Usa Compression Partners, Lp · NYSE:USAC

Usa Compression Partners, Lp — RBC Midstream and Energy Infrastructure Conference 2022

21 slides from Usa Compression Partners, Lp's conference presentation, Nov 17, 2022

  1. Slide 1: USA Compression Partners, LP

    USA Compression Partners, LP RBC Midstream and Energy Infrastructure Conference November 17, 2022

  2. Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statements and Ownership Structure

    Forward-Looking Statements and Ownership Structure This presentation contains forward-looking statements related to the operations of USA Compression Partners, LP (the “Partnership”) that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, and projections about its operations. You can identif

  3. Slide 3: USAC Overview

    USAC Overview Large-Horsepower Strategy Vital to Natural Gas Infrastructure, Production, and Delivery to Market Centers Business / Strategy Overview USAC Market Statistics ● Compression services provided across • IPO: 1/2013 (NYSE: USAC) geographically diversified operating areas • Current Unit Pric

  4. Slide 4: Third-Quarter Highlights

    Third-Quarter Highlights Operational and Financial Accomplishments ✓ 39 quarters of consecutive distributions (USAC has never cut its distribution) Horsepower Average $ Per HP Utilization Per Month ✓ Returned ~$1.5 billion in cash to unitholders since IPO 90.9% $17.53 ✓ Improving distribution covera

  5. Slide 5: Well-Positioned for Growth and Durable Returns

    Well-Positioned for Growth and Durable Returns Large-Horsepower Focus Mission-critical infrastructure-oriented assets that feature long-term contracts and accretive returns Operations Operational Excellence Increasing utilization with consistent and attractive operating margins Increasing Producer V

  6. Slide 6: Large HP = Stable Cash Flows and Scalable Capital Spending

    Large HP = Stable Cash Flows and Scalable Capital Spending • Large-HP focus provides highest returns on invested capital and durable cash flows throughout the production cycle • Large-HP focus drives opportunistic and accretive organic expansion during periods of production growth with the flexibili

  7. Slide 7: Stable Cash Flows Throughout Commodity Cycles

    Stable Cash Flows Throughout Commodity Cycles Adjusted EBITDA ($MM) Pre-CDM Acquisition Non-Predecessor1 Post-CDM Acquisition2 Horsepower Nominal pandemic- HH Nat Gas Utilization induced utilization $/MMBTU 100.0% decline and swift $10 recovery thereafter 90.0% $9 Horsepower Stability through 80.0%

  8. Slide 8: USAC Capitalization

    USAC Capitalization Capitalization as of September 30, 2022 Maturity Profile September 30, 2022 - Revolving Credit Facility due 2026 ($MM) % of cap 6.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026 6.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2027 Cash and cash equivalents $- 9.75% Series A Preferred Equity $618 $1,600MM

  9. Slide 9: Dual-Drive Natural Gas Compression

    Dual-Drive Natural Gas Compression Natural Gas Compression Powered by Natural Gas or Electricity in a Single Unit Dual-Drive Compression Delivers: ✓ Lower invested capital with attractive returns ✓ Lower operating expenses ✓ 99% runtime ✓ Lower CO2 and methane emissions USAC currently only provider

  10. Slide 10: Appendix

    Appendix k—— COMPRESSION

  11. Slide 11: Critical Assets with Supportive Fundamentals

    Critical Assets with Supportive Fundamentals Natural Gas is a Long-Term Fuel; Compression Remains Critical ● Robust global demand for natural gas Supportive Macro: Gas Isn’t ● LNG exports, petchem feedstock and power gen driving continued natural gas usage Going Anywhere ● Natural gas demand/product

  12. Slide 12: Focus on Midstream Compression

    Focus on Midstream Compression Provides Operational / Cash Flow Stability with Strong Counterparties Wellhead (Gas & Oil) Midstream Downstream Uses: Gas Lift Regional Gathering Interstate Pipelines Gas Reinjection Central Delivery Point Trunkline Gathering Processing Plants Gas Storage Customer Base

  13. Slide 13: USAC Customer Overview

    USAC Customer Overview Top 20 Customers: Diverse Counterparties and Long-Term Relationships % of Length of % of Length of Customer Rev1 relationship Total HP Customer Rev1 relationship Total HP Independent Public E&P 9% > 10 Years 274K Independent Public E&P 2% > 10 Years 80K Major O&G 6% > 10 Years

  14. Slide 14: Operational and Financial Performance

    Operational and Financial Performance Avg. Revenue Generating HP (000s) Revenue ($MM) Pre-CDM Acquisition Non-Predecessor1 Post-CDM Acquisition1,2 Pre-CDM Acquisition Non-Predecessor1 Post-CDM Acquisition1,2 4,000 $800 $698 3,279 $668 3,140 3,091 $633 2,951 2,978 3,028 3,000 2,760 $584 $600 2,000 $4

  15. Slide 15: Large-Horsepower Gas Applications Drive Revenue Stability

    Large-Horsepower Gas Applications Drive Revenue Stability Compression Unit Size Matters USAC Focus: Gas Compression Industry: Key Characteristics by Size1 Small - Large X Large XX Large XXX Large Commentary Medium Compression More 400 – 1,000 – 1,500 – 2,300 – Unit 0 – 400 HP horsepower HP Range 1,0

  16. Slide 16: Non-GAAP Reconciliations

    Non-GAAP Reconciliations 2022 $ in thousands YTD Q3 Q2 Q1 Total revenues $ 514,486 $ 179,613 $ 171,461 $ 163,412 Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization (168,343) (59,453) (55,158) (53,732) Depreciation and amortization (176,795) (58,772) (58,959) (59,064) Gross margin $ 169,3

  17. Slide 17: Non-GAAP Reconciliations

    Non-GAAP Reconciliations 2022 $ in thousands YTD Q3 Q2 Q1 Net income $ 21,952 $ 9,612 $ 9,086 $ 3,254 Interest expense, net 100,059 35,142 33,079 31,838 Depreciation and amortization 176,795 58,772 58,959 59,064 Income tax expense 657 376 255 26 EBITDA $ 299,463 $ 103,902 $ 101,379 $ 94,182 Unit-bas

  18. Slide 18: Non-GAAP Reconciliations

    Non-GAAP Reconciliations Post-CDM Acquisition Pre-CDM Acquisition Non-Predecessor Years Ended December 31, $ in thousands 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Net income (loss) $ 10,279 $ (594,732) $ 39,132 $ (10,551) $ 11,440 $ 12,935 $ (154,273) $ 24,946 $ 11,071 Interest expense, net 129,

  19. Slide 19: Non-GAAP Reconciliations

    Non-GAAP Reconciliations 2022 $ in thousands YTD Q3 Q2 Q1 Net income $ 21,952 $ 9,612 $ 9,086 $ 3,254 Non-cash interest expense 5,451 1,814 1,815 1,822 Depreciation and amortization 176,795 58,772 58,959 59,064 Non-cash income tax expense (benefit) (216) (33) 21 (204) Unit-based compensation expense

  20. Slide 20: Non-GAAP Reconciliations

    Non-GAAP Reconciliations 2022 Guidance Guidance Net income $30.0 to $40.0 million Plus: Interest expense, net 137.0 million Plus: Depreciation and amortization 237.0 million Plus: Income tax expense 1.0 million EBITDA $405.0 million to $415.0 million Plus: Unit-based compensation expense and other 1

  21. Slide 21: Basis of Presentation; Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Basis of Presentation; Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation includes the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow, and Distributable Cash Flow Coverage Ratio. Adjusted gross margin, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as revenu

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