USA Compression Partners LP
For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 6, 2024.
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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 6, 2024
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-07.
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsOperating HighlightsFinancial Results of OperationsLiquidity and Capital ResourcesNon-GAAP Financial MeasuresCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-06.
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsOperating HighlightsFinancial Results of OperationsLiquidity and Capital ResourcesNon-GAAP Financial MeasuresThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 129 previous paragraphs and 147 current paragraphs.
89 unchanged; 37 reworded; 10 added; 2 removed; 1 previous and 11 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 8 previous and 9 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
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Added paragraphs (10)
Current report
Contract operations revenue. The $26.7 million increase in contract operations revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) an 8.8% increase in average revenue per revenue-generating horsepower per month, as a result of higher market-based rates on newly deployed and redeployed compression units, and CPI-based and other market-based price increases on existing customer contracts that occur as market conditions permit and (ii) a 6.2% increase in average revenue-generating horsepower as a result of increased demand for our services, commensurate with an overall increase in crude oil and natural gas produced within the U.S., partially offset by (iii) a $2.1 million decrease in revenue attributable to natural gas treating services.
Current report
Six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023
Current report
As a result of our evaluations during thesix months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we retired two and 39 compression units, respectively, with approximately 1,300 and 35,600 aggregate horsepower, respectively, that previously were used to provide compression services in our business.
Current report
Interest expense, net. The $13.7 million increase in interest expense, net for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to increased aggregate borrowings and higher aggregate weighted-average interest rates under the Credit Agreement and refinanced senior notes.
Current report
The weighted-average interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Credit Agreement was 7.98% and 7.40% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and average outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement were $817.9 million and $707.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Current report
The $34.9 million increase in gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, was due to (i) a $60.5 million increase in revenues, offset by (ii) a $16.6 million increase in cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, and (iii) a $9.0 million increase in depreciation and amortization.
Current report
Adjusted gross margin. The $20.2 million increase in Adjusted gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, was due to a $28.4 million increase in revenues, offset by an $8.2 million increase in cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization.
Current report
The $43.9 million increase in Adjusted gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, was due to a $60.5 million increase in revenues, offset by a $16.6 million increase in cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization.
Current report
The $39.9 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to a $43.9 million increase in Adjusted gross margin, partially offset by a $4.1 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding unit-based compensation expense, transaction expenses, and severance charges.
Removed paragraphs (2)
Previous report
Adjusted gross margin and Adjusted gross margin percentage. The $23.7 million increase in Adjusted gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, was due to a $32.2 million increase in revenues, offset by an $8.4 million increase in cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization.
Previous report
As of March 31, 2024, we had binding commitments to purchase $5.9 million worth of additional compression units and serialized parts, all of which is expected to be settled within the next twelve months.
Reworded paragraphs (37)
Previous wording
(1)Fleet horsepower is horsepower for compression units that have been delivered to us (and excludes units on order). As of March 31, 2024, we had 5,000 large horsepower on order for delivery, all of which was delivered in April 2024.
Current wording
(1)Fleet horsepower is horsepower for compression units that have been delivered to us.
Previous wording
(2)Total available horsepower is revenue-generating horsepower under contract for which we are billing a customer, horsepower in our fleet that is under contract but is not yet generating revenue, horsepower not yet in our fleet that is under contract but not yet generating revenue and that is subject to a purchase order, and idle horsepower. Total available horsepower excludes new horsepower on order for which we do not have an executed compression services contract.
Current wording
(2)Total available horsepower is revenue-generating horsepower under contract for which we are billing a customer, horsepower in our fleet that is under contract but is not yet generating revenue, horsepower not yet in our fleet that is under contract but not yet generating revenue and that is expected to be delivered, and idle horsepower. Total available horsepower excludes new horsepower expected to be delivered for which we do not have an executed compression services contract.
