Keeping It Simple: MLPs Continue to Eliminate IDRs
Although IDRs were once a staple of the MLP space, the majority of AMZ constituents have eliminated their IDRs in recent years. Today’s piece discusses recent developments in the trend of IDR buyouts...
2Q19 MLP Distribution Recap: Trending in the Right Direction
Most AMZ and AMZI constituents grew their 2Q19 distributions sequentially and on a year-over-year basis. A clean quarter from the AMZI overshadowed the impact of a single distribution cut in the AMZ.
MLP Consolidation Part 2: Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes in Midstream and Investor Implications
Having discussed MLP consolidations at the company level last week, this week’s piece provides a broader view of the midstream universe. Should the changes in the investment landscape impact your...
Have MLPs and Midstream Actually Reduced Leverage?
Reducing leverage has been a theme across midstream for some time, but have midstream MLPs and C-Corporations actually delevered? Today, we examine leverage metrics from 2016 to 2018 for the current...
1Q19 MLP Distribution Recap: Outlook Improving in Spite of Cuts
Most AMZ and AMZI constituents grew their 1Q19 distributions sequentially and on a year-over-year basis. The 20% increase from Plains All American (PAA) helps soften the impact of...
Midstream Credit Ratings: Making the (Investment) Grade
Who is making the (investment) grade in midstream? Today, we look at credit ratings for the broad North American midstream universe as well as the weightings of companies with investment-grade credit...