CSI Compressco LP (CCLP) Reports In-Line Q1 EPS, Revenues Miss

CSI Compressco LP (NASDAQ: CCLP) reported Q1 EPS of ($0.30), in-line with the analyst estimate of ($0.30). Revenue for the quarter came in at $65.7 million versus the consensus estimate of $71.92 million.

First Quarter 2021 Summary:

• Total revenues for the first quarter 2021 were $65.7 million, compared to $71.1 million in the fourth quarter 2020.
• Compression and related services revenue increased sequentially to $54.2 million in the first quarter 2021 compared to $52.6 million in the fourth quarter 2020.
• Net loss was $14.5 million, including $0.4 million in non-recurring charges compared to a net loss of $23.0 million in the fourth quarter 2020 which included $7.6 million in non-recurring charges.
• Adjusted EBITDA was $21.1 million compared to $26.2 million in the fourth quarter 2020. The first quarter of 2021 Adjusted EBITDA included a $0.5 million benefit from the sale of used equipment compared to a $5.8 million benefit in the fourth quarter 2020.
• Distributable cash flow was $4.3 million compared to $7.7 million in the fourth quarter 2020.
• Distribution coverage ratio was 8.9x in the first quarter 2021 compared to 15.9x in the fourth quarter 2020.
• First quarter of 2021 distribution of $0.01 per common unit will be paid on May 14, 2021.

First Quarter 2021

"In the first quarter of 2021, we saw business activity stabilize at similar levels to the fourth quarter of 2020. Revenues, EBITDA and utilization were relatively flat after adjusting for the assets sales from the fourth quarter, which is traditionally a very lumpy business. More importantly, we saw the trends throughout the quarter improve, both in actual results and in forward looking quotes and activity. While we cannot predict with certainty the rest of the year's performance, the trends give us optimism around our original thesis that 2021 will improve as the year progresses. Our customers appear more confident in their projected activity for the rest of the year and now appear to be executing around those plans. The overall impact of this customer activity, if it continues, is that in the second half of 2021 both the contract compression business and the aftermarket services business should begin to see improving utilization and margins that improve through the rest of the year" commented John Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of CSI Compressco.

"We remain excited about the future of the Partnership and the industry overall. While the improving market trends exist, we recognize that risks around results may persist during 2021, but we are optimistic about both the near-term activity levels and long-term future of the compression industry. Capital discipline, cost management and customer service are areas we continue to aggressively pursue as these are areas we can control. We expect to deliver the highest levels of service and performance to our customers as we have the people and assets in place that allow us to execute efficiently in any environment. We believe the natural gas business has a bright future and is a critical component of the energy infrastructure both today and in the transition in the energy markets in the years ahead."

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