Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, the company generated record Adjusted EBITDA of $636 million, with an increase of approximately 5% sequentially, excluding negative non-cash cumulative revenue recognition adjustments [10][11][31] - For the full year 2025, the company reported a record Adjusted EBITDA of $2.48 billion, exceeding the midpoint of its guidance range [36] - The net income attributable to limited partners for Q4 2025 was $187 million, impacted by $120 million of transaction costs from the Aris acquisition [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Natural gas throughput decreased by 4% sequentially in Q4 2025, primarily due to lower volumes from the Delaware Basin and Powder River Basin, partially offset by record throughput from the DJ Basin [21] - Produced water throughput increased by 121% sequentially in Q4 2025, driven by the Aris acquisition [22] - For the full year 2025, natural gas throughput averaged 5.2 billion cubic feet per day, a 4% year-over-year increase, while crude oil and NGLs throughput averaged 514,000 barrels per day, a 1% year-over-year increase [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Delaware Basin remained the primary growth engine, with throughput records contributing to overall performance, while the DJ and Powder River Basins are expected to see declines [11][26] - The company anticipates that natural gas throughput will remain flat year-over-year in 2026, with crude oil and NGL throughput expected to decline by low- to mid-single digits [8][26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company’s long-term growth strategy remains focused on mid- to low-single-digit Adjusted EBITDA growth, supported by producers' development plans and undrilled inventory [44][46] - The Aris acquisition is expected to contribute meaningfully to Adjusted EBITDA in 2026 and enhance the company's capabilities in produced water solutions [10][16] - The company plans to reduce its capital expenditure program for 2026 to $925 million, down from previous estimates, to align with revised producer activity levels [9][40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted increased macroeconomic and commodity price-driven volatility, leading to a reduction in expected activity levels from producers [5][7] - The company expects continued pricing pressure in the near term due to Waha Hub pricing challenges, but anticipates new egress solutions to alleviate some of this pressure [12][60] - Management remains confident in the long-term demand for natural gas, particularly for power generation and LNG, which is expected to drive future growth [46] Other Important Information - The company achieved $40 million in targeted cost synergies from the Aris acquisition, with significant integration milestones completed ahead of schedule [17] - The company’s balance sheet remains strong, with net leverage around 3x throughout 2025, allowing for continued investment in growth opportunities [16][44] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company thinking about M&A and inorganic growth? - Management reiterated that their capital deployment strategy remains unchanged, focusing on opportunities for synergies and disciplined capital allocation [52][54] Question: Can you elaborate on the Waha pricing situation? - Management indicated that they are working on commercial solutions to help customers with Waha exposure and expect new egress solutions to help stabilize pricing [60] Question: What is the expected growth rate for the water business compared to gas and oil? - Management expects the water business to grow faster than gas and oil, with overall long-term growth for gas and oil assets projected at 2%-3% [70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, the company generated record Adjusted EBITDA of $636 million, with a sequential quarter increase of approximately 5% to $665 million when excluding negative adjustments [10][30] - For the full year 2025, the company reported a record Adjusted EBITDA of $2.48 billion, exceeding the midpoint of the guidance range [34] - The net income attributable to limited partners for Q4 was $187 million, impacted by $120 million of transaction costs from the Aris acquisition [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Natural gas throughput decreased by 4% sequentially in Q4 due to lower volumes from the Delaware and Powder River Basins, partially offset by record throughput from the DJ Basin [20] - Produced water throughput increased by 121% sequentially, driven by the Aris acquisition [20] - For the full year 2025, natural gas throughput averaged 5.2 billion cubic feet per day, a 4% year-over-year increase, while crude oil and NGLs throughput averaged 514,000 barrels per day, a 1% increase [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Delaware Basin remained the primary growth engine, with throughput records contributing to overall performance [12] - The company expects natural gas throughput to remain flat year-over-year in 2026, with crude oil and NGL throughput declining by low- to mid-single digits [24] - The Powder River Basin is expected to see a decline in throughput by 10%-15% based on producer forecasts [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company’s long-term growth strategy remains unchanged, targeting mid- to low-single-digit Adjusted EBITDA growth [42] - The Aris acquisition is expected to significantly contribute to 2026 results and enhance the company's capabilities in produced water solutions [9][15] - The company plans to reduce capital expenditures for 2026 to a range of $850 million to $1 billion, reflecting a disciplined approach to capital allocation [38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted increased macroeconomic and commodity price-driven volatility affecting producer activity levels, particularly in the Delaware Basin [4] - The company anticipates a transition year in 2026, with stable long-term contract structures supporting financial stability [8] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term development plans of producers, particularly in the Delaware Basin [6] Other Important Information - The company achieved $40 million in targeted cost synergies from the Aris acquisition, with 85% expected to be realized by the end of Q1 2026 [16] - The integration of Aris has progressed well, enhancing the company’s commercial organization and capabilities [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company thinking about M&A and inorganic growth? - Management reiterated that the strategy for M&A remains unchanged, focusing on opportunities for synergies and disciplined capital deployment [49][50] Question: Can you elaborate on the Waha pricing situation? - Management indicated that new egress solutions expected in the second half of the year should help alleviate pricing volatility, and they are working with customers to find commercial solutions [55][56] Question: What is the outlook for distribution coverage? - Management discussed plans to grow distributions slightly behind EBITDA growth, with a proposed increase of $0.02 per unit for 2026 [80]

Fourth-Quarter 2025 Review February 18, 2026 Forward-Looking Statements and Ownership Structure This presentation contains forward-looking statements. Western Midstream Partners, LP ("WES") believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions. No assurance, however, can be given that such expectations will prove correct. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results, or other expectations expressed in this presentation. These fact ...

