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Delek Logistics Partners, LP Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Results

March 05, 2013

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2013-- Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) ("Delek Logistics"), a growth-oriented master limited partnership focused on owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2012.

Delek Logistics commenced operations on November 7, 2012 upon the successful completion of its initial public offering. For the 55 day period beginning November 7, 2012 and ended December 31, 2012 (the "post-closing period"), Delek Logistics reported net income of $8.4 million, or $0.34 per common partner unit.

For the post-closing period, distributable cash flow was $8.1 million and earnings before interest, taxes depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) was $10.2 millionDelek Logistics paid its first regular cash distribution of $5.5 million, or $0.224 per unit on February 14, 2013. This distribution was pro-rated for the post-closing period and corresponds to Delek Logistics' minimum quarterly distribution of $0.375 per unit, or $1.50 per unit on an annualized basis.

Uzi Yemin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Delek Logistics' general partner, remarked: “The strong cash flow we generated since the initial public offering reflects a great start for us. Delek Logistics' EBITDA and distributable cash flow exceeded our expectations as our west Texas marketing business performed well and SALA Gathering System volumes were higher than expected. In addition, our cash flow was benefited by lower maintenance capital expenditures than forecast. Going forward, our focus will remain on delivering both growth and value as we explore opportunities to expand. We currently expect to recommend to the Board of Directors of Delek Logistics' general partner an increase in our quarterly distribution to $0.385 per unit for the quarter ending March 31, 2013, which would represent a 2.7 percent increase from our minimum quarterly distribution.”

Financial Results

Delek Logistics commenced operations on November 7, 2012 upon successful completion of its initial public offering (the “offering”) and the concurrent contribution of certain assets from its sponsor, Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DK). For accounting purposes, the results of operations prior to November 7, 2012 from the assets and entities that were contributed to us concurrent with the offering, were attributed to Delek Logistics Partners, LP Predecessor (our “Predecessor”). Therefore, results from operations for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2012 include results for both the Predecessor and Delek Logistics. Because results presented from prior periods are not comparable, this earnings release focuses on results from operations during the post-closing period. A reconciliation of the post-closing period to the full fourth quarter 2012 results is provided in tables attached to this release.

Revenues during the post-closing period were $111.2 million and contribution margin was $11.3 million. The Pipeline and Transportation segment's performance during this period primarily benefited from elevated throughput of 21,595 barrels per day in the SALA Gathering System relative to the forecast provided in the prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2012, pro-rated for a 55 day period.

In addition, performance in the Wholesale Marketing and Terminalling segment benefited from a $3.14 per barrel margin in west Texas as demand for refined products benefited from a robust economy in that area as oil drilling activity has increased. The east Texas business sold 61,399 barrels per day of refined product under the marketing agreement with Delek US'Tyler, Texas refinery, which was higher than expected. This combination contributed to better than expected performance for this segment during this period relative to the forecast provided in the prospectus pro-rated for a 55 day period.

Total operating expenses of $2.9 million and general and administrative expenses of $1.2 million for the post-closing period were in line with the prior forecast.

As of December 31, 2012Delek Logistics had a cash balance of $23.5 million of which $6.3 million is owed to Delek US for working capital related to the initial public offering. Total debt was $90.0 million.

Growth Strategy

Yemin continued, “Our strategy to provide continued growth and value is focused on generating a stable cash flow through a combination of organic expansion opportunities and acquisitions. During the first quarter 2013, we completed our Nettleton pipeline reversal project, as well as the pipeline connection for the rail offloading facility at Delek US'El Dorado, Arkansas refinery. In addition, we expect our agreements with our sponsor, Delek US, will give us the opportunity to purchase multiple logistics assets from Delek US over the next two years, beginning in the second half of this year. We believe that these assets have a combined potential EBITDA of $25 to $30 million annually, as we continue to explore additional third party opportunities.”

Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Results | Conference Call Information

Delek Logistics will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2012 results on March 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live over the Internet by going to www.DelekLogistics.com and clicking on the Investor Relations tab, at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a telephonic replay will be available through June 6, 2013 by dialing (855) 859-2056, passcode 98107477. An archived version of the replay will also be available at www.DelekLogistics.com for 90 days.

