NGL Energy Partners LP
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 10, 2025.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1—Organization and Operations
NGL Energy Partners LP (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Partnership”) is a Delaware master limited partnership. NGL Energy Holdings LLC serves as our general partner (“GP”). At December 31, 2024, our operations included three segments:
Our Water Solutions segment transports, treats, recycles and disposes of produced and flowback water generated from crude oil and natural gas production. We also sell produced water for reuse and recycle and brackish non-potable water to our producer customers to be used in their crude oil exploration and production activities. As part of processing water, we aggregate and sell recovered crude oil, also known as skim oil. We also dispose of solids such as tank bottoms, drilling fluids and drilling muds and perform other ancillary services such as truck and frac tank washouts. Our activities in this segment are underpinned by long-term, fixed fee contracts and acreage dedications, some of which contain minimum volume commitments with leading oil and gas companies including large, investment grade producer customers.
Our Crude Oil Logistics segment purchases crude oil from producers and marketers and transports it to refineries or for resale at pipeline injection stations, storage terminals, barge loading facilities, rail facilities, refineries, and other trade hubs, and provides storage, terminaling, and transportation services through its owned assets. Our activities in this segment are supported by certain long-term, fixed rate contracts which include minimum volume commitments on our storage tanks and owned and leased pipelines.
Our Liquids Logistics segment conducts supply operations for natural gas liquids, refined petroleum products and biodiesel to a broad range of commercial, retail and industrial customers across the United States and Canada. These operations are conducted through our 23 owned terminals, third-party storage and terminal facilities, nine common carrier pipelines and a fleet of leased railcars. We also provide services for marine exports of butane through our facility located in Chesapeake, Virginia and we also own a propane pipeline in Michigan. We attempt to reduce our exposure to price fluctuations by using back-to-back physical contracts and pre-sale agreements that allow us to lock in a margin on a percentage of our winter volumes. We also enter into financially settled derivative contracts as economic hedges of our physical inventory, physical sales and physical purchase contracts. During the three months ended December 31, 2024, we started the process of winding down our biodiesel business (see Note 16 for a further discussion).
Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our controlled subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and account balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments we do not control, but can exercise significant influence over, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting (see further discussion below). We also own an undivided interest in a crude oil pipeline, and include our proportionate share of assets, liabilities, and expenses related to this pipeline in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim consolidated financial information in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements exclude certain information and notes required by GAAP for complete annual consolidated financial statements. However, we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that we consider necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Such adjustments consist only of normal recurring items, unless otherwise disclosed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2024 was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Annual Report”) filed with the SEC on June 6, 2024.
These interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report. Due to the seasonal nature of certain of our operations and other factors, the results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for future periods or for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amount of assets and liabilities reported at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the amount of revenues and expenses reported during the periods presented.
Critical accounting estimates we make in the preparation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include, among others, determining the impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, useful lives and recoverability of property, plant and equipment and amortizable intangible assets, the fair value of derivative instruments, estimating certain revenues, the fair value of asset retirement obligations, the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in acquisitions, the recoverability of inventories, the collectability of accounts and notes receivable, the valuation of contingent consideration liabilities and accruals for environmental matters. Although we believe these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies are consistent with those disclosed in Note 2 of our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report.
Income Taxes
We qualify as a partnership for income tax purposes. As such, we generally do not pay federal income tax. Rather, each owner reports his or her share of our income or loss on his or her individual tax return. The aggregate difference in the basis of our net assets for financial and tax reporting purposes cannot be readily determined, as we do not have access to information regarding each partner’s basis in the Partnership.
We have a deferred tax liability of $30.9 million and $38.0 million at December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively, as a result of acquiring corporations in connection with certain of our acquisitions, which is included within other noncurrent liabilities in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The decrease in the deferred tax liability during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was due to the sale of our ranches in April 2024, one ranch of which was treated as a corporation for federal income tax purposes (see Note 16). The deferred tax liability is the tax effected cumulative temporary difference between the GAAP basis and tax basis of the acquired assets within the corporation. For GAAP purposes, certain of the acquired assets will be depreciated and amortized over time which will lower the GAAP basis. The deferred tax benefit recorded during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was $6.6 million with an effective tax rate of 21.0%. The deferred tax benefit recorded during the nine months ended December 31, 2023 was $0.5 million with an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
We evaluate uncertain tax positions for recognition and measurement in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. To recognize a tax position, we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation, based on the technical merits of the position. A tax position that meets the more likely than not threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. We hadno uncertain tax positions that required recognition in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2024 or March 31, 2024.
Inventories
Our inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined using either the weighted-average cost or the first in, first out (FIFO) methods, including the cost of transportation and storage, and with net realizable value defined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. In performing this analysis, we consider fixed-price forward commitments.
Inventories consist of the following at the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Propane | $58,214 | $34,225 |
| Butane | 36,787 | 20,400 |
| Crude oil | 23,709 | 44,056 |
| Biodiesel | 4,416 | 18,919 |
| Diesel | 3,643 | 5,361 |
| Other | 7,306 | 7,946 |
| Total | $134,075 | $130,907 |
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
Investments we do not control, but can exercise significant influence over, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Investments in partnerships and limited liability companies, unless our investment is considered to be minor, and investments in unincorporated joint ventures are also accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
Our investments in unconsolidated entities consist of the following at the dates indicated:
| Entity | Segment | Ownership Interest | December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Water services and land company | Water Solutions | 50% | $14,227 | $15,228 |
| Water services and land company | Water Solutions | 10% | 3,053 | 2,926 |
| Water services and land company | Water Solutions | 50% | 1,981 | 2,026 |
| Natural gas liquids terminal company | Liquids Logistics | 50% | 51 | 125 |
| Total | $19,312 | $20,305 | ||
Other Noncurrent Assets
Other noncurrent assets consist of the following at the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Linefill (1) | $5,240 | $37,861 |
| Loan receivable (2) | 2,380 | 4,776 |
| Minimum shipping fees - pipeline commitments (3) | — | 356 |
| Other | 16,796 | 9,745 |
| Total | $24,416 | $52,738 |
(1) Represents minimum volumes of product we are required to leave on certain third-party owned pipelines under long-term shipment commitments. At December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, linefill consisted of 90,881 and 502,686 barrels of crude oil, respectively. The decrease was due primarily to reclassifying certain crude oil barrels to prepaid expenses and other current assets in our December 31, 2024 unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as our shipping contract expires and we will receive the barrels back within the next 12 months. Linefill held in pipelines we own is included within property, plant and equipment (see Note 4).
(2) Represents the noncurrent portion of loan receivables, net of allowances for expected credit losses, primarily related to the sale of certain saltwater disposal assets. At December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the loan receivable balance (which includes interest receivable) was $6.6 million and $7.5 million, respectively, of which $4.2 million and $2.7 million, respectively, are recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(3) Represents the noncurrent portion of minimum shipping fees paid in excess of volumes shipped, or deficiency credits, for a contract with a crude oil pipeline operator. This amount can be recovered when volumes shipped exceed the minimum monthly volume commitment. At March 31, 2024, the deficiency credit was $4.6 million, of which $4.3 million is recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Accrued Expenses and Other Payables
Accrued expenses and other payables consist of the following at the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Accrued compensation and benefits | $39,385 | $34,708 |
| Distributions payable | 28,935 | — |
| Accrued interest (1) | 25,153 | 58,335 |
| Excise and other tax liabilities | 16,756 | 18,003 |
| Derivative liabilities | 6,849 | 36,679 |
| Product exchange liabilities | 4,193 | 3,366 |
| Other (1) | 16,965 | 62,666 |
| Total | $138,236 | $213,757 |
(1) Includes amounts accrued related to the LCT Capital, LLC (“LCT”) legal matter at March 31, 2024. On June 13, 2024, we paid LCT $63.3 million related to the legal judgment against us, of which $27.2 million represented interest and $0.1 million of costs awarded to LCT.
Amounts in the table above do not include accrued expenses and other payables related to the sale of certain freshwater water solutions facilities, as these amounts have been classified as liabilities held for sale within our March 31, 2024 consolidated balance sheet (see Note 16).
Variable Interest Entities
We decide at the inception of each arrangement whether an entity in which an investment is made or in which we have other variable interests is considered a variable interest entity (“VIE”). Generally, an entity is a VIE if: (1) the entity does not have sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, (2) the entity’s investors lack any characteristics of a controlling financial interest or (3) the entity was established with non-substantive voting rights.
We consolidate VIEs when we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is generally the party that both: (1) has the power to make decisions that most significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE and (2) has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that in either case could potentially be significant to the VIE. If we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we account for the investment or other variable interests in a VIE in accordance with applicable GAAP.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we created a new aviation entity whereby we own a 90% interest and a member of our management owns a 10% interest. During the three months ended December 31, 2024, we created another new aviation entity whereby we own a 90% interest and a member of our management owns a 10% interest. See Note 16 for a further discussion of these transactions. We also executed guarantees for the benefit of the lender that obligates us for the payment and performance of the aviation entities with respect to the repayment of the loans. Since we guaranteed the payment of the outstanding loans, we have concluded that the aviation entities are VIEs because the equity is not sufficient to fund the aviation entities’ activities without additional subordinated financial support. We have the power to make decisions that most significantly affect the economic performance of the aviation entities and have benefits through our ownership interest. Therefore, we have concluded that we are the primary beneficiary and will consolidate the aviation entities in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and will include the noncontrolling interest as redeemable noncontrolling interest as discussed below.