Previous wording
(7)Horsepower utilization is calculated as (i) the sum of (a) revenue-generating horsepower, (b) horsepower in our fleet that is under contract but is not yet generating revenue, and (c) horsepower not yet in our fleet that is under contract but not yet generating revenue and that is subject to a purchase order, divided by (ii) total available horsepower less idle horsepower that is under repair. Horsepower utilization based on revenue-generating horsepower and fleet horsepower as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, was 91.2% and 87.5%, respectively.
Current wording
(7)Horsepower utilization is calculated as (i) the sum of (a) revenue-generating horsepower, (b) horsepower in our fleet that is under contract but is not yet generating revenue, and (c) horsepower not yet in our fleet that is under contract but not yet generating revenue and that is expected to be delivered, divided by (ii) total available horsepower less idle horsepower that is under repair. Horsepower utilization based on revenue-generating horsepower and fleet horsepower as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, was 91.9% and 90.1%, respectively.
Previous wording
(8)Calculated as the average utilization for the months in the period based on utilization at the end of each month in the period. Average horsepower utilization based on revenue-generating horsepower and fleet horsepower for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was 91.0% and 87.2%, respectively.
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(8)Calculated as the average utilization for the months in the period based on utilization at the end of each month in the period. Average horsepower utilization based on revenue-generating horsepower and fleet horsepower for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, was 91.2% and 89.0%, respectively. Average horsepower utilization based on revenue-generating horsepower and fleet horsepower for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, was 91.1% and 88.1%, respectively.
Previous wording
The 2.9% increase in fleet horsepower as of March 31, 2024, compared to March 31, 2023, primarily was driven by new compression units added to our fleet to meet incremental demand from customers for our compression services.
Current wording
The 3.7% increase in fleet horsepower as of June 30, 2024, compared to June 30, 2023, primarily was driven by new compression units added to our fleet to meet incremental demand from customers for our compression services.
Previous wording
The increases in revenue-generating horsepower, revenue-generating compression units, average horsepower per revenue-generating compression unit, horsepower utilization, and horsepower utilization based on revenue-generating horsepower and fleet horsepower as of or for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to March 31, 2023, primarily were driven by the addition and deployment of new, and redeployment of existing, large-horsepower compression units due to increased demand for our services commensurate with an overall increase in U.S. oil and gas production levels.
Current wording
The increases in revenue-generating horsepower, average horsepower per revenue-generating compression unit, horsepower utilization, and horsepower utilization based on revenue-generating horsepower and fleet horsepower as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to June 30, 2023, primarily were driven by the addition and deployment of new, and redeployment of existing, large-horsepower compression units due to increased demand for our services commensurate with an overall increase in crude oil and natural gas produced within the U.S.
Previous wording
The 9.7% increase in average revenue per revenue-generating horsepower per month for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to higher market-based rates on newly deployed and redeployed compression units, and CPI-based and other market-based price increases on existing customer contracts that occur as market conditions permit.
Current wording
The 8.8% and 9.3% increases in average revenue per revenue-generating horsepower per month for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily were due to higher market-based rates on newly deployed and redeployed compression units, and CPI-based and other market-based price increases on existing customer contracts that occur as market conditions permit.
Previous wording
Parts and service revenue. The $1.6 million increase in parts and service revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to an increase in maintenance work performed on units at customer locations that are outside the scope of our core maintenance activities and that are offered as a convenience, and in directly reimbursable freight and crane charges that are the financial responsibility of the customers. Demand for retail parts and services fluctuates from period to period based on varying customer needs.
Current wording
Parts and service revenue. The $1.7 million increase in parts and service revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to an increase in maintenance work performed on units at customer locations that are outside the scope of our core maintenance activities and that are offered as a convenience, and in directly reimbursable freight and crane charges that are the financial responsibility of the customers. Demand for retail parts and services fluctuates from period to period based on varying customer needs.
Previous wording
Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization. The $8.4 million increase in cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a $5.0 million increase in direct labor costs due to increased headcount associated with increased revenue-generating horsepower and higher employee costs, (ii) a $4.1 million increase in direct expenses, primarily driven by increased spending on fluids and parts resulting from higher costs and increased usage associated with increased revenue-generating horsepower, (iii) a $0.8 million increase in retail parts and service expenses, for which a corresponding increase in parts and service revenue also occurred, (iv) a $0.6 million increase in other indirect expenses primarily due to increased consumption and costs of supplies associated with increased revenue-generating horsepower, partially offset by (v) a $2.5 million decrease in outside maintenance costs due to lower use of third-party labor during the current period.
