MPLX LP Reports Second-Quarter 2019 Financial Results

MPLX LP Reports Second-Quarter 2019 Financial Results

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FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --

  • Reported second quarter net income of $482 million and adjusted EBITDA of $920 million, both up 6% year-over-year
  • Reported net cash provided by operating activities of $834 million, 1.36x adjusted distribution coverage1, and 3.9x leverage
  • Closed acquisition of Andeavor Logistics on July 30
  • Announced plans to proceed with Whistler, a Permian natural gas pipeline
  • Signed definitive agreements for Wink-to-Webster, a Permian crude oil pipeline
  • Continued focus on portfolio optimization, which could include asset divestitures

MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) today reported second quarter 2019 net income attributable to MPLX of $482 million compared with $453 million for the second quarter of 2018. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was $920 million compared with $867 million in the second quarter of 2018. Logistics and Storage (L&S) reported segment income from operations of $486 million and adjusted EBITDA of $569 million for the quarter, up $52 million and $43 million, respectively, versus the second quarter of last year. Gathering and Processing (G&P) reported segment income from operations of $173 million and adjusted EBITDA of $351 million for the quarter, down $1 million and up $10 million, respectively, on a year-over-year basis.

"MPLX successfully closed its acquisition of Andeavor Logistics on July 30th," said Gary R. Heminger, chairman and chief executive officer. "We plan to focus on three strategic initiatives. First, streamlining our capital expenditures focusing on the most attractive returns. Second, working with MPC on a portfolio optimization initiative, which could include asset divestitures. And third, using proceeds from any divestitures for general purposes, such as investments in high-return projects as well as debt reduction."

During the quarter, MPLX generated $834 million in net cash provided by operating activities and distributable cash flow of $741 million, which provided adjusted distribution coverage1 of 1.36x and resulted in 3.9x leverage. MPLX also announced its 26th consecutive distribution increase to $0.6675 per common unit, a $0.01 increase over the prior quarter and a 6.4 percent increase over the prior year second quarter.

(1) Adjusted distribution coverage does not include distributable cash flow from ANDX or distributions paid to converted ANDX unitholders post-close

 

Financial Highlights



Three Months Ended

 June 30



Six Months Ended

 June 30

(In millions, except per unit and ratio data)


2019



2018



2019


2018


Net income attributable to MPLX


$

482



$

453



$

985


$

874


Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX(a)


920



867



1,850


1,627


Net cash provided by operating activities


834



840



1,452


1,290


Distributable cash flow ("DCF")(a)


741



695



1,498


1,314


Distribution per common unit(b)


$

0.6675



$

0.6275



$

1.3250


$

1.2450


Distribution coverage ratio(c)


1.01x



1.36x



1.18x


1.33x


Adjusted distribution coverage ratio(c)(d)


1.36x



N/A



1.38x


N/A


Consolidated debt to adjusted EBITDA(e)


3.9x



3.7x



N/A


N/A














(a)

Non-GAAP measure calculated before distributions to preferred unitholders. See reconciliation below.

(b)

Distributions declared by the board of directors of MPLX's general partner.

(c)

Non-GAAP measure. See calculation below. Includes distributions in respect of common units and preferred units issued in connection with the acquisition of ANDX on July 30, 2019 to MPLX DCF as reported above.

(d)

Non-GAAP measure. See calculation below. Excludes distributions in respect of common units and preferred units issued in connection with the acquisition of ANDX on July 30, 2019. Such units were issued prior to the record dates for the respective units.

(e)

Calculated using face value total debt and LTM pro forma adjusted EBITDA, which is pro forma for acquisitions. See reconciliation below.

Segment Results





(In millions)

Three Months Ended

 June 30


Six Months Ended

 June 30

Segment income from operations (unaudited)

2019



2018


2019


2018

Logistics and Storage

$

486


$

434


$

966


$

819

Gathering and Processing

173



174


371



346










Segment adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP
(unaudited)









Logistics and Storage

569



526


1,128



963

Gathering and Processing

$

351


$

341


$

722


$

664












Logistics & Storage

L&S segment income from operations and adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2019 increased by $52 million and $43 million, respectively, compared with the same period in 2018. The increase was primarily due to the continued solid performance of the underlying base business, partially offset by weather-related operational impacts in the Midwest during the quarter.

