Kinetik Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial and Operating Results

• Generated third quarter net income of $49.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $212.4 million
• Company record for quarterly natural gas processed volumes of 1.2 Bcf/d
• Reiterating 2022 Guidance for Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA^1,2,3 of $820 million to $840 million and Capital Expenditures of $280 million to $300 million
• Achieved $25 million full year 2022 EBITDA synergy target within the first three quarters of 2022
• Closed acquisition of Brandywine NGL pipeline, expanding Kinetik’s intrabasin NGL system, known as Kinetik NGL

HOUSTON & MIDLAND, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kinetik Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNTK) (“Kinetik” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

“Our third quarter results are a testament to successful execution across all aspects of our business,” said Jamie Welch, Kinetik’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “We have continued to identify strategic opportunities while optimizing our super system and realizing efficiencies. We delivered another strong quarter of Adjusted EBITDA and are tracking well to meet our 2022 EBITDA and Capital Expenditures Guidance provided in August. We also achieved our full year synergy goal within the first nine months, and therefore, have increased our 2022 full year target to over $30 million.”

“During the third quarter, several projects were completed to support previously announced new Midstream Logistics contracts commencing in the fourth quarter. As a result, we achieved record gas gathered and processed volumes during the month of October. In September, we closed the Brandywine NGL acquisition further expanding our intrabasin NGL gathering system and Pipeline Transportation segment,” continued Welch.

“We remain focused on executing on our capital allocation priorities outlined earlier this year, identifying accretive and strategic opportunities, and maximizing shareholder value. We also believe the natural gas price dislocation at Waha will persist and is a unique opportunity for us relative to many of our peers given our Gulf Coast transport capacity.”

Kinetik has presented certain financial results herein on a “pro forma basis”² as the Company believes it provides more meaningful information to its investors and helps to reconcile to its previously provided 2022 full year guidance.

For US GAAP purposes, Kinetik’s financial results reflect BCP Raptor Holdco, LP, Kinetik’s predecessor for accounting purposes (“BCP”), from January 1, 2022 to February 22, 2022 and the combined Company, which includes Altus Midstream LP (“Altus”), from the closing date, February 22, 2022, onwards. The results for Altus are specifically excluded for the period from January 1, 2022 to February 22, 2022. See “Notes Regarding Presentation of Financial Information.”

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, Kinetik processed natural gas volumes of 1.19 Bcf/d and 1.15 Bcf/d, respectively, and reported net income including noncontrolling interest of $49.4 million and $202.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. Net income including noncontrolling interest includes a non-cash gain on the change in the valuation of the embedded derivative of $0.5 million and $89.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. Kinetik generated Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA^1,2,3 of $212.4 million and $611.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, Pro Forma Distributable Cash Flow (“DCF”)^1,2,3 of $157.7 million and $474.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and Pro Forma Free Cash Flow (“FCF”)^1,2,3 of $34.0 million and $280.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. The results were primarily driven by increased volumes across both the Midstream Logistics and Pipeline Transportation segments.

Financial

1. Achieved quarterly Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $212.4 million.
2. Declared a dividend of $0.75 per share on October 19, 2022 for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, or $3.00 per share on an annualized basis. 117 million shares have elected to reinvest the third quarter dividend into newly issued shares of Class A common stock of the Company. As a result, $15.3 million of third quarter dividends will be paid in cash.⁴
3. Exited the third quarter with a Leverage Ratio^1,2,3,5 of 4.0x.
4. Redeemed the full remaining balance of Series A Preferred Units in early July 2022. The accelerated redemption completes Kinetik’s capital structure simplification.
5. Fixed Kinetik’s floating SOFR rate for $2.0 billion of its Term Loan A bank facility through April 2023 and $1.0 billion from May 2023 through May 2025, reducing Kinetik’s floating rate exposure to less than 15% and approximately 40%, respectively, of total current debt outstanding.
6. Transferred Kinetik’s Class A Common Stock listing to the New York Stock Exchange on October 24, 2022.