About Delek Logistic Partners, LP

Delek Logistics Partners, LP, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, was formed by Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) to own, operate, acquire and construct crude oil and refined products logistics and marketing assets. Delek Logistics' assets and operating results are reported in two segments:

  • Pipelines and Transportation: Approximately 200 miles of transportation pipelines and a 600 mile crude oil gathering system, in addition to associated storage facilities with 1.7 million barrels of active shell capacity supporting Delek US'El Dorado and Tyler refineries. Additionally, this segment includes the Paline pipeline, a 185 mile crude oil pipeline from Longview to Nederland, Texas.
  • Wholesale Marketing and Terminalling: Includes a wholesale marketing business in Texas and light product terminals, located in AbileneBig Sandy and San Angelo, Texas, and in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee.

Safe Harbor Provisions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements contain words such as “possible,” “believe,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predict,” “plan,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “anticipate,” “will,” “if,” “expect” or similar expressions, as well as statements in the future tense, and can be impacted by numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the fact that a substantial majority of Delek Logistics' margin is derived from Delek US, thereby subjecting us to Delek US' business risks, our ability to continue to purchase assets from Delek US, risks relating to the securities markets generally, the impact of adverse market conditions affecting the business of Delek Logistics, adverse changes in laws including with respect to tax and regulatory matters and other risks as disclosed in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management of Delek LogisticsDelek Logistics undertakes no obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or which Delek Logistics becomes aware of, after the date hereof.

Factors Affecting Comparability:

The following tables present financial and operational information for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. For accounting purposes, the results of operations prior to November 7, 2012 from the assets and entities that were contributed to us concurrent with the offering, were attributed to Delek Logistics Partners, LP Predecessor (our “Predecessor”). Because many of these assets were historically a part of the integrated operations of Delek US, the Predecessor generally recognized the costs and most revenue associated with the gathering, pipeline, transportation, terminalling and storage services provided to Delek US on an intercompany basis or charged low or no throughput or storage fees for transportation.

Delek Logistics commenced operations on November 7, 2012 upon successful completion of its initial public offering and the concurrent contribution of certain assets from its sponsor, Delek US. For the 55 day period from November 7, 2012 to December 31, 2012 revenues and costs are recorded on all assets in accordance with new contracts that were in effect upon completion of the initial public offering. The financial and operational information for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012 include results of operations of Delek Logistics for that 55 day period.

Non-GAAP Disclosures:

EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow. Delek Logistics defines EBITDA as net income (loss) before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense. Distributable cash flow is defined as EBITDA less net cash paid for interest, maintenance capital expenditures and income taxes. Distributable cash flow will not reflect changes in working capital balances.

EBITDA and distributable cash flow are non-U.S. GAAP supplemental financial measures that management and external users of our combined financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies, may use to assess:

  • our operating performance as compared to other publicly traded partnerships in the midstream energy industry, without regard to historical cost basis or, in the case of EBITDA, financing methods;
  • the ability of our assets to generate sufficient cash flow to make distributions to our unitholders;
  • our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures; and
  • the viability of acquisitions and other capital expenditure projects and the returns on investment of various investment opportunities.

Delek Logistics believes that the presentation of EBITDA and distributable cash flow provide useful information to investors in assessing our financial condition, our results of operations and cash flow our business is generating. EBITDA and distributable cash flow should not be considered as alternatives to net income, operating income, cash from operations or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. EBITDA and distributable cash flow have important limitations as analytical tools because they exclude some, but not all items that affect net income and net cash provided by operating activities. Additionally, because EBITDA and distributable cash flow may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, Delek Logistics' definitions of EBITDA and distributable cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility. Please see the tables below for a reconciliation of EBITDA and distributable cash flow to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Reconciliation of Amounts Reported Under U.S. GAAP
        Predecessor    

Delek Logistics

Partners, LP

   

Three Months

Ended

    Year Ended
                           
($ in thousands)       10/1/2012 - 11/6/12     11/7/12 - 12/31/12     December 31, 2012     December 31, 2012
Reconciliation of EBITDA to net income:                          
Net income       $ 17,682       $ 8,410       $ 26,092       $ 34,059  
Add:                          
Income tax (benefit) expense       (19,271 )     64       (19,207 )     (14,024 )
Depreciation and amortization       822       1,205       2,027       8,675  
Interest Expense, net       410       496       906       2,682  
EBITDA       $ (357 )     $ 10,175       $ 9,818       $ 31,392  
                           