Total pipeline throughputs were 3.5 million barrels per day in the second quarter, an increase of 3 percent versus the same quarter last year. The average tariff rate was $0.71 per barrel for the quarter. Terminal throughput was 1.5 million barrels per day for the quarter, an increase of 2 percent versus the same quarter last year.

MPLX advanced its strategy of creating integrated crude oil and natural gas logistics systems from the Permian to the U.S. Gulf Coast. During the quarter, the company announced a final investment decision on Whistler, a planned natural gas pipeline, and signed definitive agreements for its participation in Wink-to-Webster, a proposed crude oil pipeline, both in the Permian.

Gathering & Processing

G&P segment income from operations and segment adjusted EBITDA decreased by $1 million and increased by $10 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2019 compared with the same period in 2018. Year-over-year results were impacted by $30 million due to lower weighted average NGL prices. Additionally, second quarter results were sequentially impacted by approximately $18 million for planned maintenance at the Javelina facility and $5 million associated with roughly one week of precautionary downtime on a Marcellus NGL pipeline.

  • Gathered volumes: 4.9 billion cubic feet per day in the second quarter of 2019, a 15 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2018
  • Processed volumes: 7.8 billion cubic feet per day in the second quarter of 2019, a 15 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2018
  • Fractionated volumes: 495 thousand barrels per day in the second quarter of 2019, a 13 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2018

In the Marcellus and Utica, the company continued to experience significant year-over-year growth. Gathered volumes averaged 3.3 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) for the quarter, a 19 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2018. Processed volumes averaged 6.0 bcf/d, a 17 percent increase versus the same quarter last year. Fractionated volumes averaged 480 thousand barrels per day, an 18 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily the result of higher volumes at the recently expanded Hopedale Complex.

In the Southwest, gathered volumes averaged 1.6 bcf/d for the second quarter, an 8 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2018. Processed volumes averaged 1.6 bcf/d for the quarter, an 11 percent increase versus the second quarter of 2018.

To support additional growth, MPLX expects to complete two additional processing plants at Sherwood in late 2019, adding 400 million cubic feet per day of incremental capacity. Additionally, MPLX has three plants under various stages of development in the Permian.

Financial Position and Liquidity

As of June 30, 2019, MPLX had $7 million in cash, $1.6 billion available through its bank revolving credit facility expiring in July 2022, and $956 million available through its credit facility with MPC. The company's leverage ratio was 3.9x at June 30, 2019.

In connection with the July 30 closing of the Andeavor Logistics acquisition, MPLX amended and restated its existing $2.25 billion revolving credit facility to increase borrowing capacity to up to $3.5 billion and extend the term to July 30, 2024.  ANDX's revolving credit facilities totaling $2.1 billion in borrowing capacity were terminated upon the closing and repaid with borrowings under the MPLX revolving credit facility.  Additionally, MPLX upsized its existing $1.0 billion intercompany loan agreement with MPC to $1.5 billion. MPLX believes that the combined company's available liquidity, its distribution coverage, and its access to the capital markets will provide it with sufficient liquidity to meet its day-to-day operational needs and continue investing in organic growth opportunities. MPLX remains committed to maintaining an investment-grade credit profile and a strategy of self-funding the equity portion of its organic growth capital needs.

Conference Call

At 11 a.m. EDT today, MPLX will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss the reported results and provide an update on operations. Interested parties may listen by visiting MPLX's website at http://www.mplx.com and clicking on the "2019 Second-Quarter Financial Results" link in the "News & Headlines" section. A replay of the webcast will be available on MPLX's website for two weeks. Financial information, including earnings release and other investor-related material, will also be available online prior to the conference call and webcast at http://ir.mplx.com.

