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Usa Compression Partners, Lp — Barclays High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference 2019

39 slides from Usa Compression Partners, Lp's conference presentation, Jun 6, 2019

  1. Slide 1: USA Compression Partners, LP

    USA Compression Partners, LP Barclays High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference June 6, 2019

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer This presentation contains forward-looking statements relating to the Partnership’s operations that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about its operations. You can identify many of these forward-looking statements by words such as “believe,” “expect

  3. Slide 3: Important Note Regarding Non-Predecessor Information

    Important Note Regarding Non-Predecessor Information On April 2, 2018, the Partnership consummated the acquisition of CDM Resource Management LLC and CDM Environmental & Technical Services LLC, which together represent the CDM Compression Business (the “USA Compression Predecessor”), from ETP, and o

  4. Slide 4: Agenda

    Agenda I. Introduction II. Q1 2019 Update & Market Commentary III. Macro Overview and Demand Drivers IV. USAC Overview V. Q&A VI. Appendix 3 © 2019 USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS, LP | CONFIDENTIAL

  5. Slide 5: Introduction

    Introduction k—— COMPRESSION

  6. Slide 6: USAC Overview

    USAC Overview Large Horsepower Strategy at Core of USAC Business Business Overview USAC Market Statistics ■ Geographically diversified provider of ($ in billions) compression services LP Equity Value (1) $1.6 billion – Focused primarily on large horsepower (1,000 HP+) applications Preferred Equity 0

  7. Slide 7: Geographic Presence

    Geographic Presence CDM Acquisition Expanded Geographic Footprint Northeast Mid-Con Region ~ 23% Region (OK) ~ 17% Permian Southeast Region ~ 29% Region (ArkLa, Rockies, NE Texas) ~ 15% Gulf Coast Region (LA, TX Coast, TX South) – 16% CDM USAC Note: Regional % breakdowns represent active fleet horse

  8. Slide 8: Organizational Chart

    Organizational Chart Energy Transfer L.P. 100% Energy Transfer Operating, L.P. Public Common 100% 39.4% LP Interest Preferred Unitholders Unitholders USA Compression GP, LLC 52.3% LP Preferred Interest (our general partner) Units Non-economic GP, 8.3% LP Interest USA Compression Partners, LP Issuer

  9. Slide 9: Key Credit Highlights

    Key Credit Highlights ■ >20 year history focused on large HP applications using standardized, flexible equipment Focused ■ Compression services is substantially all we do; excellence in customer service and highly Business Model trained technicians are our foundation ■ CDM acquisition enhanced the U

  10. Slide 10: Q1 2019 Update & Market Commentary

    Q1 2019 Update & Market Commentary

  11. Slide 11: Q1 2019 Recap

    Q1 2019 Recap Solid Start to 2019; Continued Attractive Marketplace; Successful Integration ■ Q1 2019 fleet HP of 3.6 million / average revenue generating HP of 3.3 million Operational ■ Average horsepower utilization of 94.2% (vs. 93.8% in Q4 2018) Update ■ Upward rate movement & continued strong d

  12. Slide 12: Marketplace Commentary

    Marketplace Commentary Solid Underlying Fundamentals Leading to Attractive Outlook • Crude oil price up meaningfully from 2018 lows Supply / – OPEC supply cut working as planned; global inventories remain tight Demand • Crude economics in key basins attractive for continued exploration & production

  13. Slide 13: Infrastructure Development Will Require Compression (Permian)

    Infrastructure Development Will Require Compression Permian Gas Pipeline Supply & Demand 24 Bcf/d 22 20 PGAP 18 Permian-to-Katy (P2K) Pecos Trail 16 Bluebonnet Whistler 14 Permian Highway Gulf Coast Express 12 WesTex Expansion ~ 5 Bcf/D Old Ocean Incremental 10 Compression Base Takeaway Requirements

  14. Slide 14: Infrastructure Development Will Require Compression (Marcellus/Utica)

    Infrastructure Development Will Require Compression Marcellus / Utica Gas Pipeline Supply & Demand: Constraints Removed 50 Bcf/d 45 Southeastern Trail Project Buckeye Xpress 40 Northeast Supply Enhancement Atlantic Coast Pipeline ~ 15 Bcf/D Incremental 35 Mountain Valley Pipeline Compression Riverva