Reconciliation of EBITDA to net cash from operating activities:                          
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities       $ 53,806       $ (20,406 )     $ 33,400       $ 34,363  
Less: Amortization of unfavorable contract liability to revenue       (267 )     (401 )     (668 )     (668 )
Less: Amortization of deferred financing costs       123       112       235       381  
Less: Accretion of asset retirement obligations       16       3       19       98  
Less: Deferred taxes (1)       (96 )     3       (93 )     (228 )
Less: Loss on asset disposals       4             4       9  
Less: Unit-based compensation expense             1       1       93  
Less: Changes in assets and liabilities       54,056       (29,739 )     24,317       10,478  
Add: Income tax (benefit) expense       (737 )     64       (673 )     4,510  
Add: Interest expense, net       410       496       906       2,682  
EBITDA       $ (357 )     $ 10,175       $ 9,818       $ 31,392  
                           
Reconciliation of distributable cash flow to EBITDA:                          
EBITDA       $ (357 )     $ 10,175       $ 9,818       $ 31,392  
Less: Cash interest, net       287       384       671       2,301  
Less: Maintenance and Regulatory capital expenditures             1,179       1,179       2,985  
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense (1)       (737 )     64       (673 )     4,510  
Add: Non-cash unit based compensation expense             1       1       93  
Less: Amortization of unfavorable contract liability       267       401       668       668  
Distributable cash flow       $ (174 )     $ 8,148       $ 7,974       $ 21,021  
                                           
 

(1) Deferred taxes and income tax expense represent the period to date deferred taxes and tax expense, excluding a one-time tax benefit of $(18.5) million. The majority of the Partnership's deferred tax assets and liabilities relates to the Predecessor's conversion to a partnership and as a result of such conversion we are not subject to federal income taxes. The conversion from a taxable corporation to a passthrough resulted in this one-time tax benefit.

 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
        December 31,
        2012     2011
              Predecessor
        (In thousands)
ASSETS              
Current assets:              
Cash and cash equivalents       $ 23,452       $ 35  
Accounts receivable       27,725       22,577  
Accounts receivable from related party             5,618  
Inventory       14,351       18,859  
Deferred tax assets       14       733  
Other current assets       169       629  
Total current assets       65,711       48,451  
Property, plant and equipment:              
Property, plant and equipment       172,300       144,980  
Less: accumulated depreciation       (18,790 )     (11,300 )
Property, plant and equipment, net       153,510       133,680  
Goodwill       10,454       7,499  
Intangible assets, net       12,430       10,025  
Other non-current assets       3,664       172  
Total assets       $ 245,769       $ 199,827  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY              
Current liabilities:              
Accounts payable       $ 21,849       $ 26,386  
Accounts payable to related parties       10,148        
Current portion of revolving credit facility             30,300  
Interest payable             17  
Fuel and other taxes payable       4,650       4,234  
Accrued employee costs             226  
Current portion of environmental liabilities             37  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities       3,615       3,084  
Total current liabilities       40,262       64,004  
Non-current liabilities:              
Revolving credit facility       90,000        
Asset retirement obligations       1,440       1,342  
Deferred tax liabilities       17       19,498  
Other non-current liabilities       9,625       7,261  
Total non-current liabilities       101,082       28,101  
Equity:              
Predecessor division equity             107,722  
Common unitholders - public (9,200,000 units issued and outstanding)       178,728        
Common unitholders - Delek (2,799,258 units issued and outstanding)       (127,129 )      
Subordinated unitholders - Delek (11,999,258 units issued and outstanding)       52,875        
General partner - Delek (489,766 units issued and outstanding)       (49 )      
Total equity       104,425       107,722  
Total liabilities and equity       $ 245,769       $ 199,827  
 
 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Reconciliation of Partnership to Predecessor
                     
        Predecessor    

Delek Logistics

Partners, LP

   

Three Months

Ended

        10/1/2012 - 11/6/12     11/7/12 - 12/31/12     December 31, 2012
                     
        (In thousands, except unit and per unit data)
Net sales       $ 138,008       $ 111,208       $ 249,216  
Operating costs and expenses:                    
Cost of goods sold       132,751       96,933       229,684  
Operating expenses       4,757       2,931       7,688  
General and administrative expenses       853       1,169       2,022  
Depreciation and amortization       822       1,205       2,027  
Loss on sale of assets       4             4  
Total operating costs and expenses       139,187       102,238       241,425  
Operating income       (1,179 )     8,970       7,791  
Interest expense, net       410       496       906  
Net income before income tax expense       (1,589 )     8,474       6,885  
Income tax expense       (19,271 )     64       (19,207 )
Net income       $ 17,682       $ 8,410       $ 26,092  
 
