HOUSTON, Jan. 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hi-Crush Partners LP (HCLP), or "Hi-Crush," today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2017 results on the afternoon of Monday, February 19, 2018. This release will be followed by a conference call for investors at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Hosting the call will be Robert E. Rasmus, Chief Executive Officer and Laura C. Fulton, Chief Financial Officer.
The call can be accessed live over the telephone by dialing (877) 407-0789, or for international callers, (201) 689-8562. A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921, or for international callers (412) 317-6671. The passcode for the replay is 13675274. The replay will be available until March 6, 2018.
Interested parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto Hi-Crush's website at www.hicrush.com in the Investors-Event Calendar and Presentations section. A replay of the webcast will also be available for approximately 30 days following the call.
The slide presentation to be referenced on the call will also be on Hi-Crush's website at www.hicrush.com in the Investors-Event Calendar and Presentations section.
About Hi-Crush
Hi-Crush is a premier provider of proppant and logistics solutions to the North American energy industry. Our portfolio of purpose-built production facilities is capable of producing 13.4 million tons per year of high-quality monocrystalline sand, a specialized mineral used as a proppant during the well completion process, necessary to facilitate the recovery of hydrocarbons from oil and natural gas wells. Our production facilities' direct access to major U.S. railroads enhances our delivery capabilities into consuming basins, while our strategically located owned and operated in-basin terminals as well as our in-basin production facility positions us within close proximity to significant activity in all major oil and gas basins for advantageous truck transportation. Our integrated distribution system, enhanced by our innovative PropStreamTM logistics solution, efficiently delivers proppant the "last mile" into the blender, providing customers surety of supply from mine to well site. For more information, visit www.hicrush.com.
Hi-Crush Q4 Results on Feb. 19
Hi-Crush Q4 Results on Feb. 19
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Hi-Crush Partners LP Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results
• 4Q 2017 revenues of $216.5 million vs. $167.6 million in 3Q 2017 and $67.3 million in 4Q 2016
• 4Q 2017 net income of $43.2 million vs. $29.8 million in 3Q 2017 and net loss of $(8.1) million in 4Q 2016
• 4Q 2017 Adjusted EBITDA of $59.0 million vs. $41.7 million in 3Q 2017 and $(0.3) million in 4Q 2016
• 4Q 2017 distributable cash flow attributable to the limited partner unitholders of $52.6 million vs. $37.5 million in 3Q 2017 and $(4.4) million in 4Q 2016
• Completed $20 million of unit repurchases in 4Q 2017; increased quarterly distribution to $0.20 per unit
• Successfully refinanced Term Loan and Revolving Credit Agreement provide flexibility for continuation of unit repurchase program and extend maturity profile
HOUSTON, Feb. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hi-Crush Partners LP (NYSE:HCLP), "Hi-Crush" or the "Partnership", today reported fourth quarter and full year 2017 results. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2017 totaled $216.5 million on sales of 2,985,115 tons of frac sand. This compares to $167.6 million of revenues on sales of 2,456,195 tons of frac sand in the third quarter of 2017. The limited partners' interest in net income was $43.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2017, resulting in $0.48 basic and $0.47 diluted earnings per limited partner unit.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $54.9 million, compared to $41.8 million for the third quarter of 2017. EBITDA adjusted for earnings from equity method investments and a loss on extinguishment of debt ("Adjusted EBITDA") was $59.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to $41.7 million for the third quarter of 2017. Distributable cash flow attributable to the limited partners for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $52.6 million compared to $37.5 million for the third quarter of 2017.
"Hi-Crush’s performance in the fourth quarter is the result of a year of strategic planning and focused execution," said Robert E. Rasmus, Chief Executive Officer of Hi-Crush. "We acted quickly, proactively, and also took advantage of an improved environment in the frac sand space. From the first quarter, with our purchase of Whitehall and the development of our Permian Basin Kermit facility, to the fourth quarter, when we achieved full utilization at our Kermit facility, while placing into service our Pecos terminal and our tenth PropStreamTM crew, our team worked tirelessly to get us where we are today. I am confident that with our asset base, personnel, and financial strength, we are best positioned for sustainable success in 2018 and over the long-term."
