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Dynagas LNG Partners LP(DLNG) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-09-10 15:29
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q2 2024, the company reported net income of $10.7 million and earnings per common unit of $0.20, with adjusted net income at $12.4 million or $0.25 per common unit [4][7] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter reached $28.6 million, slightly down from $29 million in Q1 2024 [8] - Revenue was $37.6 million, compared to $38 million in the previous quarter, with an average TCE of $67,300 per day, down from $68,100 [6][8] - Operating income decreased by 2.6% to $18.8 million from $19.3 million in Q1 2024 [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company maintained 100% fleet utilization during Q2 2024, with all six LNG carriers operating on long-term charters [4][6] - The average cash break-even cost per vessel per day was $44,881, resulting in a surplus of $22,450 per day after deducting from average TCE [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fleet's contracted backlog stands at approximately $1.04 billion, averaging about $173 million per vessel, with an average remaining charter period of approximately 6.4 years [14] - The global LNG carrier fleet is expanding rapidly, with new builds scheduled for delivery between now and 2028, potentially leading to a short-term oversupply [15][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company's strategy focuses on securing long-term charters with prominent gas companies to ensure stable revenue streams [14] - The partnership has successfully reduced its outstanding debt from $675 million in September 2019 to $345 million today, improving its financial leverage [17][18] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term demand for LNG, driven by low emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels and rising global demand for electrification [16] - The company anticipates that the current order book will be observed as aging vessels are replaced and global demand for LNG transport increases [15] Other Important Information - The company concluded a new lease financing agreement for $344.9 million, which was used to repay a previous credit facility of $408.6 million ahead of maturity [5][10] - The company expects an increase in interest expenses when its interest rate swap matures, projecting a pro-forma cash rate of approximately $50,000 per day for Q4 2024 [11] Q&A Session Summary - The Q&A session concluded without any specific questions being recorded, and the CEO thanked participants for their time and attention [19][20]
Dynagas LNG Partners LP(DLNG) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2024-09-10 14:05
Q2 2024 Financial Results Presentation 10 September, 2024 Forward Looking Statements and Disclaimer This presentation contains certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws. All statements included in this presentation which are not historical or current facts (including our financial forecast and any other statements concerning plans and objectives of management for future operations, cash flows, financial position and econ ...
Dynagas LNG Partners LP(DLNG) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-06-28 15:35
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2024, the company reported a net income of $11.8 million and earnings per common unit of $0.23, with adjusted net income at $12.4 million and adjusted earnings per common unit at $0.25, reflecting an increase of 87.7% in adjusted net income compared to the previous period [13][15] - Adjusted EBITDA for the same period reached $29 million, indicating a 23% increase, primarily driven by higher voyage revenues from the Arctic Aurora following a new charter agreement [15][28] - The company’s total debt outstanding decreased to $345 million, down from $408 million, marking a reduction of $75 million compared to the prior quarter [25][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fleet consists of six LNG carriers with an average age of approximately 13.9 years, and the contracted backlog stood at approximately $1.07 billion, averaging about $178.3 million per vessel [2][28] - The average remaining charter period for the fleet is approximately 6.6 years, ensuring stable revenue streams [2] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The global fleet of energy carriers has expanded rapidly, with the new building order book exceeding 50% of existing fleets, indicating a strong market demand for LNG transportation [16][34] - The company anticipates that the long-term demand for energy will remain strong due to various factors, including the favorable emission profile of natural gas compared to traditional fossil fuels [34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company’s commercial strategy focuses on securing long-term charters with prominent gas companies to ensure stable revenue streams, with no contractual vessel availability until 2028 [16][34] - The recent refinancing has provided the company with greater financial flexibility, allowing for a focus on utilizing free cash flow and exploring new opportunities [3][25] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company’s stable phase, supported by reduced leverage and a solid foundation of contracted cash flows, positioning the partnership well for future growth [3][28] - The management highlighted the importance of evaluating cash flow utilization on a quarter-by-quarter basis, considering both growth and distributions to unitholders [36][37] Other Important Information - The company successfully closed a $345 million lease financing agreement for four LNG carriers, which has enabled the full repayment of existing debt before maturity [25][28] - The equity book value increased from $311 million in September 2019 to $457 million as of March 2024, reflecting significant growth [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Future cash flow utilization and distribution announcements - Management indicated that cash flow utilization will be evaluated quarterly, and no specific timeline for distribution announcements can be committed to at this moment [36][37] Question: Financing of unencumbered assets - Management stated that while it is theoretically possible to finance the unencumbered assets, the current strategy is to keep them unencumbered to align with the deleveraging strategy [38]
Dynagas LNG Partners LP(DLNG) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2024-06-28 14:39
Q1 2024 Financial Results Presentation 28 June, 2024 This presentation of the Dynagas LNG Partners LP (the "Partnership") also includes forecasts, projections and other predictive statements that represent the Partnership's assumptions and expectations in light of currently available information. Forecasts and projections are inherently subject to numerous risks, variables, uncertainties and other market influences which may be outside of the Partnership's control. Therefore, the actual results that the Par ...
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Reports Results For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Newsfilter· 2024-06-27 20:05
The Partnership defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest and finance costs, net of interest income (if any), gains/losses on derivative financial instruments, taxes (when incurred), depreciation and amortization (when incurred), dry-docking and special survey costs and significant non-recurring items (if any). Adjusted EBITDA is used as a supplemental financial measure by management and external users of financial statements, such as investors, to assess the Partnership's operating performance. T ...
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Announces Date for the Release of the First Quarter 2024 Results, Conference Call and Webcast
Newsfilter· 2024-06-21 16:30
On the next day, Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the Company's management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the earnings results. Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 877- 405-1226 (US Dial-In), or +1 201-689-7823 (US International Dial-In). Please quote "Dynagas" to the operator and/or conference ID 13746983. For additional participant International Toll- Free access numbers, click here. Audio Webcast - S ...
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Investor Place· 2024-06-19 02:17
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Dynagas LNG Partners LP(DLNG) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-04-26 21:24
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K Poseidonos & Foivis 2 Street 16674 Glyfada, Athens, Greece (Address of principal executive office) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F [ X ] Form 40-F [ ] INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT Attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 6-K (this "Report") is a copy of the press release of Dynagas LNG Partners LP (the "Partn ...
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Announces Filing of Form 20-F With the SEC
Newsfilter· 2024-04-26 20:05
ATHENS, Greece, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dynagas LNG Partners LP (the "Partnership") (NYSE:DLNG), an owner and operator of liquefied natural gas ("LNG") carriers, announced today that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "Annual Report") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Annual Report is available through the Partnership's website. Alternatively, unitholders may also receive a hard copy of the Annual Report, including ...
Dynagas LNG Partners LP(DLNG) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-04-26 13:28
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F [_] REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR [_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR [_] SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES E ...