About MPLX LP

MPLX is a diversified, large-cap master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets, and provides fuels distribution services. MPLX's assets include a network of crude oil and refined product pipelines; an inland marine business; light-product terminals; storage caverns; refinery tanks, docks, loading racks, and associated piping; and crude and light-product marine terminals. The company also owns crude oil and natural gas gathering systems and pipelines as well as natural gas and NGL processing and fractionation facilities in key U.S. supply basins. More information is available at www.MPLX.com

Investor Relations Contacts: (419) 421-2071
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Non-GAAP references

In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), management utilizes additional non-GAAP measures to facilitate comparisons of past performance and future periods. This press release and supporting schedules include the non-GAAP measures adjusted EBITDA and consolidated debt to last twelve months pro forma adjusted EBITDA, which we refer to as our leverage ratio, distributable cash flow (DCF) and distribution coverage ratio. The amount of adjusted EBITDA and DCF generated is considered by the board of directors of our general partner in approving the Partnership's cash distribution. Adjusted EBITDA and DCF should not be considered separately from or as a substitute for net income, income from operations, or cash flow as reflected in our financial statements. The GAAP measures most directly comparable to adjusted EBITDA and DCF are net income and net cash provided by operating activities. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted for (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) provision for income taxes; (iii) amortization of deferred financing costs; (iv) non-cash equity-based compensation; (v) net interest and other financial costs; (vi) income from equity method investments; (vii) distributions and adjustments related to equity method investments; (viii) unrealized derivative gains and losses; (ix) acquisition costs; (x) noncontrolling interest and (xi) other adjustments as deemed necessary. In general, we define DCF as adjusted EBITDA adjusted for (i) deferred revenue impacts; (ii) net interest and other financial costs; (iii) maintenance capital expenditures; (iv) equity method investment capital expenditures paid out; and (v) other non-cash items.

The Partnership makes a distinction between realized or unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, we record changes in the fair value of the derivative as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, we reverse the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss and record the realized gain or loss of the contract.

Adjusted EBITDA is a financial performance measure used by management, industry analysts, investors, lenders, and rating agencies to assess the financial performance and operating results of our ongoing business operations. Additionally, we believe adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors for trending, analyzing and benchmarking our operating results from period to period as compared to other companies that may have different financing and capital structures.

DCF is a financial performance measure used by management as a key component in the determination of cash distributions paid to unitholders. We believe DCF is an important financial measure for unitholders as an indicator of cash return on investment and to evaluate whether the partnership is generating sufficient cash flow to support quarterly distributions. In addition, DCF is commonly used by the investment community because the market value of publicly traded partnerships is based, in part, on DCF and cash distributions paid to unitholders.

Distribution coverage ratio is a financial performance measure used by management to reflect the relationship between the partnership's financial operating performance and cash distribution capability. We define the distribution coverage ratio as the ratio of DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders to total GP and LP distributions declared.

Leverage ratio is a liquidity measure used by management, industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies to analyze our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures.

