Summit Midstream (NYSE: SMC) has announced its schedule for the third quarter 2024 earnings release and conference call. The company will report its Q3 2024 operating and financial results on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, before NYSE trading opens. A conference call will follow at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on the same day. Additionally, SMC's senior management will participate in the 2024 Bank of America Leverage Finance Conference (December 3-4) and the 2024 Wells Fargo Midstream, Energy, & Utilities Symposium (December 10-11).
Tailwater Capital has announced an agreement to sell Tall Oak Midstream III to Summit Midstream (NYSE: SMC) for approximately $450 million. The deal includes $155 million in cash, about 7.5 million shares of SMC Class B common stock and Partnership common units (representing ~40% ownership), and up to $25 million in contingent cash. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024, subject to approvals. Tall Oak is a major gas gathering and processing system in the Arkoma Basin, with two 220 MMcf/d processing plants and extensive gathering lines. Upon closing, four Tailwater Capital-appointed directors will join Summit's Board.
Summit Midstream (NYSE: SMC) has announced a transformative acquisition of Tall Oak Midstream III in the Arkoma Basin. The deal, expected to close in Q4 2024, involves a mix of cash and equity consideration. Key highlights include:
- Expansion into the Arkoma Basin, adding 440 MMcf/d of processing capacity and over 400 miles of pipelines
- Reduction of Summit's pro forma leverage to 3.8x at closing
- Acceleration of capital return, allowing SMC to consider resuming dividends or launching a share buyback program in 2025
- Value accretive acquisition multiple of ~5.6x 2025E asset-level Adjusted EBITDA
The transaction positions Summit for growth, increases natural gas exposure, and enhances free cash flow generation. Tailwater Capital will gain a significant stake in the company, with four new directors joining Summit's board.
Summit Midstream (NYSE: SMC) reported a net loss of $23.8 million for Q2 2024, with adjusted EBITDA of $43.1 million, DCF of $11.7 million, and FCF of $2.7 million. Key developments include the connection of 34 wells and the successful refinancing of a $500 million credit facility and $575 million in senior secured notes, enhancing financial flexibility.
The company also completed a reorganization from an MLP to a C-, expected to deliver tax benefits and enhance trading liquidity. Average daily natural gas throughput decreased 46% to 716 MMcf/d, while liquid volumes increased 1.4% to 75 Mbbl/d. The Double E Pipeline saw an 18% increase in transported volumes, generating $7.8 million in adjusted EBITDA.
Summit exited the Northeast segment, impacting segment EBITDA. The company reiterated its 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $170-$200 million. Capital expenditures totaled $10.5 million, primarily for pad connections in the Rockies.
Summit Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: SMLP) announced the completion of its conversion from a master partnership to a C-, effective August 1, 2024. The new entity, Summit Midstream , will trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "SMC". This Corporate Reorganization, approved by unitholders on July 18, 2024, involves exchanging each of the 10,648,685 outstanding common units for one share of common stock in New Summit. Additionally, 65,508 9.50% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units will be exchanged for equivalent shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock will not be listed on any securities exchange.