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UGI Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results, Concludes Strategic Review and Affirms Fiscal 2024 Guidance

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UGI reported strong financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024, with GAAP diluted EPS of $2.30 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.97. The Board concluded the strategic review of its LPG businesses, focusing on AmeriGas Propane, and decided to retain ownership. The company aims for a long-term EPS growth rate of 4-6% and affirmed its commitment to return value to shareholders through dividend payments. UGI reaffirmed its fiscal 2024 adjusted diluted EPS guidance range of $2.70 - $3.00 per share.

UGI ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il trimestre fiscale concluso il 31 marzo 2024, con un EPS diluito GAAP di $2,30 e un EPS diluito rettificato di $1,97. Il consiglio ha concluso la revisione strategica delle sue attività nel settore del GPL, concentrando l'attenzione su AmeriGas Propane, e ha deciso di mantenere la proprietà. L'azienda prevede un tasso di crescita dell'EPS a lungo termine del 4-6% e ha confermato il suo impegno a restituire valore agli azionisti attraverso il pagamento dei dividendi. UGI ha ribadito la sua previsione per l'EPS diluito rettificato per il fiscale 2024, con un intervallo di $2,70 - $3,00 per azione.
UGI reportó resultados financieros sólidos para el trimestre fiscal que terminó el 31 de marzo de 2024, con un EPS diluido GAAP de $2.30 y un EPS diluido ajustado de $1.97. El directorio concluyó la revisión estratégica de sus negocios de GLP, enfocándose en AmeriGas Propane, y decidió retener la propiedad. La empresa apunta a una tasa de crecimiento del EPS a largo plazo del 4-6% y reafirmó su compromiso de generar valor para los accionistas a través del pago de dividendos. UGI reafirmó su guía de EPS diluido ajustado para el fiscal 2024 en un rango de $2.70 - $3.00 por acción.
UGI는 2024년 3월 31일로 끝난 회계 분기에 갭 희석 EPS $2.30, 조정 희석 EPS $1.97의 튼튼한 재무 결과를 보고했습니다. 이사회는 자사의 LPG 사업, 특히 AmeriGas Propane에 중점을 둔 전략적 검토를 마쳐 소유권을 유지하기로 결정했습니다. 회사는 장기 EPS 성장률을 4-6%로 설정하고 주주에게 배당금 지급을 통해 가치를 돌려주겠다는 약속을 재확인했습니다. 또한 UGI는 2024 회계년도 조정 희석 EPS 가이드 범위를 주당 $2.70 - $3.00로 다시 확인했습니다.
UGI a annoncé des résultats financiers solides pour le trimestre fiscal se terminant le 31 mars 2024, avec un BPA dilué GAAP de 2,30 $ et un BPA dilué ajusté de 1,97 $. Le conseil d'administration a conclu l'examen stratégique de ses activités de GPL, se concentrant sur AmeriGas Propane, et a décidé de conserver la propriété. L'entreprise vise un taux de croissance à long terme du BPA de 4 à 6 % et a réaffirmé son engagement à rendre de la valeur aux actionnaires par le biais de versements de dividendes. UGI a réaffirmé sa prévision de BPA dilué ajusté pour l'exercice 2024, avec une fourchette de 2,70 $ à 3,00 $ par action.
UGI vermeldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das am 31. März 2024 endende Geschäftsquartal mit einem GAAP verwässerten EPS von $2,30 und einem angepassten verwässerten EPS von $1,97. Der Vorstand schloss die strategische Überprüfung seiner LPG-Geschäfte, insbesondere AmeriGas Propane, ab und beschloss, den Besitz zu behalten. Das Unternehmen zielt auf eine langfristige Wachstumsrate des EPS von 4-6% ab und bestätigte sein Engagement, den Aktionären durch Dividendenzahlungen Werte zurückzugeben. UGI bekräftigte seine Prognose für das bereinigte verwässerte EPS für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 in einer Spanne von $2,70 bis $3,00 pro Aktie.
Positive
  • Strong second quarter results with GAAP diluted EPS of $2.30 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.97, showcasing a significant improvement over the prior-year period.