Forward-Looking statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws regarding MPLX LP (MPLX). These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, MPLX's acquisition of Andeavor Logistics LP and include expectations, estimates and projections concerning the business and operations, financial priorities and strategic plans of the combined entity. These statements are accompanied by cautionary language identifying important factors, though not necessarily all such factors, that could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "design," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "guidance," "imply," "intend," "may," "objective," "opportunity," "outlook," "plan," "position," "potential," "predict," "project," "prospective," "pursue," "seek," "should," "strategy," "target," "would," "will" or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the company's control and are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause MPLX's actual results to differ materially from those implied in the forward-looking statements include: the risk that anticipated opportunities and any other synergies from or anticipated benefits of the Andeavor Logistics acquisition may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, including whether the transaction will be accretive within the expected timeframe or at all; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers; risks relating to any unforeseen liabilities of ANDX; the amount and timing of future distributions; negative capital market conditions, including an increase of the current yield on common units; the ability to achieve strategic and financial objectives, including with respect to distribution coverage, future distribution levels, proposed projects and completed transactions; the success of Marathon Petroleum Corporation's (MPC) portfolio optimization, including the ability to complete any divestitures on commercially reasonable terms and/or within the expected timeframe, and the effects of any such divestitures on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows; adverse changes in laws including with respect to tax and regulatory matters; the adequacy of capital resources and liquidity, including, but not limited to, availability of sufficient cash flow to pay distributions and access to debt on commercially reasonable terms, and the ability to successfully execute business plans, growth strategies and self-funding models; the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices and demand for crude oil, refined products, feedstocks or other hydrocarbon-based products; continued/further volatility in and/or degradation of market and industry conditions; changes to the expected construction costs and timing of projects and planned investments, and the ability to obtain regulatory and other approvals with respect thereto; completion of midstream infrastructure by competitors; disruptions due to equipment interruption or failure, including electrical shortages and power grid failures; the suspension, reduction or termination of MPC's obligations under MPLX's commercial agreements; modifications to financial policies, capital budgets, and earnings and distributions; the ability to manage disruptions in credit markets or changes to credit ratings; compliance with federal and state environmental, economic, health and safety, energy and other policies and regulations and/or enforcement actions initiated thereunder; adverse results in litigation; other risk factors inherent to MPLX's industry; risks related to MPC; and the factors set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in MPLX's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2018, filed with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Factors that could cause MPC's actual results to differ materially from those implied in the forward-looking statements include: the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the Andeavor transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; disruption from the Andeavor transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers; risks relating to any unforeseen liabilities of Andeavor; risks as set forth above related to the acquisition of Andeavor Logistics LP by MPLX; future levels of revenues, refining and marketing margins, operating costs, retail gasoline and distillate margins, merchandise margins, income from operations, net income or earnings per share; the regional, national and worldwide availability and pricing of refined products, crude oil, natural gas, NGLs and other feedstocks; consumer demand for refined products; the ability to manage disruptions in credit markets or changes to credit ratings; future levels of capital, environmental or maintenance expenditures, general and administrative and other expenses; the success or timing of completion of ongoing or anticipated capital or maintenance projects; the reliability of processing units and other equipment; business strategies, growth opportunities and expected investment; share repurchase authorizations, including the timing and amounts of any common stock repurchases; the adequacy of capital resources and liquidity, including but not limited to, availability of sufficient cash flow to execute business plans and to effect any share repurchases or dividend increases, including within the expected timeframe; the ability to complete any divestitures on commercially reasonable terms and/or within the expected timeframe, and the effects of any such divestitures on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows; the effect of restructuring or reorganization of business components; the potential effects of judicial or other proceedings on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows; continued or further volatility in and/or degradation of general economic, market, industry or business conditions; compliance with federal and state environmental, economic, health and safety, energy and other policies and regulations, including the cost of compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard, and/or enforcement actions initiated thereunder; the anticipated effects of actions of third parties such as competitors, activist investors or federal, foreign, state or local regulatory authorities or plaintiffs in litigation; the impact of adverse market conditions or other similar risks to those identified herein affecting MPLX; and the factors set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in MPC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2018, filed with the SEC.

We have based our forward-looking statements on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry. We caution that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and you should not rely unduly on them, as they involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that we cannot predict. In addition, we have based many of these forward-looking statements on assumptions about future events that may prove to be inaccurate. While our management considers these assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the future performance that we have expressed or forecast in our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by applicable law. Copies of MPLX's Form 10-K are available on the SEC website, MPLX's website at http://ir.mplx.com or by contacting MPLX's Investor Relations office. Copies of MPC's Form 10-K are available on the SEC website, MPC's website at https://www.marathonpetroleum.com/Investors/  or by contacting MPC's Investor Relations office.

