Delek Logistics Partners, LP Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2014 Results

Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) (“Delek Logistics”) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter 2014. For the three months ended December 31, 2014, Delek Logistics reported net income attributable to all partners of $20.5 million, or $0.80 per diluted limited partner unit. This compares to net income attributable to all partners of $11.3 million, or $0.46 per diluted limited partner unit in the fourth quarter 2013. Distributable cash flow was $21.8 million in the fourth quarter 2014, compared to $13.3 million in the prior-year period.

For 2014, net income attributable to all partners was $72.0 million, or $2.85 per diluted limited partner unit. This compares to net income attributable to all partners of $47.8 million, or $1.93 per diluted limited partner unit for 2013. Distributable cash flow increased to $80.3 million in 2014 from $52.9 million in 2013, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, (“EBITDA”) increased to $95.4 million in 2014 from $63.8 million in 2013.

Uzi Yemin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Delek Logistics' general partner, remarked: “We had a strong fourth quarter with a 64 percent increase in our distributable cash flow on a year-over-year basis and a distributable cash flow coverage ratio of 1.7 times. This improved performance was due to a combination of higher margins in the west Texas wholesale business, increased volumes across our systems and acquisitions completed over the past year. In addition, during the fourth quarter we completed new agreements for the Paline Pipeline, amended our credit facility that improved our financial flexibility and acquired several strategic assets in Texas and Arkansas.”

Yemin continued, “We expect to purchase identified drop-down assets from Delek US by the end of March. These acquisitions, combined with our accomplishments in the fourth quarter, should move us closer to meeting our previously discussed goal from the second quarter to add approximately $25 million to $35 million of annual incremental EBITDA to our operations by the end of the first quarter 2015. We continue to evaluate strategic initiatives, both organic projects and opportunistic acquisitions, to provide additional growth, and believe that we should have the ability to increase our annual distributions by at least 15 percent going forward.”

Distribution and Liquidity

On January 27, 2015, Delek Logistics declared a quarterly cash distribution for the fourth quarter of approximately $13.1 million, or $0.510 per limited partner unit. This distribution, which was payable on February 13, 2015, equates to $2.04 per limited partner unit on an annualized basis. This represents a 4.1 percent increase from the third quarter 2014 distribution of $0.490 per limited partner unit, or $1.96 per limited partner unit on an annualized basis, and a 22.9 percent increase over Delek Logistics’ fourth quarter 2013 distribution of $0.415 per limited partner unit, or $1.66 per limited partner unit annualized.

As of December 31, 2014, Delek Logistics had a cash balance of approximately $1.9 million and total debt was $251.8 million. Availability under the $700.0 million credit facility was $440.8 million. On December 30, 2014, Delek Logistics entered into an amendment and restatement of its revolving credit facility which increased lender commitments to $700 million from $400 million to support the future growth of its business. While the majority of the terms and conditions of the amended and restated credit facility are substantially unchanged from the predecessor facility, among other changes, adjustments were made to increase the initial maximum leverage ratio, as defined in the credit agreement, to 4.25 times from 4.00 times.

Financial Results

Results in the fourth quarter 2014 compared to the prior year period benefited from the acquisition of the El Dorado tank farm and product terminal in February 2014. For accounting purposes, the expenses from operations prior to that acquisition are attributed to their respective predecessor periods. For purposes of comparison, results discussed in the text of this press release exclude predecessor costs during the respective periods. However, these costs are shown in the financial statements and a reconciliation is provided in the tables attached to this release.

Revenue for the fourth quarter 2014 was $173.3 million and contribution margin was $29.3 million, which compares to revenue of $223.1 million and a contribution margin of $18.6 million in the fourth quarter 2013. Total operating expenses were $9.7 million compared to $7.2 million in the fourth quarter 2013. Operating expenses increased year-over-year primarily due to maintenance expense and outside services. General and administrative expenses were $3.3 million for the fourth quarter 2014 compared to $1.7 million in the prior-year period. This increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to professional fees related to acquisitions. For the fourth quarter 2014, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, (“EBITDA”) was $26.1 million, compared to $16.7 million in the prior year period.