  • Affirmation of fiscal 2024 guidance range of $2.70 - $3.00 per share, indicating confidence in the company's performance and potential growth.

  • A focus on operational efficiency and cost control measures to improve long-term value delivery to shareholders.

  • Retaining ownership of AmeriGas Propane after the strategic review to maximize shareholder value.

Negative
  • Potential challenges in ensuring a long-term EPS growth rate of 4-6%, especially in a competitive market environment.

  • The need for disciplined execution of a revised operational strategy and asset optimization to create long-term shareholder value.

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UGI Corporation's reported increase in GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS illustrates a notable improvement in profitability compared to the prior year, which is primarily attributed to robust performance in its natural gas marketing activities and effective cost control measures. The substantial growth in earnings, coupled with a steady EBIT, reflects the company's enhanced operational efficiency, even in the face of unseasonably warm weather impacting demand. The decision to retain AmeriGas Propane after the strategic review indicates that UGI's management believes in the long-term value and potential synergies that AmeriGas brings to the portfolio, which is a reassuring sign for investors focused on sustainable growth. The affirmation of the adjusted EPS guidance range for fiscal 2024 provides a clear outlook for investors and underlines management's confidence in the company's strategic direction. The continuous dividend payment, now reaching an impressive 140 years, underscores a strong commitment to shareholder returns, which is often favorable in the eyes of income-focused investors.

The retention of AmeriGas Propane after the strategic review implies that UGI is looking to leverage its existing LPG business to navigate through the current market conditions. The company's focus on restructuring and operational improvements could enhance its competitive edge within the energy sector, particularly in the LPG market. This decision also hints at the market's valuation of LPG businesses potentially being lower than what UGI expects to achieve through an internal overhaul, suggesting a strategic patience in waiting for better market conditions or achieving internal improvements to unlock value. Furthermore, the aim to target a long-term EPS growth rate of 4 – 6% reflects an ambitious yet realistic growth projection in the energy market, which is transforming due to environmental policies and the shift towards renewable energy sources. Investors should monitor how UGI adapts its operations in the broader context of the energy transition.

UGI's focus on customer retention and improved cash flow generation as part of its revised operational strategy signifies a shift towards a more sustainable business model. The conclusion of the strategic review without a sale or spin-off indicates confidence in the company's ability to enhance shareholder value through internal initiatives, rather than through divestment. This self-reliant approach suggests a belief in the intrinsic value of their assets and the potential for optimization. The company's commitment to disciplined capital allocation is a prudent move that could buffer against market volatility and strengthen the balance sheet. For investors, this approach may be seen as conservative but stabilizing, reducing the risk profile of the investment. The transparency provided by UGI's management about their strategic direction, including remaining open to future portfolio optimization, allows investors to anticipate and understand the company's long-term value creation strategy.

VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) today reported financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024 and announced that its Board has unanimously decided to conclude the strategic review of its LPG businesses, which was primarily focused on AmeriGas Propane.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Q2 GAAP diluted EPS of $2.30 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.97 compared to GAAP diluted EPS of $0.51 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.68 in the prior-year period.
  • Year-to-date GAAP diluted EPS of $2.74 and adjusted diluted EPS of $3.16 compared to GAAP diluted EPS of $(4.02) and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.82 in the prior-year period.
  • Year-to-date reportable segments earnings before interest expense and income taxes1 ("EBIT") of $1,073 million compared to $987 million in the prior-year period.
  • Strong second quarter results despite warmer than normal weather across our service territories, led by higher margins from natural gas marketing activities in our Midstream & Marketing business and reduced operating expenses across the entity.
  • Concludes the strategic review of the LPG businesses and retains ownership of AmeriGas Propane.
  • Repositions UGI to drive a high-performing, customer centered and results-driven organization, targeting a long-term EPS growth rate of 4 – 6%.
  • Announces the 140th consecutive year of paying dividends and affirms its commitment to return value to shareholders through dividend payments.
  • Affirms its fiscal 2024 adjusted diluted EPS guidance range of $2.70 - $3.002 per share.