Condensed Results of Operations (unaudited)







Three Months Ended

 June 30


Six Months Ended

 June 30

(In millions, except per unit data)

2019


2018


2019


2018

Revenues and other income:









Operating revenue

$

732


$

751


$

1,500


$

1,463

Operating revenue - related parties


792



752



1,574



1,372

Income (loss) from equity method investments


73



50



143



111

Other income


32



25



58



52

Total revenues and other income


1,629



1,578



3,275



2,998

Costs and expenses:











Operating expenses


427



470



868



892

Operating expenses - related parties


241



223



456



401

Depreciation and amortization


214



188



425



364

General and administrative expenses


69



72



151



141

Other taxes


19



17



38



35

Total costs and expenses


970



970



1,938



1,833

Income from operations


659



608



1,337



1,165

Interest and other financial costs


170



151



341



281

Income before income taxes


489



457



996



884

(Benefit) provision for income taxes


1



1



(1)



5

Net income


488



456



997



879

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling
interests


6



3



12



5

Net income attributable to MPLX LP


482



453



985



874

Less: Preferred unit distributions


21



20



41



36

Limited partners' interest in net income attributable to
MPLX LP

$

461


$

433


$

944


$

838













Per Unit Data












Net income attributable to MPLX LP per limited partner
unit:












Common - basic

$

0.56


$

0.55


$

1.16


$

1.15

Common - diluted

$

0.55


$

0.55


$

1.16


$

1.15

Weighted average limited partner units outstanding:












Common units – basic


794



794



794



728

Common units – diluted


795



794



795



728













 










Select Financial Statistics (unaudited)

Three Months Ended

 June 30


Six Months Ended

 June 30

(In millions, except ratio data)

2019


2018


2019


2018

Distribution declared









Common units (LP) - public(a)

$

261


$

181


$

452


$

360

Common units - MPC(a)(b)

431



316



763



604

Total GP and LP distribution declared

692



497



1,215



964

Less: Distributions attributable to common units issued in connection with MPLX's acquisition of ANDX(a)

163





163



Adjusted GP and LP distribution declared

529



497



1,052



964











Series A preferred units distribution declared(c)

21



20



41



36

Series B preferred units distribution declared(d)

21





21













Total distribution declared

734



517



1,277


1,000

Adjusted total distribution declared(e)

$

550


$

517


$

1,093


$

1,000











Distribution coverage ratio(f)

1.01x



1.36x


1.18x


1.33x

Adjusted distribution coverage ratio(g)

1.36x



N/A


1.38x


N/A











Cash Flow Data










Net cash flow provided by (used in):










Operating activities

$

834


$

840


$

1,452


$

1,290

Investing activities

(600)



(464)



(1,175)


(954)

Financing activities

(320)



(373)



(346)


(336)











Other Financial Data










Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP(h)

920



867



1,850



1,627

DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders(h)

699



675



1,436



1,278

Adjusted DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders(h)

$

720


$

675


$

1,457


$

1,278














(a)  

The distribution on common units for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 includes the impact of the issuance of approximately 102 million units issued to public unitholders and approximately 161 million units issued to MPC in connection with MPLX's acquisition of ANDX on July 30, 2019. Had the transaction been completed subsequent to our distribution record date, distributions would have been $163 million lower for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

(b)  

Distributions to MPC exclude $12.5 million in distributions waived by MPC in connection with MPLX's merger with ANDX for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. The waiver was instituted in 2017 under the terms of ANDX's historical partnership agreement and will remain in effect through 2019, the original term of the waiver agreement. In addition, MPC agreed to waive $23.7 million in common unit distributions associated with the units received in connection with the Feb. 1, 2018 dropdown.

(c)  

Series A preferred units are considered redeemable securities due to the existence of redemption provisions upon a deemed liquidation event which is outside our control. These units rank senior to all common units with respect to distributions and rights upon liquidation and effective May 13, 2018, on an as-converted basis, preferred unit holders receive the greater of $0.528125 per unit or the amount of per unit distributions paid to holders of MPLX LP common units.

(d)  

As a result of the ANDX Merger, 600,000 ANDX preferred units were converted into 600,000 preferred units of MPLX (the "Series B preferred units"). Series B preferred unitholders are entitled to receive a fixed distribution of $68.75 per unit, per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15. Accordingly a cash distribution payment totaling $21 million will be paid to Series B unitholders on August 15, 2019.