The following table summarizes the balances related to the VIEs that are consolidated in our December 31, 2024 unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet (excluding intercompany eliminations at the time of consolidation) as well as our equity in the VIEs (in thousands):
| Cash and cash equivalents | $2 |
|---|---|
| Accounts receivable-affiliates | 178 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 149 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 16,141 |
| Accounts payable-trade | (116) |
| Accrued expenses and other payables | (268) |
| Current maturities of long-term debt | (1,769) |
| Long-term debt, net | (10,285) |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | (367) |
| Partnership's equity in VIEs | $3,665 |
Generally, the assets of the individual consolidated VIEs can be used only to settle liabilities of each respective individual consolidated VIE and the liabilities of the individual consolidated VIEs are liabilities for which creditors or beneficial interest holders do not have recourse to the general credit of the Partnership. In general, our maximum exposure to loss due to involvement with the VIEs is limited to the amount of capital investment in the VIEs, if any, or the potential obligation to perform on the guarantees of the outstanding loans.
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests represent the portion of certain consolidated subsidiaries that are owned by third-parties. Amounts are adjusted by the noncontrolling interest holder’s proportionate share of the subsidiaries’ earnings or losses each period and any distributions that are paid. Noncontrolling interests are reported as a component of equity, unless the noncontrolling interest is considered redeemable, in which case the noncontrolling interest is recorded between liabilities and equity (mezzanine or temporary equity) in our consolidated balance sheet. The redeemable noncontrolling interest is adjusted at each balance sheet date to its maximum redemption value if the amount is greater than the carrying value. The following table summarizes changes in our redeemable noncontrolling interests in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests at March 31, 2024 | $— |
|---|---|
| Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest owners (Note 16) | 347 |
| Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | 20 |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests at December 31, 2024 | $367 |
Reclassifications
We have reclassified certain prior period financial statement information to be consistent with the classification methods used in the current fiscal year. For the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2023, certain revenues are now included in Disposal Services Fees in Note 11. These reclassifications did not impact previously reported amounts of assets, liabilities, equity, net income or cash flows.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40), which includes amendments requiring, among other things, disclosure of disaggregated information about specific categories of expenses (purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization, and depletion) included in certain expense captions on the income statement. Additionally, the amendments require disclosure of the total amount of selling expenses and an annual disclosure of the definition of selling expenses. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 (which is the Partnership’s fiscal year beginning April 1, 2027), and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027 (which is the Partnership’s fiscal year beginning April 1, 2028), with early adoption permitted. The ASU may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the ASU to determine its impact on our financial statement disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which includes amendments that further enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization and disaggregation of rate reconciliation categories and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The ASU is effective for the Partnership’s fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. The amendments are required to be applied prospectively with retrospective application permitted. We are currently evaluating the ASU to determine its impact on our financial statement disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-08, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets, which includes amendments intended to improve the accounting for and disclosure of crypto assets. The ASU requires crypto assets to be measured at fair value each reporting period and for changes from remeasurement to be recognized in net income. The ASU also requires enhanced disclosures for both annual and interim reporting periods to provide investors with relevant information to analyze and assess the exposure and risk of significant individual crypto asset holdings. The ASU is effective for the Partnership’s fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, including interim periods during that fiscal year, with early adoption permitted and requires a cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption. This ASU does not currently impact our financial statements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which includes amendments intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The ASU is effective for the Partnership’s fiscal year beginning April 1, 2024, and interim periods within our fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted and requires retrospective application. This ASU will have no impact on our financial statements, but will result in additional disclosures.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) interest rate or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, which deferred the sunset date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024 and left all other provisions of ASU No. 2020-04 unchanged. On April 13, 2022, the ABL Facility (as defined herein) was amended to replace the LIBOR benchmark with SOFR (as defined herein) benchmark (as discussed further in Note 7). As of September 30, 2024, we no longer have any agreements outstanding that include a LIBOR reference rate.
Note 3—(Loss) Income Per Common Unit
The following table presents our calculation of basic and diluted weighted average common units outstanding for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Weighted average common units outstanding during the period: | ||||
| Common units - Basic | 132,012,766 | 132,220,055 | 132,265,839 | 132,025,268 |
| Effect of Dilutive Securities: | ||||
| Service awards | — | 278,679 | — | — |
| Common units - Diluted | 132,012,766 | 132,498,734 | 132,265,839 | 132,025,268 |
For the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the warrants and convertible securities were considered antidilutive. For the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, all potential common units and convertible securities were considered antidilutive.
Our (loss) income per common unit is as follows for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in thousands, except per unit amounts) | ||||
| Net income | $14,575 | $45,767 | $28,441 | $93,615 |
| Less: Net income attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests | (1,053) | (85) | (2,777) | (604) |
| Less: Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | (15) | — | (20) | — |
| Net income attributable to NGL Energy Partners LP | 13,507 | 45,682 | 25,644 | 93,011 |
| Less: Distributions to preferred unitholders (1) | (28,935) | (35,428) | (88,501) | (103,969) |
| Less: Net loss (income) allocated to the GP (2) | 16 | (10) | 63 | 11 |
| Net (loss) income allocated to common unitholders | $(15,412) | $10,244 | $(62,794) | $(10,947) |
| Basic (loss) income per common unit | $(0.12) | $0.08 | $(0.47) | $(0.08) |
| Diluted (loss) income per common unit | $(0.12) | $0.08 | $(0.47) | $(0.08) |
(1) Includes distributions earned and declared for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2024. Also includes cumulative distributions for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2023 which were earned but not declared or paid (see Note 9 for a further discussion of the suspension of common unit and preferred unit distributions).
(2) Net loss (income) allocated to the GP includes distributions to which it is entitled as the holder of incentive distribution rights.
Note 4—Property, Plant and Equipment
Our property, plant and equipment consists of the following at the dates indicated:
| Description · EstimatedUseful Lives · December 31, 2024 · March 31, 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in years) · (in thousands) | |||||
| Water treatment facilities and equipment | 3 | - | 30 | $2,209,493 | $2,055,565 |
| Pipeline and related facilities | 30 | - | 40 | 266,324 | 266,129 |
| Crude oil tanks and related equipment | 2 | - | 30 | 226,691 | 226,048 |
| Natural gas liquids terminal and storage assets | 2 | - | 30 | 169,386 | 167,633 |
| Buildings and leasehold improvements | 3 | - | 40 | 120,800 | 122,878 |
| Vehicles and railcars (1) | 3 | - | 25 | 77,715 | 91,715 |
| Land | 70,031 | 70,270 | |||
| Tank bottoms and linefill (2) | 32,545 | 28,269 | |||
| Information technology equipment | 3 | - | 7 | 32,110 | 33,907 |
| Other | 3 | - | 20 | 19,095 | 2,552 |
| Construction in progress | 44,379 | 43,010 | |||
| Gross property, plant and equipment | 3,268,569 | 3,107,976 | |||
| Accumulated depreciation | (1,131,870) | (1,011,274) | |||
| Net property, plant and equipment | $2,136,699 | $2,096,702 | |||
(1) Includes a finance lease right-of-use asset of $0.1 million at December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024. The accumulated amortization related to this finance lease is included within accumulated depreciation.
(2) Tank bottoms, which are product volumes required for the operation of storage tanks, are recorded at historical cost. We recover tank bottoms when the storage tanks are removed from service. Linefill, which represents our portion of the product volume required for the operation of the proportionate share of a pipeline we own, is recorded at historical cost.
Amounts in the table above do not include property, plant and equipment and accumulated depreciation related to the sale of certain freshwater water solutions facilities, certain saltwater disposal assets and certain real estate, as these amounts have been classified as assets held for sale within our March 31, 2024 consolidated balance sheet (see Note 16).
The following table summarizes depreciation expense and capitalized interest expense for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Depreciation expense | $52,279 | $49,588 | $148,219 | $147,899 |
| Capitalized interest expense | $324 | $458 | $1,830 | $1,107 |
We record (gains) losses from the sales of property, plant and equipment and any write-downs in value due to impairment within loss (gain) on disposal or impairment of assets, net in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The following table summarizes (gains) losses on the disposal or impairment of property, plant and equipment by segment for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 | Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Water Solutions (1) | $7,740 | $9,761 |
| Crude Oil Logistics | — | (420) |
| Liquids Logistics | (627) | (627) |
| Corporate and Other | 43 | 43 |
| Total | $7,156 | $8,757 |
(1) Amounts do not include the gain recognized on the sale of certain freshwater water solutions facilities and certain saltwater disposal assets discussed in Note 16.