Current wording
Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization. The $8.2 million increase in cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a $4.9 million increase in direct labor costs due to increased headcount associated with increased revenue-generating horsepower and higher employee costs, (ii) a $2.1 million increase in direct expenses, primarily driven by increased spending on parts resulting from higher costs and increased usage associated with increased revenue-generating horsepower, and (iii) a $1.1 million increase in retail parts and service expenses, for which a corresponding increase in parts and service revenue also occurred, partially offset by (iv) a $1.0 million decrease in outside maintenance costs due to lower use of third-party labor during the current period.
Previous wording
Depreciation and amortization expense. The $3.8 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to (i) overhauls and major improvements to compression units, (ii) new trucks in our vehicle fleet, and (iii) new compression units placed in service to meet incremental demand from customers.
Current wording
Depreciation and amortization expense. The $5.3 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) overhauls and major improvements to compression units, (ii) new trucks in our vehicle fleet, and (iii) new compression units placed in service to meet incremental demand from customers.
Previous wording
Impairment of compression equipment. The $1.2 million impairment of compression equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily resulted from our evaluation of the future deployment of our idle fleet under then-current market conditions. The primary circumstances supporting these impairments were: (i) unmarketability of certain compression units into the foreseeable future, (ii) excessive maintenance costs associated with certain fleet assets, and (iii) prohibitive retrofitting costs that likely would prevent certain compression units from securing customer acceptance. These compression units were written down to their estimated salvage values, if any.
Current wording
Impairment of compression equipment. The $0.3 million and $10.3 million impairments of compression equipment for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily resulted from our evaluation of the future deployment of our idle fleet under then-current market conditions. The primary circumstances supporting these impairments were: (i) unmarketability of certain compression units into the foreseeable future, (ii) excessive maintenance costs associated with certain fleet assets, and (iii) prohibitive retrofitting costs that likely would prevent certain compression units from securing customer acceptance. These compression units were written down to their estimated salvage values, if any.
Previous wording
As a result of our evaluation during the three months ended March 31, 2023, we retired six compression units representing approximately 8,700 of aggregate horsepower that previously were used to provide compression services in our business.
Current wording
As a result of our evaluation during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, we retiredtwo and 33 compression units, representing approximately 1,300 and 26,900 of aggregate horsepower, respectively, that previously were used to provide compression services in our business.
Previous wording
Interest expense, net. The $6.9 million increase in interest expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to increased borrowings and higher weighted-average interest rates under the Credit Agreement.
Current wording
Interest expense, net. The $6.8 million increase in interest expense, net for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to increased aggregate borrowings and higher aggregate weighted-average interest rates under the Credit Agreement and refinanced senior notes.
Previous wording
The average outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement were $886.9 million and $670.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and the weighted-average interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Credit Agreement was 7.99% and 7.15% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Current wording
The weighted-average interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Credit Agreement was 7.97% and 7.63% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and average outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement were $748.9 million and $745.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Gain on derivative instrument. The $8.8 million gain on derivative instrument for the three months ended March 31, 2024, resulted from the increase in fair value of the interest-rate swap due to an increase in the interest-rate forward curve and cash received during the current period. We had no derivative instruments outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
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Gain on derivative instrument. The $3.1 million and $14.6 million gains on derivative instrument for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, resulted from the increase in fair value of the interest-rate swap due to an increase in the interest-rate forward curve and cash received.
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Contract operations revenue. The $29.6 million increase in contract operations revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a 9.7% increase in average revenue per revenue-generating horsepower per month, as a result of higher market-based rates on newly deployed and redeployed compression units, and CPI-based and other market-based price increases on existing customer contracts that occur as market conditions permit and (ii) a 7.1% increase in average revenue-generating horsepower as a result of increased demand for our services, commensurate with an overall increase in U.S. oil and gas production levels.