Fourth Quarter 2017 Results
Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2017 of $216.5 million increased by 29% sequentially, driven by improvement in sales volumes, combined with generally higher pricing. Average sales price was $71 per ton in the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to $68 per ton in the third quarter of 2017 and $49 per ton in the fourth quarter of 2016, as sales prices generally improved due to continued increases in frac sand demand in excess of available supply, particularly for fine mesh sand. Approximately 42% of sales volumes for the fourth quarter of 2017 were sold at the mine, 43% of the volumes were sold at the terminals and 15% of the volumes were sold at the wellsite. Approximately 39% of sales volumes for the third quarter of 2017 were sold at the mine, 51% of the volumes were sold at the terminals and 10% of the volumes were sold at the wellsite. The percentage of volumes sold at each delivery point varies quarter to quarter due to customer mix; however, the percentage of volumes sold at the terminal or the wellsite is expected generally to increase over time as customers prefer landing sand closer to, or at, the wellsite.
Contribution margin was $23.46 per ton in the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to $19.39 per ton in the third quarter of 2017. The 21% improvement in contribution margin per ton was primarily the result of higher pricing as well as increased volumes sold from the Kermit facility.
Volumes and contribution margin per ton for the fourth quarter of 2017 included temporary negative impacts from Class-1 rail issues and winter weather. These factors resulted in lower sales volumes in the final weeks of the fourth quarter of 2017 and extended into 2018. Weather issues impacting industry-wide completions activity abated in mid-January 2018, while rail issues impacting the industry remain ongoing, but continue to be addressed proactively by Hi-Crush. The Partnership expects these rail issues gradually to improve through the remainder of the quarter and be largely resolved by the end of the first quarter of 2018. Impacts to our customers in the Permian are somewhat mitigated by supply from the Kermit facility.
"During the fourth quarter, we benefited from continued growth in pricing and contribution margin, full utilization at our Permian Basin Kermit facility since mid-October, and ongoing strength in demand for Northern White frac sand, offset somewhat by operational issues experienced by Class-1 railroads," said Laura C. Fulton, Chief Financial Officer of Hi-Crush. "Sales volumes grew by more than 20% sequentially, which, combined with pricing gains and per ton margin expansion, drove increases in our Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow by approximately 40%. Our strong financial performance in the fourth quarter and throughout 2017 was the direct result of successful execution of our Mine. Move. Manage. operating strategy. This includes a focus on efficient production across a diversity of mesh sizes and mine locations, and industry-leading logistics through our owned and operated terminal network, supplemented with our unique last mile capabilities."
Full Year 2017 Results
For the full year 2017, the limited partners' interest in net income was $84.0 million, resulting in $0.97 basic and $0.96 diluted earnings per limited partner unit. EBITDA for the full year 2017 was $124.9 million, compared to $(52.1) million for the full year 2016. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2017 was $129.2 million, compared to $(18.4) million for the full year 2016. Distributable cash flow attributable to the limited partners for 2017 was $113.0 million.
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2017 totaled $602.6 million on sales of 8,938,713 tons of frac sand, compared to revenues of $204.4 million on sales of 4,253,746 tons of frac sand for the year ended December 31, 2016. Contribution margin averaged $18.38 per ton for the full year 2017, compared to $3.79 per ton for the full year 2016. The volume increase for the full year 2017 compared to 2016 is a result of dramatically improved market conditions, in addition to increased production capacity availability following the resumption of operations at the Whitehall facility in March 2017 and commencement of operations at the Kermit facility in July 2017. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, volumes sold at the mine were 38% and 46%, respectively, while volumes sold at the wellsite grew to 11% in 2017 from 1% in 2016.