Wholesale Marketing and Terminalling Segment

Contribution margin for the Wholesale Marketing and Terminalling segment was $15.2 million in the fourth quarter 2014, compared to $6.8 million in the fourth quarter 2013.

In west Texas, throughput was 15,441 barrels per day compared to 18,009 barrels per day in the fourth quarter 2013. While volume was lower on a year-over-year basis, the wholesale gross margin per barrel in west Texas increased to $6.36 and included approximately $1.2 million, or $1.70 per barrel from renewable identification numbers (RINs) generated in the quarter. During the fourth quarter 2013, the wholesale gross margin per barrel was $1.24 and included $0.7 million from RINs, or $0.43 per barrel. During the fourth quarter 2014, the gross margin per barrel increased as the local market sales price in west Texas did not decline as quickly as the Gulf Coast light product prices.

The El Dorado, Arkansas terminal purchased in February 2014 also contributed to the increase in contribution margin in the fourth quarter 2014 compared to the prior year period. Terminalling throughput volume of 100,396 barrels per day during the quarter increased on a year-over-year basis from 69,994 barrels per day in the fourth quarter 2013. During the fourth quarter 2014, volume under the east Texas marketing agreement with Delek US was 62,172 barrels per day compared to 55,279 barrels per day during the fourth quarter 2013.

Pipelines and Transportation Segment

The Pipeline and Transportation segment’s fourth quarter 2014 contribution margin of $14.1 million improved from $11.8 million in the fourth quarter 2013. This increase is primarily attributed to storage fees associated with the El Dorado tank farm purchased in February 2014. In addition, higher volumes on the SALA gathering system and Lion Pipeline system improved segment performance on a year-over-year basis.

Volumes on the Lion Pipeline System were higher on a year-over-year basis as Delek US’ El Dorado refinery increased throughput following the turnaround that it completed during the first quarter 2014. Crude oil (non-gathered) transported on the Lion Pipeline system increased to 50,303 barrels per day in the fourth quarter 2014 from 44,096 barrels per day in the prior-year period.

Future Asset Drop Downs

Delek Logistics expects to purchase two identified drop down assets from Delek US by the end of the first quarter 2015. These assets consist of a 300,000 barrel crude oil storage tank located at Delek US’ Tyler, Texas refinery and two rail offloading racks located at Delek US’ El Dorado refinery. The expected EBITDA from the combination of these assets is $5 million to $10 million on an annual basis.

Paline Pipeline

Under the new Paline Pipeline agreements executed in the fourth quarter, two third parties will each pay a fixed monthly fee allowing them to use their respective capacities on this pipeline, which account for a combined 35,000 barrels per day. The initial term of these agreements is for 18 months beginning January 1, 2015. As a result, incremental annual distributable cash flow from this pipeline should be increased by approximately $13.6 million and revenue per barrel should be effectively increased by approximately $1.00 compared to 2014.

Recent Acquisitions

On December 17, 2014, a subsidiary of Delek Logistics purchased the assets of Frank Thompson Transport for approximately $11.5 million in cash. These transportation assets, which primarily consist of approximately 120 trucks and 200 trailers, are expected to contribute approximately $2.4 million of incremental earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) on an annual basis.

On October 1, 2014 a subsidiary of Delek Logistics purchased a set of logistics assets from affiliates of Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. for $11.1 million in cash, including $1.1 million of inventory. These assets include a light products terminal in Mount Pleasant, Texas, a light products storage facility in Greenville, Texas, and a pipeline connecting these two locations. By the end of 2015, these assets are expected to achieve annualized earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of approximately $1.4 million.