Current wording
Contract operations revenue. The $56.2 million increase in contract operations revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a 9.3% increase in average revenue per revenue-generating horsepower per month, as a result of higher market-based rates on newly deployed and redeployed compression units, and CPI-based and other market-based price increases on existing customer contracts that occur as market conditions permit and (ii) a 6.7% increase in average revenue-generating horsepower as a result of increased demand for our services, commensurate with an overall increase in crude oil and natural gas produced within the U.S.
Previous wording
Related-party revenue. Related-party revenue was earned through related-party transactions that occur in the ordinary course of business with various affiliated entities of Energy Transfer. The $1.0 million increase in related-party revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to an increase in revenues attributable to natural gas treating services driven by increased demand for these services from these entities.
Current wording
Related-party revenue. Related-party revenue was earned through related-party transactions that occur in the ordinary course of business with various affiliated entities of Energy Transfer. The $1.0 million increase in related-party revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to an increase in revenues attributable to natural gas treating services driven by increased demand for these services from these entities.
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Selling, general, and administrative expense. The $3.7 million increase in selling, general, and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a $2.0 million increase in professional fees primarily related to an initiative to improve business performance, (ii) a $1.0 million increase in unit-based compensation expense, attributable to mark-to-market changes to our unit-based compensation liability that occurred as a result of changes to our per-unit trading price as of March 31, 2024, and (iii) a $0.5 million increase in employee-related expenses driven by increased headcount.
Current wording
Selling, general, and administrative expense. The $2.9 million increase in selling, general, and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a $2.9 million increase in professional fees primarily related to an initiative to improve business performance and (ii) a $0.7 million increase in employee-related expenses driven by increased headcount, partially offset by (iii) a $1.3 million decrease in unit-based compensation expense, attributable to mark-to-market changes to our unit-based compensation liability that occurred as a result of changes to our per-unit trading price as of June 30, 2024.
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Loss on extinguishment of debt. The$5.0 million loss on extinguishment of debtfor the three months ended March 31, 2024 resulted from the satisfaction and discharge of the Senior Notes 2026, which constituted a legal defeasance under GAAP (the “Defeasance”). This loss consists of the write-off of deferred financing costs of $4.3 million and the difference between (i) the purchase price of U.S. government securities of $748.8 million, which were used for the Defeasance, and (ii) the aggregate outstanding principal balance and accrued interest of the Senior Notes 2026 of $748.1 million at the time of Defeasance. For additional information regarding the Defeasance of the Senior Notes 2026, see Note 8 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this report.
Current wording
Loss on extinguishment of debt. The$5.0 million loss on extinguishment of debtfor the six months ended June 30, 2024 resulted from the satisfaction and discharge of the Senior Notes 2026, which constituted a legal defeasance under GAAP (the “Defeasance”). This loss consists of the write-off of deferred financing costs of $4.3 million and the difference between (i) the purchase price of U.S. government securities of $748.8 million, which were used for the Defeasance, and (ii) the aggregate outstanding principal balance and accrued interest of the Senior Notes 2026 of $748.1 million at the time of Defeasance. For additional information regarding the Defeasance of the Senior Notes 2026, see Note 8 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this report.
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Gross margin. The $20.0 million increase in gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, was due to (i) a $32.2 million increase in revenues, offset by (ii) an $8.4 million increase in cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, and (iii) a $3.8 million increase in depreciation and amortization.
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Gross margin. The $14.9 million increase in gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, was due to (i) a $28.4 million increase in revenues, offset by (ii) an $8.2 million increase in cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, and (iii) a $5.3 million increase in depreciation and amortization.
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The 1.1% increase in Adjusted gross margin percentage for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to inflation-driven pressures easing within cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, and CPI-based and other market-based price increases on customer contracts that occur as market conditions permit.