Core Insights - Western Midstream Partners, LP reported record financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, with significant increases in cash flow and adjusted EBITDA, driven by strong throughput growth and cost reduction initiatives [1][2][3] Financial Performance - The company announced a fourth-quarter distribution of $0.910 per unit, consistent with the previous quarter, and a full-year 2025 Free Cash Flow of $1.526 billion, exceeding guidance by 15% [1][2] - Full-year 2025 net income attributable to limited partners was $1.154 billion, or $2.98 per common unit, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $2.481 billion, a 6% year-over-year increase [1][2] - The company provided 2026 guidance for distributable cash flow between $1.850 billion and $2.050 billion, and adjusted EBITDA between $2.500 billion and $2.700 billion, reflecting a moderate growth outlook [1][3] Operational Highlights - The company achieved record annual produced-water throughput of 1,578 MBbls/d, a 40% year-over-year increase, primarily due to the acquisition of Aris Water Solutions [1][2] - Natural gas throughput averaged 5.2 Bcf/d for the full year, representing a 4% increase year-over-year, while crude oil and NGLs throughput averaged 514 MBbls/d, a 1% increase [2][3] - The company sanctioned the Pathfinder pipeline to transport over 800 MBbls/d of produced water and expanded natural gas processing capacity by 18% in the Delaware Basin [1][2] Strategic Initiatives - The company renegotiated natural-gas gathering and processing contracts in the Delaware Basin, transitioning to a fixed-fee structure, which is expected to enhance revenue stability [1][2] - The integration of Aris is on track to deliver significant synergies, with approximately 85% of the $40 million target expected to be captured by the end of Q1 2026 [2][3] - The company maintained a disciplined capital allocation framework, returning $1.431 billion to unitholders in 2025 while keeping a net leverage ratio near 3.0 times [1][2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income attributable to limited partners of $332 million and adjusted EBITDA of $634 million for Q3 2025, with adjusted gross margin remaining relatively flat compared to the previous quarter [17][20] - Operating and maintenance expenses decreased by 5%, or $12 million, quarter over quarter, attributed to reduced asset maintenance and repair expenses [17][18] - Cash flow from operating activities totaled $570 million, generating free cash flow of $397 million [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Natural gas throughput increased by 2% sequentially, driven by higher volumes from the Chepeta plant in Utah and the DJ Basin [7][10] - Crude oil and NGLs throughput decreased by 4% sequentially, primarily due to reduced throughput in the Delaware Basin [8] - Produced water throughput remained flat sequentially, with expectations for a 40% year-over-year increase in Q4 2025 due to the Aris acquisition [10][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Delaware Basin throughput was in line with expectations, with low double-digit year-over-year growth anticipated for natural gas and low to mid-single digits for crude oil and NGLs [10][11] - The DJ Basin is expected to see flat growth for natural gas and low to mid-single digits for crude oil and NGLs [12] - The Powder River Basin is projected to have flat throughput growth for both natural gas and crude oil and NGLs [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition of Aris Water Solutions positions the company as a leader in produced water midstream solutions in the Delaware Basin, enhancing its commercial capabilities [4][24] - The company aims to capture $40 million in annual run rate synergies from the Aris acquisition and is focused on organic growth alongside potential inorganic opportunities [4][15][67] - The company plans to maintain a disciplined capital allocation framework while pursuing growth opportunities in both Texas and New Mexico [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to address produced water challenges in the Delaware Basin and highlighted the importance of regulatory engagement [4][24] - The company anticipates continued throughput growth in the Delaware Basin, driven by the Aris acquisition and ongoing projects like the Pathfinder pipeline [10][14] - Management acknowledged potential commodity price weakness impacting certain basins but remains optimistic about overall growth prospects [12][58] Other Important Information - The company expects capital expenditures to be at least $1.1 billion in 2026, with a focus on supporting throughput growth across all product lines [22] - The company declared a quarterly distribution of $0.91 per unit, consistent with the prior quarter [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on O&M expense sustainability - Management indicated that the reduction in O&M expenses is sustainable and that further improvements are expected [30][34] Question: Potential for distribution step-ups with major projects - Management confirmed that distribution step-ups are possible with successful project completions or acquisitions, while being mindful of yield levels [35][37] Question: Update on the Pathfinder project and pore space agreement - Management noted that the pore space agreement enhances project efficiency and allows for better growth potential in New Mexico [40][41] Question: Plans for expanding gas and oil infrastructure in New Mexico - Management plans to pursue both organic and inorganic growth opportunities in New Mexico, leveraging the Aris acquisition [45][46] Question: Insights on synergies from the Aris acquisition - Management expressed confidence in achieving the $40 million synergy target and anticipates additional operational synergies [64][67]

