Archrock Partners Announces First-Quarter 2016 Cash Distribution, Financial Results and Credit Facility Amendment
May 2, 2016 11:26 PM EDT
First-quarter distribution of $0.285 per limited partner unit, a 50 percent reduction from the prior quarter
EBITDA, as further adjusted, of $69.4 million for the quarter
Distributable Cash Flow coverage of 2.51x for the first quarter of 2016
Maximum Total Leverage Ratio raised to 5.95x through the fourth quarter of 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Archrock Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: APLP) today announced a cash distribution of $0.285 per limited partner unit, which corresponds to $1.14 per limited partner unit on an annualized basis, payable on May 13, 2016, to unitholders of record at the close of business on May 12, 2016. The first-quarter 2016 distribution covers the period from January 1, 2016, through March 31, 2016. The distribution to be paid in May 2016 is approximately 50 percent lower than the fourth-quarter 2015 distribution.
In conjunction with the distribution adjustment, Archrock Partners has entered into an amendment to its senior secured credit agreement, which among other things, increases the maximum Total Leverage Ratio, as defined in the credit agreement, to 5.95x through the fourth quarter of 2017.
“With the challenging industry conditions and limited visibility on the timing of a recovery, Archrock Partners is taking proactive steps to address leverage concerns while avoiding the issuance of dilutive equity,” said Brad Childers, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Archrock Partners’ managing general partner. “While the decision to reduce the distribution was difficult, we believe that it is the right step to take at this time to improve our credit profile and position Archrock Partners to take advantage of growth opportunities when market conditions improve.”
Additionally, Archrock Partners reported EBITDA, as further adjusted (as defined below), of $69.4 million for the first quarter of 2016, compared to $75.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 and $78.7 million for the first quarter of 2015. Distributable cash flow (as defined below) was $43.9 million for the first quarter of 2016, compared to $46.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 and $51.0 million for the first quarter of 2015.
Revenue was $151.4 million for the first quarter of 2016, compared to $161.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 and $164.3 million for the first quarter of 2015.
Net income, excluding certain items, for the first quarter of 2016 was $11.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted limited partner unit, compared to net income, excluding certain items, of $16.3 million, or $0.19 per diluted limited partner unit, for the fourth quarter of 2015, and $23.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted limited partner unit, for the first quarter of 2015. In the first quarter of 2016, excluded items primarily included non-cash long-lived asset impairments of $6.3 million and $4.1 million of restructuring charges.
Net income for the first quarter of 2016 was $0.5 million, or $0.01 per diluted limited partner unit, compared to net loss of $137.9 million, or $2.34 per diluted limited partner unit, for the fourth quarter of 2015 and net income of $20.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted limited partner unit, for the first quarter of 2015.
In addition to increasing the Total Leverage Ratio as described above, the credit agreement amendment includes, among other things, a reduction in aggregate revolving commitments by $75 million; a maximum Total Leverage Ratio of 5.75x in the first quarter of 2018 and 5.25x thereafter; and a maximum Senior Secured Leverage ratio, as defined in the agreement, of 3.5x through the fourth quarter of 2017, 3.75x in the first quarter of 2018, and 4.0x thereafter.