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The 0.6% and 0.8% increases in Adjusted gross margin percentage for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, primarily were due to inflation-driven pressures easing within cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, and CPI-based and other market-based price increases on customer contracts that occur as market conditions permit.
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Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA percentage. The $21.2 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to a $23.7 million increase in Adjusted gross margin, partially offset by a $2.5 million increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses, excluding unit-based compensation expense, transaction expenses, and severance charges.
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Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA percentage. The $18.7 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to a $20.2 million increase in Adjusted gross margin, partially offset by a $1.4 million increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses, excluding unit-based compensation expense, transaction expenses, and severance charges.
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The 0.9% increase in Adjusted EBITDA percentage for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to inflation-driven pressures easing within cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, and CPI-based and other market-based price increases on customer contracts that occur as market conditions permit.
Current wording
The 0.7% increases in Adjusted EBITDA percentage for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, primarily were due to inflation-driven pressures easing within cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, and CPI-based and other market-based price increases on customer contracts that occur as market conditions permit.
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DCF. The $24.0 million increase in DCF for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a $23.7 million increase in Adjusted gross margin, (ii) a $7.8 million decrease in distributions on Preferred Units following the conversion of 320,000 Preferred Units into 15,990,804 common units during 2024, (iii) a $2.4 million increase in cash received on derivative instrument, partially offset by (iv) a $6.7 million increase in cash interest expense, net, (v) a $2.5 million increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses, excluding unit-based compensation expense, transaction expenses, and severance charges, and (vi) a $0.7 million increase in maintenance capital expenditures. For additional information regarding the conversion of the Preferred Units, see Note 9 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this report.
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The $42.8 million increase in DCF for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a $43.9 million increase in Adjusted gross margin, (ii) a $15.6 million decrease in distributions on Preferred Units following the conversion of 320,000 Preferred Units into 15,990,804 common units during 2024, and (iii) a $3.7 million increase in cash received on derivative instrument, partially offset by (iv) a $13.0 million increase in cash interest expense, net, (v) a $3.2 million increase in maintenance capital expenditures, and (vi) a $4.1 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding unit-based compensation expense, severance charges, and transaction expenses.
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DCF Coverage Ratio. The increase in DCF Coverage Ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, was due to the increase in DCF, partially offset by increased distributions due to an increase in the number of common units, largely attributable to the conversion of 320,000 Preferred Units into 15,990,804 common units during 2024 and the conversion of warrants into 2,360,488 common units during 2023.
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DCF Coverage Ratio. The increases in DCF Coverage Ratio for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, was due to the increase in DCF for each period, partially offset by increased distributions due to an increase in the number of common units, largely attributable to the conversion of 320,000 Preferred Units into 15,990,804 common units during 2024 and the conversion of warrants into 2,360,488 common units in November 2023.
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We classify capital expenditures as maintenance or expansion on an individual-asset basis. Over the long term, we expect that our maintenance capital expenditure requirements will continue to increase as the overall size and age of our fleet increases. Our aggregate maintenance capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, were $5.8 million and $5.0 million, respectively. We currently plan to spend approximately $32.0 million in maintenance capital expenditures for the year 2024, including parts consumed from inventory.
Current wording
We classify capital expenditures as maintenance or expansion on an individual-asset basis. Over the long term, we expect that our maintenance capital expenditure requirements will continue to increase as the overall size and age of our fleet increases. Our aggregate maintenance capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, were $14.6 million and $11.4 million, respectively. We currently plan to spend approximately $32.0 million in maintenance capital expenditures for the year 2024, including parts consumed from inventory.
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Without giving effect to any equipment that we may acquire pursuant to any future acquisitions, we currently plan to spend between $115.0 million and $125.0 million in expansion capital expenditures for the year 2024. Our expansion capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, were $104.8 million and $51.2 million, respectively.
Current wording
Without giving effect to any equipment that we may acquire pursuant to any future acquisitions, we currently plan to spend between $195.0 million and $205.0 million in expansion capital expenditures for the year 2024. Our expansion capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, were $171.8 million and $122.8 million, respectively.
