Hi-Crush Partners LP Reports First Quarter 2015 Results
· 1Q15 Revenues of $102 million vs. $71 million in 1Q14 · 1Q15 EBITDA of $30 million vs. $24 million in 1Q14 · $0.61 basic earnings per unit; $0.60 diluted earnings per unit
Houston, Texas, May 6, 2015 - Hi-Crush Partners LP (NYSE: HCLP), "Hi-Crush" or the "Partnership", today reported first quarter 2015 results. Net income for the quarter was $23.9 million. The limited partners' interest in net income of $23.7 million for the first quarter of 2015 represents earnings of $0.64 per weighted average common and subordinated units outstanding during the period. For purposes of calculating earnings per unit, $1.3 million of limited partners' interest in net income was allocated to the holder of incentive distribution rights, resulting in reported basic and diluted earnings per unit of $0.61 and $0.60 per common and subordinated unit, respectively.
The Partnership reported earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") of $29.6 million for the first quarter of 2015. Distributable cash flow of $24.9 million attributable to the common and subordinated unitholders for the first quarter of 2015 corresponds to distribution coverage of 1.00 times the $24.9 million in distributions to be paid to common and subordinated unitholders on May 15, 2015.
"The first quarter was challenging due to the decline in drilling activity and adverse weather conditions, particularly in February, in the Northeast," said Robert E. Rasmus, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Hi-Crush. "While we see the impact of fewer well completions and reduced demand for sand continuing through the second quarter, the long-term fundamental trends for sand demand remain favorable. As such, we continue to emphasize Hi-Crush's key advantages of efficiency, quality, execution and logistics to deliver sand and related services to our customers. We are focused on further enhancing our competitive position during this downturn, as well as ensuring that we remain agile and ready to take full advantage of the recovery."
Revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 totaled $102.1 million on sales of 1.2 million tons of frac sand sold, and transload services.
"During the quarter, we provided temporary price discounts to contract customers, generally receiving something in return, such as additional volumes or additional term, over the course of these multi-year contracts. We also took meaningful strides with our customers in removing inefficiencies throughout the logistics chain, delivering cost reductions on delivered product, and strengthening relationships in the process." said James M. Whipkey, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Hi-Crush. "Our balance sheet remains strong, enabling us to not only withstand market volatility, but to retain the financial flexibility to take advantage of the many opportunities we are likely to see in 2015 and beyond."
Production cost for sand produced and delivered from the Wyeville and Augusta facilities was $16.28 per ton during the quarter. Of the 1.2 million tons sold, approximately 78% were produced and delivered from the Partnership's facilities, with the remainder being purchased from the sponsor's Whitehall facility or from third parties.
On April 15, 2015, Hi-Crush declared its first quarter cash distribution of $0.675 per unit for all common and subordinated units, or $2.70 on an annualized basis. The distribution will be paid on May 15, 2015 to all common and subordinated unitholders of record on May 1, 2015.
Conference Call A conference call for investors will be held on Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss Hi-Crush's first quarter results. Hosting the call will be Robert E. Rasmus, Co-Chief Executive Officer, James M. Whipkey, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Laura C. Fulton, Chief Financial Officer. The call can be accessed live over the telephone by dialing (877) 407-3982, or for international callers, (201) 493-6780. A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing (877) 870-5176, or for international callers (858) 384-5517. The passcode for the replay is 13606765. The replay will be available until May 20, 2015.
Interested parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto Hi-Crush's website at www.hicrushpartners.com in the Investors-Event Calendar and Presentations section. A replay of the webcast will also be available for approximately 30 days following the call.
The slide presentation to be referenced on the call will also be on Hi-Crush's website at www.hicrushpartners.com in the Investors-Event Calendar and Presentations section.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures This news release and the accompanying schedules include the non-GAAP financial measure of EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and Production Costs, which may be used periodically by management when discussing our financial results with investors and analysts. The accompanying schedules of this news release provide reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and Production Costs are presented as management believes the data provides a measure of operating performance that is unaffected by historical cost basis and provides additional information and metrics relative to the performance of our business.
About Hi-Crush Hi-Crush is an integrated producer, transporter, marketer and distributor of high-quality monocrystalline sand, a specialized mineral that is used as a proppant to enhance the recovery rates of hydrocarbons from oil and natural gas wells. Our reserves, which are located in Wisconsin, consist of "Northern White" sand, a resource that exists predominately in Wisconsin and limited portions of the upper Midwest region of the United States. Hi-Crush owns and operates the largest distribution network in the Marcellus and Utica shales, and has distribution capabilities throughout North America. For more information, visit http://www.hicrushpartners.com.
Forward-Looking Statements Some of the information in this news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements give our current expectations, and contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition, or forecasts of future events. Words such as "may," "assume," "forecast," "position," "predict," "strategy," "expect," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "anticipate," "could," "believe," "project," "budget," "potential," or "continue," and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. They can be affected by assumptions used or by known or unknown risks or uncertainties. Consequently, no forward-looking statements can be guaranteed. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in Hi-Crush's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those described under 1A of Hi-Crush's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and any subsequently filed 10-Q. Actual results may vary materially. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. You should also understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and should not consider the risk factors in our reports filed with the SEC or the following list to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward looking statements include: the volume of frac sand we are able to sell; the price at which we are able to sell frac sand; the outcome of any litigation, claims or assessments, including unasserted claims; changes in the price and availability of natural gas or electricity; changes in prevailing economic conditions; and difficulty collecting receivables. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. Hi-Crush's forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and Hi-Crush undertakes no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Amounts in thousands, except tons, units and per unit amounts)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 2014(a) Revenues $ 102,111 $ 70,578 Cost of goods sold (including depreciation, depletion and amortization) 68,639 44,166 Gross profit 33,472 26,412 Operating costs and expenses: General and administrative expenses 6,218 6,425 Accretion of asset retirement obligation 83 57 Income from operations 27,171 19,930 Other income (expense): Interest expense (3,317 ) (1,410 ) Net income 23,854 18,520 Income attributable to non-controlling interest (169 ) (148 ) Net income attributable to Hi-Crush Partners LP $ 23,685 $ 18,372 Earnings per unit: Common units - basic $ 0.61 $ 0.49 Subordinated units - basic $ 0.61 $ 0.49 Common units - diluted $ 0.60 $ 0.49 Subordinated units - diluted $ 0.60 $ 0.49
(a) Financial information has been recast to include the financial position and results attributable to Hi-Crush Augusta LLC.
