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Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) Investor Presentation - Slideshow
2021-06-25 17:04
| --- | |-------| | | | | Acquisition Significantly Expands Westlake's Leading Positions in Fast Growing Home Building Products • Acquisition of Boral Limited's North America building products business ('BNA') adds significant scale and product diversification to Westlake to broaden its leading Building Products business: – BNA has leading positions in Concrete & Clay Roofing, Decorative Stone, and Plastic Shutters; as well as strong positions in Stone Coated Metal Roofing, Texas Windows, and Premium Siding ...
Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) Presents At 6th Annual Credit & Levearged Finance Virtual Conference - Slideshow
2021-05-21 14:00
| --- | --- | |-------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | Goldman Sachs Leveraged Finance Conference May 17, 2021 Westlake Chemical Partners LP | Westlake Chemical Partners LP Attractive Yield, Stability, and Long Growth Runway Westlake Chemical Partner's (WLKP) combination of yield, cash flow stability, and runway of available growth offers a compelling investment opportunity relative to other yield oriented investments • WLKP currently pays a ...
Westlake Chemical Partners(WLKP) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2021-05-05 18:03
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, 2021 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 No. 001-36567 Westlake Chemical Partners LP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 32-0436529 (State or other jurisdiction of ...
Westlake Chemical Partners(WLKP) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-05-04 18:56
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE:WLKP) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call May 4, 2021 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Jeff Holy - Vice President & Treasurer Albert Chao - President & Chief Executive Officer Steve Bender - Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mike Leithead - Barclays Steve Byrne - Bank of America Operator Good afternoon. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Westlake Chemical Partners First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call. During the present ...
Westlake Chemical Partners(WLKP) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2021-05-04 16:28
Financial Performance - Westlake's sales for the first quarter of 2021 were $2357 million, a 20% increase compared to $1965 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and a 22% increase compared to $1932 million in the first quarter of 2020[11] - The company's operating income for 1Q21 was $346 million, a 94% increase compared to $178 million in 4Q20 and a 154% increase compared to $136 million in 1Q20[11] - Westlake's EBITDA for 1Q21 was $553 million, a 43% increase compared to $386 million in 4Q20 and a 64% increase compared to $337 million in 1Q20[11] - Net income attributable to Westlake Chemical Corporation for 1Q21 was $242 million, compared to $113 million in 4Q20 and $145 million in 1Q20[8, 24] - Diluted earnings per share attributable to Westlake Chemical Corporation for 1Q21 was $1.87, compared to $0.87 in 4Q20 and $1.13 in 1Q20[8, 24] Segment Performance - Vinyls segment sales for 1Q21 were $1820 million, a 14% increase compared to $1590 million in 4Q20 and a 21% increase compared to $1505 million in 1Q20[15] - Vinyls segment EBITDA for 1Q21 was $367 million, a 10% increase compared to $334 million in 4Q20 and a 58% increase compared to $232 million in 1Q20[15] - Olefins segment sales for 1Q21 were $537 million, a 43% increase compared to $375 million in 4Q20 and a 26% increase compared to $427 million in 1Q20[18] - Olefins segment EBITDA for 1Q21 was $216 million, a 266% increase compared to $59 million in 4Q20 and a 120% increase compared to $98 million in 1Q20[18] Industry Outlook and Sustainability - The company is focused on sustainability, launching green caustic soda with a reduced CO2 impact of more than 30% compared to conventional caustic soda[4, 10] - Over a five-year period, Westlake has reduced Sulphur Dioxide emissions to almost zero and achieved a nearly 30% reduction on CO2 emissions[4]
Westlake Chemical Partners(WLKP) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-03-02 17:57
Table of Contents 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 No. 001-36567 Westlake Chemical Partners LP 2801 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 600 Houston, Texas 77056 (Address of principal executive offic ...
Westlake Chemical Partners(WLKP) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-02-23 20:00
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE:WLKP) Q4 2020 Results Conference Call February 23, 2021 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Jeff Holy - Vice President and Treasurer Albert Chao - President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Bender - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Matthew Blair - Tudor, Pickering Holt Stephen Byrne - Bank of America Operator Good afternoon. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Westlake Chemical Partners Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Confere ...