 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
       

Three Months

Ended December 31,

        Year Ended
         
      2012     2011     2012     2011
            Predecessor           Predecessor
      (In thousands, except unit and per unit data)
Net sales     $ 249,216       $ 187,000       $ 1,022,586       $ 744,079  
Operating costs and expenses:                        
Cost of goods sold     229,684       174,272       959,434       700,505  
Operating expenses     7,688       4,668       23,362       12,940  
General and administrative expenses     2,022       1,835       8,389       5,795  
Depreciation and amortization     2,027       1,520       8,675       4,820  
Loss on sale of assets     4       (2 )     9       (2 )
Total operating costs and expenses     241,425       182,293       999,869       724,058  
Operating income     7,791       4,707       22,717       20,021  
Interest expense, net     906       543       2,682       2,011  
Net income before income tax expense     6,885       4,164       20,035       18,010  
Income tax expense     (19,207 )     676       (14,024 )     5,363  
Net income     $ 26,092       $ 3,488       $ 34,059       $ 12,647  
                         
Less: Predecessor income prior to initial public offering on November 7, 2012     17,682             25,649        
Net income subsequent to initial public offering     8,410             8,410        
Less: General partner's interest in net income subsequent to initial public offering     168             168        
Limited partners' interest in net income subsequent to initial public offering     $ 8,242             $ 8,242        
                         
Net income per limited partner unit:                        
Common units - (basic and diluted)     $ 0.34             $ 0.34        
Subordinated units - Delek (basic and diluted)     $ 0.34             $ 0.34        
                         
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding:                        
Common units - basic     11,999,258             11,999,258        
Common units - diluted     11,999,258             11,999,258        
Subordinated units - Delek (basic and diluted)     11,999,258             11,999,258        
 
 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
                       
                Year Ended December 31,
                2012     2011
                      Predecessor
Cash Flow Data              
Cash flows provided (used in) by operating activities:       $ 34,363       $ (2,859 )
Cash flows used in investing activities:       (34,350 )     (885 )
Cash flows provided by financing activities:       23,404       3,779  
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents       $ 23,417       $ 35  
 
 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Pipelines & Transportation Segment Data
(In thousands)
        Pipelines & Transportation
        Predecessor

10/1/12 - 11/6/12

    Delek Logistics Partners, LP

11/7/12 - 12/31/12

   

Three Months Ended

December 31, 2012

Net sales       $ 3,886       $ 8,214       $ 12,100
Operating costs and expenses:                    
Cost of goods sold                  
Operating expenses       3,777       2,396       6,173
Segment contribution margin       $ 109       $ 5,818       $ 5,927
 
 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Wholesale Marketing & Terminalling Segment Data
(In thousands)
        Wholesale Marketing and Terminalling
        Predecessor

10/1/12 - 11/6/12

   

Delek Logistics Partners, LP

11/7/12 - 12/31/12

   

Three Months Ended

December 31, 2012

Net sales       $ 134,122       $ 102,994       $ 237,116
Operating costs and expenses:                    
Cost of goods sold       132,751       96,933       229,684
Operating expenses       980       535       1,515
Segment contribution margin       $ 391       $ 5,526       $ 5,917
 
 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Segment Data
(In thousands)
        Three Months Ended December 31, 2012
       

Pipelines &

Transportation

   

Wholesale Marketing

& Terminalling

    Consolidated
Net sales       $ 12,100       $ 237,116       $ 249,216  
Operating costs and expenses:                    
Cost of goods sold             229,684       229,684  
Operating expenses       6,173       1,515       7,688  
Segment contribution margin       $ 5,927       $ 5,917       11,844  
General and administrative expenses                   2,022  
Depreciation and amortization                   2,027  
Loss on disposal of assets                   4  
Operating income                   $ 7,791  
Total assets       $ 147,257       $ 98,512       $ 245,769  
                                 
        Three Months Ended December 31, 2011

Predecessor

       

Pipelines &

Transportation

   

Wholesale Marketing

& Terminalling

    Consolidated
Net sales       $ 7,543       179,457       $ 187,000  
Operating costs and expenses:                    
Cost of goods sold             174,272       174,272  
Operating expenses       3,649       1,019       4,668  
Segment contribution margin       $ 3,894       $ 4,166       8,060  
General and administrative expenses                   1,835  
Depreciation and amortization                   1,520  
(Gain) on disposal of assets                   (2 )
Operating income                   $ 4,707  
Total assets       $ 111,564       $ 88,263       $ 199,827  
 