Note 5—Goodwill
Goodwill Impairment Assessments
Due to lower than expected operating results in our Crude Oil Logistics reporting unit, it was decided that the goodwill within the Crude Oil Logistics reporting unit should be tested for impairment as of December 31, 2024. We estimated the fair value of the Crude Oil Logistics reporting unit based on the income approach, also known as the discounted cash flow method, which utilizes the present value of future expected cash flows to estimate the fair value. The future cash flows of the Crude Oil Logistics reporting unit were projected based upon estimates as of the test date of future revenues, operating expenses and cash outflows necessary to support these cash flows, including working capital and maintenance capital expenditures. We also considered expectations regarding: (i) the crude oil price environment as reflected in crude oil forward prices as of the test date, (ii) volumes based on historical information and estimates of future drilling and completion activity, as well as expectations for future demand recovery and (iii) estimated fixed and variable costs. The discounted cash flows for the Crude Oil Logistics reporting unit were based on five years of projected cash flows and we applied a discount rate and terminal multiple that we believe would be applied by a theoretical market participant in similar market transactions. Based on this test, we concluded that the fair value of the Crude Oil Logistics reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 2%.
Due to the decision to wind-down our biodiesel business, it was decided that the goodwill within the Refined Products and Renewables reporting unit should be tested for impairment as of December 31, 2024. We estimated the fair value of the Refined Products and Renewables reporting unit based on the income approach, also known as the discounted cash flow method, which utilizes the present value of future expected cash flows to estimate the fair value. The future cash flows of the Refined Products and Renewables reporting unit were projected based upon estimates as of the test date of future revenues, operating expenses and cash outflows necessary to support these cash flows, including working capital and maintenance capital expenditures. We also considered expectations regarding: (i) volumes based on historical information and future demand and (ii) estimated fixed and variable costs. The discounted cash flows for the Refined Products and Renewables reporting unit were based on five years of projected cash flows and we applied a discount rate and terminal multiple that we believe would be applied by a theoretical market participant in similar market transactions. Based on this test, we concluded that the fair value of the Refined Products and Renewables reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 75%.
The fair value estimates used in the impairment assessments were primarily based on Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy.
Note 6—Intangible Assets
Our intangible assets consist of the following at the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 · March 31, 2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Weighted-AverageRemainingUseful Life | Gross CarryingAmount | AccumulatedAmortization | Net | Gross CarryingAmount | AccumulatedAmortization | Net |
| (in years) · (in thousands) | |||||||
| Customer relationships | 18.1 | $886,113 | $(278,679) | $607,434 | $905,113 | $(265,621) | $639,492 |
| Customer commitments | 19.5 | 192,000 | (42,240) | 149,760 | 192,000 | (36,480) | 155,520 |
| Rights-of-way and easements | 28.8 | 99,351 | (20,705) | 78,646 | 95,231 | (18,187) | 77,044 |
| Water rights | 24.8 | 36,068 | (6,212) | 29,856 | 36,068 | (5,310) | 30,758 |
| Executory contracts and other agreements | 23.7 | 19,918 | (4,743) | 15,175 | 17,854 | (3,670) | 14,184 |
| Debt issuance costs (1) | 4.2 | 21,707 | (3,634) | 18,073 | 18,473 | (605) | 17,868 |
| Pipeline capacity rights | 15.8 | 9,119 | (3,028) | 6,091 | 7,799 | (2,687) | 5,112 |
| Total | $1,264,276 | $(359,241) | $905,035 | $1,272,538 | $(332,560) | $939,978 | |
(1) Includes debt issuance costs related to the ABL Facility. Debt issuance costs related to the fixed-rate notes and Term Loan B (as defined herein) are reported as a reduction of the carrying amount of long-term debt.
Amounts in the table above do not include intangible assets and accumulated amortization related to the sale of certain freshwater water solutions facilities and certain saltwater disposal assets, as these amounts have been classified as assets held for sale within our March 31, 2024 consolidated balance sheet (see Note 16).
Amortization expense is as follows for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded In | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | $14,015 | $16,009 | $42,225 | $52,203 |
| Cost of sales | 175 | 65 | 342 | 195 |
| Interest expense | 1,092 | 1,515 | 3,028 | 4,410 |
| Operating expenses | 62 | 62 | 185 | 185 |
| Total | $15,344 | $17,651 | $45,780 | $56,993 |
The following table summarizes expected amortization of our intangible assets at December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
| Year Ending March 31, | |
|---|---|
| 2025 (three months) | $15,114 |
| 2026 | 60,105 |
| 2027 | 59,302 |
| 2028 | 56,003 |
| 2029 | 53,105 |
| 2030 | 45,930 |
| Thereafter | 615,476 |
| Total | $905,035 |
Note 7—Long-Term Debt
Our long-term debt consists of the following at the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 · March 31, 2024 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FaceAmount · UnamortizedDebt IssuanceCosts (1) · BookValue · FaceAmount · UnamortizedDebt IssuanceCosts (1) · BookValue | |||||||||
| (in thousands) | |||||||||
| Asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL Facility”) | $226,000 | $226,000 | $— | $— | |||||
| Senior secured term loan "B" credit facility (“Term Loan B”) | 694,750 | $(17,154) | 677,596 | 700,000 | $(17,549) | 682,451 | |||
| Senior secured notes: | |||||||||
| 8.125% Notes due 2029 (“2029 Senior Secured Notes”) | 900,000 | (10,879) | 889,121 | 900,000 | (12,845) | 887,155 | |||
| 8.375% Notes due 2032 (“2032 Senior Secured Notes”) | 1,300,000 | (17,013) | 1,282,987 | 1,300,000 | (18,784) | 1,281,216 | |||
| Other long-term debt | 12,083 | (30) | 12,053 | — | — | — | |||
| Total long-term debt | 3,132,833 | (45,076) | 3,087,757 | 2,900,000 | (49,178) | 2,850,822 | |||
| Less: Current maturities | 8,769 | — | 8,769 | 7,000 | — | 7,000 | |||
| Long-term debt | $3,124,064 | $(45,076) | $3,078,988 | $2,893,000 | $(49,178) | $2,843,822 | |||
(1) Debt issuance costs related to the ABL Facility are reported within intangible assets, rather than as a reduction of the carrying amount of long-term debt. The unamortized debt issuance costs for the Term Loan B include a $4.6 million discount.
ABL Facility
The ABL Facility is subject to a borrowing base, which includes a sub-limit for letters of credit. Total commitments under the ABL Facility are $600.0 million and the sub-limit for letters of credit is $200.0 million. At December 31, 2024, $226.0 million was outstanding under the ABL Facility and we had letters of credit outstanding of $87.6 million. The ABL Facility is scheduled to mature at the earliest of (a) February 2, 2029 or (b) 91 days prior to the earliest maturity date in respect to any of our indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million or greater, subject to certain exceptions.
The ABL Facility is secured by a lien on substantially all of our assets, including among other things, a first priority lien on our accounts receivable, inventory, pledged deposit accounts, cash and cash equivalents, renewable energy tax credits and related assets and a second priority lien on all of our other assets.
All borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest at a secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) or the alternative base rate to provide for a 0.25% decrease based on our consolidated net leverage ratio. The applicable margin for alternate base rate loans varies from 1.50% to 2.00% and the applicable margin for SOFR varies from 2.50% to 3.00%. In addition, a commitment fee will be charged and payable quarterly in arrears based on the average daily unused portion of the revolving commitments under the ABL Facility. Such commitment fee will be 0.50% per year, subject to a reduction to 0.375% in the event our fixed charge coverage ratio is greater than or equal to 1.75 to 1.00.
At December 31, 2024, the borrowings under the ABL Facility had a weighted average interest rate of 7.74% calculated as a SOFR rate of 4.36% plus a margin of 3.10% for SOFR borrowings and the prime rate of 7.50% plus a margin of 2.00% on the alternate base borrowings. On December 31, 2024, the interest rate in effect on letters of credit was 2.75%.
The ABL Facility contains various affirmative and negative covenants, including financial reporting requirements and limitations on indebtedness, liens, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, sales of assets, distributions and other restricted payments, investments (including acquisitions) and transactions with affiliates. The ABL Facility contains, as the only financial covenant, a fixed charge coverage ratio that is tested based on the financial statements for the most recently ended fiscal quarter upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a Cash Dominion Event (as defined in the ABL Facility). At December 31, 2024, no Cash Dominion Event had occurred.
At December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with the covenants under the ABL Facility.
Term Loan B
The Term Loan B was issued at 99.25% of par for gross proceeds of $694.8 million. The Term Loan B was issued pursuant to a credit agreement dated February 2, 2024 (“Term Loan Credit Agreement”). The Term Loan B matures on February 2, 2031 and will amortize in equal quarterly installments in aggregate annual amounts equal to 1.0% of the original principal amount beginning with the quarter ended June 30, 2024, with the balance payable on maturity.
The Term Loan B is secured by first priority liens on substantially all of our assets other than our accounts receivable, inventory, pledged deposit accounts, cash and cash equivalents, renewable energy tax credits and related assets and second priority liens on our accounts receivable, inventory, pledged deposit accounts, cash and cash equivalents, renewable energy tax credits and related assets.