Average sales price per ton was $67 and $48 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase in average sales price experienced in 2017 was driven by changes in industry market conditions, including generally short supply of frac sand and increasing demand in 2017 compared to excess supply of frac sand with declining demand in 2016, and the resulting sales price trends, as well as the impact of the mix in pricing of volumes sold at the mine, at the terminal or at the wellsite.
Operational Update
Hi-Crush commenced operations at its Permian Basin Kermit production facility in July 2017. Kermit completed its utilization ramp in mid-October 2017, achieving full utilization on its annualized run rate of 3.0 million tons per year. Kermit has contracted approximately 90% of its nameplate capacity under long-term, fixed-price arrangements with high-quality customers, including large E&P companies.
In October 2017, Hi-Crush commenced operations at its Pecos terminal, the industry’s first unit train capable terminal with silo storage in the Southern Delaware Basin. The facility includes 20,000 tons of vertical storage, is unit train capable and offers direct access to Class-1 rail.
At the end of 2017, Hi-Crush had 10 PropStream crews in the Permian Basin and Marcellus and Utica plays.
"We are proud to be the industry’s first mover in the Permian, expanding our service offerings to customers through the start-up of our Kermit facility and Pecos terminal, as well as growth in PropStream crews," said Mr. Rasmus. "Since commencing operations at Kermit in July 2017, more than two months ahead of schedule, our team successfully and efficiently ramped production to full utilization in October, adding attractive contribution margin and representing 22% of our total volumes sold during the fourth quarter. Feedback on the industry’s first Permian sand from our Kermit facility has been positive. Our customers appreciate the value, quality, and effectiveness of the product we are delivering. Also, we are pleased to have completed our Pecos terminal, which complements our Kermit facility, and allows us to deliver Northern White volumes efficiently and cost-effectively to where they are most demanded.
"Our PropStream last mile logistics service adds safe and efficient wellsite delivery capabilities and further enhances the value and optionality we offer customers by controlling the supply chain from the mine to the blender hopper. The investments we have made to date, in addition to our plans for future growth and our expertise, will continue to benefit us throughout 2018 and over the long-term. Along with our leading portfolio of Northern White mines and our owned and operated terminals, we provide the full range of products and services that our customers desire, where and when they need them."
Liquidity and Capital Expenditures
In December 2017, the Partnership entered into a new seven-year $200 million Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Facility ("Term Loan"), and a new five-year Revolving Credit Agreement. The new $200 million Term Loan replaces the Partnership’s previous $200 million Term Loan Credit Facility, extending maturity to December 2024. The new five-year $125 million Revolving Credit Agreement replaces the company’s previous $75 million revolving credit agreement, extending the maturity to December 2022. The new Term Loan and Revolving Credit Agreement provide the financial flexibility in return of capital, including unit repurchases, sought by the Partnership.
As of December 31, 2017, the Partnership had $197.4 million of long-term debt outstanding, and was in compliance with the covenants defined in its Revolving Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2017, Hi-Crush had $110.0 million in cash and available capacity under its Revolving Credit Agreement.
Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2017, totaled $122.0 million related to costs associated with the construction of the Kermit facility, the Pecos terminal facility, additional equipment to support PropStream growth, and overburden removal, among other projects.
The Partnership previously announced total capital expenditures for 2018 are expected to be in the range of $35 to $45 million, related to continued investment in equipment for PropStream, normal maintenance capital expenditures, including overburden removal, and discretionary investments in logistics assets.
Distribution and Unit Buyback Program
On January 17, 2018, Hi-Crush declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.20 per unit on all common units, or $0.80 on an annualized basis, for the fourth quarter of 2017. The distribution was paid on February 13, 2018 to unitholders of record on February 1, 2018. Hi-Crush expects to increase the quarterly cash distribution by approximately 10% per quarter for the foreseeable future, subject to periodic review and market conditions.
