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| We remain constructive on the DJ Basin and believe the results of the most recent open season on Grand Mesa demonstrate the important to producers of having long-term capacity contracted on the pipeline |
| What we have accomplished over the last few months is astonishing and we should be proud of what we have achieved |
| NGL was one of the best-performing equities in the energy space in calendar '23, we will do our utmost to repeat that performance |
| In closing over the last few years, we have made tremendous progress in many areas, increased efficiencies, cost reduction, asset sales, reduced leverage and increase in EBITDA |
| This is a strong example of the types of transactions we're able to execute upon with our continued demonstration of being the most reliable and dependable water disposal company in the Lower 48 |
| Debt reduction can be begin 6 months after the recent refi as the new high-yield debt has non-called provisions of 2 to 3 years and the term loan incurs breakage fees if repaid within the next 6 months; four, improve our credit rating with the agencies, debt reduction, payment of the distribution arrearages and increased EBITDA can accelerate this process; five, emphasize internal growth opportunities at attractive rates of return, underwritten and supported by MVCs |
| With projected rate cuts on the horizon, we should be able to capture lower interest expense in the future |
| As you have heard in the last year, we have achieved significant milestones as we position NGL for success and at the same time, continue exceeding expectations |
| Rather than limiting growth capital as we have up until now, we will look for investments to expand our footprint, strengthen our competitive position that will also increase the quality, consistency and amount of our adjusted EBITDA |
| The term loan also gives us the ability to reprice the facility as we continue to execute on our operational plans, as we strengthen the balance sheet along the way |
| So ultimately, the return or the rate of return is going to be very attractive |
| Our ability to execute quickly allows us the flexibility to take the next step of our long-term strategy, addressing the preferred arrearages |
| We have been able to execute on our long-term plan faster than we anticipated |
| First, as Brad described, we have reduced leverage on the balance sheet faster than expected due to the free cash flow and asset sales at attractive multiples |
| Second, this deleveraging allowed us to complete the refi of all of our indebtedness earlier than expected, reducing our refinancing risk of providing financial flexibility |
| Our plan was to address the debt maturities in the first half of calendar 2024, and we've been able to execute this refinancing months earlier than anticipated |
| But what we're very excited about is the total capacity is 500,000 barrels |
| This increase was due to higher margins and higher demand for butane blending |
| Third, continued deleveraging through debt reduction and increased EBITDA, balanced with addressing the Class D preferred |
| Ward Blum Great accomplishment on the refi |
| With this $2.9 billion refinancing, we extended the weighted average maturity of our debt by approximately 3 years, while rebalancing the corporate maturity stack towards prepayable debt, providing us the optionality to further accelerate our deleveraging plans |
| Finally, we expect to grow adjusted EBITDA each year for the foreseeable future led by our Delaware Water Solutions business |
| Water Solutions continues to maintain operating expenses at $0.25 per barrel, best in the industry |
| The addition of a second large diameter pipeline, new disposal wells and new facilities will greatly expand the capabilities of NGL's existing produced water supersystem and create a significantly larger outlet for Delaware Basin produced water |
| In the press release we issued after market today, we are raising the full year guide on asset sales from $100 million to $150 million |
| We are trying not to disappoint, but rather establish a reputation for beating expectations |
| The commitment level stayed the same with $600 million of commitments from the Bank Group, while at the same time getting relief within the documents across a few key covenants that provide us more flexibility |
| On the income statement, the Water Solutions cost of sales was a benefit |
| Over the last several quarters, we have positioned the partnership to take advantage of a market window to address the debt maturities |
| The good news is NGL will receive these disposal volumes once all completion activity is completed at that location |
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| As Mike mentioned on the previous earnings call, we expected water disposal volumes would be down versus the fiscal second quarter |
| And lower contract differentials negatively impacted certain other sales contracts |
| The adjusted EBITDA decrease was primarily due to lower crude sales margins as we receive lower contracted rates with certain producers as WTI pricing went below $75 |
| It's a little bit challenging to think I'm looking -- thinking through the ABL balance because we've been using free cash flow to pay down the ABL to address the pref |
| Volumes decreased due to lower production on acreage dedicated to the Grand Mesa pipeline |
| Also, lower margins on refined products as supply issues seen in certain markets in the prior year have been alleviated and have tightened margins |
| This was partially offset by lower propane margins and volumes due to warmer weather in the third quarter |
| Corporate and adjusted and other adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $11.9 million in the third quarter versus income of $19.5 million in the prior third quarter |
| NGL isn't losing any volume, it's just a timing issue on when those volumes will be received |
| But the growth projects that Mike spoke to does not impede our ability to address those arrearages |
| There are 2 main drivers that impacted our third quarter disposal volumes |
| This activity will create lumpiness in our disposal volumes going forward |
| I know it's a big swing for you every year |
| And third, we announced the payment of 50% of the preferred dividend arrearages sooner than expected |
| As we continue to negotiate new contracts and a free contract on the pipeline, we should continue to see further reductions in working capital |
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