The Term Loan B bears interest at a SOFR-based rate or an alternate base rate, in each case plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin for alternate base rate loans varies from 3.25% to 3.50% and the applicable margin for SOFR-based loans varies from 4.25% to 4.50%, in each case, depending on our consolidated first lien net leverage ratio (as defined in the Term Loan Credit Agreement). On August 5, 2024, we amended the Term Loan B agreement to reduce the SOFR margin from 4.50% to 3.75%.
At December 31, 2024, the borrowings under the Term Loan B had an interest rate of SOFR of 4.36% plus a margin of 3.75%.
The Term Loan Credit Agreement contains various affirmative and negative covenants, including financial reporting requirements and limitations on indebtedness, liens, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, sales of assets, distributions and other restricted payments, investments (including acquisitions) and transactions with affiliates. The Term Loan Credit Agreement requires that we maintain, on a quarterly basis, beginning with the quarter ended June 30, 2024, a debt service coverage rate (as defined in the Term Loan Credit Agreement) of no less than 1.1 to 1.0. At December 31, 2024, our debt service coverage rate was approximately 2.01 to 1.0.
The Term Loan Credit Agreement contains other customary terms, events of default and covenants.
At December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with the covenants under Term Loan B.
Senior Secured Notes
The 2029 Senior Secured Notes bear interest at 8.125% and the 2032 Senior Secured Notes bear interest at 8.375%. Interest on the 2029 Senior Secured Notes and 2032 Senior Secured Notes is payable on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on May 15, 2024. The 2029 Senior Secured Notes mature on February 15, 2029 and the 2032 Senior Secured Notes mature on February 15, 2032. The 2029 Senior Secured Notes and 2032 Senior Secured Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated February 2, 2024 (“Indenture”).
The 2029 Senior Secured Notes and 2032 Senior Secured Notes are secured by first priority liens on substantially all of our assets other than our accounts receivable, inventory, pledged deposit accounts, cash and cash equivalents, renewable energy tax credits and related assets and second priority liens on our accounts receivable, inventory, pledged deposit accounts, cash and cash equivalents, renewable energy tax credits and related assets.
The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to: pay distributions or make other restricted payments or repurchase stock; incur or guarantee additional indebtedness or issue disqualified stock or certain preferred stock; make certain investments; create or incur liens; sell assets; enter into restrictions affecting the ability of restricted subsidiaries to make distributions, make loans or advances or transfer assets to the guarantors (including the Partnership); enter into certain transactions with our affiliates; designate restricted subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and consolidate, merge or transfer or sell all or substantially all of our assets. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications.
The Indenture contains other customary terms, events of default and covenants.
We have the option to redeem all or part of the 2029 Senior Secured Notes, at any time on or after February 15, 2026, at the redemption prices specified in the Indenture. We have the option to redeem all or part of the 2032 Senior Secured Notes, at any time on or after February 15, 2027, at the redemption prices specified in the Indenture.
At December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with the covenants under the Indenture.
Other Long-Term Debt
On June 24, 2024, we entered into an equipment loan for $6.4 million with American Bank and Trust Company which bears interest at a rate of 8.50% and is secured by an airplane (see Note 16). On September 24, 2024, we refinanced the loan and lowered the interest rate to 8.00%. We have an aggregate principal balance of $5.9 million at December 31, 2024. This loan matures on June 24, 2030.
On October 1, 2024, we entered into a second equipment loan for $6.4 million with American Bank and Trust Company which bears interest at a rate of 8.00% and is secured by an airplane (see Note 16). We have an aggregate principal balance of $6.1 million at December 31, 2024. This loan matures on September 24, 2030.
Debt Maturity Schedule
The scheduled maturities of our long-term debt are as follows at December 31, 2024:
| Year Ending March 31, | ABL Facility | Term Loan B | Senior Secured Notes | Other Long-Term Debt | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | |||||
| 2025 (three months) | $— | $1,750 | $— | $432 | $2,182 |
| 2026 | — | 7,000 | — | 1,805 | 8,805 |
| 2027 | — | 7,000 | — | 1,957 | 8,957 |
| 2028 | — | 7,000 | — | 2,120 | 9,120 |
| 2029 | 226,000 | 7,000 | 900,000 | 2,300 | 1,135,300 |
| 2030 | — | 7,000 | — | 2,494 | 9,494 |
| Thereafter | — | 658,000 | 1,300,000 | 975 | 1,958,975 |
| Total | $226,000 | $694,750 | $2,200,000 | $12,083 | $3,132,833 |
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Amortization expense for debt issuance costs related to long-term debt was $2.0 million and $2.7 million during the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $5.8 million and $8.0 million during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes expected amortization of debt issuance costs at December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
| Year Ending March 31, | |
|---|---|
| 2025 (three months) | $1,963 |
| 2026 | 7,852 |
| 2027 | 7,852 |
| 2028 | 7,852 |
| 2029 | 7,515 |
| 2030 | 5,213 |
| Thereafter | 6,829 |
| Total | $45,076 |
Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Contingencies
We are party to various claims, legal actions, and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of our management, the ultimate resolution of these claims, legal actions, and complaints, after consideration of amounts accrued, insurance coverage, and other arrangements, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the outcome of such matters is inherently uncertain, and estimates of our liabilities may change materially as circumstances develop.
Environmental Matters
At December 31, 2024, we have an environmental liability, measured on an undiscounted basis, of $1.1 million, which is recorded within accrued expenses and other payables in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our operations are subject to extensive federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. Although we believe our operations are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations, risks of additional costs and liabilities are inherent in our businesses, and there can be no assurance that we will not incur significant costs. Moreover, it is possible that other developments, such as increasingly stringent environmental laws, regulations and enforcement policies thereunder, and claims for damages to property or persons resulting from the operations, could result in substantial costs. Accordingly, we have adopted policies, practices, and procedures in the areas of pollution control, product safety, occupational health, and the handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials designed to prevent material environmental or other damage, and to limit the financial liability that could result from such events. However, some risk of environmental or other damage is inherent in our businesses.
Asset Retirement Obligations
We have contractual and regulatory obligations at certain facilities for which we have to perform remediation, dismantlement, or removal activities when the assets are retired. Our liability for asset retirement obligations is discounted to present value. To calculate the liability, we make estimates and assumptions about the retirement cost and the timing of retirement. Changes in our assumptions and estimates may occur as a result of the passage of time and the occurrence of future events.
The following table summarizes changes in our asset retirement obligations, which is reported within other noncurrent liabilities in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
| Asset retirement obligations at March 31, 2024 | $56,574 |
|---|---|
| Liabilities incurred | 4,567 |
| Liabilities associated with disposed assets (1) | (274) |
| Liabilities settled | (1,378) |
| Accretion expense | 3,093 |
| Asset retirement obligations at December 31, 2024 | $62,582 |
(1) Relates to the sale of certain saltwater disposal wells within our Water Solutions segment.
In addition to the obligations described above, we may be obligated to remove facilities or perform other remediation upon retirement of certain other assets. However, the fair value of the asset retirement obligation cannot currently be reasonably estimated because the settlement dates are indeterminable. We will record an asset retirement obligation for these assets in the periods in which settlement dates are reasonably determinable.
Pipeline Capacity Agreement
We have a noncancellable agreement with a crude oil pipeline operator, which guarantees us minimum monthly shipping capacity on the pipeline. As a result, we are required to pay the minimum shipping fees if actual shipments are less than our allotted capacity. Under this agreement, we have the ability to recover minimum shipping fees previously paid if our shipping volumes exceed the minimum monthly shipping commitment during each month remaining under the agreement, and this agreement allows us to continue shipping up tosix months after the maturity date of the contract in order to recapture previously paid minimum shipping delinquency fees.
The future minimum throughput payments under this agreement at December 31, 2024 were $7.8 million, all of which will be recognized by March 31, 2025.
Sales and Purchase Contracts
We have entered into product sales and purchase contracts for which we expect the parties to physically settle and deliver the inventory in future periods.
At December 31, 2024, we had the following commodity purchase commitments:
| Crude Oil (1) · Natural Gas Liquids | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value · Volume(in barrels) · Value · Volume(in gallons) | ||||
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Fixed-Price Commodity Purchase Commitments: | ||||
| Year ending March 31, | ||||
| 2025 (three months) | $61,102 | 972 | $9,063 | 11,739 |
| 2026 | — | — | 4,644 | 6,762 |
| 2027 | — | — | 4,075 | 5,796 |
| 2028 | — | — | 343 | 504 |
| Total | $61,102 | 972 | $18,125 | 24,801 |
| Index-Price Commodity Purchase Commitments: | ||||
| Year ending March 31, | ||||
| 2025 (three months) | $1,063,119 | 15,379 | $311,802 | 311,599 |
| 2026 | 721,287 | 11,436 | 43,140 | 56,664 |
| 2027 | — | — | 17,435 | 25,200 |
| Total | $1,784,406 | 26,815 | $372,377 | 393,463 |
(1) Our crude oil index-price purchase commitments exceed our crude oil index-price sales commitments (presented below) due primarily to our long-term purchase commitments for crude oil that we purchase and ship on the Grand Mesa Pipeline. As these purchase commitments are deliver-or-pay contracts, whereby our counterparty is required to pay us for any volumes not delivered, we have not entered into corresponding long-term sales contracts for volumes we may not receive.