  15. Slide 15: Permian / Delaware Basin Dynamics

    Permian / Delaware Basin Dynamics Gas Production Continues; Compression Demand Strong • Natural gas “noise” aside, production volumes out of Permian / Delaware continuing to increase • Gas production volumes up ~30% year-over-year, per EIA, to over 14 Bcf/d as of May 2019 • Takeaway capacity on its

  16. Slide 16: 2019 Priorities

    2019 Priorities Capex Program Remains Conservative; Commercial Initiatives Continuing Capex Commercial Balance Sheet • Currently have ~103,000 of • New deliveries committed • Current leverage levels large HP on order for to large, existing appropriate for business remainder of 2019 customers stabili

  17. Slide 17: 2019 Capex Program

    2019 Capex Program Scaled Back Capex Program for 2019 • Moderated capex spend in 2019 & allocating capital to the highest-return projects – Primarily 3600-series large horsepower units (2,500 HP & above) – These units are in greatest demand and as a result, achieve the most attractive economic retur

  18. Slide 18: III. Macro Overview & Demand Drivers

    III. Macro Overview & Demand Drivers

  19. Slide 19: Large HP Compression is NOT an Oil Field Service

    Large HP Compression is NOT an Oil Field Service Large HP Strategy Has Proven Itself More Stable Over Cycles Large HP Small HP Fundamental Business Drivers Overall domestic & global demand Generally more impacted by for, and related production of, individual wellhead economics natural gas Nature of

  20. Slide 20: Macro Drivers Still Attractive

    Macro Drivers Still Attractive The “Big Four” Natural Gas Demand Drivers Not Slowing Down LNG Exports PetChem/Industrial Demand • ~50mtpa (~30 Bcf/d) of projects in US currently • Readily available natgas feedstock driving petchem under construction; estimated ~35mtpa (~4.6 Bcf/d) investment to be s

  21. Slide 21: Domestic Natural Gas Supply & Demand Growth

    Domestic Natural Gas Supply & Demand Growth Natural Gas Supply & Demand Continues to Grow… as does the need for midstream infrastructure to move it through the pipeline system EIA projects significant increase in natural gas demand by 2050 Exports to Mexico: Projected Natural Gas Demand (Bcf/d)(1) -

  22. Slide 22: Macro Thesis: The Shift to Shale

    Macro Thesis: The “Shift to Shale” Shale Gas Expected to be the Primary Source in Future ■ Shale Ramp: Production from shale has now pulled ■ Shale gas is typically produced at lower wellhead even with all other sources pressures (0-50 PSIG) in contrast to conventional gas – 2017 est. ~ 15 Tcfe of s

  23. Slide 23: Key Industry Drivers for Compression Services

    Key Industry Drivers for Compression Services Compression is Critical Midstream Infrastructure for Producing & Transporting Hydrocarbons ■ ~85% of USAC’s business (by HP) is installed in natural gas-based infrastructure applications Overall Gas (“Midstream”) Demand & ■ Projected increasing natural g

  24. Slide 24: Customer Activity

    Customer Activity E&P Activity Benefitting from Efficiencies; Compression Demand Follows ■ Growth in drilling activity has moderated ■ Producers continue to be active in attractive areas, but takeaway bottlenecks have had an impact ■ Recent crude oil stability helping; gas demand/supply increase con

  25. Slide 25: IV. USAC Overview

    IV. USAC Overview Us = COMPRESSION

  26. Slide 26: Business Model Allows for Prudent Capital Spending

    Business Model Allows for Prudent Capital Spending….. ■ Large HP focus ideally suited for growth and stability ■ Shale production has changed the industry: demand for larger, more flexible assets ■ Assets provide growth when marketplace demands (and willing to pay) ■ Ability to rein in spending and

  27. Slide 27: Leading to Cash Flow and Asset Stability Through Cycles

    …..Leading to Cash Flow and Asset Stability Through Cycles Post-CDM Pre-CDM Acquisition Non-Predecessor (1) Acquisition (2) Horsepower Utilization HH Nat Gas Utilization, which was impacted $ /MMBTU by lower CDM fleet utilization, 100.0% has now returned to higher levels $14 90.0% $12 Horsepower 80.

