Core Viewpoint - Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (PAGP) announced their quarterly distributions for Q2 2025 and the timing for their earnings release [1][4] Distribution Declaration - PAA announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.38 per Common Unit ($1.52 annualized), unchanged from May 2025 [7] - PAGP announced a cash distribution of $0.38 per Class A Share ($1.52 annualized), also unchanged from May 2025 [7] - PAA's Series B Preferred Units will have a distribution of $22.23 per Series B Unit, payable on August 15, 2025 [2] Earnings Timing - PAA and PAGP will release their Q2 2025 earnings before market open on August 8, 2025 [4] - A conference call will be held at 9:00 a.m. CT (10 a.m. ET) to discuss earnings, accessible via the company's website [4] Company Overview - PAA operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics services for crude oil and natural gas liquids, handling approximately eight million barrels per day [5] - PAGP holds a non-economic controlling general partner interest in PAA and is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America [6]

Core Viewpoint - Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. and Plains GP Holdings have agreed to sell their Canadian NGL business to Keyera Corp for approximately $5.15 billion CAD ($3.75 billion USD), with the transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals [1][2]. Transaction Details - The transaction will result in Plains divesting its Canadian NGL business while retaining its NGL assets in the United States and all crude oil assets in Canada [2]. - Plains expects to net approximately $3.0 billion USD from the transaction after taxes, transaction expenses, and a potential one-time special distribution [4]. Transaction Benefits - The sale is viewed as a win-win, allowing Plains to exit the Canadian NGL business at an attractive valuation while Keyera gains critical infrastructure [5]. - The transaction is anticipated to enhance Plains' free cash flow profile, reduce commodity exposure, and lower working capital requirements [5][7]. - The purchase price represents approximately 13 times the expected 2025 Distributable Cash Flow (DCF) [7]. Capital Allocation Strategy - Proceeds from the transaction will be prioritized towards disciplined capital allocation, including potential repurchases of preferred units and opportunistic common unit repurchases [8]. - The transaction is expected to create significant financial flexibility, allowing Plains to optimize its crude oil-focused asset base [7][8]. Tax Considerations - The transaction is a taxable event, expected to generate approximately $360 million USD in entity-level taxes payable in Canada [6][7]. - A one-time special distribution of approximately $0.35 per unit is intended to offset potential tax liabilities for unitholders, subject to Board approval [4][12]. Company Overview - Plains All American Pipeline operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics services for crude oil and natural gas liquids, handling approximately eight million barrels per day [16]. - Plains GP Holdings holds a controlling general partner interest in Plains All American Pipeline, making it one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America [17].