During the fourth quarter of 2017, Hi-Crush repurchased 2,030,163 common units for a total cost of $20.0 million under the authorized $100 million unit buyback program. The Partnership's new Term Loan and Revolving Credit Agreement allow for unlimited repurchases of our common units, and the Partnership remains committed to executing up to the remaining $80 million of repurchases allowed under the program. The repurchase program does not obligate the Partnership to repurchase any specific dollar amount or number of units and may be suspended, modified or discontinued by the Board of Directors at any time, in its sole discretion and without notice.
Outlook
For the first quarter of 2018, the Partnership expects total sales volumes to be 2.7 to 2.9 million tons. The sequential decline in forecasted volumes is the result of the temporary impacts from extreme winter weather and ongoing Class-1 railroad service issues. These issues have escalated in February, reflecting the broader challenges faced by the national rail network, which today are impacting all railroads and all sectors that transport goods by rail. The Partnership currently expects Class-1 railroad service to improve gradually through the remainder of the quarter and be largely resolved by the end of the first quarter of 2018. Pricing has continued to improve in the first quarter of 2018 and is expected to further increase over the coming months, driven by ongoing tightness in frac sand supply and demand, particularly for fine mesh sand.
"The successes Hi-Crush achieved in 2017 were the result of executing our plan and moving proactively, decisively and quickly as the industry evolved," said Mr. Rasmus. "We set company records in volumes produced, and pushed pricing and margins consistently higher over the course of the year. Our execution, major project development and positioning over the last year reflect our successful anticipation of structural market shifts and serve as a springboard for growth and profitability in 2018 and beyond. We are engaged with our partners to help them resolve the Class-1 railroad issues, while actively working on other creative solutions to limit the impact on our customers and our business. Looking ahead, we expect frac sand demand to continue to rise throughout 2018, totaling approximately 100 million tons. This level of demand, coupled with potential ongoing bottlenecks and dislocations will amplify the importance of investments we have made in the production, logistics and last mile components of our service offering."
Conference Call
• 4Q 2017 revenues of $216.5 million vs. $167.6 million in 3Q 2017 and $67.3 million in 4Q 2016
• 4Q 2017 net income of $43.2 million vs. $29.8 million in 3Q 2017 and net loss of $(8.1) million in 4Q 2016
• 4Q 2017 Adjusted EBITDA of $59.0 million vs. $41.7 million in 3Q 2017 and $(0.3) million in 4Q 2016
• 4Q 2017 distributable cash flow attributable to the limited partner unitholders of $52.6 million vs. $37.5 million in 3Q 2017 and $(4.4) million in 4Q 2016
• Completed $20 million of unit repurchases in 4Q 2017; increased quarterly distribution to $0.20 per unit
• Successfully refinanced Term Loan and Revolving Credit Agreement provide flexibility for continuation of unit repurchase program and extend maturity profile
HOUSTON, Feb. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hi-Crush Partners LP (NYSE:HCLP), "Hi-Crush" or the "Partnership", today reported fourth quarter and full year 2017 results. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2017 totaled $216.5 million on sales of 2,985,115 tons of frac sand. This compares to $167.6 million of revenues on sales of 2,456,195 tons of frac sand in the third quarter of 2017. The limited partners' interest in net income was $43.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2017, resulting in $0.48 basic and $0.47 diluted earnings per limited partner unit.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $54.9 million, compared to $41.8 million for the third quarter of 2017. EBITDA adjusted for earnings from equity method investments and a loss on extinguishment of debt ("Adjusted EBITDA") was $59.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to $41.7 million for the third quarter of 2017. Distributable cash flow attributable to the limited partners for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $52.6 million compared to $37.5 million for the third quarter of 2017.
