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ONE Gas(OGS) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-02-26 19:14
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________. Commission file number 001-36108 ONE Gas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Oklahoma 46-3561936 (State or other jurisdict ...
ONE Gas(OGS) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-11-03 22:26
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company updated its 2020 financial guidance, expecting net income to be between $186 million and $198 million, and earnings per diluted share to be between $3.44 and $3.68 [7] - Net income for Q3 2020 was $21.1 million or $0.39 per diluted share, compared to $17.5 million or $0.33 per diluted share in Q3 2019, reflecting a net margin increase of $5.2 million [8] - Operating costs increased by $0.8 million compared to the same period last year, primarily due to COVID-19 related expenses and employee costs [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The increase in net margin was primarily due to $3.7 million from new rates and $2.7 million from residential sales driven by customer growth [8] - Transport revenues and volumes for Q3 2020 were above the same period in 2019, with year-to-date transport revenues flat year-over-year [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported an average of approximately 24,000 more sales customers year-to-date compared to the same period last year, with a 27% increase in new customer connections [22] - Economic activity is showing positive signs, particularly in Texas and Oklahoma, with over 100 new business relocations or expansions announced in the Austin area, expected to create over 14,000 new jobs [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is consolidating jurisdictions to improve efficiency, reducing the number of jurisdictions in Texas from 10 to 5 since the spin-off in 2014 [18] - The company is exploring renewable natural gas (RNG) projects and hydrogen production, indicating a commitment to decarbonization and innovation in energy solutions [48][50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in being well-prepared for the winter heating season despite the ongoing pandemic, highlighting proactive measures taken for employee safety [38] - The company is monitoring bad debt expenses, which have increased to $8.8 million year-to-date compared to $4.6 million last year, indicating ongoing challenges related to COVID-19 [57] Other Important Information - The board declared a dividend of $0.54 per share, and the authorized rate base was approximately $3.71 billion as of September 30, 2020 [12] - The company has adequate liquidity, with approximately $391 million in its commercial paper program and no plans to issue equity for the remainder of 2020 [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company preparing for COVID-19 during the winter heating season? - Management has been preparing since March, implementing medical protocols to ensure employee and customer safety, and feels well-prepared for the upcoming challenges [38][39] Question: What is the trend in bad debt as the company heads into winter? - Bad debt expense is currently $8.8 million year-to-date, up from $4.6 million last year, with ongoing monitoring of the situation [57] Question: Is there a regulatory framework for investing in RNG across jurisdictions? - RNG is recoverable in Texas, and there are efforts in Oklahoma to study and potentially integrate RNG into the gas supply [60]
ONE Gas(OGS) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-11-03 19:38
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020. OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________. Commission file number 001-36108 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 15 Ea ...
ONE Gas(OGS) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-07-28 21:19
ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE:OGS) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call July 28, 2020 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brandon Lohse - IR Pierce Norton - President and CEO Caron Lawhorn - SVP and CFO Curtis Dinan - SVP and Chief Commercial Officer Sid McAnnally - SVP and Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Shar Pourreza - Guggenheim Partners Chris Sighinolfi - Jefferies Gabriel Moreen - Mizuho Harry Pollans - Bank of America Aga Zmigrodzka - UBS Brian Russo - Sidoti Operator Good day, and welcome to the ...
ONE Gas(OGS) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-07-28 20:16
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020. OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________. Commission file number 001-36108 ONE Gas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Oklahoma 46-3561936 (State or other juris ...
ONE Gas(OGS) - 2020 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-04-28 21:47
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net income for Q1 2020 was $91.7 million or $1.72 per diluted share, compared to $93.7 million or $1.76 per diluted share in Q1 2019, reflecting a slight decrease [12] - Net margin increased by $6.2 million year-over-year, driven by new rates in Kansas and Texas and residential customer growth, although warmer weather contributed to a $5 million decrease in net margin from lower volumes [12] - Operating costs decreased by $3.1 million compared to the same period last year, including a $4.3 million reduction in expenses related to non-qualified employee benefit plans [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced no material financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic in Q1 2020, maintaining strong performance across its business lines [11] - Capital expenditures and asset removal costs increased by $29 million compared to Q1 2019, with expectations of approximately $475 million in capital spending for the full year [13][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 12,000 transport customers represented $114 million or 12% of net margin in 2019, with two major customers temporarily suspending operations due to COVID-19, leading to an anticipated revenue impact of about $100,000 per month [28][29] - The moratorium on disconnects had a slight impact on first-quarter totals, but customer growth rates remained strong [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining its capital spending and operational integrity despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, with a strong emphasis on safety and employee health [16][34] - Regulatory activities include filings for rate increases in Oklahoma and Texas, aimed at improving recovery of capital expenditures and addressing the regulatory asset establishment for COVID-19 related expenses [31][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the significant impact of COVID-19 on the economy and emphasized the importance of their business continuity plan, which is based on anticipation, awareness, and agility [8][9] - The company expects a reduction in revenues from customers affected by the pandemic, higher bad debts due to disconnect moratoriums, and incremental expenses related to COVID-19, but also anticipates reductions in some areas such as travel expenses [35][36] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.54 per share, unchanged from the previous quarter, consistent with the company's guidance for 2020 [14] - As of March 31, 2020, the company had $235.2 million in short-term liquidity available, supported by a $700 million credit facility [38] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of weather on sales forecast and growth numbers - Management noted that the disconnect moratoriums would delay the ramp-up to normal operations, and they always assume normal weather in their guidance [45][49] Question: Long-term view on regulatory outcomes and ROEs - Management indicated that recent filings are intended to close the ROE gap and improve timely recovery of capital expenditures [50][51] Question: Fixed charges and their fluctuation throughout the year - Management explained that fixed charges typically increase as volumetric charges decrease in lower demand months, but they do not provide specific quarterly guidance [54] Question: Impact of social distancing on pending rate cases - Management confirmed a slight impact on the timeline of one rate case due to remote working conditions but did not foresee significant delays [55] Question: Equity issuance under the ATM program - Management stated that they plan to issue equity this year but have not specified the amount or timing, allowing for opportunistic market access [56] Question: Non-employee contract labor and operational changes - Management confirmed that they coordinated closely with contractors to ensure safety and continued operations without anticipated constraints [60][61] Question: Bad debt expense and its management - Management discussed the increase in bad debt expense and the need to work with regulators to determine the appropriate amounts to defer [84][86]
ONE Gas(OGS) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-04-28 19:17
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020. OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________. Commission file number 001-36108 ONE Gas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Oklahoma 46-3561936 (State or other juri ...
ONE Gas(OGS) - 2020 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-04-28 10:32
INVESTOR UPDATE I April 27, 2020 Forward-Looking Statements l Statements contained in this presentation that include company expectations or predictions should be considered forward-looking statements that are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. It is important to note that the actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. For additional information that could cause actual results t ...
ONE Gas (OGS) Presents At BofA Securities Power, Gas and Solar Leaders Conference - Slideshow
2020-03-05 18:17
INVESTOR UPDATE NYC & Boston | March 2020 Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this presentation that include company expectations or predictions should be considered forward-looking statements that are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. It is important to note that the actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. For additional information that could cause actual re ...
ONE Gas(OGS) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-02-20 20:12
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________. Commission file number 001-36108 ONE Gas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Oklahoma 46-3561936 (Address of principal exe ...