Financial Performance and Guidance - The company's 2021 budgeted Adjusted EBITDA is $6.8 billion, a decrease of approximately 2% compared to the 2020 forecast, reflecting headwinds from lower re-contracting rates and crude volumes[15] - 2021 Distributable Cash Flow (DCF) is budgeted at $4.4 billion, down approximately 3% from the 2020 forecast, also impacted by higher anticipated sustaining capex[15] - Net income for 2021 is projected to be greater than $2.1 billion, an increase primarily due to asset and goodwill impairments taken during 2020[15] - The company has a $2 billion share buyback program, with $575 million already purchased since December 2017[13] - The company maintains a current dividend yield of over 7%, with a Q3 2020 annualized dividend of $1.05 per share[14] Business Overview and Strategy - The company moves approximately 40% of U S natural gas consumption and exports[9] - Approximately 74% of the company's earnings are from take-or-pay or hedged contracts, providing stable cash flows[37, 48] - The company has commercially-secured capital projects underway totaling $2.6 billion as of September 30, 2020[23] - The company's business mix includes 62% natural gas, 15% products, 14% terminals, 6% CO2, and 3% oil & gas production[11] Market and Industry Trends - U S natural gas demand is expected to grow, with over 85% of the forecasted demand growth driven by Texas and Louisiana[18] - Global biofuels demand is expected to increase by approximately 146% from 2019 to 2040[46]

Company Overview - Global Partners operates approximately 1,700 fueling stations[14] - The company has 54 liquid energy terminals with approximately 21.9 million barrels of storage capacity[14] - The company owns or controls 786 retail sites, approximately 48% of the 1,561 supplied locations[42] Financial Performance (Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024) - Product margin increased to $288.6 million from $244.1 million[63] - Net income improved to $18.7 million from a loss of $5.6 million[63] - EBITDA increased to $91.9 million from $56.9 million[63] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $91.1 million from $56.0 million[63] - Distributable Cash Flow (DCF) increased to $45.7 million from $15.8 million[63] - Adjusted DCF increased to $46.4 million from $16.0 million[63] Strategic Initiatives - The company is expanding into the Houston market through a joint venture, targeting a population of approximately 7 million residents[48, 50] - The company is focused on expanding EV charging access across retail locations[30]

Core Insights - Diversified Royalty Corp. reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with adjusted revenue of $17.0 million, up 3.6% from $16.4 million in Q1 2024, driven by positive same-store sales growth (SSSG) from key partners [3][5][6] - The company continues to experience mixed results from its variable royalty partners, while fixed royalty partners maintained their payments [3][4] - Leadership changes include the promotion of Greg Gutmanis to President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2025, indicating a strategic focus on operational oversight and growth [20][21][22] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue was $15.6 million, a 3.7% increase from $15.1 million in Q1 2024 [5][17] - Distributable cash rose to $11.1 million, up 16.3% from $9.6 million in Q1 2024, with a payout ratio of 93.8% [5][15][16] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $8.0 million, compared to $7.5 million in Q1 2024, attributed to higher adjusted revenues and lower expenses [17] Royalty Partner Updates - Mr. Lube + Tires achieved SSSG of 9.5% in Q1 2025, although down from 14.6% in Q1 2024, reflecting sustained growth [7] - Stratus reported royalty income of $2.4 million, with a fixed royalty increase of 5% effective November 2024 [8] - Nurse Next Door's royalty entitlement was $1.3 million, growing at a fixed rate of 2% per annum [9] - Mr. Mikes saw SSSG of 1.5%, a recovery from -5.5% in Q1 2024, indicating improved guest traffic [10] - Oxford Learning Centres reported SSSG of 5.5%, a significant improvement from -2.1% in Q1 2024 [11] - AIR MILES® royalty income decreased by 15.2% to $0.8 million due to ongoing softness in the rewards program [12] - Sutton's royalty income was $0.9 million, including a 20% deferral, compared to $1.1 million in Q1 2024 [13] - BarBurrito generated $2.1 million in royalty income, with a fixed growth rate of 4% per annum starting March 2025 [14] Leadership and Governance - The upcoming Annual General Meeting will address the election of directors and the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors [19] - Sean Morrison will continue as CEO, focusing on strategic direction, while Greg Gutmanis will oversee day-to-day operations and growth initiatives [20][22]