"Hi-Crush’s performance in the fourth quarter is the result of a year of strategic planning and focused execution," said Robert E. Rasmus, Chief Executive Officer of Hi-Crush. "We acted quickly, proactively, and also took advantage of an improved environment in the frac sand space. From the first quarter, with our purchase of Whitehall and the development of our Permian Basin Kermit facility, to the fourth quarter, when we achieved full utilization at our Kermit facility, while placing into service our Pecos terminal and our tenth PropStreamTM crew, our team worked tirelessly to get us where we are today. I am confident that with our asset base, personnel, and financial strength, we are best positioned for sustainable success in 2018 and over the long-term."
Fourth Quarter 2017 Results
Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2017 of $216.5 million increased by 29% sequentially, driven by improvement in sales volumes, combined with generally higher pricing. Average sales price was $71 per ton in the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to $68 per ton in the third quarter of 2017 and $49 per ton in the fourth quarter of 2016, as sales prices generally improved due to continued increases in frac sand demand in excess of available supply, particularly for fine mesh sand. Approximately 42% of sales volumes for the fourth quarter of 2017 were sold at the mine, 43% of the volumes were sold at the terminals and 15% of the volumes were sold at the wellsite. Approximately 39% of sales volumes for the third quarter of 2017 were sold at the mine, 51% of the volumes were sold at the terminals and 10% of the volumes were sold at the wellsite. The percentage of volumes sold at each delivery point varies quarter to quarter due to customer mix; however, the percentage of volumes sold at the terminal or the wellsite is expected generally to increase over time as customers prefer landing sand closer to, or at, the wellsite.
Contribution margin was $23.46 per ton in the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to $19.39 per ton in the third quarter of 2017. The 21% improvement in contribution margin per ton was primarily the result of higher pricing as well as increased volumes sold from the Kermit facility.
Volumes and contribution margin per ton for the fourth quarter of 2017 included temporary negative impacts from Class-1 rail issues and winter weather. These factors resulted in lower sales volumes in the final weeks of the fourth quarter of 2017 and extended into 2018. Weather issues impacting industry-wide completions activity abated in mid-January 2018, while rail issues impacting the industry remain ongoing, but continue to be addressed proactively by Hi-Crush. The Partnership expects these rail issues gradually to improve through the remainder of the quarter and be largely resolved by the end of the first quarter of 2018. Impacts to our customers in the Permian are somewhat mitigated by supply from the Kermit facility.
"During the fourth quarter, we benefited from continued growth in pricing and contribution margin, full utilization at our Permian Basin Kermit facility since mid-October, and ongoing strength in demand for Northern White frac sand, offset somewhat by operational issues experienced by Class-1 railroads," said Laura C. Fulton, Chief Financial Officer of Hi-Crush. "Sales volumes grew by more than 20% sequentially, which, combined with pricing gains and per ton margin expansion, drove increases in our Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow by approximately 40%. Our strong financial performance in the fourth quarter and throughout 2017 was the direct result of successful execution of our Mine. Move. Manage. operating strategy. This includes a focus on efficient production across a diversity of mesh sizes and mine locations, and industry-leading logistics through our owned and operated terminal network, supplemented with our unique last mile capabilities."
Full Year 2017 Results
For the full year 2017, the limited partners' interest in net income was $84.0 million, resulting in $0.97 basic and $0.96 diluted earnings per limited partner unit. EBITDA for the full year 2017 was $124.9 million, compared to $(52.1) million for the full year 2016. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2017 was $129.2 million, compared to $(18.4) million for the full year 2016. Distributable cash flow attributable to the limited partners for 2017 was $113.0 million.
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2017 totaled $602.6 million on sales of 8,938,713 tons of frac sand, compared to revenues of $204.4 million on sales of 4,253,746 tons of frac sand for the year ended December 31, 2016. Contribution margin averaged $18.38 per ton for the full year 2017, compared to $3.79 per ton for the full year 2016. The volume increase for the full year 2017 compared to 2016 is a result of dramatically improved market conditions, in addition to increased production capacity availability following the resumption of operations at the Whitehall facility in March 2017 and commencement of operations at the Kermit facility in July 2017. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, volumes sold at the mine were 38% and 46%, respectively, while volumes sold at the wellsite grew to 11% in 2017 from 1% in 2016.
