Globenewswireยท2025-05-09 11:30Core Insights - Plains All American Pipeline reported strong operational and financial performance for Q1 2025, with significant cash flow generation and a focus on efficient growth through acquisitions and projects [3][5][4]. Financial Performance - Net income attributable to Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) was $443 million for Q1 2025, a 67% increase from $266 million in Q1 2024 [4][5]. - Diluted net income per common unit rose to $0.49, up 69% from $0.29 in the previous year [4][5]. - Net cash provided by operating activities increased by 53% to $639 million compared to $419 million in Q1 2024 [4][5]. - The company declared a distribution of $0.38 per common unit, representing a 20% increase from $0.3175 in the same period last year [4][5]. Segment Performance - Crude Oil Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $559 million, a slight increase of 1% from $553 million in Q1 2024, driven by higher tariff volumes and contributions from acquisitions [10]. - NGL Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased by 19% to $189 million, primarily due to higher frac spreads and sales volumes [11]. Strategic Developments - Plains acquired the remaining 50% interest in Cheyenne Pipeline, enhancing integration from the Guernsey market to Cushing, Oklahoma [5]. - The company also acquired Black Knight Midstream's Permian Basin crude oil gathering business for approximately $55 million [5]. - The Fort Saskatchewan fractionation complex debottleneck project was placed into service, enhancing fee-based cash flow in Canada [5]. Capital Structure - The leverage ratio at the end of Q1 2025 was 3.3x, within the target range of 3.25x - 3.75x [5]. - Total assets increased to $27.059 billion from $26.562 billion year-over-year [25][27]. Cash Flow and Expenditures - Adjusted Free Cash Flow was reported at $(308) million, a decrease from $70 million in Q1 2024, influenced by significant cash outflows for acquisitions [54][56]. - Total investment capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $130 million, up from $79 million in Q1 2024 [36].