At December 31, 2024, we had the following commodity sale commitments:
| Crude Oil · Natural Gas Liquids | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value · Volume(in barrels) · Value · Volume(in gallons) | ||||
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Fixed-Price Commodity Sale Commitments: | ||||
| Year ending March 31, | ||||
| 2025 (three months) | $57,841 | 911 | $64,267 | 64,710 |
| 2026 | — | — | 7,702 | 9,284 |
| 2027 | — | — | 3,519 | 4,666 |
| 2028 | — | — | 299 | 400 |
| Total | $57,841 | 911 | $75,787 | 79,060 |
| Index-Price Commodity Sale Commitments: | ||||
| Year ending March 31, | ||||
| 2025 (three months) | $929,346 | 12,947 | $363,374 | 301,344 |
| 2026 | 38,019 | 540 | 70,887 | 61,913 |
| Total | $967,365 | 13,487 | $434,261 | 363,257 |
We account for the contracts shown in the tables above using the normal purchase and normal sale election. Under this accounting policy election, we do not record the physical contracts at fair value at each balance sheet date; instead, we record the purchase or sale at the contracted value once the delivery occurs. Contracts in the tables above may have offsetting derivative contracts (described in Note 10) or inventory positions (described in Note 2).
Certain other forward purchase and sale contracts do not qualify for the normal purchase and normal sale election. These contracts are recorded at fair value in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet and are not included in the tables above. These contracts are included in the derivative disclosures in Note 10 and represent $5.3 million of our prepaid expenses and other current assets and $2.7 million of our accrued expenses and other payables at December 31, 2024.
Other Commitments
We have noncancellable agreements for product storage, railcar spurs, capital projects and real estate. The following table summarizes future minimum payments under these agreements at December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
| Year Ending March 31, | |
|---|---|
| 2025 (three months) | $2,461 |
| 2026 | 9,465 |
| 2027 | 8,643 |
| 2028 | 4,247 |
| 2029 | 2,895 |
| 2030 | 1,763 |
| Thereafter | 2,523 |
| Total | $31,997 |
Note 9—Equity
Partnership Equity
The Partnership’s equity consists of a 0.1% GP interest and a 99.9% limited partner interest, which consists of common units. Our GP has the right, but not the obligation, to contribute a proportionate amount of capital to the Partnership to maintain its 0.1% GP interest. Our GP is not required to guarantee or pay any of our debts and obligations. At December 31, 2024, we owned 8.69% of our GP.
General Partner Equity
In connection with the repurchase of common units (see below for further discussion), no units were repurchased during the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Since the program was authorized, we repurchased 500 notional units from our GP for less than $0.1 million.
Common Unit Repurchase Program
On June 5, 2024, the board of directors of our GP authorized a common unit repurchase program, under which we may repurchase up to $50.0 million of our outstanding common units from time to time in the open market or in other privately negotiated transactions. This program does not have a fixed expiration date. The common unit repurchase program authorization does not obligate us to repurchase any dollar amount or number of our common units. During the quarter ended December 31, 2024, no units were repurchased. Since the program was authorized, we repurchased 500,000 units for an aggregate price of $2.1 million, including commissions.
Common Unit and Preferred Unit Distributions
On February 4, 2021, the board of directors of our GP temporarily suspended all distributions, including common unit distributions which began with the quarter ended December 31, 2020 and preferred unit distributions which began with the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
On April 4, 2024 and April 9, 2024, the board of directors of our GP declared cash distributions of the remaining outstanding distribution arrearages through March 31, 2024 to the preferred unitholders. The distributions were paid on April 18, 2024 and April 25, 2024, respectively. See below for further discussion.
As of April 25, 2024, all preferred unit distributions in arrears have been paid.
Class B Preferred Units
As of December 31, 2024, there were 12,585,642 of our Class B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (“Class B Preferred Units”) outstanding.
On April 4, 2024, the board of directors of our GP declared a cash distribution of $3.0224 which was 55.4% of the outstanding distribution arrearages through the quarter ended March 31, 2024 to the holders of the Class B Preferred Units. The distribution amount of $38.0 million was paid on April 18, 2024 to the holders of record at the close of trading on April 12, 2024.
On April 9, 2024, the board of directors of our GP declared a cash distribution of $2.4750 which fully paid the remaining distribution arrearages and interest through the quarter ended March 31, 2024 to the holders of the Class B Preferred Units. The distribution amount of $31.1 million, which included a distribution of $9.9 million earned during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, was paid on April 25, 2024 to the holders of record at the close of trading on April 19, 2024.
The current distribution rate for the Class B Preferred Units is a floating rate of the three-month LIBOR interest rate plus a spread of 7.213%. Effective July 3, 2023, the reference to LIBOR in the formulation for the distribution rate in these securities was replaced with three-month CME Term SOFR, as calculated and published by CME Group Benchmark Administration, Ltd., plus a tenor spread adjustment of 0.26161%, in accordance with the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act (“LIBOR Act”), and the rules implementing the LIBOR Act.
The following table summarizes the distributions declared on our Class B Preferred Units during the last three quarters:
| Three-Month · Distribution · Amount Paid to Class B | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date Declared | Record Date | Payment Date | SOFR | Rate | Preferred Unitholders |
| (in thousands) | |||||
| June 21, 2024 | July 1, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | 5.300% | $0.8153 | $10,261 |
| September 19, 2024 | October 1, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 5.332% | $0.8004 | $10,073 |
| December 12, 2024 | January 1, 2025 | January 15, 2025 | 4.593% | $0.7542 | $9,493 |
Class C Preferred Units
As of December 31, 2024, there were 1,800,000 of our Class C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (“Class C Preferred Units”) outstanding.
On April 4, 2024, the board of directors of our GP declared a cash distribution of $2.6790 which was 55.4% of the outstanding distribution arrearages through the quarter ended March 31, 2024 to the holders of the Class C Preferred Units. The distribution amount of $4.8 million was paid on April 18, 2024 to the holders of record at the close of trading on April 12, 2024.
On April 9, 2024, the board of directors of our GP declared a cash distribution of $2.1860 which fully paid the remaining distribution arrearages and interest through the quarter ended March 31, 2024 to the holders of the Class C Preferred Units. The distribution amount of $3.9 million, which included a distribution of $1.1 million earned during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, was paid on April 25, 2024 to the holders of record at the close of trading on April 19, 2024.
The current distribution rate for the Class C Preferred Units is a floating rate of the three-month LIBOR interest rate plus a spread of 7.384%. Effective July 3, 2023, the reference to LIBOR in the formulation for the distribution rate in these securities was replaced with three-month CME Term SOFR, as calculated and published by CME Group Benchmark Administration, Ltd.
The following table summarizes the distributions declared on our Class C Preferred Units during the last three quarters:
| Three-Month · Distribution · Amount Paid to Class C | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date Declared | Record Date | Payment Date | SOFR | Rate | Preferred Unitholders |
| (in thousands) | |||||
| June 21, 2024 | July 1, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | 5.300% | $0.7926 | $1,426 |
| September 19, 2024 | October 1, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 5.332% | $0.7947 | $1,431 |
| December 12, 2024 | January 1, 2025 | January 15, 2025 | 4.593% | $0.7486 | $1,347 |
Class D Preferred Units
On November 22, 2024, we purchased 23,375,000 of our outstanding warrants for $6.9 million.
As of December 31, 2024, there were 600,000 preferred units (“Class D Preferred Units”) and warrants exercisable to purchase an aggregate of 2,125,000 common units outstanding.
The following table summarizes the outstanding warrants at December 31, 2024:
| Issuance Date and Description | Number of Warrants | Exercise Price |
|---|---|---|
| Premium warrants | 1,250,000 | $16.28 |
| Par warrants | 875,000 | $13.56 |
All outstanding warrants are currently exercisable and any unexercised warrants will expire on the tenth anniversary of the date of issuance. The warrants will not participate in cash distributions.
On April 4, 2024, the board of directors of our GP declared a cash distribution of 55.4% of the outstanding distribution arrearages through the quarter ended March 31, 2024 to the holders of the Class D Preferred Units. The distribution amount of $77.1 million was paid on April 18, 2024 to the holders of record at the close of trading on April 12, 2024.
On April 9, 2024, the board of directors of our GP declared a cash distribution which fully paid the remaining distribution arrearages and interest through the quarter ended March 31, 2024 to the holders of the Class D Preferred Units. The distribution amount of $63.0 million, which included a distribution of $16.4 million earned during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, was paid on April 25, 2024 to the holders of record at the close of trading on April 19, 2024.