(e) 

  Adjusted GP and LP distribution declared plus Series A preferred units distribution declared.    

(f)   

DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders divided by total GP and LP distribution declared. Includes distributions in respect of common units and preferred units issued in connection with the acquisition of ANDX on July 30, 2019 to MPLX DCF as reported above.

(g) 

Adjusted DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders divided by total adjusted GP and LP distribution declared. Excludes distributions in respect of common units and preferred units issued in connection with the acquisition of ANDX on July 30, 2019. Such units were issued prior to the record dates for the respective units.

(h)

Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliation below.

 

 

Select Balance Sheet Data (unaudited)






(In millions, except ratio data)


June 30,
2019



December 31,
2018

Cash and cash equivalents

$

7


$

68

Total assets


23,746



22,779

Total debt(a)


14,080



13,393

Redeemable preferred units


1,005



1,004

Total equity

$

6,869


$

6,864

Consolidated total debt to adjusted EBITDA(b)


3.9x



3.9x







Partnership units outstanding:






MPC-held common units


505



505

Public common units


290



289









(a)

Outstanding intercompany borrowings were $44 million as of June 30, 2019 and zero December 31, 2018.

(b)

Calculated using face value total debt and LTM pro forma adjusted EBITDA, which is pro forma for acquisitions. Face value total debt includes approximately $437 million and $463 million of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

 

 

Operating Statistics (unaudited)


















Three Months Ended

 June 30



Six Months Ended

 June 30


2019


2018


% Change


2019


2018


% Change

Logistics and Storage
















Pipeline throughput (mbpd)
















Crude oil pipelines


2,263



2,229


2

%



2,216



2,119


5

%

Product pipelines


1,226



1,164


5

%



1,234



1,110


11

%

Total pipelines


3,489



3,393


3

%



3,450



3,229


7

%

Average tariff rates ($ per barrel)
















Crude oil pipelines

$

0.63


$

0.58


9

%


$

0.62


$

0.57


9

%

Product pipelines


0.84



0.76


11

%



0.82



0.76


8

%

Total pipelines

$

0.71


$

0.64


11

%



0.69



0.64


8

%
















Terminal throughput (mbpd)


1,509



1,485


2

%



1,470



1,465


%
















Barges at period-end


261



256


2

%



261



256


2

%

Towboats at period-end


23



20


15

%



23



20


15

%

 

Gathering and Processing Operating Statistics (unaudited) - Consolidated(a)


Three Months Ended

 June 30



Six Months Ended

 June 30


2019


2018


% Change


2019


2018


% Change

Gathering throughput (mmcf/d)
















Marcellus Operations


1,266



1,147


10

%



1,274



1,135


12

%

Utica Operations





%






%

Southwest Operations


1,617



1,492


8

%



1,600



1,484


8

%

Total gathering throughput


2,883



2,639


9

%



2,874



2,619


10

%

















Natural gas processed (mmcf/d)
















Marcellus Operations


4,216



3,716


13

%



4,185



3,656


14

%

Utica Operations





%






%

Southwest Operations


1,558



1,401


11

%



1,578



1,364


16

%

Southern Appalachian Operations


243



254


(4)

%



239



253


(6)

%

Total natural gas processed


6,017



5,371


12

%



6,002



5,273


14

%

















C2 + NGLs fractionated (mbpd)
















Marcellus Operations


440



362


22

%



430



357


20

%

Utica Operations





%






%

Southwest Operations


3



19


(84)

%



10



17


(41)

%

Southern Appalachian Operations


12



13


(8)

%



12



13


(8)

%

Total C2 + NGLs fractionated


455



394


15

%



452



387


17

%

















(a)

Includes operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements.