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The following table summarizes our sources and uses of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, (in thousands):
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The following table summarizes our sources and uses of cash for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, (in thousands):
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Net cash provided by operating activities. The $23.6 million increase in net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to (i) an increase in cash flows from a $23.7 million increase in Adjusted gross margin and (ii) an $18.4 million decrease in cash paid for interest, net of capitalized amounts, driven by the Defeasance of the Senior Notes 2026, partially offset by (iii) a $17.7 million increase in inventory purchases.
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Net cash provided by operating activities. The $32.4 million increase in net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) an increase in cash flows from a $43.9 million increase in Adjusted gross margin and (ii) a $17.3 million decrease in cash paid for interest, net of capitalized amounts, driven by the Defeasance of the Senior Notes 2026, partially offset by (iii) a $28.1 million increase in inventory purchases.
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Net cash used in investing activities. The $57.7 million increase in net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, was due to a $57.2 million increase in capital expenditures, for purchases of new compression units, overhauls and major improvements, and purchases of other equipment, and a $0.5 million decrease in proceeds from disposition of property and equipment.
Current wording
Net cash used in investing activities. The $41.4 million increase in net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, was due to (i) a $40.7 million increase in capital expenditures, for purchases of new compression units, overhauls and major improvements, and purchases of other equipment, and (ii) a $0.7 million decrease in proceeds from disposition of property and equipment.
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities. The $34.2 million decrease in net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a $1.0 billion increase in proceeds from issuance of the Senior Notes 2029, partially offset by (ii) a $748.8 million increase in investments in government securities purchased in connection with the Defeasance of the Senior Notes 2026, (iii) a $198.8 million decrease in net borrowings under the Credit Agreement, (iv) a $16.6 million increase in deferred financing costs driven by the issuance of the Senior Notes 2029, and (v) a $2.6 million increase in common unit distributions.
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Net cash used in financing activities. The $9.0 million decrease in net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a $1.0 billion increase in proceeds from issuance of the Senior Notes 2029 and (ii) an $8.8 million decrease in Preferred Unit distributions, partially offset by (iii) a $748.8 million increase in investments in government securities purchased in connection with the Defeasance of the Senior Notes 2026, (iv) a $220.1 million decrease in net borrowings under the Credit Agreement, (v) a $18.2 million increase in deferred financing costs driven by the issuance of the Senior Notes 2029, and (vi) a $12.3 million increase in common unit distributions.
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As of March 31, 2024, we had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement of $736.1 million and, after accounting for outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $0.5 million, $863.4 million of remaining unused availability, of which, due to restrictions related to compliance with the applicable financial covenants, $429.3 million was available to be drawn. As of March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all of our covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Current wording
As of June 30, 2024, we had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement of $756.2 million and, after accounting for outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $0.5 million, $843.3 million of remaining unused availability, of which, due to restrictions related to compliance with the applicable financial covenants, $424.4 million was available to be drawn. As of June 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all of our covenants under the Credit Agreement.
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As of May 2, 2024, we had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement of $782.5 million and outstanding letters of credit of $0.5 million.
Current wording
As of August 1, 2024, we had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement of $781.8 million and outstanding letters of credit of $0.5 million.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2024, distributions of $0.4 million were reinvested under the DRIP resulting in the issuance of 17,050 common units. Such distributions are treated as non-cash transactions in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows included under Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this report.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, distributions of $0.8 million were reinvested under the DRIP resulting in the issuance of 30,596 common units. Such distributions are treated as non-cash transactions in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows included under Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this report.
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(1)For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, unit-based compensation expense included $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of cash payments related to quarterly payments of DERs on outstanding phantom unit awards. The remainder of unit-based compensation expense for all periods was related to non-cash adjustments to the unit-based compensation liability.
Current wording
(1)For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, unit-based compensation expense included $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, of cash payments related to quarterly payments of DERs on outstanding phantom unit awards. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, unit-based compensation expense included $1.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively, of cash payments related to quarterly payments of DERs on outstanding phantom unit awards. The remainder of unit-based compensation expense for all periods was related to non-cash adjustments to the unit-based compensation liability.
