Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. Announces Results For Third Quarter 2018 And Declares Quarterly Dividend

HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. AE ("Adams" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2018.

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The Company reported net earnings of $2.0 million, or $0.48 per common share, on revenues of $467.9 million for the third quarter of 2018, compared to a net loss of $3.0 million, or ($0.72) per common share, on revenues of $295.3 million for the third quarter of 2017.  On an adjusted basis, net earnings were $1.3 million, or $0.30 per common share, for the third quarter of 2018, compared to a net loss of $0.2 million, or ($0.04) per common share, for the third quarter of 2017.

Adjusted net (losses) earnings, adjusted (losses) earnings per common share and adjusted cash flow are non-generally accepted accounting principle ("non-GAAP") financial measures that are defined and reconciled in the financial tables below.

Third Quarter 2018 Highlights:

  • Gross revenues of approximately $467.9 million for the third quarter of 2018 compared to $295.3 million for the third quarter of 2017
  • Our crude oil marketing subsidiary, GulfMark Energy, Inc., marketed approximately 70,635 per day ("bpd") of crude oil during the third quarter of 2018, compared to 64,104 bpd of crude oil during the third quarter of 2017
  • Cash and cash equivalents increased by 20 percent from December 31, 2017 levels of $109.4 million to $130.8 million at September 30, 2018
  • $59.6 million of undrawn capacity under our letter of credit facility at September 30, 2018
  • Adjusted cash flow of $4.2 million for the third quarter of 2018 compared to $2.3 million for the third quarter of 2017
  • Approximately 476,703 barrels of crude oil inventory at September 30, 2018 compared to 198,011 barrels at December 31, 2017
  • Dividend of $0.22 per share for the third quarter of 2018
  • No short or long term debt as of September 30, 2018

"During the third quarter of 2018, our Service Transport business unit continued to generate improved financial and operating results as our revenue per mile increased 1 percent from the second quarter of 2018 and 21 percent from the third quarter of 2017," said Townes G. Pressler, Executive Chairman.  "As customer demand continues to be strong in this segment, improved trucking rates allow improved hiring and retention of skilled drivers as we continue to provide dependable superior service to our customers at Service Transport.  We are continuing on schedule with improving the age of our fleet, with the purchase of 40 new tractors through September 30, 2018 and commitments to purchase an additional 61 tractors and 20 trailers by the end of the first quarter of 2019."

"At our GulfMark business unit, crude oil marketing volumes for the third quarter of 2018 were consistent with the second quarter of 2018 and increased 10 percent from the third quarter of 2017, primarily as a result of increased production in our market areas.  Our overall marketing margins have increased as a result of the exit of areas with thin margins."

"During the remainder of 2018, we will remain focused on introducing efficiencies in our crude oil marketing division, integrating our crude oil gathering company acquisition into our business, replacing aging tractors and right sizing our tractor and trailer fleets in both business units, improving company-wide driver retention and increasing driver count, and placing safety first in all of our operations.  We will continue to explore synergic growth opportunities in our core businesses, both organically and in the open market," continued Pressler.

Capital Investments and Dividends

During the third quarter of 2018, the Company recorded approximately $5.0 million of capital costs and paid dividends of $0.9 million ($0.22 per share).  The majority of the capital costs relate to the purchase of tractors in our Service Transport subsidiary.

The Company's Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend for the third quarter of 2018 in the amount of $0.22 per common share, payable on December 21, 2018 to shareholders of record as of December 7, 2018.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release and accompanying schedules includes the non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted cash flow, adjusted net (losses) earnings and adjusted (losses) earnings per common share.  The accompanying schedules provide definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.  Company management uses these measurements as aids in monitoring the Company's ongoing financial performance from quarter to quarter and year to year on a regular basis and for benchmarking against peer companies.  Our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP measures such as net income, operating income, net cash flow provided by operating activities or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.  Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate such measures in the same manner as we do.

Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. is primarily engaged in the business of crude oil marketing, transportation and storage, tank truck transportation of liquid chemicals and dry bulk and ISO tank container storage and transportation through its two subsidiaries, GulfMark Energy, Inc. and Service Transport Company, respectively.  For more information, visit www.adamsresources.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events and anticipated results of operations, business strategies, and other aspects of our operations or operating results. In many cases you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "project," "estimate," "continue," "potential," "should," "could," "may," "will," "objective," "guidance," "outlook," "effort," "expect," "believe," "predict," "budget," "projection," "goal," "forecast," "target" or similar words. Statements may be forward looking even in the absence of these particular words. Where, in any forward-looking statement, the Company expresses an expectation or belief as to future results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, there can be no assurance that such expectation or belief will result or be achieved. Unless legally required, Adams undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact: Tracy E. Ohmart

EVP, Chief Financial Officer

tohmart@adamsresources.com

(713) 881-3609

ADAMS RESOURCES & ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)





Three Months Ended



Nine Months Ended



September 30,



September 30,



2018



2017



2018



2017

Revenues:















Marketing

$

453,626





$

282,229





$

1,266,055





$

872,020



Transportation

14,265





13,082





41,509





40,153



Oil and natural gas













1,427



  Total revenues

467,891





295,311





1,307,564





913,600



















Costs and expenses:















Marketing

449,367





277,906





1,250,233





860,567



Transportation

12,412





12,668





36,603





36,681



Oil and natural gas













951



General and administrative

1,533





2,787





6,100





6,884



Depreciation, depletion and amortization

2,340





3,240





7,014





10,772



  Total costs and expenses

465,652





296,601





1,299,950





915,855



















Operating earnings (losses)

2,239





(1,290)





7,614





(2,255)



















Other income (expense):















Loss on deconsolidation of subsidiary





(1,870)









(3,505)



Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate





(2,500)