Unaudited EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow
Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands) 2015 2014 Reconciliation of distributable cash flow to net income: Net income $ 23,854 $ 18,520 Depreciation and depletion expense 1,677 1,476 Amortization expense 733 2,536 Interest expense 3,317 1,410 EBITDA $ 29,581 $ 23,942 Less: Cash interest paid (2,905 ) (1,272 ) Less: Income attributable to non-controlling interest (169 ) (148 ) Less: Maintenance and replacement capital expenditures, including accrual for reserve replacement (1) (1,259 ) (969 ) Add: Accretion of asset retirement obligation 83 57 Add: Unit based compensation 884 - Distributable cash flow $ 26,215 $ 21,610 Adjusted for: Distributable cash flow attributable to Hi-Crush Augusta LLC, net of intercompany eliminations, prior to the Augusta Contribution (2) - (4,188 ) Distributable cash flow attributable to Hi-Crush Partners LP 26,215 17,422 Less: Distributable cash flow attributable to holders of incentive distribution rights (1,311 ) - Distributable cash flow attributable to common and subordinated unitholders $ 24,904 $ 17,422 (1) Maintenance and replacement capital expenditures, including accrual for reserve replacement, were determined based on an estimated reserve replacement cost of $1.35 per ton produced and delivered during the period. Such expenditures include those associated with the replacement of equipment and sand reserves, to the extent that such expenditures are made to maintain our long-term operating capacity. The amount presented does not represent an actual reserve account or requirement to spend the capital.
(2) The Partnership's historical financial information has been recast to consolidate Augusta for all periods presented. For purposes of calculating distributable cash flow attributable to Hi-Crush Partners LP, the Partnership excludes the incremental amount of recasted distributable cash flow earned during the periods prior to the acquisition by the Partnership on April 28, 2014 of substantially all of the remaining equity interests in Hi-Crush Augusta LLC (the "Augusta Contribution").
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Information (Amounts in thousands)
Three Months Three Months Ended Ended March 31, March 31, 2015 2014(a) Operating activities $ 36,307 $ 22,666 Investing activities (21,772 ) (3,477 ) Financing activities (14,268 ) (28,226 ) Net (decrease) increase in cash $ 267 $ (9,037 )
(a) Financial information has been recast to include the financial position and results attributable to Hi-Crush Augusta LLC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Amounts in thousands)
March 31, December 31, 2015 2014 Assets Current assets: Cash $ 4,913 $ 4,646 Restricted cash 691 691 Accounts receivable 63,111 82,117 Inventories 20,140 23,684 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,756 4,081 Total current assets 93,611 115,219 Property, plant and equipment, net 258,538 241,325 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 66,017 66,750 Other assets 12,481 12,826 Total assets $ 430,647 $ 436,120 Liabilities, Equity and Partners' Capital Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 18,053 $ 24,878 Accrued and other current liabilities 10,876 12,248 Due to sponsor 5,475 13,459 Current portion of long-term debt 2,000 2,000 Total current liabilities 36,404 52,585 Long-term debt 210,435 198,364 Asset retirement obligation 6,813 6,730 Total liabilities 253,652 257,679 Commitments and contingencies - - Equity and Partners' capital: General partner interest - - Limited partner interests, 36,958,770 and 36,952,426 units outstanding, respectively 174,347 175,962 Total partners' capital 174,347 175,962 Non-controlling interest 2,648 2,479 Total equity and partners' capital 176,995 178,441 Total liabilities, equity and partners' capital $ 430,647 $ 436,120
Unaudited Per Ton Operating Activity
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 2014 Sand sold (in tons) 1,195,343 898,243 Sand produced and delivered (in tons) 932,755 718,166 Production costs ($ in thousands) $ 15,188 $ 14,836 Production costs per ton $ 16.28 $ 20.66
Unaudited Net Income per Limited Partner Unit (Amounts in thousands, except units and per unit amounts)
Three Months Ended March 31, Weighted average limited partner units outstanding: 2015 2014 Common units - basic 23,317,926 15,233,529 Subordinated units - basic 13,640,351 13,640,351 Common units - diluted 23,560,693 15,233,529 Subordinated units - diluted 13,640,351 13,640,351 Reconciliation of net income and the assumed allocation of net income under the two-class method for purposes of computing earnings per unit:
General Partner and IDRs Common Units Subordinated Units Total Declared distribution $ 1,311 $ 15,740 $ 9,207 $ 26,258 Assumed allocation of distributions in excess of earnings - (1,624 ) (949 ) (2,573 ) Limited partners' interest in net income $ 1,311 $ 14,116 $ 8,258 $ 23,685
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Source: Hi-Crush Partners LP via Globenewswire HUG#1919023
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