  28. Slide 28: USAC Customer Overview

    USAC Customer Overview Top 20 Customers: Diverse Counterparties & Long-Term Relationships % of Length of Total % of Length of Total Customer Rev(1) relationship HP Customer Rev(1) relationship HP Independent Public E&P 8% 17 Years 289K Independent Public E&P 2% 10 Years 64K Large Private E&P 4% 20 Y

  29. Slide 29: Large Horsepower Gas Applications Drive Stability

    Large Horsepower Gas Applications Drive Stability Compression Unit Size Matters USAC Focus: Gas Compression Industry: Key Characteristics by Size Small - Large X Large XX Large XXX Large Commentary Medium Compression 400 – 1,000 – 1,500 – 2,300 – More Unit 0 – 400 HP horsepower HP Range 1,000 HP 1,5

  30. Slide 30: Balancing Distribution Stability and Leverage

    Balancing Distribution Stability and Leverage Annualized Distributions per Common Unit Stability in Distribution through the cycle Post-CDM $2.50 Pre-CDM Acquisition Non-Predecessor (1)(2) Acquisition (2)(4) $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $2.00 $1.50 Q2 2016

  31. Slide 31: Operational and Financial Performance

    Operational and Financial Performance Avg. Revenue Generating HP (000s) Revenue ($MM) Post-CDM Post-CDM 4,000 Pre-CDM Acquisition Non-Predecessor (1) Acquisition (1)(2) Pre-CDM Acquisition Non-Predecessor (1) Acquisition (1)(2) $800 3,281 3,000 2,760 $584 $600 2,000 $400 1,409 1,378 1,506 1,201 $271

  32. Slide 32: V. Q&A

    V. Q&A USA —= COMPRESSION

  33. Slide 33: VI. Appendix

    VI. Appendix k—— COMPRESSION

  34. Slide 34: Compression Throughout the Value Chain

    Compression Throughout the Value Chain Midstream Compression Offers Cash Flow & Customer Stability Lower (Sm. Volumes) Pressure Regime Higher (Lg. Volumes) Crude Oil Wells Rate-Base Applications • Gas Lift Midstream Applications • Interstate Pipeline • Gas Reinjection • Regional Gathering • Trunklin

  35. Slide 35: Non-GAAP Reconciliations

    Non-GAAP Reconciliations Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Net income (loss) $ 6,587 $ (23,370) Interest expense, net 28,857 — Depreciation and amortization 58,924 44,672 Income tax expense (benefit) 104 (435) EBITDA $ 94,472 $ 20,867 Impairment of compression equipment 3,234 — Interest income

  36. Slide 36: Non-GAAP Reconciliations, cont'd.

    Non-GAAP Reconciliations, cont’d. Years Ended December 31, ($ in 000's) 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Net income (loss) $ (10,551) $ 11,440 $ 12,935 $ (154,273) $ 24,946 $ 11,071 $ 4,503 $ 69 $ 10,479 $ 21,228 $ 20,911 $ 7,122 Interest expense, net 78,377 25,129 21,087

  37. Slide 37: Non-GAAP Reconciliations, cont'd.

    Non-GAAP Reconciliations, cont’d. Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Net income (loss) $ 6,587 $ (23,370) Non-cash interest expense 1,680 — Non-cash income tax expense (benefit) 14 (435) Depreciation and amortization 58,924 44,672 Unit-based compensation expense 3,134 435 Impairment of compressi

  38. Slide 38: Non-GAAP Reconciliations, cont'd.

    Non-GAAP Reconciliations, cont’d. ($ in 000's) Guidance Net income $20.0 million to $60.0 million Plus: Interest expense, net $127.5 million Plus: Depreciation and amortization $222.0 million Plus: Income tax expense $0.5 million EBITDA $370.0 million to $410.0 million Plus: Interest income on capit

  39. Slide 39: 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 EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin Percentage, Distributable Cash Flow, Distributable Cash Flow Coverage Ratio and Cash Coverage Ratio, as well as horsepower utilizati

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