) (112)
Distributions from unconsolidated entities in excess of/(less than) adjusted equity earnings (4)6  (37) 13  (49)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (5)(4) (2) (10) (6)
Implied DCF$388  $587  $1,881  $2,376 
Preferred unit distributions paid (6)(62) (62) (198) (198)
Implied DCF Available to Common Unitholders$326  $525  $1,683  $2,178 
        
Weighted Average Common Units Outstanding726  728  728  727 
Weighted Average Common Units and Common Equivalent Units797  799  799  798 
        
Implied DCF per Common Unit (7)$0.45  $0.72  $2.31  $2.99 
Implied DCF per Common Unit and Common Equivalent Unit (8)$0.46  $0.71  $2.29  $2.91 
        
Cash Distribution Paid per Common Unit$0.18  $0.36  $0.90  $1.38 
Common Unit Cash Distributions (5)$131  $262  $655  $1,004 
Common Unit Distribution Coverage Ratio 2.49x  2.00x  2.57x  2.17x
        
Implied DCF Excess$195  $263  $1,028  $1,174 

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(1)Adjustment to exclude our proportionate share of depreciation and amortization expense of unconsolidated entities.

(2)Certain of our non-GAAP financial measures may not be impacted by each of the selected items impacting comparability.

(3)Excludes certain non-cash items impacting interest expense such as amortization of debt issuance costs and terminated interest rate swaps.

(4)Comprised of cash distributions received from unconsolidated entities less equity earnings in unconsolidated entities (adjusted for our proportionate share of depreciation and amortization and selected items impacting comparability of unconsolidated entities).

(5)Cash distributions paid during the period presented.

(6)Cash distributions paid to our preferred unitholders during the period presented.

(7)Implied DCF Available to Common Unitholders for the period divided by the weighted average common units outstanding for the period.

(8)Implied DCF Available to Common Unitholders for the period, adjusted for Series A preferred unit cash distributions paid, divided by the weighted average common units and common equivalent units outstanding for the period. Our Series A preferred units are convertible into common units, generally on a one-for-one basis and subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, in whole or in part, subject to certain minimum conversion amounts.



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FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS (continued)

Net Income/(Loss) Per Common Unit to Implied DCF Per Common Unit and Common Equivalent Unit Reconciliations:

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Basic net income/(loss) per common unit$(0.11) $0.35  $(3.83) $2.70 
Reconciling items per common unit (1) (2)0.56  0.37  6.14  0.29 
Implied DCF per common unit$0.45  $0.72  $2.31  $2.99 
        
Basic net income/(loss) per common unit$(0.11) $0.35  $(3.83) $2.70 
Reconciling items per common unit and common equivalent unit (1) (3)0.57  0.36  6.12  0.21 
Implied DCF per common unit and common equivalent unit$0.46  $0.71  $2.29  $2.91 

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(1)Represents adjustments to Net Income to calculate Implied DCF Available to Common Unitholders. See the “Net Income/(Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Implied DCF Reconciliation” table for additional information.

(2)Based on weighted average common units outstanding for the period of 726 million, 728 million, 728 million and 727 million, respectively.

(3)Based on weighted average common units outstanding for the period, as well as weighted average Series A preferred units outstanding of 71 million for each of the periods presented.



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FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS (continued)
(in millions)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow After Distributions Reconciliation (1):       
Net cash provided by operating activities$258  $726  $1,514  $2,504 
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow:       
Net cash used in investing activities(27) (398) (1,093) (1,765)
Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests1    12   
Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests (2)(4) (2) (10) (6)
Sale of noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary      128 
Free cash flow$228  $326  $423  $861 
Cash distributions (3)(193) (324) (853) (1,202)
Free cash flow after distributions$35  $2  $(430) $(341)

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(1)Management uses the Non-GAAP financial measures Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow After Distributions to assess the amount of cash that is available for distributions, debt repayments, common equity repurchases and other general partnership purposes.

(2)Cash distributions paid during the period presented.

(3)Cash distributions paid to preferred and common unitholders during the period.



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FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited) 

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA BY SEGMENT
(in millions)

 Three Months Ended
December 31, 2020
  Three Months Ended
December 31, 2019
 Transportation Facilities Supply and Logistics  Transportation Facilities Supply and Logistics
Revenues (1)$491  $277  $5,688   $608  $291  $8,796 
Purchases and related costs (1)(45) (3) (5,873)  (89) (5) (8,677)
Field operating costs (1) (2)(144) (82) (43)  (168) (93) (63)
Segment general and administrative expenses (2) (3)(25) (21) (24)  (24) (20) (28)
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities74  1     115     
             
Adjustments: (4)            
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities22       15  1   
Losses from derivative activities, net of inventory valuation adjustments  1  270     1  218 
Long-term inventory costing adjustments    (21)      (22)
Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net7  (2)    (8)    
Equity-indexed compensation expense3  1  1   2  1  1 
Net loss on foreign currency revaluation    6       7 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$383  $172  $4   $451  $176  $232 
             
Maintenance capital$38  $11  $10   $52  $23  $9 

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(1)Includes intersegment amounts.