 

Key Metrics:

		Three Months Ended September 30,			Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2022			2022
		(In thousands, except ratios)
Net income including noncontrolling interest6		$	49,422		$	202,259
Adjusted EBITDA1		$	212,370		$	561,079
Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA1,2,3		$	212,370		$	611,105
Pro Forma DCF1,2,3		$	157,738		$	473,966
Pro Forma Dividend Coverage Ratio1,2,3,7		1.5x			1.6x
Pro Forma FCF1,2,3		$	34,008		$	280,029
Leverage Ratio1,2,3,5					4.0x

		September 30, 2022			June 30, 2022			March 31, 2022
		(In thousands)
Net Debt1,8		$	3,463,272		$	2,994,681		$	2,966,103

1.		A non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures” for further details.
2.		Pro forma information has been prepared for informational purposes only. See “Notes Regarding Presentation of Financial Information” and “Reconciliation of Pro Forma Non-GAAP Measures.”
3.		Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA, DCF, Dividend Coverage Ratio, FCF and Leverage Ratio are calculated as if the Transaction occurred on January 1, 2022. See “Notes Regarding Presentation of Financial Information.”
4.		Dividends reinvested and dividends paid in cash as of November 9, 2022.
5.		Leverage Ratio is total debt less cash and cash equivalents divided by last twelve months Adjusted EBITDA, calculated in the Company’s credit agreement. The calculation includes Qualified Project EBITDA Adjustments that pertain to the funding of the Permian Highway Pipeline expansion project, Brandywine NGL acquisition, and other qualified growth capital projects at the Midstream Logistics segment.
6.		Net income including noncontrolling interest for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $4.6 million and $7.4 million, respectively.
7.		Pro Forma Dividend Coverage Ratio is Pro Forma DCF divided by total declared dividends.
8.		Net Debt is defined as total long-term debt, excluding deferred financing costs, less cash and cash equivalents.

Strategic

1. Acquired Brandywine NGL, an intrabasin NGL pipeline, affording Kinetik greater control over system NGLs and providing interconnectivity to downstream outlets. Kinetik NGL, the Company’s intrabasin NGL pipeline system, is comprised of the Dew Point and Brandywine assets and is wholly owned and operated by Kinetik.
2. Progress continues on the PHP expansion of 550 MMcf/d of incremental capacity, increasing natural gas deliveries from the Permian to the U.S. Gulf Coast markets. The required compression equipment has been secured and activities are underway to secure construction contractors, land and materials. The pipeline expansion should be in-service by November 1, 2023. Based on capital funding of the expansion, Kinetik’s ownership of PHP will increase to almost 56% after the in-service date.

Operational

1. On October 1, 2022, commenced the two previously announced gathering and processing agreements with large cap investment grade counterparties.
2. Added six new customers since January 1, 2022 (including three since July 1, 2022), a 20% increase in total customer count.
3. Procured long-lead equipment for the Diamond Cryo processing complex expansion. The expansion adds an incremental 120 MMcf/d of incremental processing capacity and should be in-service in first quarter 2023.

Upcoming Tour Dates

Kinetik plans to participate at the following upcoming conferences and events:

1. RBC Midstream and Energy Infrastructure Conference in Dallas on November 16 – 17
2. Bank of America Global Energy Conference in Miami on November 16 – 17
3. Wells Fargo Midstream, Utilities and Renewable Power Symposium in New York City on December 7 – 8
4. Goldman Sachs Global Energy and Clean Technology Conference in Miami on January 5 – 6
5. UBS Infrastructure & Energy Conference in Park City on January 9 – 11
6. US Capital Advisors Corporate Access Day in Houston on January 24

Investor Presentation

An updated investor presentation will be available under Events and Presentations in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.kinetik.com.

Conference Call and Webcast

Kinetik will host its third quarter 2022 results conference call on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 8:00 am Central Standard Time (9:00 am Eastern Standard Time) to discuss third quarter results. To access a live webcast of the conference call, please visit the Investor Relations section of Kinetik’s website at www.ir.kinetik.com. A replay of the conference call also will be available on the website following the call.

About Kinetik Holdings Inc.

Kinetik is a fully integrated, pure-play, Permian-to-Gulf Coast midstream C-corporation operating in the Delaware Basin. Kinetik is headquartered in Midland, Texas and has a significant presence in Houston, Texas. Kinetik provides comprehensive gathering, transportation, compression, processing and treating services for companies that produce natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and water. Kinetik posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and press releases on its website, www.kinetik.com.

Additional information

Additional information follows, including a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow, Pro Forma Distributable Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow, Pro Forma Free Cash Flow, and Net Debt (non-GAAP financial measures) to the GAAP measures.

Non-GAAP financial measures

Kinetik’s financial information includes information prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as non-GAAP financial information. It is management’s intent to provide non-GAAP financial information to enhance understanding of our consolidated financial information as prepared in according with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA, Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow, Pro Forma Distributable Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow, Pro Forma Free Cash Flow, Pro Forma Dividend Coverage Ratio, Net Debt and Leverage Ratio are non-GAAP measures. This non-GAAP information should be considered by the reader in addition to, but not instead of, the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations from these results should be carefully evaluated. See “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures” and “Reconciliation of Pro Forma Non-GAAP Financial Measures” elsewhere in this news release.