Average sales price per ton was $67 and $48 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase in average sales price experienced in 2017 was driven by changes in industry market conditions, including generally short supply of frac sand and increasing demand in 2017 compared to excess supply of frac sand with declining demand in 2016, and the resulting sales price trends, as well as the impact of the mix in pricing of volumes sold at the mine, at the terminal or at the wellsite.
Operational Update
Hi-Crush commenced operations at its Permian Basin Kermit production facility in July 2017. Kermit completed its utilization ramp in mid-October 2017, achieving full utilization on its annualized run rate of 3.0 million tons per year. Kermit has contracted approximately 90% of its nameplate capacity under long-term, fixed-price arrangements with high-quality customers, including large E&P companies.
In October 2017, Hi-Crush commenced operations at its Pecos terminal, the industry’s first unit train capable terminal with silo storage in the Southern Delaware Basin. The facility includes 20,000 tons of vertical storage, is unit train capable and offers direct access to Class-1 rail.
At the end of 2017, Hi-Crush had 10 PropStream crews in the Permian Basin and Marcellus and Utica plays.
"We are proud to be the industry’s first mover in the Permian, expanding our service offerings to customers through the start-up of our Kermit facility and Pecos terminal, as well as growth in PropStream crews," said Mr. Rasmus. "Since commencing operations at Kermit in July 2017, more than two months ahead of schedule, our team successfully and efficiently ramped production to full utilization in October, adding attractive contribution margin and representing 22% of our total volumes sold during the fourth quarter. Feedback on the industry’s first Permian sand from our Kermit facility has been positive. Our customers appreciate the value, quality, and effectiveness of the product we are delivering. Also, we are pleased to have completed our Pecos terminal, which complements our Kermit facility, and allows us to deliver Northern White volumes efficiently and cost-effectively to where they are most demanded.
"Our PropStream last mile logistics service adds safe and efficient wellsite delivery capabilities and further enhances the value and optionality we offer customers by controlling the supply chain from the mine to the blender hopper. The investments we have made to date, in addition to our plans for future growth and our expertise, will continue to benefit us throughout 2018 and over the long-term. Along with our leading portfolio of Northern White mines and our owned and operated terminals, we provide the full range of products and services that our customers desire, where and when they need them."
Liquidity and Capital Expenditures
In December 2017, the Partnership entered into a new seven-year $200 million Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Facility ("Term Loan"), and a new five-year Revolving Credit Agreement. The new $200 million Term Loan replaces the Partnership’s previous $200 million Term Loan Credit Facility, extending maturity to December 2024. The new five-year $125 million Revolving Credit Agreement replaces the company’s previous $75 million revolving credit agreement, extending the maturity to December 2022. The new Term Loan and Revolving Credit Agreement provide the financial flexibility in return of capital, including unit repurchases, sought by the Partnership.
As of December 31, 2017, the Partnership had $197.4 million of long-term debt outstanding, and was in compliance with the covenants defined in its Revolving Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2017, Hi-Crush had $110.0 million in cash and available capacity under its Revolving Credit Agreement.
Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2017, totaled $122.0 million related to costs associated with the construction of the Kermit facility, the Pecos terminal facility, additional equipment to support PropStream growth, and overburden removal, among other projects.
The Partnership previously announced total capital expenditures for 2018 are expected to be in the range of $35 to $45 million, related to continued investment in equipment for PropStream, normal maintenance capital expenditures, including overburden removal, and discretionary investments in logistics assets.