(2,500)



Interest income

601





370





1,486





789



Interest expense

(26)





(8)





(60)





(10)



  Total other income (expense), net

575





(4,008)





1,426





(5,226)



















(Losses) earnings before income taxes

2,814





(5,298)





9,040





(7,481)



Income tax benefit (provision)

(779)





2,265





(2,247)





3,306



















Net (losses) earnings

$

2,035





$

(3,033)





$

6,793





$

(4,175)



















Earnings (losses) per share:















Basic net (losses) earnings per common share

$

0.48





$

(0.72)





$

1.61





$

(0.99)



Diluted net (losses) earnings per common share

$

0.48





$

(0.72)





$

1.61





$

(0.99)



















Dividends per common share

$

0.22





$

0.22





$

0.66





$

0.66



















 

ADAMS RESOURCES & ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)





September 30,



December 31,



2018



2017

ASSETS







Current assets:







Cash and cash equivalents

$

130,774





$

109,393



Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

108,662





121,353



Inventory

34,760





12,192



Derivative assets

263





166



Income tax receivable





1,317



Prepayments and other current assets

1,271





1,264



 Total current assets

275,730





245,685











Property and equipment, net

30,918





29,362



Investment in unconsolidated affiliate

425





425



Cash deposits and other

6,239





7,232



Total assets

$

313,312





$

282,704











LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY







Current liabilities:







Accounts payable

$

146,895





$

124,706



Accounts payable – related party

6





5



Derivative liabilities

247





145



Current portion of capital lease obligations

568





338



Other current liabilities

8,219





4,404



  Total current liabilities

155,935





129,598



Other long-term liabilities:







Asset retirement obligations

1,414





1,273



Capital lease obligations

2,041





1,351



Deferred taxes and other liabilities

2,655





3,363



  Total liabilities

162,045





135,585











Commitments and contingencies















Shareholders' equity

151,267





147,119



Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

313,312





$

282,704



 

ADAMS RESOURCES & ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)





Nine Months Ended



September 30,



2018



2017

Operating activities:







Net (losses) earnings

$

6,793





$

(4,175)



Adjustments to reconcile net (losses) earnings to net cash







provided by operating activities:







   Depreciation, depletion and amortization

7,014





10,772



   Gains on sales of property

(890)





(347)



   Impairment of oil and natural gas properties





3



   Provision for doubtful accounts

(95)





(9)



   Stock-based compensation expense

144







   Deferred income taxes

(685)





(1,198)



   Net change in fair value contracts

5





48



   Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate





2,500



   Loss on deconsolidation of subsidiary





3,505



Changes in assets and liabilities:







Accounts receivable

12,830





5,228



Accounts receivable/payable, affiliates

1





266



Inventories

(22,568)





(9,328)



Income tax receivable

1,317





(1,412)



Prepayments and other current assets

(7)





927



Accounts payable

22,254





9,482



Accrued liabilities

3,815





465



Other

(103)





(240)



Net cash provided by operating activities

29,825





16,487











Investing activities:







Property and equipment additions

(7,756)





(2,465)



Proceeds from property sales

1,314





430



Insurance and state collateral refunds

1,070





439



Net cash used in investing activities

(5,372)





(1,596)











Financing activities:







Principal repayments of capital lease obligations

(288)







Dividends paid on common stock

(2,784)





(2,784)



Net cash used in financing activities

(3,072)





(2,784)











Increase in cash and cash equivalents

21,381





12,107



Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

109,393





87,342



Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

130,774





$

99,449



 

 

ADAMS RESOURCES & ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)





Three Months Ended



Nine Months Ended



September 30,



September 30,



2018



2017



2018



2017

Reconciliation of Adjusted Cash Flow to

   Net (Losses) Earnings:















Net (losses) earnings

$

2,035





$

(3,033)





$

6,793





$

(4,175)



Income tax benefit (provision)

779





(2,265)





2,247





(3,306)



Depreciation, depletion and amortization

2,340





3,240





7,014





10,772



Gains on sales of property

(444)





(218)





(890)





(347)



Impairment of oil and natural gas properties













3



Loss on deconsolidation of subsidiary





1,870









3,505



Stock-based compensation expense

141









144







Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate





2,500









2,500



Inventory liquidation gains

(60)





(1,954)





(2,535)







Inventory valuation losses













109



Net change in fair value contracts

8





748





5





48



Costs of voluntary early retirement program





1,435









1,435



Insurance proceeds for Hurricane Harvey claims

(610)









(610)







Legal and other accrual reversals













(840)



 Adjusted cash flow

$

4,189





$

2,323





$

12,168





$

9,704













Three Months Ended



Nine Months Ended



September 30,



September 30,



2018



2017



2018



2017

Adjusted net (losses) earnings and (losses)

   earnings per common share (Non-GAAP):















Net (losses) earnings

$

2,035





$

(3,033)





$

6,793





$

(4,175)



Add (subtract):















Loss on deconsolidation of subsidiary





1,870









3,505



Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate





2,500









2,500



Gains on sales of property

(444)





(218)





(890)





(347)



Impairment of oil and natural gas properties













3



Stock-based compensation expense

141









144







Costs of voluntary early retirement program





1,435









1,435



Net change in fair value of contracts

8





748





5





48



Inventory liquidation gains

(60)





(1,954)





(2,535)







Inventory valuation losses













109



Legal and other accrual reversals













(840)



Insurance proceeds for Hurricane Harvey claims

(610)









(610)







Tax effect of adjustments to (losses) earnings

203





(1,533)





817





(2,245)



  Adjusted net (losses) earnings

$

1,273





$

(185)





$

3,724





$

(7)



















Adjusted (losses) earnings per common share

$

0.30





$

(0.04)





$

0.88





$



 

 

 

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