 

Gathering and Processing Operating Statistics (unaudited) - Operated(a)


Three Months Ended

 June 30



Six Months Ended

 June 30


2019


2018


% Change


2019


2018


% Change

Gathering throughput (mmcf/d)
















Marcellus Operations


1,266



1,147


10

%



1,274



1,135


12

%

Utica Operations


2,066



1,654


25

%



2,087



1,612


29

%

Southwest Operations


1,617



1,494


8

%



1,600



1,486


8

%

Total gathering throughput


4,949



4,295


15

%



4,961



4,233


17

%

















Natural gas processed (mmcf/d)
















Marcellus Operations


5,202



4,286


21

%



5,175



4,201


23

%

Utica Operations


823



876


(6)

%



820



906


(9)

%

Southwest Operations


1,558



1,401


11

%



1,578



1,364


16

%

Southern Appalachian Operations


243



254


(4)

%



239



253


(6)

%

Total natural gas processed


7,826



6,817


15

%



7,812



6,724


16

%

















C2 + NGLs fractionated (mbpd)
















Marcellus Operations


440



362


22

%



430



357


20

%

Utica Operations


40



45


(11)

%



43



45


(4)

%

Southwest Operations


3



19


(84)

%



10



17


(41)

%

Southern Appalachian Operations


12



13


(8)

%



12



13


(8)

%

Total C2 + NGLs fractionated


495



439


13

%



495



432


15

%
















(a)

Includes operating data for entities that have been consolidated into the MPLX financial statements as well as operating data for Partnership-operated equity method investments.

 

Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (unaudited)








Three Months Ended

 June 30


Six Months Ended

 June 30

(In millions)

2019


2018


2019


2018

L&S segment adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP

$

569


$

526


$

1,128


$

963

G&P segment adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP


351



341



722



664

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP


920



867



1,850



1,627

Depreciation and amortization


(214)



(188)



(425)



(364)

Provision for income taxes


(1)



(1)



1



(5)

Amortization of deferred financing costs


(13)



(15)



(26)



(31)

Non-cash equity-based compensation


(3)



(5)



(9)



(9)

Net interest and other financial costs


(157)



(136)



(315)



(250)

Income from equity method investments


73



50



143



111

Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments


(120)



(112)



(228)



(202)

Unrealized derivative losses(a)




(8)



(4)



(1)

Acquisition costs


(4)





(4)



(3)

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests


7



4



14



6

Net income

$

488


$

456


$

997


$

879













(a)

MPLX makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.

 

L&S Reconciliation of Segment Income from Operations to Segment Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited)











Three Months Ended

 June 30


Six Months Ended

 June 30

(In millions)

2019


2018


2019



2018

L&S Segment income from operations

$

486


$

434


$

966


$

819

Depreciation and amortization


70



61



140



109

Income from equity method investments


(47)



(36)



(88)



(80)

Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments


55



64



101



107

Acquisition costs


4





4



3

Non-cash equity-based compensation


1



3



5



5

L&S segment adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP

$

569


$

526


$

1,128


$

963













 

G&P Reconciliation of Segment Income from Operations to Segment Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited)













Three Months Ended

 June 30


Six Months Ended

 June 30

(In millions)

2019


2018


2019


2018

G&P Segment income from operations

$

173


$

174


$

371


$

346

Depreciation and amortization


144



127



285



255

Income from equity method investments


(26)



(14)



(55)



(31)

Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments


65



48



127



95

Unrealized derivative losses(a)




8



4



1

Non-cash equity-based compensation


2



2



4



4

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interest


(7)



(4)



(14)



(6)

G&P Segment adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP

$

351


$

341


$

722


$

664













(a)

MPLX makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.

