10-KPeriod: FY2011

Targa Resources Corp. Annual Report, Year Ended Feb 23, 2011

Filed February 28, 2011For Securities:TRGP

Summary

Targa Resources Corp.'s 2011 Form 10-K highlights a significant transition, with the company having completed the conveyance of substantially all its operating assets to Targa Resources Partners LP (the "Partnership") in September 2010. Consequently, Targa Resources Corp.'s primary revenue source is now its general partner interest, Incentive Distribution Rights (IDRs), and common units in the Partnership. The company completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in December 2010, raising capital for future endeavors. The Partnership operates in the midstream energy sector, focusing on natural gas gathering and processing, as well as NGL logistics and marketing. The filing details numerous growth projects underway at the Partnership level, particularly expansions at Mont Belvieu, driven by strong producer activity in liquids-rich shale plays.

Financial Highlights

50 data points
Beta

Net Income

$30.70M

EPS (Diluted)

$0.74

Total Assets

$3.83B

Cash & Equivalents

$145.80M

Free Cash Flow

$47.40M

Financial Statements
Beta
Gross Profit$955.50M
Operating Expenses$6.64B
Operating Income$351.10M
Interest Expense$111.70M
Net Income$30.70M
EPS (Basic)$0.75
EPS (Diluted)$0.74
Shares Outstanding (Basic)41.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)41.40M

Key Highlights

  • 1Targa Resources Corp. (TRC) no longer directly owns operating assets, relying on distributions from Targa Resources Partners LP (TRP).
  • 2TRC completed its IPO in December 2010, raising capital but receiving no proceeds from the sale by selling shareholders.
  • 3TRC holds a 2% general partner interest, all IDRs, and a 13.7% limited partner interest in TRP as of early 2011.
  • 4TRP is a significant midstream energy provider in natural gas gathering, processing, and NGL logistics and marketing.
  • 5TRP is actively pursuing growth projects, including expansions at Mont Belvieu, driven by shale play development.
  • 6The company's financial performance is heavily dependent on TRP's ability to generate cash and make distributions.
  • 7Risk factors include commodity price volatility, debt levels, and the Partnership's ability to secure new supply sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Following the conveyance of its remaining operating assets to Targa Resources Partners LP in September 2010, Targa Resources Corp.'s primary business is now to manage its interests in the Partnership. Its revenue is generated from its general partner interest, Incentive Distribution Rights (IDRs), and common units in the Partnership.

Targa Resources Corp.'s revenue is derived from cash distributions received from its ownership interests in Targa Resources Partners LP. These interests include a 2% general partner interest, all of the Incentive Distribution Rights (IDRs), and a 13.7% limited partnership interest in the Partnership.

Targa Resources Partners LP operates in two primary divisions: (i) Natural Gas Gathering and Processing, which includes Field Gathering and Processing and Coastal Gathering and Processing segments, and (ii) NGL Logistics and Marketing, which includes Logistics Assets and Marketing and Distribution segments.

The key growth drivers for the Partnership include significant recently completed or pending projects, strong supply and demand fundamentals for its existing businesses, natural gas shale opportunities, organic growth projects, and potential strategic acquisitions related to its existing businesses.