Westlake Chemical Partners(WLKP) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-11-04 20:13
[PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=4&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) Unaudited statements show increased net income driven by higher sales prices and a significant buyer deficiency fee Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (Unaudited) | Account | Sep 30, 2020 ($ thousands) | Dec 31, 2019 ($ thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total current assets** | 278,162 | 238,411 | | **Total assets** | 1,382,282 | 1,393,456 | | **Total current liabilities** | 41,694 | 38,849 | | **Total liabilities** | 443,450 | 441,321 | | **Total equity** | 938,832 | 952,135 | Consolidated Statements of Operations Highlights (Unaudited) | Metric | Q3 2020 ($ thousands) | Q3 2019 ($ thousands) | Nine Months 2020 ($ thousands) | Nine Months 2019 ($ thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total net sales** | 231,969 | 249,925 | 721,018 | 819,073 | | **Gross profit** | 100,391 | 93,219 | 293,969 | 275,831 | | **Income from operations** | 94,136 | 86,397 | 275,379 | 254,397 | | **Net income** | 91,848 | 82,479 | 265,995 | 240,985 | | **Net income attributable to WLKP** | 18,535 | 14,922 | 51,142 | 43,610 | | **EPS (Common units, basic & diluted)** | $0.53 | $0.42 | $1.45 | $1.27 | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Highlights (Unaudited) | Cash Flow Activity | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2020 ($ thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2019 ($ thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net cash provided by operating activities** | 340,876 | 335,154 | | **Net cash used for investing activities** | (58,170) | (45,982) | | **Net cash used for financing activities** | (279,298) | (290,269) | | **Net increase (decrease) in cash** | 3,408 | (1,097) | - The Partnership operates ethylene production facilities and holds a **22.8% limited partner interest** in OpCo, consolidating its results[21](index=21&type=chunk)[22](index=22&type=chunk)[25](index=25&type=chunk) - A quarterly cash distribution of **$0.4714 per unit** was declared for Q3 2020, payable on November 24, 2020[38](index=38&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=19&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Strong Q3 results were driven by a $41.3 million buyer deficiency fee, offsetting lower production volumes [Recent Developments](index=21&type=section&id=Recent%20Developments) Hurricanes Laura and Delta forced facility shutdowns, triggering a force majeure event and a buyer deficiency fee - The business did not experience significant disruptions from COVID-19 due to its **take-or-pay contract with Westlake** covering 95% of production[99](index=99&type=chunk) - A force majeure declaration following Hurricane Laura resulted in a **$41.3 million buyer deficiency fee** from Westlake, recognized as net sales in Q3 2020[50](index=50&type=chunk)[102](index=102&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=23&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Net income increased for both Q3 and the nine-month period, primarily due to a deficiency fee and higher contractual prices Q3 2020 vs Q3 2019 Performance | Metric | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | Change | Reason for Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales** | $232.0M | $249.9M | -7.2% | Lower production volume (-34.5%) offset by higher sales price (+10.8%) and $41.3M deficiency fee | | **Gross Profit** | $100.4M | $93.2M | +7.7% | Higher earnings from Westlake due to deficiency fee, despite lower third-party sales | | **Net Income** | $91.8M | $82.5M | +11.3% | Higher gross profit and lower interest expense | | **MLP Distributable Cash Flow** | $21.2M | $20.5M | +3.4% | Higher income and lower interest expense, partially offset by increased turnaround reserves | Nine Months 2020 vs Nine Months 2019 Performance | Metric | Nine Months 2020 | Nine Months 2019 | Change | Reason for Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales** | $721.0M | $819.1M | -12.0% | Lower production volume (-15.2%) and lower third-party prices, partially offset by $41.3M deficiency fee | | **Gross Profit** | $294.0M | $275.8M | +6.6% | Higher earnings from Westlake and the deficiency fee | | **Net Income** | $266.0M | $241.0M | +10.4% | Higher gross profit, lower SG&A, and lower interest expense | | **MLP Distributable Cash Flow** | $56.4M | $54.4M | +3.7% | Higher income and lower interest expense, partially offset by increased turnaround reserves | [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=27&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Liquidity is primarily sourced from operations and credit facilities with Westlake, with total debt at $399.7 million - The Partnership has an at-the-market (ATM) program to sell up to **$50.0 million in common units**, but no units were issued as of September 30, 2020[132](index=132&type=chunk) - As of September 30, 2020, the Partnership had **$23.3 million in cash** and cash equivalents, plus **$191.2 million invested with Westlake**[139](index=139&type=chunk)[140](index=140&type=chunk) Outstanding Debt to Westlake (as of Sep 30, 2020) | Facility | Outstanding Amount ($ millions) | Maturity | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **OpCo Revolver** | 22.6 | Sep 2023 | | **MLP Revolver** | 377.1 | Mar 2023 | | **Total** | **399.7** | | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=32&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) The primary market risk is interest rate exposure on its variable-rate debt, while commodity price risk is limited - Direct commodity price risk is limited to approximately **5.0% of total ethylene production** sold to third parties due to a cost-plus agreement with Westlake[151](index=151&type=chunk) - The Partnership is exposed to interest rate risk on its **$399.7 million of variable-rate debt**, with a 100 basis point increase raising annual interest expense by about **$4.0 million**[152](index=152&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=32&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective, with no material changes to internal controls - Management concluded that the company's **disclosure controls and procedures were effective** as of the end of the period covered by the report[154](index=154&type=chunk) - **No material changes** in internal control over financial reporting occurred during Q3 2020[155](index=155&type=chunk) [PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](index=32&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Legal Proceedings](index=32&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The Partnership is involved in an EPA enforcement initiative regarding flare emissions that may result in a monetary sanction - The EPA is conducting an enforcement action related to flares at the Calvert City and Lake Charles facilities, which may result in a **monetary sanction exceeding $100,000**[158](index=158&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=33&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The primary risk is credit exposure to Westlake, whose financial condition could be adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic - A key risk is the **creditworthiness of Westlake**, as the Partnership's distributions depend on Westlake meeting its contractual obligations[161](index=161&type=chunk) - The **COVID-19 pandemic poses a risk** to Westlake's business and financial condition, which could indirectly impact the Partnership[163](index=163&type=chunk)[165](index=165&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=34&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists standard exhibits filed with the report, including officer certifications and XBRL data files - The report includes standard exhibits such as **CEO and CFO certifications** and XBRL data files[167](index=167&type=chunk)
Westlake Chemical Partners(WLKP) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-08-08 23:30
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE:WLKP) Q2 2020 Results Conference Call August 6, 2020 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Jeff Holy - VP & Treasurer Albert Chao - President, CEO & Director Steve Bender - SVP, CFO & Director Conference Call Participants Arun Viswanathan - RBC Mike Leithead - Barclays Matthew Blair - Tudor, Pickering, Holt Eric Petrie - Citi Steve Byrne - Bank of America Operator Good afternoon. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Westlake Chemical Partners Second Quarter 2020 Earnings ...
Westlake Chemical Partners(WLKP) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-08-06 18:36
Washington, D.C. 20549 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 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 No. 001-36567 Westlake Chemical Partners LP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 32-0436529 (State or other jurisdiction of ...