(2)Field operating costs and Segment general and administrative expenses include equity-indexed compensation expense.

(3)Segment general and administrative expenses reflect direct costs attributable to each segment and an allocation of other expenses to the segments. The proportional allocations by segment require judgment by management and are based on the business activities that exist during each period.

(4)Represents adjustments utilized by our CODM in the evaluation of segment results. Many of these adjustments are also considered selected items impacting comparability when calculating consolidated non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA. See the “Selected Items Impacting Comparability” table for additional discussion.



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FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA BY SEGMENT
(in millions)

 Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2020
  Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2019
 Transportation Facilities Supply and Logistics  Transportation Facilities Supply and Logistics
Revenues (1)$2,020  $1,138  $22,059   $2,320  $1,171  $32,276 
Purchases and related costs (1)(229) (15) (22,099)  (244) (15) (31,276)
Field operating costs (1) (2)(584) (316) (191)  (700) (360) (258)
Segment general and administrative expenses (2) (3)(98) (84) (89)  (104) (83) (110)
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities350  5     388     
             
Adjustments: (4)            
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated entities71  2     61  1   
(Gains)/losses from derivative activities, net of inventory valuation adjustments1  (5) 484     (13) 173 
Long-term inventory costing adjustments    44       (20)
Deficiencies under minimum volume commitments, net71  2  1   (18)    
Equity-indexed compensation expense11  4  4   9  4  4 
Net (gain)/loss on foreign currency revaluation    (3)      14 
Line 901 incident       10     
Significant acquisition-related expenses3            
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$1,616  $731  $210   $1,722  $705  $803 
             
Maintenance capital$136  $51  $29   $161  $97  $29 

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(1)Includes intersegment amounts.

(2)Field operating costs and Segment general and administrative expenses include equity-indexed compensation expense.

(3)Segment general and administrative expenses reflect direct costs attributable to each segment and an allocation of other expenses to the segments. The proportional allocations by segment require judgment by management and are based on the business activities that exist during each period.

(4)Represents adjustments utilized by our CODM in the evaluation of segment results. Many of these adjustments are also considered selected items impacting comparability when calculating consolidated non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA. See the “Selected Items Impacting Comparability” table for additional discussion.



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FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited) 

OPERATING DATA BY SEGMENT (1)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Transportation segment (average daily volumes in thousands of barrels per day):       
Tariff activities volumes       
Crude oil pipelines (by region):       
Permian Basin (2)4,188  5,052  4,427  4,690 
South Texas / Eagle Ford (2)372  446  380  446 
Central (2)367  420  379  498 
Gulf Coast138  179  134  165 
Rocky Mountain (2)224  275  245  293 
Western242  203  223  198 
Canada304  336  294  323 
Crude oil pipelines5,835  6,911  6,082  6,613 
NGL pipelines177  184  184  192 
Tariff activities total volumes6,012  7,095  6,266  6,805 
Trucking volumes70  96  74  88 
Transportation segment total volumes6,082  7,191  6,340  6,893 
        
Facilities segment (average monthly volumes):       
Liquids storage (average monthly capacity in millions of barrels) (3)105  111  109  110 
Natural gas storage (average monthly working capacity in billions of cubic feet)68  63  66  63 
NGL fractionation (average volumes in thousands of barrels per day)129  142  129  144 
Facilities segment total volumes (average monthly volumes in millions of barrels) (4)121  126  124  125 
        
Supply and Logistics segment (average daily volumes in thousands of barrels per day):       
Crude oil lease gathering purchases1,155  1,271  1,174  1,162 
NGL sales178  221  144  207 
Supply and Logistics segment total volumes1,333  1,492  1,318  1,369 

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(1)Average volumes are calculated as the total volumes (attributable to our interest) for the period divided by the number of days or months in the period.

(2)Region includes volumes (attributable to our interest) from pipelines owned by unconsolidated entities.

(3)Includes volumes (attributable to our interest) from facilities owned by unconsolidated entities.

(4)Facilities segment total volumes are calculated as the sum of: (i) liquids storage capacity; (ii) natural gas storage working capacity divided by 6 to account for the 6:1 mcf of natural gas to crude Btu equivalent ratio and further divided by 1,000 to convert to monthly volumes in millions; and (iii) NGL fractionation volumes multiplied by the number of days in the period and divided by the number of months in the period.