"We are pleased with the strong fiscal second quarter performance in the midst of warmer than normal weather across our service territories," said Mario Longhi, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our natural gas businesses delivered the highest second quarter earnings, reporting a 32% growth over the prior year. Across our business, we also made important strides in implementing effective cost control as we strive to improve operational efficiency. These results reflect the resilience of our portfolio and the commitment of our team to deliver long-term value to our shareholders.”

STRATEGIC REVIEW CONCLUSION

After extensive deliberation, the Board has determined that in the current market the best path forward to maximize shareholder value is to retain ownership of AmeriGas Propane.

During the review, the company and its financial advisors evaluated several value creation opportunities including a potential sale, spin, and joint venture of AmeriGas. While the company conducted due diligence with multiple strategic and financial parties, the Board decided that the company should focus on a restructuring and operational improvement plan for AmeriGas. The review concluded that disciplined execution of a revised operational strategy and optimization of UGI’s diverse mix of strategically located assets best positions the company to create long-term shareholder value.

Mario Longhi said, “After a comprehensive review process, the Board agreed that in the current market, the best path forward in creating shareholder value is to execute on its repositioned long-term strategy and strengthen the balance sheet. This includes maintaining an intense focus on customer retention, improved free cash flow generation, effective cost control and disciplined capital allocation. Although the process has concluded, we remain open to all opportunities to optimize our portfolio and unlock further value for shareholders.”

"For the fiscal year, we are on track to deliver full-year results within our fiscal 2024 adjusted EPS guidance range. We are confident that diligent execution on the fundamentals will enable UGI to build a strong momentum of balanced growth and value creation.”

EARNINGS CALL AND WEBCAST

UGI Corporation will hold a live Internet Audio Webcast of its conference call to discuss the quarterly earnings and other current activities at 9:00 AM ET on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Interested parties may listen to the audio webcast both live and in replay on the Internet at https://www.ugicorp.com/investors/financial-reports/presentations or by visiting the company website https://www.ugicorp.com and clicking on Investors and then Presentations. A replay of the webcast will be available after the event through to 11:59 PM ET May 1, 2025.

ABOUT UGI

UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) is a distributor and marketer of energy products and services in the US and Europe. UGI offers safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions to customers through its subsidiaries, which provide natural gas transmission and distribution, electric generation and distribution, midstream services, propane distribution, renewable natural gas generation, distribution and marketing, and energy marketing services.

Comprehensive information about UGI Corporation is available on the Internet at https://www.ugicorp.com.

USE OF NON-GAAP MEASURES

Management uses "adjusted net income attributable to UGI Corporation" and "adjusted diluted earnings per share," both of which are non-GAAP financial measures, when evaluating UGI's overall performance. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide meaningful information to investors about UGI’s performance because they eliminate the impacts of (1) gains and losses on commodity and certain foreign currency derivative instruments not associated with current-period transactions and (2) other significant discrete items that can affect the comparison of period-over-period results. Volatility in net income attributable to UGI can occur as a result of gains and losses on commodity and certain foreign currency derivative instruments not associated with current-period transactions but included in earnings in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

Non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures.

The tables on the last page of this press release reconcile net income attributable to UGI Corporation, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to adjusted net income attributable to UGI Corporation, and diluted earnings per share, the most comparable GAAP measure, to adjusted diluted earnings per share, to reflect the adjustments referred to above.

1 Reportable segments' EBIT represents an aggregate of our reportable operating segment level EBIT, as determined in accordance with GAAP.

2 Because we are unable to predict certain potentially material items affecting diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis, principally mark-to-market gains and losses on commodity and certain foreign currency derivative instruments, we cannot reconcile fiscal year 2024 adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, to diluted earnings per share, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, in reliance on the “unreasonable efforts” exception set forth in SEC rules.