Fourth Quarter 2014 Results | Conference Call Information

Delek Logistics will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2014 results on February 24, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time. Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live by going to www.DelekLogistics.com. Participants are encouraged to register at least 15 minutes early to download and install any necessary software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a telephonic replay will be available through May 24, 2015 by dialing (855) 859-2056, passcode 70265546. An archived version of the replay will also be available at www.DelekLogistics.com for 90 days.

Investors may also wish to listen to Delek US’ (NYSE: DK) fourth quarter 2014 earnings conference call on February 24, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Central Time and review Delek US’ earnings press release. Market trends and information disclosed by Delek US may be relevant to Delek Logistics, as it is a consolidated subsidiary of Delek US. Investors can find information related to Delek US and the timing of its earnings release online by going to www.DelekUS.com.

About Delek Logistics Partners, LP

Delek Logistics Partners, LP, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, was formed by Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) to own, operate, acquire and construct crude oil and refined products logistics and marketing assets.

Safe Harbor Provisions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements contain words such as “possible,” “believe,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predict,” “plan,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “anticipate,” “will,” “if,” “expect” or similar expressions, as well as statements in the future tense, and can be impacted by numerous factors, including the fact that a substantial majority of Delek Logistics’ contribution margin is derived from Delek US Holdings, thereby subjecting us to Delek US Holdings’ business risks; risks relating to the securities markets generally; risks relating to the age of our assets and operational hazards of our assets including, without limitation, releases, spills and other hazards inherent in transporting and storing crude oil and intermediate and finished petroleum products; the impact of adverse market conditions affecting the business of Delek Logistics; adverse changes in laws including with respect to tax and regulatory matters and other risks as disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other reports and filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management or described in forward-looking statements of Delek Logistics. Delek Logistics undertakes no obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or which Delek Logistics becomes aware of, after the date hereof.

Factors Affecting Comparability:

The following tables present financial and operational information for the three months and year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. On July 26, 2013, Delek Logistics acquired from Delek US substantially all of the active storage tanks and the product terminal at Delek US’ Tyler, Texas refinery (the “Tyler Assets”). On February 10, 2014, Delek Logistics acquired substantially all of the active storage tanks and product terminal located at Delek US’ El Dorado refinery (the “El Dorado Assets”). Both the Tyler Assets and El Dorado Assets were accounted for as transfers between entities under common control. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements of the Partnership have been retrospectively adjusted to include the historical results of the Tyler Assets and El Dorado Assets. For all periods presented through July 26, 2013, the date of the Tyler Asset acquisition, and February 10, 2014, the acquisition date of the El Dorado Assets, the retrospective adjustments were made to the financial statements. The historical results of the Tyler and El Dorado assets, prior to each acquisition date, are referred to as the “Predecessors.”

Non-GAAP Disclosures:

EBITDA and distributable cash flow are non-U.S. GAAP supplemental financial measures that management and external users of our combined financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies, may use to assess:

• Delek Logistics’ operating performance as compared to other publicly traded partnerships in the midstream energy industry, without regard to historical cost basis or, in the case of EBITDA, financing methods;

• the ability of our assets to generate sufficient cash flow to make distributions to Delek Logistics’ unitholders;
• Delek Logistics’ ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures; and

• the viability of acquisitions and other capital expenditure projects and the returns on investment of various investment opportunities.

Delek Logistics believes that the presentation of EBITDA and distributable cash flow provide useful information to investors in assessing its financial condition, its results of operations and cash flow its business is generating. EBITDA and distributable cash flow should not be considered as alternatives to net income, operating income, cash from operations or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. EBITDA and distributable cash flow have important limitations as analytical tools because they exclude some, but not all items that affect net income and net cash provided by operating activities. Additionally, because EBITDA and distributable cash flow may be defined differently by other partnerships in its industry, Delek Logistics’ definitions of EBITDA and distributable cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other partnerships, thereby diminishing their utility. Please see the tables below for a reconciliation of EBITDA and distributable cash flow to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.