Core Insights - Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of 2025, with net income attributable to limited partners reaching $331.7 million, or $0.87 per common unit (diluted), and Adjusted EBITDA totaling $633.8 million [1][6][7] - The company achieved a Free Cash Flow of $397.4 million for the quarter, with cash flows from operating activities amounting to $570.2 million [1][6][7] - WES announced a third-quarter distribution of $0.910 per unit, consistent with the previous quarter, translating to an annualized distribution of $3.64 per unit [3][6] Financial Performance - Third-quarter 2025 revenues totaled $952.5 million, compared to $883.4 million in the same quarter of 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase [19] - Operating expenses for the third quarter were $525.3 million, up from $511.9 million in the prior year [19] - The company reported a record operational performance with system operability increasing to 99.6% year-over-year [7] Operational Highlights - Natural gas throughput averaged 5.4 Bcf/d, marking a 2% increase from the previous quarter, while crude oil and NGLs throughput averaged 510 MBbls/d, a 4% decrease [4][7] - The successful acquisition of Aris Water Solutions, Inc. was completed on October 15, 2025, positioning WES as one of the largest three-stream midstream providers in the Delaware Basin [6][7] - WES is targeting $40 million in cost synergies from the Aris acquisition, enhancing its competitive position in produced-water management [5][6] Future Outlook - The company anticipates being at the high end of its 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance range of $2.35 billion to $2.55 billion and expects Free Cash Flow to exceed the high end of its guidance range of $1.275 billion to $1.475 billion [6][8] - WES is focused on integrating Aris and executing growth initiatives, including the Pathfinder pipeline project, which is expected to improve project returns [5][8]

Group 1: Company Growth Strategy - Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) plans to invest at least $1.1 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, focusing on significant growth in the Delaware Basin [1] - The company is executing a $2 billion acquisition of Aris Water Solutions, which is expected to enhance its produced water disposal capacity to over 3.8 million barrels per day and diversify its customer base [2] - A new natural gas processing train at the North Loving facility, sanctioned to process 300 million cubic feet per day, will increase total processing capacity to approximately 2.5 billion cubic feet per day by early Q2 2027 [3] Group 2: Operational Expectations - WES anticipates mid-single-digit year-over-year growth in natural gas and produced water throughput for the remainder of 2025, with low single-digit growth in crude oil and NGLs [4] - Continued growth is expected across all product lines in 2026, even before considering the contributions from the Aris acquisition [4] Group 3: Long-Term Value Creation - The company aims to deliver sustained throughput growth and operational scale in the Delaware Basin through infrastructure expansions, customer diversification, and disciplined balance sheet management [5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The second quarter generated net income attributable to limited partners of $334 million and adjusted EBITDA of $618 million, with an adjusted gross margin increase of $18 million compared to the first quarter, primarily driven by increased throughput and improved gross margin contribution from the Delaware Basin [19][20] - The company maintained a top-tier net leverage ratio of 2.9 times at quarter end, with free cash flow of $388 million [21][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Natural gas throughput increased by 3% sequentially, crude oil and NGLs throughput increased by 6%, and produced water throughput increased by 4%, primarily due to new wells coming online in the Delaware Basin [13][14] - Adjusted gross margin per Mcf for natural gas decreased by $0.02, while per barrel adjusted gross margin for crude oil and NGLs decreased by $0.15, reflecting changes in contract mix and distribution payments [14][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Delaware Basin continued to be the primary growth engine, with expectations of modest year-over-year increases in average throughput across all product lines [16][17] - The company anticipates meaningful natural gas throughput growth from other assets, particularly in the Uinta Basin, driven by pipeline expansions [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced an agreement to acquire Arris Water Solutions, which is expected to optimize the value of existing assets and enhance service offerings [6][9] - The sanctioning of a second train at the North Loving natural gas processing plant aims to increase capacity and prepare for anticipated