USE OF FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains statements, estimates and projections that are forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended). Such statements use forward-looking words such as “believe,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” or other similar words and terms of similar meaning, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words. These statements discuss plans, strategies, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future. Management believes that these are reasonable as of today’s date only. Actual results may differ significantly because of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond management’s control; accordingly, there is no assurance that results will be realized. You should read UGI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more extensive list of factors that could affect results. We undertake no obligation (and expressly disclaim any obligation) to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information or future events, except as required by the federal securities laws. Among them are adverse weather conditions (including increasingly uncertain weather patterns due to climate change) resulting in reduced demand, the seasonal nature of our business, and disruptions in our operations and supply chain; cost volatility and availability of energy products, including propane and other LPG, natural gas, and electricity, as well as the availability of LPG cylinders, and the capacity to transport product to our customers; changes in domestic and foreign laws and regulations, including safety, health, tax, transportation, consumer protection, data privacy, accounting, and environmental matters, such as regulatory responses to climate change; the inability to timely recover costs through utility rate proceedings; increased customer conservation measures due to high energy prices and improvements in energy efficiency and technology resulting in reduced demand; adverse labor relations and our ability to address existing or potential workforce shortages; the impact of pending and future legal or regulatory proceedings, inquiries or investigations; competitive pressures from the same and alternative energy sources; failure to acquire new customers or retain current customers, thereby reducing or limiting any increase in revenues; liability for environmental claims; customer, counterparty, supplier, or vendor defaults; liability for uninsured claims and for claims in excess of insurance coverage, including those for personal injury and property damage arising from explosions, acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters, pandemics and other catastrophic events that may result from operating hazards and risks incidental to generating and distributing electricity and transporting, storing and distributing natural gas and LPG in all forms; transmission or distribution system service interruptions; political, regulatory and economic conditions in the United States, Europe and other foreign countries, including uncertainties related to the war between Russia and Ukraine, the European energy crisis, and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations (particularly the euro); credit and capital market conditions, including reduced access to capital markets and interest rate fluctuations; changes in commodity market prices resulting in significantly higher cash collateral requirements; impacts of our indebtedness and the restrictive covenants in our debt agreements; reduced distributions from subsidiaries impacting the ability to pay dividends or service debt; changes in Marcellus and Utica Shale gas production; the availability, timing and success of our acquisitions, commercial initiatives and investments to grow our businesses; our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and achieve anticipated synergies; the interruption, disruption, failure, malfunction, or breach of our information technology systems, and those of our third-party vendors or service providers, including due to cyber-attack; the inability to complete pending or future energy infrastructure projects; our ability to achieve the operational benefits and cost efficiencies expected from the completion of pending and future business transformation initiatives, including the impact of customer service disruptions resulting in potential customer loss due to the transformation activities; our ability to attract, develop, retain and engage key employees; uncertainties related to global pandemics; the impact of proposed or future tax legislation; the impact of declines in the stock market or bond market, and a low interest rate environment, on our pension liability; our ability to protect our intellectual property; and our ability to overcome supply chain issues that may result in delays or shortages in, as well as increased costs of, equipment, materials or other resources that are critical to our business operations.

SEGMENT RESULTS ($ in millions, except where otherwise indicated)

Utilities

 

For the fiscal quarter ended March 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

(Decrease) Increase

Revenues

 

$

646

 

$

774

 

$

(128)

 

(17) %

Total margin (a)

 

$

363

 

$

338

 

$

25

 

7 %

Operating and administrative expenses

 

$

97

 

$

97

 

$

 

— %

Operating income

 

$

225

 

$

203

 

$

22

 

11 %

Earnings before interest expense and income taxes

 

$

226

 

$

205

 

$

21

 

10 %

Gas Utility system throughput - billions of cubic feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core market

