Bye, Bye, Bye (MLPs) Revisited: MLP Consolidation Entering Late Innings
Since we last discussed MLP consolidation, significant headway has been made in terms of transaction announcements. We provide an update to the three parts of our series from this summer – who’s...
3Q18 MLP Distribution Recap: With 3Q Cuts Behind Us, How Will Current Trends Affect Future Distributions?
While many MLPs in the AMZ and AMZI grew their distributions for 3Q18, there were five distribution cuts, including a modest cut from a variable distribution MLP and a backdoor cut.
Midstream vs. Upstream: A Tale of Two Market Reactions to Rising Capex
In the wake of the oil downturn, capital discipline has come into focus for MLPs and E&Ps. Despite this emphasis, several MLPs and E&Ps raised guidance for 2018 capital expenditures with their 2Q18...
MLP Distribution Coverage: How and Why It’s Changed
How has distribution coverage changed over time, and what factors have impacted coverage? Today, we look at historical coverage ratios for the current constituents of the AMZI index and takeaways from...
2Q18 Recap and the Barbell Profile of MLP Distribution Growth
Most MLPs in the AMZ and AMZI grew their distributions sequentially in 2Q18, with no cuts this quarter. Nine constituents of the AMZ achieved double-digit year-over-year growth, while a similar number...
Bye, Bye, Bye (MLPs) Part 2: Who Could Be Saying Bye?
In part 2, we look at those MLPs that are potential candidates for reorganization. Specifically, we discuss MLPs that have made comments about simplification, structure, or addressing incentive...