Forward-looking statements

This news release includes certain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “seeks,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “prospects,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “should,” “would,” “will,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s future plans, expectations, and objectives for the Company’s operations, including statements about strategy, synergies, expansion projects and future operations and 2022 financial guidance. While forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by us that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, whether actual results and developments will meet our expectations and predictions depend on a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause our actual results, performance, and financial condition to differ materially from our expectations. See Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this news release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future development, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Notes Regarding Presentation of Financial Information

The following addresses the results of our operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. As the Transaction was determined to be a reverse merger, BCP was considered the accounting acquirer and Altus was considered the legal acquirer. Therefore, BCP’s net assets, carrying at historical value, were presented as the predecessor to the Company’s historical financial statements and the comparable period presented herein reflects the results of operations of BCP for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. The results of operations of Altus are reflected within the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from February 22, 2022, the closing date, through September 30, 2022.

Unless otherwise noted or the context requires otherwise, references herein to Kinetik Holdings Inc. or “the Company” with respect to time periods prior to February 22, 2022 include BCP and its consolidated subsidiaries and do not include Altus and its consolidated subsidiaries, while references herein to Kinetik Holdings Inc. with respect to time periods from and after February 22, 2022 include Altus and its consolidated subsidiaries.

KINETIK HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended September 30,(1)								Nine Months Ended September 30,(1)
			2022				2021				2022				2021
		(In thousands, except per share data)
Operating revenues:
Service revenue		$	107,597			$	72,578			$	290,122			$	202,482
Product revenue			213,803				93,266				618,382				244,358
Other revenue			3,776				742				9,493				3,615
Total operating revenues			325,176				166,586				917,997				450,455
Operating costs and expenses:
Costs of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)			145,208				60,503				418,197				141,011
Operating expenses			35,845				22,731				100,996				63,575
Ad valorem taxes			5,903				3,238				15,936				9,003
General and administrative expenses			23,468				6,957				72,180				17,920
Depreciation and amortization			65,005				57,154				192,609				170,291
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets			3,946				(37	)			12,602				417
Total operating costs and expenses			279,375				150,546				812,520				402,217
Operating income			45,801				16,040				105,477				48,238
Other income (expense):
Interest and other income			—				3,578				250				4,141
Gain on redemption of mandatorily redeemable Preferred Units			—				—				9,580				—
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment			—				(56	)			(27,975	)			4
Gain on embedded derivative			488				—				89,050				—
Interest expense			(40,464	)			(30,541	)			(92,585	)			(88,458	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates			45,003				16,826				120,706				44,692
Total other income (expense), net			5,027				(10,193	)			99,026				(39,621	)
Income before income taxes			50,828				5,847				204,503				8,617
Income tax expense			1,406				1,207				2,244				1,207
Net income including noncontrolling interest			49,422				4,640				202,259				7,410
Net income attributable to Preferred Unit limited partners			708				—				115,203				—
Net Income attributable to common shareholders			48,714				4,640				87,056				7,410
Net income attributable to Common Unit limited partners			33,778				4,640				61,817				7,410
Net income attributable to Class A Common Shareholders		$	14,936			$	—			$	25,239			$	—
Net income attributable to Class A Common Shareholders, per share
Basic		$	1.04			$	—			$	1.24			$	—
Diluted		$	1.04			$	—			$	1.24			$	—
Weighted average shares(2)
Basic			41,816				—				40,042				—
Diluted			41,855				—				40,075				—

(1)			The results of the legacy Altus business are not included in the Company’s consolidated financials prior to February 22, 2022. Refer to Note 10 – Equity and Warrants in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2022 for further information.
(2)			Share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the Company’s two-for-one stock split, which was effected on June 8, 2022. Refer to Note 10 – Equity and Warrants in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2022 for further information.