 

 

45

 

 

44

 

 

1

 

2 %

Total

 

 

121

 

 

125

 

 

(4)

 

(3) %

Gas Utility heating degree days - % (warmer) than normal (b)

 

 

(16.4) %

 

 

(19.7) %

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

91

 

$

133

 

$

(42)

 

(32) %

  • Gas Utility service territory experienced temperatures that were 16% warmer than normal and 5% colder than the prior-year period.
  • Core market volumes increased due to colder than prior-year weather and growth in core market customers.
  • Total margin increased $25 million primarily due to higher gas and electric base rates, higher DSIC benefits, and continued customer growth.
  • Operating income increased $22 million due to the higher total margin, partially offset by higher depreciation expense ($4 million) from continued distribution system capital expenditure activity.

Midstream & Marketing

For the fiscal quarter ended March 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

(Decrease) Increase

Revenues

 

$

483

 

$

638

 

$

(155)

 

(24) %

Total margin (a)

 

$

200

 

$

159

 

$

41

 

26 %

Operating and administrative expenses

 

$

29

 

$

35

 

$

(6)

 

(17) %

Operating income

 

$

151

 

$

103

 

$

48

 

47 %

Earnings before interest expense and income taxes

 

$

153

 

$

105

 

$

48

 

46 %

Heating degree days - % (warmer) than normal (b)

 

 

(13.4) %

 

 

(18.0) %

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

33

 

$

23

 

$

10

 

43 %

  • Temperatures were 13% warmer than normal and 3% colder than the prior-year period.
  • Total margin increased $41 million primarily reflecting higher margins from natural gas marketing activities, including the effects of capacity management and peaking activities.
  • Operating and administrative expenses decreased $6 million largely due to lower employee compensation and benefit, and maintenance expenses.
  • Operating income increased $48 million largely reflecting higher total margin and reduced operating and administrative expenses.

UGI International

For the fiscal quarter ended March 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

(Decrease) Increase

Revenues

 

$

673

 

$

948

 

$

(275)

 

(29) %

Total margin (a)

 

$

305

 

$

315

 

$

(10)

 

(3) %

Operating and administrative expenses (a)

 

$

155

 

$

171

 

$

(16)

 

(9) %

Operating income

 

$

124

 

$

120

 

$

4

 

3 %

Earnings before interest expense and income taxes

 

$

131

 

$

128

 

$

3

 

2 %

LPG retail gallons sold (millions)

 

 

221

 

 

222

 

 

(1)

 

— %

Heating degree days - % (warmer) than normal (b)

 

 

(13.2) %

 

 

(7.0) %

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

19

 

$

30

 

$

(11)

 

(37) %

UGI International base-currency results are translated into U.S. dollars based upon exchange rates experienced during the reporting periods. Differences in these translation rates affect the comparison of line item amounts presented in the table above. The functional currency of a significant portion of our UGI International results is the euro and, to a much lesser extent, the British pound sterling. During the 2024 and 2023 three-month periods, the average unweighted euro-to-dollar translation rates were approximately $1.09 and $1.07, respectively, and the average unweighted British pound sterling-to-dollar translation rates were approximately $1.27 and $1.22, respectively.

  • Temperatures were 13% warmer than normal and 8% warmer than the prior-year period.
  • Retail volume was comparable to the prior-year period as the effects of the warmer weather were largely offset by higher autogas volumes and natural gas to LPG conversion.
  • Total margin decreased $10 million primarily due to reduced margins from the non-core energy marketing operations, partially offset by higher LPG unit margins and the translation effects of the stronger foreign currencies (~$5 million).
  • Operating and administrative expenses decreased $16 million reflecting lower personnel-related and maintenance expenses, partially offset by the translation effects of the stronger foreign currencies (~$3 million).
  • Operating income increased $4 million reflecting lower operating and administrative expenses ($16 million), largely offset by reduced total margin and lower foreign currency transaction gains ($4 million).