growth in natural gas and produced water volumes [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth outlook despite volatile market conditions, with no substantial changes in customers' expected production [26][27] - The company remains committed to generating strong returns for unitholders while sustaining and growing distributions over time [24][27] Other Important Information - The acquisition of Arris is valued at $2 billion, implying approximately 7.5 times 2026 consensus EBITDA, and is expected to be accretive to free cash flow per unit in 2026 [9][10] - The company has identified permanent annual run rate cost savings of approximately $50 million through operational efficiencies [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Funding for ARRIS acquisition - Management explained the decision to finance the acquisition in a leverage-neutral way to preserve balance sheet capacity and position for future growth opportunities [31][33] Question: Water business percentage of EBITDA - Management indicated no specific target mix for the water business but expressed satisfaction with a range around 15% to 20% [34] Question: Opportunities for consolidation in New Mexico - Management noted that the ARRIS acquisition completes their system in the Delaware Basin and they are comfortable with the regulatory environment in New Mexico [36][38] Question: FID on North Loving II - Management acknowledged a more aggressive approach to FID, supported by strong underlying contracts and producer confidence [40][42] Question: Synergies from the ARRIS acquisition - Management clarified that the $40 million in synergies are primarily G&A savings and that they expect to realize these quickly post-acquisition [46][48] Question: Capital expenditures outlook - Management expects elevated capital expenditures in 2026 due to major projects, normalizing in 2027 [51][52] Question: Opportunities at McNeil Ranch - Management views McNeil Ranch as a long-term upside opportunity for water disposal and surface use [55][57] Question: Regulatory hurdles for ARRIS acquisition - Management does not foresee significant hurdles in the regulatory process and expects to close the transaction in the fourth quarter [60][62]

Financial Performance - Western Midstream Partners (WES) achieved a record quarterly Adjusted EBITDA of $618 million, a 4% increase quarter-over-quarter[13] - Operating cash flow was $564 million in the second quarter of 2025[20] - Free cash flow for the second quarter of 2025 was $3884 million[20] - Cash distributions paid in the second quarter of 2025 were $35534 million[20] - Net income for the second quarter of 2025 was $334 million[21] Operational Performance - Total natural gas throughput was 54 Bcf/d, a 3% increase quarter-over-quarter[13] - Total crude oil and NGLs throughput was 543 MBbls/d, a 6% increase quarter-over-quarter[13] - Total produced water throughput was 1242 MBbls/d[13] Strategic Growth - WES sanctioned a new 300 MMcf/d cryogenic processing train at the North Loving plant in the Delaware Basin, expected to be in service by the second quarter of 2027[13, 17] - The company is constructing the Pathfinder Pipeline, an ~800 MBbls/d produced-water transportation pipeline, expected to be in service by the first quarter of 2027, with ~85% of the total project capex to be spent in 2026[17] Ownership Structure - Occidental owns 447% of Western Midstream Partners, LP, while public unitholders own 553%[8] - The market capitalization of Western Midstream Partners, LP is approximately $15 billion[8]

Core Financial Performance - Western Midstream Partners, LP reported a net income attributable to limited partners of $333.8 million for Q2 2025, equating to $0.87 per common unit (diluted) [2][7] - The company achieved an Adjusted EBITDA of $617.9 million, marking the highest quarterly Adjusted EBITDA in its history [6][7] - Cash flows from operating activities totaled $564.0 million, with Free Cash Flow amounting to $388.4 million for the second quarter [2][7] Distribution and Cash Flow - A per-unit distribution of $0.910 will be paid on August 14, 2025, consistent with the prior quarter, resulting in an annualized distribution of $3.64 [4][7] - After distributions, the Free Cash Flow for Q2 2025 was $33.1 million [4] Operational Highlights - Natural gas throughput averaged 5.3 Bcf/d, a 3% increase from the previous quarter [5][8] - Crude oil and NGLs throughput averaged 532 MBbls/d, reflecting a 6% sequential increase [5][8] - Produced water throughput averaged 1,217 MBbls/d, representing a 4% increase from the prior quarter [5][8] Strategic Initiatives - The company announced the acquisition of Aris Water Solutions, Inc. for an enterprise value of approximately $2.0 billion, expected to enhance its position in midstream water services [6][9] - A new 300 MMcf/d cryogenic natural-gas processing train, North Loving Train II, has been sanctioned to increase processing capacity in West Texas [6][9] Guidance and Future Outlook - Western Midstream reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance ranges for Adjusted EBITDA ($2.350 billion to $2.550 billion), capital expenditures ($625 million to $775 million), and Free Cash Flow ($1.275 billion to $1.475 billion) [7][10] - The impact of the Aris acquisition will be incorporated into the 2026 guidance projections, to be announced in February 2026 [10]