The holders of our Class D Preferred Units have elected, which they are allowed to do so from time to time, for the distributions to be calculated based on a floating rate equal to the applicable three-month LIBOR interest rate (or alternative rate as determined in accordance with our amended and restated limited partnership agreement (“Partnership Agreement”)) plus a spread of 7.00% (“Class D Variable Rate,” as defined in the Partnership Agreement). Effective July 3, 2023, the reference to LIBOR in the formulation for the distribution rate in these securities was replaced with the three-month CME Term SOFR, as calculated and published by CME Group Benchmark Administration, Ltd. Each variable rate election shall be effective for at least four quarters following such election. This variable rate election will be effective until September 30, 2025. The distribution rate for the Class D Preferred Units is 11.593% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
The following table summarizes the distributions declared on our Class D Preferred Units during the last three quarters:
| Three-Month · Distribution · Amount Paid to Class D | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date Declared | Record Date | Payment Date | SOFR | Rate | Preferred Unitholders |
| (in thousands) | |||||
| June 21, 2024 (1) | July 1, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | $26.01 | $15,825 | |
| September 19, 2024 | October 1, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 5.332% | $32.08 | $19,248 |
| December 12, 2024 | January 1, 2025 | January 15, 2025 | 4.593% | $30.16 | $18,095 |
(1)The distribution rate was 10.00% (equal to $100.00 per every $1,000 in unit value per year).
Note 10—Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current assets and liabilities (excluding derivative instruments) approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. Therefore, these assets and liabilities are not presented in the following table.
Derivatives
The following table summarizes, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the estimated fair values of our derivative assets and liabilities reported in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DerivativeAssets | DerivativeLiabilities | DerivativeAssets | DerivativeLiabilities | |
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Level 1 measurements | $— | $(8,902) | $4,798 | $(7,517) |
| Level 2 measurements | 7,163 | (7,117) | 54,040 | (37,345) |
| 7,163 | (16,019) | 58,838 | (44,862) | |
| Netting of counterparty contracts (1) | — | — | (4,798) | 4,798 |
| Net cash collateral provided | 1,136 | 8,896 | 630 | 2,719 |
| Derivatives | $8,299 | $(7,123) | $54,670 | $(37,345) |
(1) Relates to commodity derivative assets and liabilities that are expected to be net settled on an exchange or through a master netting arrangement with the counterparty. Our physical contracts that do not qualify as normal purchase normal sale transactions are not subject to such master netting arrangements.
The following table summarizes the accounts that include our derivative assets and liabilities in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $7,855 | $54,670 |
| Other noncurrent assets | 444 | — |
| Accrued expenses and other payables | (6,849) | (36,679) |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | (274) | (666) |
| Net derivative asset | $1,176 | $17,325 |
The following table summarizes our open derivative contract positions at the dates indicated. We do not account for these derivatives as hedges.
| Contracts · Settlement Period · Net Long (Short)Notional Units(in barrels) · Fair Value ofNet Assets(Liabilities) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||||
| At December 31, 2024: | ||||
| Crude oil fixed-price (1) | January 2025–September 2025 | (241) | $(2,515) | |
| Propane fixed-price (1) | January 2025–March 2026 | 17,683 | (2,541) | |
| Refined products fixed-price (1) | January 2025–February 2025 | (28) | (1,069) | |
| Butane fixed-price (1) | January 2025–July 2025 | (474) | (3,504) | |
| Variable-to-fixed interest rate swaps (2) | January 2025–April 2028 | 173 | ||
| Other | January 2025–March 2025 | 600 | ||
| (8,856) | ||||
| Net cash collateral provided | 10,032 | |||
| Net derivative asset | $1,176 | |||
| At March 31, 2024: | ||||
| Crude oil fixed-price (1) | April 2024–March 2025 | (174) | $(3,000) | |
| Propane fixed-price (1) | April 2024–April 2025 | 6,980 | 1,870 | |
| Refined products fixed-price (1) | April 2024–December 2024 | (244) | 518 | |
| Butane fixed-price (1) | April 2024–March 2025 | (982) | (2,222) | |
| Variable-to-fixed interest rate swap (2) | April 2024–April 2026 | 515 | ||
| Other | April 2024–March 2025 | 16,295 | ||
| Net cash collateral provided | 3,349 | |||
| Net derivative asset | $17,325 | |||
(1) We may have fixed price physical purchases, including inventory, offset by floating price physical sales or floating price physical purchases offset by fixed price physical sales. These contracts are derivatives we have entered into as an economic hedge against the risk of mismatches between fixed and floating price physical obligations.
(2) See further discussion of these instruments in “Interest Rate Risk” below.
During the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded net losses of $13.3 million and net gains of $14.3 million, respectively, from our commodity derivatives to revenues and cost of sales in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded net losses of $17.5 million and net gains of $13.3 million, respectively, from our commodity derivatives to revenues and cost of sales in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
During the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2024, we recorded net gains of $7.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively, from our interest rate swaps to interest expense in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Credit Risk
We have credit policies that we believe minimize our overall credit risk, including an evaluation of potential counterparties’ financial condition (including credit ratings), collateral requirements under certain circumstances, and the use of industry standard master netting agreements, which allow for offsetting counterparty receivable and payable balances for certain transactions. At December 31, 2024, our primary counterparties were retailers, resellers, energy marketers, producers, refiners, and dealers. This concentration of counterparties may impact our overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, as the counterparties may be similarly affected by changes in economic, regulatory or other conditions. If a counterparty does not perform on a contract, we may not realize amounts that have been recorded in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and recognized in our net income.
Interest Rate Risk
Long-Term Debt
The ABL Facility is variable-rate debt with interest rates that are generally indexed to the prime rate or SOFR. At December 31, 2024, $226.0 million was outstanding under the ABL Facility at a weighted average interest rate of 7.74%.
The Term Loan B is variable-rate debt with interest rates that are generally indexed to SOFR. At December 31, 2024, $694.8 million was outstanding under the Term Loan B with an interest rate of SOFR of 4.36% plus a margin of 3.75%.
In March and April 2024, we entered into interest rate swaps totaling $400.0 million to reduce the variability of cash outflows associated with our floating-rate, SOFR-based borrowings, including borrowings on the Term Loan B. Under these arrangements, we pay fixed interest rates of 4.32% and 4.79%, respectively, in exchange for SOFR-based variable interest through April 2026. In September 2024, we entered into the following transaction:
For the $200.0 million interest rate swap entered into in April 2024, we extended the original maturity date of April 20, 2026 to a new maturity date of April 19, 2028; and
Blended the existing swap rate for this extended swap with the then prevailing interest rate swap rate, which lowered the rate from 4.79% to 3.842%.
Preferred Unit Distributions
The current distribution rate for the Class B Preferred Units is a floating rate of the three-month CME Term SOFR plus a tenor spread adjustment plus a spread of 7.213% (see Note 9 for a further discussion).
The current distribution rate for the Class C Preferred Units is a floating rate of the three-month CME Term SOFR plus a spread of 7.384% (see Note 9 for a further discussion).
The current distribution rate for the Class D Preferred Units is a floating rate of the three-month CME Term SOFR plus a spread of 7.00% (see Note 9 for a further discussion).
Fair Value of Fixed-Rate Notes
The following table provides fair value estimates of our fixed-rate notes at December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
| 2029 Senior Secured Notes | $911,625 |
|---|---|
| 2032 Senior Secured Notes | $1,309,208 |
For the 2029 Senior Secured Notes and 2032 Senior Secured Notes, the fair value estimates were developed based on publicly traded quotes and would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Note 11—Segments
Our operations are organized into three reportable segments: (i) Water Solutions, (ii) Crude Oil Logistics and (iii) Liquids Logistics, consistent with the manner in which our chief operating decision maker evaluates performance and allocates resources. These segments have been identified based on the differing products and services, regulatory environment and the expertise required for these operations. Our Liquids Logistics reportable segment includes operating segments that have been aggregated based on the nature of the products and services provided. Operating income of these segments is reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to evaluate performance and make business decisions. Intersegment transactions are recorded based on prices negotiated between the segments and are eliminated upon consolidation.