AmeriGas Propane

For the fiscal quarter ended March 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

(Decrease) Increase

Revenues

 

$

795

 

$

867

 

$

(72)

 

(8) %

Total margin (a)

 

$

433

 

$

437

 

$

(4)

 

(1) %

Operating and administrative expenses

 

$

258

 

$

263

 

$

(5)

 

(2) %

Operating income/earnings before interest expense and income taxes

 

$

138

 

$

138

 

$

 

— %

Retail gallons sold (millions)

 

 

261

 

 

279

 

 

(18)

 

(6) %

Heating degree days - % (warmer) colder than normal (b)

 

 

(8.6) %

 

 

(4.8) %

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

24

 

$

28

 

$

(4)

 

(14) %

  • Temperatures were 9% warmer than normal and 3% warmer than the prior-year period.
  • Retail gallons sold decreased 6% due to warmer weather and continued customer attrition.
  • Total margin decreased $4 million as the impact of lower volumes was partially offset by higher LPG unit margins ($19 million).
  • Operating and administrative expenses decreased $5 million reflecting, among other things, lower compensation and advertising expenses, partially offset by higher vehicle expenses ($4 million).
  • Operating income was comparable to the prior year as lower total margin was offset by reduced operating and administrative expenses.

(a) Total margin represents total revenue less total cost of sales. In the case of Utilities, total margin is also reduced by certain revenue-related taxes.

(b) Deviation from average heating degree days is determined on a 10-year period utilizing volume-weighted weather data.

REPORT OF EARNINGS – UGI CORPORATION

(Millions of dollars, except per share)

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 

Six Months Ended

March 31,

 

Twelve Months Ended

March 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Utilities

$

646

 

$

774

 

$

1,139

 

$

1,366

 

$

1,627

 

$

1,860

Midstream & Marketing

 

483

 

 

638

 

 

877

 

 

1,307

 

 

1,417

 

 

2,427

UGI International

 

673

 

 

948

 

 

1,398

 

 

1,825

 

 

2,538

 

 

3,238

AmeriGas Propane

 

795

 

 

867

 

 

1,424

 

 

1,633

 

 

2,372

 

 

2,750

Corporate & Other (a)

 

(130)

 

 

(121)

 

 

(250)

 

 

(266)

 

 

(303)

 

 

(443)

Total revenues

$

2,467

 

$

3,106

 

$

4,588

 

$

5,865

 

$

7,651

 

$

9,832

Earnings (loss) before interest expense and income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Utilities

 

226

 

 

205

 

$

361

 

$

333

 

$

393

 

$

377

Midstream & Marketing

 

153

 

 

105

 

 

255

 

 

212

 

 

334

 

 

309

UGI International

 

131

 

 

128

 

 

248

 

 

194

 

 

288

 

 

246

AmeriGas Propane

 

138

 

 

138

 

 

209

 

 

248

 

 

229

 

 

242

Total reportable segments

 

648

 

 

576

 

 

1,073

 

 

987

 

 

1,244

 

 

1,174

Corporate & Other (a)

 

81

 

 

(319)

 

 

(124)

 

 

(1,961)

 

 

(779)

 

 

(1,719)

Total earnings (loss) before interest expense and income taxes

 

729

 

 

257

 

 

949

 

 

(974)

 

 

465

 

 

(545)

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Utilities

 

(24)

 

 

(21)

 

 

(47)

 

 

(42)

 

 

(87)

 

 

(75)

Midstream & Marketing

 

(9)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(20)

 

 

(22)

 

 

(43)

 

 

(43)

UGI International

 

(11)

 

 

(9)

 

 

(22)

 

 

(16)

 

 

(43)

 

 

(29)

AmeriGas Propane

 

(40)

 

 

(39)

 

 

(81)

 

 

(82)

 

 

(162)

 

 

(163)

Corporate & Other, net (a)

 

(16)

 

 

(13)

 

 

(30)

 

 

(23)

 

 

(59)