Distribution and Unit Buyback Program
On January 17, 2018, Hi-Crush declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.20 per unit on all common units, or $0.80 on an annualized basis, for the fourth quarter of 2017. The distribution was paid on February 13, 2018 to unitholders of record on February 1, 2018. Hi-Crush expects to increase the quarterly cash distribution by approximately 10% per quarter for the foreseeable future, subject to periodic review and market conditions.
During the fourth quarter of 2017, Hi-Crush repurchased 2,030,163 common units for a total cost of $20.0 million under the authorized $100 million unit buyback program. The Partnership's new Term Loan and Revolving Credit Agreement allow for unlimited repurchases of our common units, and the Partnership remains committed to executing up to the remaining $80 million of repurchases allowed under the program. The repurchase program does not obligate the Partnership to repurchase any specific dollar amount or number of units and may be suspended, modified or discontinued by the Board of Directors at any time, in its sole discretion and without notice.
Outlook
For the first quarter of 2018, the Partnership expects total sales volumes to be 2.7 to 2.9 million tons. The sequential decline in forecasted volumes is the result of the temporary impacts from extreme winter weather and ongoing Class-1 railroad service issues. These issues have escalated in February, reflecting the broader challenges faced by the national rail network, which today are impacting all railroads and all sectors that transport goods by rail. The Partnership currently expects Class-1 railroad service to improve gradually through the remainder of the quarter and be largely resolved by the end of the first quarter of 2018. Pricing has continued to improve in the first quarter of 2018 and is expected to further increase over the coming months, driven by ongoing tightness in frac sand supply and demand, particularly for fine mesh sand.
"The successes Hi-Crush achieved in 2017 were the result of executing our plan and moving proactively, decisively and quickly as the industry evolved," said Mr. Rasmus. "We set company records in volumes produced, and pushed pricing and margins consistently higher over the course of the year. Our execution, major project development and positioning over the last year reflect our successful anticipation of structural market shifts and serve as a springboard for growth and profitability in 2018 and beyond. We are engaged with our partners to help them resolve the Class-1 railroad issues, while actively working on other creative solutions to limit the impact on our customers and our business. Looking ahead, we expect frac sand demand to continue to rise throughout 2018, totaling approximately 100 million tons. This level of demand, coupled with potential ongoing bottlenecks and dislocations will amplify the importance of investments we have made in the production, logistics and last mile components of our service offering."
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Re: Hi-Crush Q4 Results on Feb. 19
So the response by the market tomorrow to flat/down market guidance for Q1 due the freeze offs and rail issues will be the thing to watch.... This looks interesting to me as I suspect they will hit 3 mm tons with help from Kermit and exceed guidance. Per ton pricing I also suspect will be in the $72/ton range. They crushed this qtr, anyone paying attention to the numbers would have expected...
Re: Hi-Crush Q4 Results on Feb. 19
Q4 revenues of $216,456 compares to my forecast of $200,000
Q4 gross Profit of $61,808 compares to my forecast of $51,079
Q4 Net Income of $43,178 compares to my forecast of $38,537. < Loss of $4,332 was not considered in my forecast, so gap would have been wider by that amount.
Most important: Q4 distributable cash flow of $52,577 compares to Q4 distributions of $18,206. < There is a lot of upside to raise distributions.
Per the company: "Hi-Crush expects to increase the quarterly cash distribution by approximately 10% per quarter for the foreseeable future, subject to periodic review and market conditions."
Q4 gross Profit of $61,808 compares to my forecast of $51,079
Q4 Net Income of $43,178 compares to my forecast of $38,537. < Loss of $4,332 was not considered in my forecast, so gap would have been wider by that amount.
Most important: Q4 distributable cash flow of $52,577 compares to Q4 distributions of $18,206. < There is a lot of upside to raise distributions.
Per the company: "Hi-Crush expects to increase the quarterly cash distribution by approximately 10% per quarter for the foreseeable future, subject to periodic review and market conditions."
Dan Steffens
Energy Prospectus Group
Energy Prospectus Group