See Note 1 for a discussion of the products and services of our reportable segments. The remainder of our business operations is presented as “Corporate and Other” and consists of certain corporate expenses that are not allocated to the reportable segments. The following table summarizes revenues related to our segments for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Revenues: | ||||
| Water Solutions: | ||||
| Topic 606 revenues | ||||
| Disposal service fees (1) | $161,446 | $147,950 | $465,134 | $458,432 |
| Sale of recovered crude oil | 24,067 | 25,105 | 79,551 | 79,223 |
| Sale of water | 1,471 | 3,402 | 4,456 | 9,611 |
| Other service revenues (1) | 269 | 2,656 | 1,359 | 9,974 |
| Non-Topic 606 revenues | 15 | 188 | 45 | 607 |
| Total Water Solutions revenues | 187,268 | 179,301 | 550,545 | 557,847 |
| Crude Oil Logistics: | ||||
| Topic 606 revenues | ||||
| Crude oil sales | 176,830 | 412,080 | 664,452 | 1,337,311 |
| Crude oil transportation and other sales | 17,160 | 11,052 | 50,024 | 35,340 |
| Non-Topic 606 revenues | 1,840 | 2,250 | 5,410 | 7,133 |
| Elimination of intersegment sales | (184) | (88) | (380) | (387) |
| Total Crude Oil Logistics revenues | 195,646 | 425,294 | 719,506 | 1,379,397 |
| Liquids Logistics: | ||||
| Topic 606 revenues | ||||
| Refined products sales | 423,268 | 522,762 | 1,425,219 | 1,721,124 |
| Propane sales | 216,054 | 226,822 | 403,128 | 440,774 |
| Butane sales | 265,678 | 261,572 | 487,202 | 437,650 |
| Other products sales | 112,603 | 95,953 | 319,519 | 278,748 |
| Service revenues | 484 | 420 | 7,770 | 7,258 |
| Non-Topic 606 revenues | 147,894 | 157,653 | 375,866 | 504,179 |
| Total Liquids Logistics revenues (2) | 1,165,981 | 1,265,182 | 3,018,704 | 3,389,733 |
| Corporate and Other: | ||||
| Topic 606 revenues | ||||
| Service revenues | 178 | — | 252 | — |
| Total Corporate and Other revenues | 178 | — | 252 | — |
| Total revenues | $1,549,073 | $1,869,777 | $4,289,007 | $5,326,977 |
(1) For the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2023, $1.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively, of revenue, which was included in Other Service Revenues in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, is now included in Disposal Service Fees.
(2) During the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, our Liquids Logistics revenues included $41.3 million and $47.3 million of non-US revenues, respectively, and during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, our Liquids Logistics revenues included $92.7 million and $98.5 million of non-US revenues, respectively.
The following tables summarize depreciation and amortization expense (including amortization expense recorded within interest expense, cost of sales and operating expenses in Note 6 and Note 7) and operating income (loss) by segment for the periods indicated.
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Depreciation and Amortization: | ||||
| Water Solutions | $56,893 | $52,705 | $162,251 | $159,304 |
| Crude Oil Logistics | 6,360 | 9,545 | 19,086 | 28,864 |
| Liquids Logistics | 2,452 | 2,503 | 7,451 | 8,230 |
| Corporate and Other | 3,882 | 5,142 | 11,014 | 16,495 |
| Total | $69,587 | $69,895 | $199,802 | $212,893 |
| Operating Income (Loss): | ||||
| Water Solutions | $65,379 | $74,270 | $222,566 | $202,719 |
| Crude Oil Logistics | 10,024 | 17,010 | 38,953 | 48,795 |
| Liquids Logistics | 11,676 | 22,449 | (1,007) | 53,857 |
| Corporate and Other | (11,582) | (11,940) | (32,335) | (45,532) |
| Total | $75,497 | $101,789 | $228,177 | $259,839 |
The following table summarizes additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets by segment for the periods indicated. This information has been prepared on the accrual basis, and includes property, plant and equipment and intangible assets acquired in acquisitions.
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Water Solutions | $21,714 | $35,101 | $173,994 | $112,899 |
| Crude Oil Logistics | 2,349 | 2,289 | 5,188 | 5,193 |
| Liquids Logistics | 2,317 | 3,108 | 9,840 | 11,798 |
| Corporate and Other | 8,513 | 1,342 | 17,617 | 1,876 |
| Total | $34,893 | $41,840 | $206,639 | $131,766 |
The following tables summarize long-lived assets, net (consisting of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, operating lease right-of-use assets and goodwill) and total assets by segment at the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Long-lived assets, net: | ||
| Water Solutions | $2,615,113 | $2,608,007 |
| Crude Oil Logistics | 812,896 | 827,248 |
| Liquids Logistics (1) | 311,568 | 298,595 |
| Corporate and Other | 49,299 | 34,267 |
| Total | $3,788,876 | $3,768,117 |
(1) Includes $9.3 million and $10.2 million of non-US long-lived assets at December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Total assets: | ||
| Water Solutions | $2,808,143 | $2,818,444 |
| Crude Oil Logistics | 1,266,855 | 1,368,461 |
| Liquids Logistics (1) | 705,523 | 686,885 |
| Corporate and Other | 63,394 | 79,707 |
| Assets held for sale | 4,557 | 66,597 |
| Total | $4,848,472 | $5,020,094 |
(1) Includes $27.6 million and $22.1 million of non-US total assets at December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
Note 12—Transactions with Affiliates
The following table summarizes our related party transactions for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Sales to entities affiliated with management | $178 | $— | $252 | $— |
| Purchases from equity method investees | $114 | $394 | $255 | $1,299 |
| Purchases from entities affiliated with management | $— | $— | $— | $100 |
Affiliate balances consist of the following at the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Accounts receivable-affiliates | ||
| Equity method investees | $1,501 | $1,501 |
| Entities affiliated with management | 178 | — |
| Total | $1,679 | $1,501 |
| Accounts payable-affiliates | ||
| Equity method investees | $51 | $36 |
| Entities affiliated with management | 1 | 1 |
| Total | $52 | $37 |
Other Related Party Transactions
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we created a new aviation entity whereby we own a 90% interest and a member of our management owns a 10% interest. During the three months ended December 31, 2024, we created another new aviation entity whereby we own a 90% interest and a member of our management owns a 10% interest. See Note 16 for a further discussion of these transactions.
On November 22, 2024, we purchased 16,734,375 of our outstanding warrants for $5.0 million from a greater than 10% beneficial owner of our common units (see Note 9 for a further discussion).
Note 13—Revenue from Contracts with Customers
We recognize revenue for services and products under revenue contracts as our obligations to either perform services or deliver or sell products under the contracts are satisfied. Our revenue contracts in scope under ASC 606 primarily have a single performance obligation and we do not receive material amounts of non-cash consideration. Our costs to obtain or fulfill our revenue contracts were not material as of December 31, 2024.
The majority of our revenue agreements are in scope under ASC 606 and the remainder of our revenue comes from contracts that are accounted for as derivatives under ASC 815 or that contain nonmonetary exchanges or leases in the scope of ASC 845 and ASC 842, respectively. See Note 11 for a detail of disaggregated revenue. Revenue from contracts accounted for as derivatives under ASC 815 within our Liquids Logistics segment includes $12.2 million of net gains and $31.7 million of net losses, respectively, during the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2024 and $15.3 million of net losses and $43.5 million of net gains, respectively, during the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2023, related to changes in the mark-to-market value of these contracts recorded.
Remaining Performance Obligations
Most of our service contracts are such that we have the right to consideration from a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of our performance completed to date. Therefore, we utilized the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-55-18 under which we recognize revenue in the amount to which we have the right to invoice. Applying this practical expedient, we are not required to disclose the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations under these contracts. The following table summarizes the amount and timing of revenue recognition for such contracts at December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
| Year Ending March 31, | |
|---|---|
| 2025 (three months) | $39,705 |
| 2026 | 85,611 |
| 2027 | 64,639 |
| 2028 | 47,650 |
| 2029 | 46,288 |
| 2030 | 33,386 |
| Thereafter | 22,824 |
| Total | $340,103 |
Contract Assets and Liabilities
The following tables summarize the balances of our contract assets and liabilities at the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Accounts receivable from contracts with customers | $415,720 | $415,961 |
| Contract assets (current) | $4,376 | $— |
| Contract liabilities at March 31, 2024 | $16,933 |
|---|---|
| Payment received and deferred | 43,812 |
| Payment recognized in revenue | (37,233) |
| Contract liabilities at December 31, 2024 | $23,512 |
Note 14—Leases
Lessee Accounting
Our leasing activity primarily consists of product storage, office space, real estate, railcars, and equipment.
The following table summarizes the components of our lease cost for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Operating lease cost (1) | $11,122 | $11,965 | $33,262 | $36,048 |
| Variable lease cost (1) | 8,744 | 7,264 | 28,306 | 23,551 |
| Short-term lease cost (1) | 250 | 287 | 1,543 | 557 |
| Finance lease cost | ||||
| Amortization of right-of-use asset (2) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Interest on lease obligation (3) | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| Total lease cost | $20,119 | $19,521 | $63,122 | $60,169 |
(1) Included in operating expenses in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(2) Included in depreciation and amortization expense in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(3) Included in interest expense in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The following table summarizes maturities of our lease obligations at December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
| Operating · Finance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year Ending March 31, | Leases | Lease (1) |
| 2025 (three months) | $10,050 | $7 |
| 2026 | 35,508 | 28 |
| 2027 | 29,274 | 28 |
| 2028 | 25,786 | 9 |
| 2029 | 16,897 | — |
| 2030 | 7,716 | — |
| Thereafter | 21,845 | — |
| Total lease payments | 147,076 | 72 |
| Less imputed interest | (30,853) | (11) |
| Total lease obligations | $116,223 | $61 |
(1) At December 31, 2024, the short-term finance lease obligation of less than $0.1 million is included in accrued expenses and other payables and the long-term finance lease obligation of $0.1 million is included in other noncurrent liabilities in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.
