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ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 31, 2014)

Filed July 31, 2014For Securities:EPDEPDU

Summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter and first half of 2014. The company demonstrated solid performance with net income attributable to limited partners increasing by 15.3% to $637.7 million for the quarter, translating to $0.68 per diluted unit, up from $0.60 in the prior year's second quarter. This growth was largely driven by strong performance in the NGL Pipelines & Services segment, which saw a significant 25% increase in gross operating margin due to higher fee-based processing volumes and expanded fractionation capacity. While overall revenues and operating income saw increases, investors should note the mixed segment performance. The Onshore Crude Oil Pipelines & Services segment experienced a decline in gross operating margin primarily due to reduced regional price spreads affecting their marketing business, despite an increase in pipeline volumes. The company also reported significant capital spending of approximately $697.2 million for the quarter, with a substantial portion dedicated to growth projects, indicating a focus on future expansion. The provided financial data is preliminary and subject to revision as the company completes its financial closing process.

Key Highlights

  • 1Net income attributable to limited partners rose to $637.7 million ($0.68/unit) in Q2 2014 from $552.5 million ($0.60/unit) in Q2 2013, a year-over-year increase.
  • 2The NGL Pipelines & Services segment was a key driver of growth, with gross operating margin increasing by 25% to $680.9 million in Q2 2014, boosted by record fee-based processing volumes and new fractionation capacity.
  • 3NGL pipeline volumes increased significantly, with the ATEX ethane pipeline contributing $35 million in its first full quarter of operations.
  • 4Onshore Crude Oil Pipelines & Services segment gross operating margin declined by $13 million, primarily due to a significant decrease in regional crude oil price spreads impacting the marketing business, despite higher pipeline volumes.
  • 5Total capital expenditures for Q2 2014 were approximately $697.2 million, with $76.9 million allocated to sustaining capital projects, indicating ongoing investment in infrastructure.
  • 6The company's cash and cash equivalents increased substantially to $242.0 million as of June 30, 2014, compared to $56.9 million at the end of 2013.
  • 7The reported financial results are preliminary and subject to change upon completion of the company's financial closing process.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary drivers of EPD's earnings growth in the second quarter of 2014 were strong performance in the NGL Pipelines & Services segment, particularly increased fee-based processing volumes and contributions from new fractionation capacity and the ATEX ethane pipeline. Higher equity income from unconsolidated affiliates also contributed to the overall increase in net income.

The Onshore Crude Oil Pipelines & Services segment saw a decrease in gross operating margin due to significantly lower regional price spreads for crude oil, which impacted the marketing business. While pipeline volumes increased, the reduced price differentials led to lower margins. This was partially offset by strong performance in the South Texas and West Texas systems.

The approximately $697.2 million in capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2014 reflects EPD's ongoing investment in expanding its midstream infrastructure. A significant portion is dedicated to growth projects, signaling the company's strategy to capitalize on production growth and market demand for its services.

No, the financial results presented in this 8-K are preliminary and unaudited. They are subject to revision as the company completes its financial closing process and finalizes its condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.