 

 

(41)

Total interest expense

 

(100)

 

 

(93)

 

 

(200)

 

 

(185)

 

 

(394)

 

 

(351)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

629

 

 

164

 

 

749

 

 

(1,159)

 

 

71

 

 

(896)

Income tax (expenses) benefits (b)

 

(133)

 

 

(54)

 

 

(159)

 

 

315

 

 

(139)

 

 

288

Net Income (loss) including noncontrolling interests

 

496

 

 

110

 

 

590

 

 

(844)

 

 

(68)

 

 

(608)

Add net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Net income (loss) attributable to UGI Corporation

$

496

 

$

110

 

$

590

 

$

(844)

 

$

(68)

 

$

(607)

Earnings (loss) per share attributable to UGI shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

2.36

 

$

0.52

 

$

2.81

 

$

(4.02)

 

$

(0.32)

 

$

(2.89)

Diluted

$

2.30

 

$

0.51

 

$

2.74

 

$

(4.02)

 

$

(0.32)

 

$

(2.89)

Weighted Average common shares outstanding (thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

209,826

 

 

209,857

 

 

209,789

 

 

209,902

 

 

210,347

 

 

209,962

Diluted

 

215,245

 

 

216,120

 

 

215,393

 

 

209,902

 

 

210,347

 

 

209,962

Supplemental information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to UGI Corporation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Utilities

$

155

 

$

143

 

$

241

 

$

224

 

$

236

 

$

233

Midstream & Marketing

 

120

 

 

66

 

 

212

 

 

143

 

 

262

 

 

197

UGI International

 

91

 

 

92

 

 

174

 

 

137

 

 

209

 

 

166

AmeriGas Propane

 

37

 

 

73

 

 

53

 

 

122

 

 

2

 

 

62

Total reportable segments

 

403

 

 

374

 

 

680

 

 

626

 

 

709

 

 

658

Corporate & Other (a)

 

93

 

 

(264)

 

 

(90)

 

 

(1,470)

 

 

(777)

 

 

(1,265)

Total net income (loss) attributable to UGI Corporation

$

496

 

$

110

 

$

590

 

$

(844)

 

$

(68)

 

$

(607)

(a) Corporate & Other includes specific items attributable to our reportable segments that are not included in profit measures used by our Chief Operating Decision Maker in assessing our reportable segments' performance or allocating resources. These specific items are shown in the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to UGI and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share" below. Corporate & Other also includes the elimination of certain intercompany transactions.

(b) Income tax expense for the twelve months ended March 31, 2023 includes a $20 million income tax benefit from adjustments as a result of the changes in the Pennsylvania corporate income tax rates for future years, signed into law in July 2022.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Adjusted Net Income Attributable to UGI and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share.

The following tables reconcile net income attributable to UGI Corporation, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to adjusted net income attributable to UGI Corporation, and reconcile diluted earnings per share, the most comparable GAAP measure, to adjusted diluted earnings per share, to reflect the adjustments referred to previously:

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Six Months Ended
March 31,

 

Twelve Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to UGI Corporation (millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to UGI Corporation

$

496

 

$

110

 

$

590

 

$

(844)

 

$

(68)

 

$

(607)

 

Net (gains) losses on commodity derivative instruments not associated with current-period transactions (net of tax of $19, $(66), $1, $(429), $11 and $(382), respectively)

 

(110)

 

 

235

 

 

(33)

 

 

1,234

 

 

(42)

 

 

1,019

 

Unrealized (gains) losses on foreign currency derivative instruments (net of tax of $0, $(3), $(6), $(14), $(3) and $(1), respectively)

 

(1)

 

 

7

 

 

13

 

 

36

 

 

4

 

 

4

 

Loss associated with impairment of AmeriGas Propane goodwill (net of tax of $0, $0, $0, $0, $4, and $0, respectively)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

660

 

 

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt (net of tax of $0, $0, $0, $0, $(2) and $0, respectively)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