Enbridge Inc. (ENB) reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 72 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents. The bottom line increased from the year-ago quarter’s level of 68 cents. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)Total quarterly revenues of $12.9 billion increased from $8.2 billion in the prior-year quarter. The top line also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.5 billion.The strong quarterly results can be attributed to hig ...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW. CALGARY, Alberta, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (TSX-AD.UN) (together, as applicable, with its subsidiaries, “Alaris” or the "Trust") is pleased to announce its results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The results are prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Stan ...

HOUSTON, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Midstream Corporation (NYSE: SMC) ("Summit", "SMC" or the  "Company") announced today its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.Highlights First quarter 2025 net income of $4.6 million, adjusted EBITDA of $57.5 million and cash flow available for distributions ("Distributable Cash Flow" or "DCF") of $33.5 million Raised $250 million of additional 8.625% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes Due 2029 at an issue price of 103.375% Comp ...

Q1 2025 Earnings May 6, 2025 Forward-looking Statements / Legal Disclaimer $4.10 BILLION Management of Energy Transfer LP (ET) will provide this presentation in conjunction with ET's 1st quarter 2025 earnings conference call. On the call, members of management may make statements about future events, outlook and expectations related to Sunoco LP (SUN), USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC), and ET (collectively, the Partnerships), and their subsidiaries and this presentation may contain statements about futur ...

All financial figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted CALGARY, Alberta, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gibson Energy Inc. (TSX:GEI) ("Gibson" or the "Company") announced today its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Key Highlights: All-time high volumes at both the Gateway and Edmonton terminals drove record Infrastructure Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $155 millionRealized recurring and non-recurring cost savings of approximately $6 million, increasing DCF per ...

Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 01:00 PM ET Company Participants Johnathan Zoeller - VP & TreasurerJean-Marc Gilson - President, CEO & DirectorM. Steven Bender - EVP & CFOMatthew Blair - Managing Director Operator Good afternoon. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Westlake Chemical Partners First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. During the presentation, all participants will be in a listen only mode. After the speakers' remarks, you will be inv ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Westlake Partners reported a net income of $5 million or $0.14 per unit for Q1 2025, which is $10 million lower than Q1 2024 due to lower production and sales volume from the planned turnaround at Petro one [6][8] - Consolidated net income, including OpCo's earnings, was $42 million on consolidated net sales of $238 million [8] - Distributable cash flow for the quarter was $5 million or $0.13 per unit, a decrease of $12 million compared to Q1 2024 [8][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The planned turnaround at the Petro one ethylene unit in Lake Charles, Louisiana, resulted in lower production and sales volume, impacting overall earnings [6][8] - The partnership maintained a strong leverage ratio of approximately one times, with long-term debt at $400 million [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that global trade tensions have intensified, creating uncertainty for businesses and investors, which may lead to market volatility [11] - The ethylene sales agreement provides a predictable fee-based cash flow structure, supporting financial performance despite market conditions [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to evaluate growth opportunities through increasing ownership interest in OpCo, acquisitions of other income streams, and organic growth through facility expansions [12] - The focus remains on maintaining a strong balance sheet and conservative financial metrics while providing long-term value and distributions to unitholders [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the stability of cash flows due to the fixed margin ethylene sales agreement, which mitigates market volatility [6][11] - The successful completion of the Petro one turnaround positions the company for solid production levels in the future [12] Other Important Information - The partnership has made 43 consecutive quarterly distributions since its IPO in July 2014, with a cumulative distribution coverage ratio of approximately 1.1 times [10][12] - The first quarter distribution of $0.04 per unit will be paid on May 29, 2025 [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: The financial impact of the Q1 turnaround at TETRA one seems significant. Can you explain? - Management indicated that the impact was as planned, with the unit down for February and March, and elevated interest rates may have also affected performance [17][18] Question: Is there still enough valuation difference to justify keeping Westlake healthy around? - Management noted that while the parent company has seen some valuation compression, the value proposition remains strong over the business cycle [19][20]