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FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

NON-GAAP SEGMENT RECONCILIATIONS
(in millions)

Fee-based Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliations:

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Transportation Segment Adjusted EBITDA$383  $451  $1,616  $1,722 
Facilities Segment Adjusted EBITDA172  176  731  705 
Fee-based Segment Adjusted EBITDA$555  $627  $2,347  $2,427 
Supply and Logistics Segment Adjusted EBITDA4  232  210  803 
Adjusted other income, net (1)  1  3  7 
Adjusted EBITDA (2)$559  $860  $2,560  $3,237 

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(1)Represents “Other income, net” as reported on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, adjusted for selected items impacting comparability of $(47) million, $1 million, $(36) million and $(17) million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. See the “Selected Items Impacting Comparability” table for additional information.

(2)See the “Net Income/(Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Implied DCF Reconciliation” table for reconciliation to Net Income/(Loss).



Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Segment Adjusted EBITDA further adjusted for impact of divested assets:

 Three Months Ended
December 31, 2020
  Three Months Ended
December 31, 2019
 Transportation Facilities Supply and Logistics  Transportation Facilities Supply and Logistics
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$383  $172  $4   $451  $176  $232 
Impact of divested assets (1)  (1)    (4) (16)  
Segment Adjusted EBITDA further adjusted for impact of divested assets$383  $171  $4   $447  $160  $232 


 Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2020
  Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2019
 Transportation Facilities Supply and Logistics  Transportation Facilities Supply and Logistics
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$1,616  $731  $210   $1,722  $705  $803 
Impact of divested assets (1)(1) (43)    (14) (60)  
Segment Adjusted EBITDA further adjusted for impact of divested assets$1,615  $688  $210   $1,708  $645  $803 

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(1)Estimated impact of divestitures completed during 2019 and 2020, assuming an effective date of January 1, 2019. Divested assets primarily included certain NGL storage terminals and Los Angeles Basin crude oil storage terminals that were previously included in our Facilities segment and the sale of a portion of our interest in a joint venture pipeline that was previously reported in our Transportation segment.

 



PLAINS GP HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share data)

 Three Months Ended
December 31, 2020
  Three Months Ended
December 31, 2019
   Consolidating      Consolidating  
 PAA Adjustments (1) PAGP  PAA Adjustments (1) PAGP
REVENUES$5,963  $  $5,963   $9,154  $  $9,154 
             
COSTS AND EXPENSES            
Purchases and related costs5,432    5,432   8,234    8,234 
Field operating costs265    265   320    320 
General and administrative expenses70  1  71   72  1  73 
Depreciation and amortization160  1  161   163  1  164 
(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net101    101   34    34 
Total costs and expenses6,028  2  6,030   8,823  2  8,825 
             
OPERATING INCOME/(LOSS)(65) (2) (67)  331  (2) 329 
             
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)            
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities75    75   115    115 
Interest expense, net(108)   (108)  (114)   (114)
Other income, net47    47        
             
INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX(51) (2) (53)  332  (2) 330 
Current income tax expense(12)   (12)  (40)   (40)
Deferred income tax (expense)/benefit38  4  42   15  (14) 1 
             
NET INCOME/(LOSS)(25) 2  (23)  307  (16) 291 
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(3) 6  3   (1) (242) (243)
NET INCOME/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO PAGP$(28) $8  $(20)  $306  $(258) $48 
             
BASIC NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER CLASS A SHARE $(0.11)      $0.26 
             
DILUTED NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER CLASS A SHARE $(0.11)      $0.26 
             
BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE CLASS A SHARES OUTSTANDING 191       182 
             
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE CLASS A SHARES OUTSTANDING 191       182 

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(1)Represents the aggregate consolidating adjustments necessary to produce consolidated financial statements for PAGP.



PLAINS GP HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share data)

 Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2020
  Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2019
   Consolidating      Consolidating  
 PAA Adjustments (1) PAGP  PAA Adjustments (1) PAGP
REVENUES$23,290  $  $23,290   $33,669  $  $33,669 
             
COSTS AND EXPENSES            
Purchases and related costs20,431    20,431   29,452    29,452 
Field operating costs1,076    1,076   1,303    1,303 
General and administrative expenses271  5  276   297  5  302 
Depreciation and amortization653  3  656   601  3  604 
(Gains)/losses on asset sales and asset impairments, net719    719   28    28 
Goodwill impairment losses2,515    2,515        
Total costs and expenses25,665  8  25,673   31,681  8  31,689 
             
OPERATING INCOME/(LOSS)(2,375) (8) (2,383)  1,988  (8) 1,980 
             
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)            
Equity earnings in unconsolidated entities355    355   388    388 
Gain on/(impairment of) investments in unconsolidated entities, net(182)   (182)  271    271 
Interest expense, net(436)   (436)  (425)   (425)
Other income, net39    39   24    24 
             
INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX(2,599) (8) (2,607)  2,246  (8) 2,238 
Current income tax expense(51)   (51)  (112)   (112)
Deferred income tax (expense)/benefit70  148  218   46  (110) (64)
             
NET INCOME/(LOSS)(2,580) 140  (2,440)  2,180  (118) 2,062 
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(10) 1,882  1,872   (9) (1,722) (1,731)
NET INCOME/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO PAGP$(2,590) $2,022  $(568)  $2,171  $(1,840) $331 
             
BASIC NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER CLASS A SHARE $(3.06)      $1.97 
             
DILUTED NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER CLASS A SHARE $(3.07)      $1.96 
             
BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE CLASS A SHARES OUTSTANDING 186       168 
             
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE CLASS A SHARES OUTSTANDING 246       170 

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(1)Represents the aggregate consolidating adjustments necessary to produce consolidated financial statements for PAGP.



PLAINS GP HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET DATA
(in millions)

 December 31, 2020  December 31, 2019
   Consolidating      Consolidating  
 PAA Adjustments (1) PAGP  PAA Adjustments (1) PAGP
ASSETS            
Current assets$3,665  $3  $3,668   $4,612  $2  $4,614 
Property and equipment, net14,611  9  14,620   15,355  12  15,367 
Investments in unconsolidated entities3,764    3,764   3,683    3,683 
Goodwill       2,540    2,540 
Deferred tax asset  1,444  1,444     1,280  1,280 
Linefill and base gas982    982   981    981 
Long-term operating lease right-of-use assets, net378    378   466    466 
Long-term inventory130    130   182    182 
Other long-term assets, net967  (2) 965   858  (2) 856 
Total assets$24,497  $1,454  $25,951   $28,677  $1,292  $29,969 
             
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL            
Current liabilities$4,253  $2  $4,255   $5,017  $2  $5,019 
Senior notes, net9,071    9,071   8,939    8,939 
Other long-term debt, net311    311   248    248 
Long-term operating lease liabilities317    317   387    387 
Other long-term liabilities and deferred credits807    807   891    891 
Total liabilities14,759  2  14,761   15,482  2  15,484 
             
Partners’ capital excluding noncontrolling interests9,593  (8,129) 1,464   13,062  (10,907) 2,155 
Noncontrolling interests145  9,581  9,726   133  12,197  12,330 
Total partners’ capital9,738  1,452  11,190   13,195  1,290  14,485 
  Total liabilities and partners’ capital$24,497  $1,454  $25,951   $28,677  $1,292  $29,969 

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(1)Represents the aggregate consolidating adjustments necessary to produce consolidated financial statements for PAGP.



PLAINS GP HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)

COMPUTATION OF BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER CLASS A SHARE
(in millions, except per share data)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Basic Net Income/(Loss) per Class A Share       
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAGP$(20) $48  $(568) $331 
Basic weighted average Class A shares outstanding191  182  186  168 
        
Basic net income/(loss) per Class A share$(0.11) $0.26  $(3.06) $1.97 
        
Diluted Net Income/(Loss) per Class A Share       
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAGP$(20) $48  $(568) $331 
Incremental net income/(loss) attributable to PAGP resulting from assumed exchange of AAP units and AAP Management Units    (189) 2 
Net income/(loss) attributable to PAGP including incremental net income/(loss) from assumed exchange of AAP units and AAP Management Units$(20) $48  $(757) $333 
        
Basic weighted average Class A shares outstanding191  182  186  168 
Dilutive shares resulting from assumed exchange of AAP units and AAP Management Units    60  2 
Diluted weighted average Class A shares outstanding191  182  246  170 
        
Diluted net income/(loss) per Class A share (1)$(0.11) $0.26  $(3.07) $1.96 

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(1)For the three months ended December 31, 2020 and the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019, the possible exchange of any AAP units would not have had a dilutive effect on basic net income/(loss) per Class A share. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and the three months ended December 31, 2019, the possible exchange of AAP Management units would not have had a dilutive effect on basic net income/(loss) per Class A share.

FAQ

What were the net losses reported by Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) for Q4 and full-year 2020?

PAA reported a net loss of $28 million for Q4 2020 and a net loss of $2,590 million for the full year.

How much cash flow from operations did PAA generate in 2020?

Plains All American Pipeline generated $1,514 million in cash flow from operations for the full year 2020.

What is PAA's adjusted EBITDA for the full-year 2020?

PAA's adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2020 was $2,560 million.

What are the expectations for PAA's free cash flow in 2021?

PAA estimates its free cash flow after distributions to be approximately $300 million for 2021.

What actions did PAA take to reduce costs in 2020?

PAA reduced field operating costs and administrative expenses by approximately $250 million, or 16%, compared to 2019.

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