 

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA Attributable to MPLX LP and DCF Attributable to GP and LP Unitholders from Net Income (Loss) (unaudited)






Three Months Ended

 June 30


Six Months Ended

 June 30

(In millions)

2019



2018


2019



2018

Net income

$

488


$

456


$

997


$

879

(Benefit)/provision for income taxes


1



1



(1)



5

Amortization of deferred financing costs


13



15



26



31

Net interest and other financial costs


157



136



315



250

Income from operations


659



608



1,337



1,165

Depreciation and amortization


214



188



425



364

Non-cash equity-based compensation


3



5



9



9

Income from equity method investments


(73)



(50)



(143)



(111)

Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments


120



112



228



202

Unrealized derivative losses(a)




8



4



1

Acquisition costs


4





4



3

Adjusted EBITDA


927



871



1,864



1,633

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests


(7)



(4)



(14)



(6)

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP


920



867



1,850



1,627

Deferred revenue impacts


9



2



17



11

Net interest and other financial costs


(157)



(136)



(315)



(250)

Maintenance capital expenditures


(34)



(33)



(53)



(58)

Equity method investment capital expenditures paid out


(5)



(5)



(9)



(16)

Other


8





8



DCF attributable to MPLX LP


741



695



1,498



1,314

Preferred unit distributions


(42)



(20)



(62)



(36)

DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders


699



675



1,436



1,278

Series B preferred unit distributions


21





21



Adjusted DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders

$

720


$

675


$

1,457


$

1,278













(a)

MPLX makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.

 

Reconciliation of Net Income to LTM Pro forma adjusted EBITDA (unaudited)




Three Months Ended

 June 30

(In millions)

2019


2018

LTM Net income

$

1,952


$

1,337

LTM Net income to adjusted EBITDA adjustments


1,746



1,989

LTM Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP


3,698



3,326

LTM Pro forma adjustments for acquisitions


2



19

LTM Pro forma adjusted EBITDA


3,700



3,345

Consolidated debt

$

14,517


$

12,469

Consolidated debt to adjusted EBITDA


3.9x



3.7x







 

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA Attributable to MPLX LP and DCF Attributable to GP and LP Unitholders from Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (unaudited)










Three Months Ended

 June 30



 

Six Months Ended

 June 30

(In millions)

2019


2018


2019


2018

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

834


$

840


$

1,452


$

1,290

Changes in working capital items


(79)



(145)



62



33

All other, net




17



4



14

Non-cash equity-based compensation


3



5



9



9

Net gain on disposal of assets


5





4



Current income taxes


1





1



Net interest and other financial costs


157



136



315



250

Asset retirement expenditures


1



4



1



5

Unrealized derivative losses(a)




8



4



1

Acquisition costs


4





4



3

Distributions/adjustments related to equity method investments


1



5



8



27

Other




1





1

Adjusted EBITDA


927



871



1,864



1,633

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests


(7)



(4)



(14)



(6)

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX LP


920



867



1,850



1,627

Deferred revenue impacts


9



2



17



11

Net interest and other financial costs


(157)



(136)



(315)



(250)

Maintenance capital expenditures


(34)



(33)



(53)



(58)

Equity method investment capital expenditures paid out


(5)



(5)



(9)



(16)

Other


8





8



DCF attributable to MPLX LP


741



695



1,498



1,314

Preferred unit distributions


(42)



(20)



(62)



(36)

DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders


699



675



1,436



1,278

Series B preferred unit distributions


21





21



Adjusted DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders

$

720


$

675


$

1,457


$

1,278













(a)

MPLX makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.

 

Capital Expenditures (unaudited)









Three Months Ended

 June 30


 

 

Six Months Ended

 June 30

(In millions)

2019


2018


2019


2018

Capital Expenditures:











Maintenance

$

34


$

33


$

53


$

58

Growth


383



499



747



924

Total capital expenditures


417



532



800



982

Less: Decrease in capital accruals


(11)



121



(85)



115

Asset retirement expenditures


1



4



1



5

Additions to property, plant and equipment


427



407



884



862

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates


182



74



310



112

Acquisitions


(5)





(6)



Total capital expenditures and acquisitions


604


$

481


$

1,188


$

974

Less: Maintenance capital expenditures


34



33



53



58

Acquisitions


(5)





(6)



Total growth capital expenditures(a)

$

575


$

448


$

1,141


$

916












(a)

Amount excludes contributions from noncontrolling interests of $94 million and $5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, as reflected in the financing section of our statement of cash flows and zero and $4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

 

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