Delek Logistics Partners (DKL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 12:30 PM ET Company Participants Robert Wright - EVP & CFOAvigal Soreq - PresidentReuven Spiegel - EVPDoug Irwin - Vice President Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is JL, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Delek Logistics Partners First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' rema ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Delek Logistics Partners reported approximately $117 million in quarterly adjusted EBITDA, an increase from $102 million in the same period of 2024, indicating a year-over-year growth of approximately 14.7% [4][13] - Distributable cash flow as adjusted was $75 million, with a DCF coverage ratio of approximately 1.27 times, expected to rise throughout the year [13] - The company is on track to deliver full-year EBITDA guidance of $480 million to $520 million [4][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gathering and Processing segment adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $81 million, up from $50 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a significant increase due to acquisitions [14] - Wholesale marketing and terminalling adjusted EBITDA decreased to $18 million from $25 million in the prior year, primarily due to seasonal weather impacts [14] - Storage and transportation adjusted EBITDA was $14 million, down from $18 million in Q1 2024, attributed to renegotiation impacts [14] - Investments in pipeline joint venture segment contributed $10 million, compared to $8 million in the same quarter of the previous year [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is enhancing its competitive position in the Midland Basin through intercompany transactions and acquisitions, increasing third-party contribution to cash flow from 70% to around 80% on a pro forma basis [4][20] - The Delaware Basin is expected to continue growing, with the company optimistic about its competitive position despite near-term crude price volatility [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on increasing its economic separation from DK and enhancing its position as a full-service crude, natural gas, and water provider in the Permian Basin [4][5] - The commissioning of the Libbey II gas plant is expected to add 100 million to 120 million cubic feet per day of incremental capacity, with plans for future expansions [8][9] - The company aims to improve operational efficiency and margins across its operations [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth potential of the Delaware Basin and the overall partnership, emphasizing prudent management of leverage and coverage [6][12] - The company is optimistic about the prospects of direct logistics and plans to continue its value creation path moving forward [6] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors approved a 49th consecutive increase in the quarterly distribution to $1.11 per unit [6] - The capital program for Q1 was approximately $72 million, with significant investments in the Libbey II gas processing plant [15][16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on intercompany agreements and optimization opportunities - Management clarified that the intercompany transaction involved cleaning up contracts and moving some midstream activities from DK to DKL, with no net material impact on EBITDA [20] Question: Customer feedback and contract mix in the current macro environment - Management reported stable volumes in the Midland Basin and increasing water volumes, indicating a strong customer base and competitive advantage [22][25] Question: CapEx and future growth plans - Management indicated limited direct commodity exposure with strong counterparties and forecasted an increase in produced water volumes despite volatility [25][26]