Impairment of certain equity method investments (net of tax of $0, $0, $0, $0, $0 and $(13), respectively)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Business transformation expenses (net of tax of $0, $0, $0, $(1), $(2), and $(2), respectively)

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

 

7

 

Costs associated with exit of the UGI International energy marketing business (net of tax of $(1), $4, $(14), $(64), $(17) and $(65), respectively)

 

1

 

 

4

 

 

66

 

 

170

 

 

77

 

 

174

 

Impact of change in tax law

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(19)

 

AmeriGas operations enhancement for growth project (net of tax of $(1), $(1), $(3), $(3), $(6) and $(3), respectively)

 

5

 

 

5

 

 

10

 

 

10

 

 

18

 

 

10

 

Restructuring costs (net of tax of $(9), $0, $(10), $0, $(10) and $(5), respectively)

 

27

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

11

 

Net gain on sale of UGI headquarters building (net of tax of $0, $0, $0, $0, $4 and $0, respectively)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10)

 

 

 

Impairment of assets (net of tax of $(2), $0, (2), $0, $(2) and $0, respectively)

 

5

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

Total adjustments (1)

 

(73)

 

 

253

 

 

91

 

 

1,453

 

 

753

 

 

1,228

 

Adjusted net income attributable to UGI Corporation

$

423

 

$

363

 

$

681

 

$

609

 

$

685

 

$

621

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UGI Corporation earnings (loss) per share — diluted (2)

$

2.30

 

$

0.51

 

$

2.74

 

$

(4.02)

 

$

(0.32)

 

$

(2.89)

 

Net (gains) losses on commodity derivative instruments not associated with current-period transactions

 

(0.50)

 

 

1.09

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

5.80

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

4.78

 

Unrealized losses (gains) on foreign currency derivative instruments

 

 

 

0.03

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.17

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.02

 

Loss associated with impairment of AmeriGas Propane goodwill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.14

 

 

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

Impairment of certain equity method investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

 

Business transformation expenses

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.03

 

Costs associated with the exit of the UGI International energy marketing business

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.31

 

 

0.81

 

 

0.37

 

 

0.83

 

Impact of change in tax law

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.09)

 

AmeriGas operations enhancement for growth project

 

0.02

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.05

 

 

0.05

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.05

 

Restructuring costs

 

0.13

 

 

 

 

0.14

 

 

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.05

 

Net gain on sale of UGI headquarters building

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

 

Impairment of assets

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

Total adjustments (2)

 

(0.33)

 

 

1.17

 

 

0.42

 

 

6.84

 

 

3.49

 

 

5.77

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (2)

$

1.97

 

$

1.68

 

$

3.16

 

$

2.82

 

$

3.17

 

$

2.88

(1)  

Income taxes associated with pre-tax adjustments determined using statutory business unit tax rates.

(2)  

The loss per share for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, was determined excluding the effect of 5.76 million dilutive shares as the impact of such shares would have been antidilutive to the net loss for the period. Adjusted earnings per share for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, was determined based upon fully diluted shares of 216.11 million. The loss per share for the six and twelve months ended March 31, 2023, was determined excluding the effect of 6.35 million dilutive shares and 5.99 million dilutive shares, respectively, as the impact of such shares would have been antidilutive to the net loss for the period. Adjusted earnings per share for the six and twelve months ended March 31, 2023, was determined based upon fully diluted shares of 216.25 million and 215.95 million, respectively.

 

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FAQ

What were UGI's GAAP diluted EPS and adjusted diluted EPS for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024?

UGI reported GAAP diluted EPS of $2.30 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.97 for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024.

What is UGI's fiscal 2024 adjusted diluted EPS guidance range?

UGI affirmed its fiscal 2024 adjusted diluted EPS guidance range of $2.70 - $3.00 per share.

What did the Board decide after the strategic review of UGI's LPG businesses?

The Board decided to conclude the strategic review and retain ownership of AmeriGas Propane.

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