 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Segment Data
(In thousands)
        Year Ended December 31, 2012
       

Pipelines &

Transportation

   

Wholesale Marketing

& Terminalling

    Consolidated
Net sales       $ 33,539       $ 989,047       $ 1,022,586  
Operating costs and expenses:                    
Cost of goods sold             959,434       959,434  
Operating expenses       17,862       5,500       23,362  
Segment contribution margin       $ 15,677       $ 24,113       39,790  
General and administrative expenses                   8,389  
Depreciation and amortization                   8,675  
Loss on disposal of assets                   9  
Operating income                   $ 22,717  
                     
        Year Ended December 31, 2011

Predecessor

       

Pipelines &

Transportation

   

Wholesale Marketing

& Terminalling

    Consolidated
Net sales       $ 21,878       $ 722,201       $ 744,079  
Operating costs and expenses:                    
Cost of goods sold             700,505       700,505  
Operating expenses       9,531       3,409       12,940  
Segment contribution margin       $ 12,347       $ 18,287       30,634  
General and administrative expenses                   5,795  
Depreciation and amortization                   4,820  
(Gain) on disposal of assets                   (2 )
Operating income                   $ 20,021  
 
 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Capital Expenditures
(In thousands)
         
        Predecessor

10/1/12 - 11/6/12

   

Delek Logistics

Partners, LP

11/7/12 - 12/31/12

   

Three Months Ended

December 31, 2012

Maintenance capital spending       $       $ 1,179       $ 1,179
Expansion capital spending       604       4,516       5,120
                     
Total capital spending       $ 604       $ 5,695       $ 6,299
 
 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Capital Expenditures
(In thousands)
 
        Three Months Ended December, 31     Year Ended December 31,
        2012     2011     2012     2011
Maintenance capital spending       $ 1,179       $ 746       $ 2,985       $ 885
Expansion capital spending       5,120             8,105      
                           
Total capital spending       $ 6,299       $ 746       $ 11,090       $ 885
 
 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Segment Data
 
        Predecessor    

Delek Logistics

Partners, LP

    Three Months Ended December 31,
        10/1/12 - 11/6/12     11/7/12 - 12/31/12     2012     2011
                          Predecessor
Throughputs (average bpd)                          
Pipelines and Transportation Segment:                          
Lion Pipeline System:                          
Crude pipelines (non-gathered)       43,586       42,880       43,164       59,840
Refined products pipelines to Enterprise Systems       40,062       52,306       47,382       48,383
SALA Gathering System       21,804       21,595       21,679       18,508
East Texas Crude Logistics System       59,013       56,918       57,761       56,067
Wholesale Marketing and Terminalling Segment:                          
East Texas - Tyler Refinery sales volumes (average bpd)       61,194       61,399       61,317       57,963
West Texas marketing throughputs (average bpd)       20,738       15,013       17,316       15,337
West Texas marketing margin per barrel       $ 1.98       $ 3.14       $ 2.67       $ 1.10
Bulk Biofuels       7,517             7,517       3,022
Terminalling throughputs (average bpd)       13,772       11,874       12,637       18,468
 
 
Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Segment Data
 
        Predecessor    

Delek Logistics

Partners, LP

    Year Ended December 31,
        1/1/12 - 11/6/12     11/7/12 - 12/31/12     2012   2011
                        Predecessor
Throughputs (average bpd)                        
Pipelines and Transportation Segment:                        
Lion Pipeline System:                        
Crude pipelines (non-gathered)       46,584       42,880       46,027     57,442
Refined products pipelines to Enterprise Systems       43,967       52,306       45,220     45,337
SALA Gathering System       20,597       21,595       20,747     17,676
East Texas Crude Logistics System       54,741       56,918       55,068     55,341
Wholesale Marketing and Terminalling Segment:                        
East Texas - Tyler Refinery sales volumes (average bpd)       56,897       61,399       57,574     57,047
West Texas marketing throughputs (average bpd)       16,791       15,013       16,523     15,493
West Texas marketing margin per barrel       $ 2.47       $ 3.14       $ 2.56     $ 1.50
Bulk Biofuels       5,577             5,577     3,022
Terminalling throughputs (average bpd)       16,048       11,874       15,420     17,907
 

 

Source: Delek Logistics Partners, LP

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