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(1)For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, unit-based compensation expense included $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of cash payments related to quarterly payments of DERs on outstanding phantom unit awards. The remainder of unit-based compensation expense for all periods was related to non-cash adjustments to the unit-based compensation liability.
Current wording
(1)For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, unit-based compensation expense included $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, of cash payments related to quarterly payments of DERs on outstanding phantom unit awards. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, unit-based compensation expense included $1.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively, of cash payments related to quarterly payments of DERs on outstanding phantom unit awards. The remainder of unit-based compensation expense for all periods was related to non-cash adjustments to the unit-based compensation liability.
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(5)During 2024, 320,000 Preferred Units were converted into 15,990,804 common units, all of which occurred on or prior to the distribution record date.
Current wording
(5)During 2024, 320,000 Preferred Units were converted into 15,990,804 common units, all of which occurred on or prior to the distribution record date for the first-quarter 2024.
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Selling, general, and administrative expense. The $0.8 million decrease in selling, general, and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a $2.3 million decrease in unit-based compensation expense, attributable to mark-to-market changes to our unit-based compensation liability that occurred as a result of changes to our per-unit trading price as of June 30, 2024, partially offset by (ii) a $0.8 million increase in professional fees primarily related to an initiative to improve business performance.
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The following table summarizes our results of operations for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
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Average revenue per revenue-generating horsepower per month associated with our compression services provided on a month-to-month basis did not differ significantly from the average revenue per revenue-generating horsepower per month associated with our compression services provided under contracts in their primary term during the period.
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Parts and service revenue. The $3.3 million increase in parts and service revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to an increase in maintenance work performed on units at customer locations that are outside the scope of our core maintenance activities and that are offered as a convenience, and in directly reimbursable freight and crane charges that are the financial responsibility of the customers. Demand for retail parts and services fluctuates from period to period based on varying customer needs.
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Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization. The $16.6 million increase in cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a $9.9 million increase in direct labor costs due to increased headcount associated with increased revenue-generating horsepower and higher employee costs, (ii) a $6.3 million increase in direct expenses, primarily driven by fluids and parts due to increased usage associated with increased revenue-generating horsepower, and higher costs on parts, and (iii) a $1.9 million increase in retail parts and service expenses, for which a corresponding increase in parts and service revenue also occurred, partially offset by (iv) a $3.5 million decrease in outside maintenance costs due to lower use of third-party labor during the current period.
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Depreciation and amortization expense. The $9.0 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) overhauls and major improvements to compression units, (ii) new trucks in our vehicle fleet, and (iii) new compression units placed in service to meet incremental demand from customers.
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Impairment of compression equipment. The $0.3 million and $11.5 million impairments of compression equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily resulted from our evaluation of the future deployment of idle fleet assets under then-current market conditions. The primary circumstances supporting these impairments were: (i) unmarketability of certain compression units into the foreseeable future, (ii) excessive maintenance costs associated with certain fleet assets, and (iii) prohibitive retrofitting costs that likely would prevent certain compression units from securing customer acceptance. These compression units were written down to their estimated salvage values, if any.
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Gain on derivative instrument. The $11.9 million and $14.6 million gains on derivative instrument for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, resulted from the increase in fair value of the interest-rate swap due to an increase in the interest-rate forward curve and cash received.
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DCF. The $18.8 million increase in DCF for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily was due to (i) a $20.2 million increase in Adjusted gross margin, (ii) a $7.8 million decrease in distributions on Preferred Units following the conversion of 320,000 Preferred Units into 15,990,804 common units during
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2024, and (iii) a $1.3 million increase in cash received on derivative instrument, partially offset by (iv) a $6.3 million increase in cash interest expense, net, (v) a $2.5 million increase in maintenance capital expenditures, and (vi) a $1.4 million increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses, excluding unit-based compensation expense, transaction expenses, and severance charges.
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For additional information regarding the conversion of the Preferred Units, see Note 9 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this report.
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There wasno impairment of compression equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2024.