The following table summarizes supplemental cash flow information related to our leases for the periods indicated:
| Nine Months Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in thousands) | ||
| Supplemental Cash Flow Information | ||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease obligations | ||
| Operating cash outflows from operating leases | $33,665 | $36,171 |
| Operating cash outflows from finance lease | $7 | $9 |
| Financing cash outflows from finance lease | $14 | $12 |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations | ||
| Operating leases | $42,143 | $42,662 |
Lessor Accounting and Subleases
Our lessor arrangements include storage and railcar contracts. We also, from time to time, sublease certain of our storage capacity and railcars to third-parties. Fixed rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. During the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, fixed rental revenue was $4.3 million, including $1.2 million of sublease revenue, and $6.2 million, including $2.7 million of sublease revenue, respectively. During the nine months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, fixed rental revenue was $12.0 million, including $2.8 million of sublease revenue, and $14.5 million, including $4.8 million of sublease revenue, respectively.
The following table summarizes future minimum lease payments to be received under various noncancelable operating lease agreements at December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
| Year Ending March 31, | |
|---|---|
| 2025 (three months) | $2,900 |
| 2026 | 11,850 |
| 2027 | 10,537 |
| 2028 | 7,465 |
| 2029 | 2,083 |
| 2030 | 1,064 |
| Thereafter | 1,806 |
| Total | $37,705 |
Note 15—Allowance for Current Expected Credit Losses
ASU 2016-13 requires that an allowance for expected credit losses be recognized for certain financial assets that reflects the current expected credit loss over the financial asset’s contractual life. The valuation allowance considers the risk of loss, even if remote, and considers past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts.
We are exposed to credit losses primarily through the sale of products and services and notes receivable from third-parties. A counterparty’s ability to pay is assessed through a credit process that considers the payment terms, the counterparty’s established credit rating or our assessment of the counterparty’s credit worthiness and other risks. We can require prepayment or collateral to mitigate credit risks.
We group our financial assets into pools of counterparties with similar risk characteristics for the purpose of determining the allowance for expected credit losses. Each reporting period, we assess whether a significant change in the risk of expected credit loss has occurred. Among the quantitative and qualitative factors considered in calculating our allowance for expected credit losses are historical financial data, including write-offs and allowances, current conditions, industry risk and current credit ratings. Financial assets will be written off in whole, or in part, when practical recovery efforts have been exhausted and no reasonable expectation of recovery exists. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are recorded as an increase to the allowance for expected credit losses. We manage receivable pools using past due balances as a key credit quality indicator.
The following table summarizes changes in our allowance for expected credit losses for the period indicated:
| Accounts Receivable - Trade | Notes Receivable and Other | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Allowance for expected credit losses at March 31, 2024 | $1,671 | $152 |
| Change in provision for expected credit losses | 2,181 | 154 |
| Dispositions (see Note 16) | (147) | — |
| Write-offs charged against the provision | (35) | — |
| Allowance for expected credit losses at December 31, 2024 | $3,670 | $306 |
Note 16—Other Matters
Acquisition of Airplanes
As discussed in Note 12, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, we created a new aviation entity whereby we own a 90% interest and a member of our management owns a 10% interest. The aviation entity is considered a VIE (see Note 2). During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the aviation entity purchased an airplane for total consideration of $8.1 million, of which $1.7 million was paid in cash and $6.4 million was a note payable (see Note 7). We also executed a guarantee for the benefit of the lender for the outstanding loan.
As discussed in Note 12, during the three months ended December 31, 2024, we created a new aviation entity whereby we own a 90% interest and a member of our management owns a 10% interest. The aviation entity is considered a VIE (see Note 2). During the three months ended December 31, 2024, the aviation entity purchased an airplane for total consideration of
$8.1 million, of which $1.7 million was paid in cash and $6.4 million was a note payable (see Note 7). We also executed a guarantee for the benefit of the lender for the outstanding loan.
As part of these transactions, the noncontrolling interest holders have an option to require that we purchase their interest in the aviation entities. Due to these put options, activity for the noncontrolling interest holders has been recorded as redeemable noncontrolling interest in our December 31, 2024 unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet (see Note 2).
Dispositions
Sale of Certain Railcars
On December 5, 2024, we entered into a definitive agreement with a third-party to sell 84 railcars in our Crude Oil Logistics segment for total consideration of $7.5 million in cash. The sale of the railcars will be completed in tranches within one year. These railcars have been classified as held for sale in the below summary of assets held for sale at December 31, 2024.
On January 23, 2025, we sold 35 railcars of the 84 railcars discussed above for $3.2 million. On February 5, 2025, we sold an additional 31 railcars of the 84 railcars discussed above for $2.7 million.
Sale of Certain Saltwater Disposal Assets
On August 1, 2024, we retained a 51% voting interest and sold a minority interest in certain saltwater disposal assets in the Eagle Ford Basin to a third-party for total consideration of $1.5 million, of which $0.025 million was in cash and $1.475 million was a loan receivable. The loan receivable matures on September 30, 2025 with quarterly principal payments starting on December 31, 2024. The disposition of this interest was accounted for as an equity transaction, no gain or loss was recorded and the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest was adjusted to reflect the change in ownership interest of the subsidiary.
Sale of Certain Freshwater Water Solutions Facilities
On April 5, 2024, we sold approximately 122,250 acres of real estate ontwo ranches located in Eddy and Lea Counties, New Mexico and certain intangible assets to a third-party for total consideration of $68.5 million in cash, including working capital. Ourtwo ranches include fee, state and federal agricultural leased property, certain water rights, freshwater wells, and related freshwater infrastructure. See below summary of assets and liabilities held for sale at March 31, 2024. We recorded a gain of $2.6 million on the sale within loss (gain) on disposal or impairment of assets, netin our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for thenine months ended December 31, 2024.
Sale of Certain Saltwater Disposal Assets
On April 15, 2024, we sold certain saltwater disposal assets and intangible assets in the Delaware Basin to a third-party for total consideration of $4.2 million in cash. The buyer also assumed certain asset retirement obligations associated with the saltwater disposal assets. See below summary of assets and liabilities held for sale at March 31, 2024. As discussed below, we recorded a loss of $1.6 million to write down these assets to fair value less cost to sell within loss on disposal or impairment of assets, netin our consolidated statement of operations for theyear ended March 31, 2024. We also recorded a gain of $0.1 million on the sale within loss (gain) on disposal or impairment of assets, netin our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for thenine months ended December 31, 2024.
Sale of Certain Real Estate
On May 14, 2024, we sold approximately 1,400 acres of real estate located in Lea County, New Mexico to a third-party for total consideration of $8.0 million in cash. See below summary of assets and liabilities held for sale at March 31, 2024. We recorded a gain of $7.3 million on the sale within loss (gain) on disposal or impairment of assets, netin our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for thenine months ended December 31, 2024.
Exiting a Business
During the three months ended December 31, 2024, we started the process of winding down our biodiesel business by allowing our storage lease and certain railcar leases to expire and closing out the open purchase and sale contracts. Other than the railcar and storage leases, this business did not have any other long-lived assets. We expect to have all of our inventory liquidated by the end of February 2025 and to sublease the remaining railcars by March 31, 2025 and we are not expecting to incur any costs in connection with this process.
Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale
At December 31, 2024, we met the criteria for classifying certain railcars as held for sale. Also, as previously reported, at March 31, 2024, we met the criteria for classifying the assets and liabilities of certain freshwater water solutions facilities, certain saltwater disposal assets and certain real estate as held for sale. Upon classification as held for sale, we recorded a loss of $1.6 million to write down certain saltwater disposal assets to fair value less cost to sell within loss on disposal or impairment of assets, net in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2024, and a valuation allowance included in assets held for sale in our March 31, 2024 consolidated balance sheet. The following table summarizes the major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale at the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Assets Held for Sale | ||
| Accounts receivable-trade, net | $— | $565 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | — | 13 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,557 | 14,354 |
| Goodwill | — | 4,108 |
| Intangible assets, net | — | 49,179 |
| Valuation allowance on assets held for sale | — | (1,622) |
| Total assets held for sale | $4,557 | $66,597 |
| Liabilities Held for Sale | ||
| Accounts payable-trade | $— | $63 |
| Accrued expenses and other payables | — | 31 |
| Advance payments received from customers | — | 164 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | — | 356 |
| Total liabilities held for sale | $— | $614 |
As these sale transactions did not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations or financial results, operations related to these portions of our Water Solutions segment and Crude Oil Logistics segment have not been classified as discontinued operations.
Note 17—Subsequent Events
On January 31, 2025, we signed a purchase and sale agreement to sell our natural gas liquids terminal in Green Bay, Wisconsin for approximately $3.8 million, plus working capital. The sale is expected to close by March 31, 2025.
On February 5, 2025, we signed a purchase and sale agreement to sell 17 of our natural gas liquids terminals for $75.0 million, plus working capital. The purchase and sale agreement includes a financing contingency that expires on March 14, 2025.
On February 5, 2025, we entered into a definitive agreement with a third-party to sell 77 railcars in our Crude Oil Logistics segment for total consideration of $6.6 million in cash.
These transactions did not meet the held-for-sale criteria as of December 31, 2024 and therefore the assets and liabilities of these businesses were not classified as held for sale in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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