01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 7, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Phillips 66 (PSX) disclosed on January 6, 2025 that its wholly owned subsidiary, Phillips 66 Company, entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement to acquire EPIC Y-Grade GP, LLC and EPIC Y-Grade, LP (collectively "EPIC NGL") from SCM EPIC, Dos Rios Y-Grade Holdings, and EPIC Y-Grade Holdings for a base cash purchase price of $2.2 billiona.
The price is subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, working capital, transaction expenses, and a true-up tied to capital spent on certain pipeline expansion work. Phillips 66 expects to fund the deal with cash on hand, including proceeds from recently announced asset dispositions, and short-term debt if necessary. Strategically, the target owns long-haul NGL pipelines, two fractionators totaling 170 MBD near Corpus Christi, roughly 350 miles of purity distribution pipelines, and an approximately 885-mile NGL pipeline (175 MBD) linking Delaware, Midland, and Eagle Ford production to the Corpus Christi complexes and the Sweeny Hub.
Management says the deal bolsters the company's Permian NGL value chain, is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share upon closing, and is expected to deliver returns above its hurdle rates. Management also states it does not expect to increase its recently announced 2025 capital program for the pipeline expansion, which is already sanctioned to reach 350 MBD, with a third fractionator identified that could lift fractionation capacity to 280 MBD. Closing is subject to customary mutual conditions, including expiration or termination of the HSR Act waiting period.
The agreement can be terminated if closing has not occurred by April 6, 2026, with an automatic extension to July 6, 2026 in certain regulatory circumstances. Investors should note that the filing is a summary, the full agreement is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 2.1, and representations and warranties are qualified by confidential disclosure schedules and are not intended as statements of fact for investors.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Acquisition of EPIC NGL for a $2.2 billion base cash purchase price, subject to customary working capital, cash, debt, and capex-related adjustments
- Transaction to be funded with cash on hand, including proceeds from recently announced asset dispositions, and short-term debt if needed
- Target includes two fractionators (170 MBD) near Corpus Christi, ~350 miles of purity pipelines, and an ~885-mile NGL pipeline (175 MBD) connecting Permian, Delaware, Midland, and Eagle Ford supply
- Pipeline expansion underway to 225 MBD, with a second sanctioned expansion to 350 MBD; no increase to the 2025 capital program expected from that expansion
- Management expects the deal to be immediately accretive to earnings per share and to exceed internal hurdle rates
- Closing requires HSR Act clearance and other customary conditions; outside date April 6, 2026, extendable to July 6, 2026 in certain regulatory scenarios
- Full agreement filed as Exhibit 2.1 with schedules omitted under Regulation S-K Item 601(a)(5)
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Phillips 66 paying for EPIC NGL, and how will it be funded?
The base cash purchase price is $2.2 billion, subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, working capital, transaction expenses, and capital expenditures on certain pipeline expansion work. Phillips 66 expects to fund the deal with cash on hand, including proceeds from recently announced asset dispositions, and short-term debt if necessary.
What assets does EPIC NGL include?
EPIC NGL owns two fractionators with 170 MBD of capacity near Corpus Christi, Texas, roughly 350 miles of purity distribution pipelines, and an approximately 885-mile NGL pipeline with 175 MBD of capacity linking Delaware, Midland, and Eagle Ford basin supply to the fractionation complexes and the Phillips 66 Sweeny Hub. The pipeline is being expanded to 225 MBD and a second expansion to 350 MBD has been sanctioned.
Will this acquisition increase Phillips 66's capital spending?
According to the press release, Phillips 66 does not expect to increase its recently announced 2025 capital program in connection with the second pipeline expansion to 350 MBD. The purchase price adjustment does account for capital spent on certain pipeline expansion work relative to amounts Phillips 66 funded.
What is the financial impact expected from the deal?
Management expects the transaction to be immediately accretive to earnings per share upon closing and to deliver attractive returns in excess of the company's hurdle rates. The filing does not provide specific quantitative accretion or return figures.
What could prevent or delay the closing?
Closing is subject to customary mutual conditions, including expiration or termination of the HSR Act waiting period and any required regulatory clearances. Either party may terminate if closing has not occurred by April 6, 2026, extendable to July 6, 2026 if regulatory approvals or antitrust orders are pending, or if a final non-appealable order prevents the deal.
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