KINETIK HOLDINGS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
	Three Months Ended September 30,(1)								Nine Months Ended September 30,(1)
		2022				2021				2022				2021
Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests to Adjusted EBITDA	(In thousands)
Net income including noncontrolling interests (GAAP)	$	49,422			$	4,640			$	202,259			$	7,410
Add back:
Interest expense		40,464				30,541				92,585				88,458
Income tax expense		1,406				1,207				2,244				1,207
Depreciation and amortization		65,005				57,154				192,609				170,291
Amortization of contract costs		448				448				1,344				1,815
Proportionate EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates		78,357				21,704				190,438				59,677
Share-based compensation		12,661				—				30,966				—
Loss (gain) on sale of assets		3,946				(37	)			12,602				417
Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment		—				56				27,975				(4	)
Derivative loss due to Winter Storm Uri		—				—				—				13,456
Integration Costs		2,338				—				10,012				—
Acquisition transaction Costs		62				—				6,412				—
Other one-time cost or amortization		3,752				1,167				10,969				2,010
Producer Settlement		—				—				—				6,827
Deduct:
Interest and other income		—				74				—				115
Gain on redemption of mandatorily redeemable Preferred Units		—				—				9,580				—
Gain on embedded derivative		488				—				89,050				—
Equity income from unconsolidated affiliates		45,003				16,826				120,706				44,692
Adjusted EBITDA(2) (non-GAAP)	$	212,370			$	99,980			$	561,079			$	306,757
Distributable Cash Flow (3)
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)	$	212,370			$	99,980			$	561,079			$	306,757
Proportionate EBITDA from unconsolidated affiliates		(78,357	)			(21,704	)			(190,438	)			(59,677	)
Cash distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates		68,242				19,135				185,786				47,017
Interest expense		(40,464	)			(30,541	)			(92,585	)			(88,458	)
Maintenance capital expenditures		(4,053	)			(485	)			(7,492	)			(4,279	)
Distributions paid to preferred unit limited partners		—				—				(8,787	)			—
Distributable cash flow (non-GAAP)	$	157,738			$	66,385			$	447,563			$	201,360
Free Cash Flow (4)
Distributable cash flow (non-GAAP)	$	157,738			$	66,385			$	447,563			$	201,360
Cash interest adjustment		16,854				3,328				15,993				6,937
Growth capital expenditures		(89,812	)			(21,804	)			(166,318	)			(60,063	)
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates		(53,524	)			—				(56,199	)			(20,522	)
Contributions in aid of construction		2,752				2,496				14,344				5,987
Free cash flow (non-GAAP)	$	34,008			$	46,864			$	255,383			$	130,158

KINETIK HOLDINGS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (Continued)
	September 30, 2022			June 30, 2022			March 31, 2022			December 31, 2021
Net Debt(5)	(In thousands)
Current portion of long-term debt, net	$	—		$	—		$	54,324		$	54,280
Long-term debt, net		3,447,513			2,971,270			2,894,025			2,253,422
Plus: Deferred financing costs		27,487			28,730			35,400			38,485
Total long-term debt		3,475,000			3,000,000			2,983,749			2,346,187
Less: Cash and cash equivalents		11,728			5,319			17,646			18,729
Net debt (non-GAAP)	$	3,463,272		$	2,994,681		$	2,966,103		$	2,327,458

(1)		The results of the legacy Altus business are not included in the Company’s consolidated financials prior to February 22, 2022.
(2)		Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income including noncontrolling interests adjusted for interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment charges, asset write-offs, the proportionate EBITDA from our equity method investments, equity in earnings from investments recorded using the equity method, stock-based compensation expense, extraordinary losses and unusual or non-recurring charges. Adjusted EBITDA provides a basis for comparison of our business operations between current, past and future periods by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to the GAAP measure of net income including noncontrolling interests or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP.
(3)		Distributable Cash Flow is defined as Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted for the proportionate EBITDA from our equity method investments, cash distributions received from our equity method investments, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, distributions to preferred unitholders and maintenance capital expenditures. Distributable Cash Flow should not be considered as an alternative to the GAAP measure of net income including noncontrolling interests or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that Distributable Cash Flow is a useful measure to compare cash generation performance from period to period and to compare the cash generation performance for specific periods to the amount of cash dividends we make.
(4)		Free Cash Flow is defined as Distributable Cash Flow adjusted for growth capital expenditures, investments in unconsolidated affiliates, cash interest and contributions in aid of construction. Free Cash flow should not be considered as an alternative to the GAAP measure of net income including noncontrolling interests or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that Free Cash Flow is a useful performance measure to compare cash generation performance from period to period and to compare the cash generation performance for specific periods to the amount of cash dividends that we make.
(5)		Net Debt is defined as total long-term debt, excluding deferred financing costs, less cash and cash equivalents. Net Debt illustrates our total debt position less cash on hand that could be utilized to pay down debt at the balance sheet date. Net Debt should not be considered as an alternative to the GAAP measure of total long-term debt, or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP.

Contacts

Kinetik Investors
Maddie Wagner, 713-487-4832

Website
www.kinetik.com

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