FTAI Infrastructure (FIP) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 reached a record $80.2 million, up from $70.9 million in Q3 2025 and $29.2 million in Q4 2024 [5][6] - For the full fiscal year 2025, adjusted EBITDA was $232.3 million, significantly higher than $127.6 million in fiscal 2024 [6] - The company exited 2025 with an EBITDA run rate of over $320 million annually, indicating strong future performance [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rail segment adjusted EBITDA was $41.3 million in Q4, with $22 million from Transtar and $19.3 million from Wheeling [7][8] - Long Ridge generated $36.2 million in EBITDA for Q4, a slight increase from $35.7 million in Q3 [19] - Jefferson terminal reported $13.6 million in adjusted EBITDA for Q4, up from $11 million in Q3 [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wheeling's Q4 revenue was $43.8 million, an 8% year-over-year increase, with adjusted EBITDA up 34% year-over-year [15] - Gas production at Long Ridge averaged approximately 105,000 MMBtu per day, setting a new record [9] - Jefferson terminal volumes averaged 210,000 barrels per day, driven by the new ammonia export contract [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on integrating Transtar and Wheeling, with a target of $20 million in annual cost savings [12] - Plans to monetize Long Ridge are progressing, with expectations for a sale announcement in the first half of 2026 [12][56] - The company is pursuing four M&A opportunities in the rail sector, aiming to enhance its freight rail business [40][46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong macro environment for power generation, anticipating continued growth for Long Ridge [20] - The company is optimistic about the demand for services at Jefferson, expecting significant revenue contributions from new contracts [22] - Management highlighted the importance of deleveraging and optimizing operations while exploring strategic acquisitions [40] Other Important Information - A new term loan of approximately $1.3 billion was closed, used to repay a bridge loan related to the Wheeling acquisition [11] - The company is advancing construction on phase two of the Repauno project, with expectations for operational commencement in early 2027 [35][36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expansion of business development opportunities at Jefferson - Management noted increased commercial interest at Jefferson, with potential for $10 million-$15 million in incremental EBITDA from ammonia contracts and additional refined products [28][30] Question: Updates on Repauno phase two and three - Management clarified that phase two is on track for early 2027, with significant demand driving the need for phase three [35][36] Question: M&A opportunities in the rail segment - Management confirmed active pursuit of four actionable M&A opportunities, focusing on smaller properties that fit well with existing operations [46][48] Question: Impact of Long Ridge asset sales on data center discussions - Management indicated no impact on data center developments, with a goal to announce a transaction for Long Ridge in the first half of 2026 [56]