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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period Ended: June 30, 2024
or
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☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File Number: 001-35653
SUNOCO LP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 30-0740483 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
8111 Westchester Drive, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75225
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(214) 981-0700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests | SUN | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ý No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer | ý | | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| | | Emerging Growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.): Yes ☐ No ý
The registrant had 135,997,962 common units and 16,410,780 Class C units, both representing limited partner interests outstanding as of August 2, 2024.
SUNOCO LP
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
SUNOCO LP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in millions)
(unaudited)
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| June 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
ASSETS |
Current assets: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 226 | | | $ | 29 | |
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Accounts receivable, net | 1,018 | | | 856 | |
Accounts receivable from affiliates | 33 | | | 20 | |
Inventories, net | 1,040 | | | 889 | |
Other current assets | 127 | | | 133 | |
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Total current assets | 2,444 | | | 1,927 | |
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Property and equipment | 9,873 | | | 2,970 | |
Accumulated depreciation | (1,027) | | | (1,134) | |
Property and equipment, net | 8,846 | | | 1,836 | |
Other assets: | | | |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 479 | | | 506 | |
Goodwill | 1,484 | | | 1,599 | |
Intangible assets, net | 716 | | | 544 | |
Other non-current assets | 372 | | | 290 | |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 124 | | | 124 | |
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Total assets | $ | 14,465 | | | $ | 6,826 | |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
Current liabilities: | | | |
Accounts payable | $ | 1,104 | | | $ | 828 | |
Accounts payable to affiliates | 114 | | | 170 | |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 613 | | | 353 | |
Operating lease current liabilities | 32 | | | 22 | |
Current maturities of long-term debt | 76 | | | — | |
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Total current liabilities | 1,939 | | | 1,373 | |
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Operating lease non-current liabilities | 488 | | | 511 | |
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Long-term debt, net | 7,304 | | | 3,580 | |
Advances from affiliates | 94 | | | 102 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 117 | | | 166 | |
Other non-current liabilities | 193 | | | 116 | |
Total liabilities | 10,135 | | | 5,848 | |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) | | | |
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Equity: | | | |
Limited partners: | | | |
Common unitholders (135,997,962 units issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and 84,408,014 units issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023) | 4,330 | | | 978 | |
Class C unitholders - held by subsidiaries (16,410,780 units issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023) | — | | | — | |
Total equity | 4,330 | | | 978 | |
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 14,465 | | | $ | 6,826 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SUNOCO LP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in millions, except per unit data)
(unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Revenues: | | | | | | | |
Sales revenue | $ | 5,851 | | | $ | 5,643 | | | $ | 11,249 | | | $ | 10,915 | |
Service revenue | 293 | | | 65 | | | 356 | | | 118 | |
Lease revenue | 30 | | | 37 | | | 68 | | | 74 | |
| 6,174 | | | 5,745 | | | 11,673 | | | 11,107 | |
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Costs and Expenses: | | | | | | | |
Cost of sales | 5,609 | | | 5,431 | | | 10,624 | | | 10,418 | |
Operating expenses | 134 | | | 87 | | | 222 | | | 169 | |
General and administrative | 134 | | | 33 | | | 170 | | | 62 | |
Lease expense | 17 | | | 17 | | | 35 | | | 33 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and impairment charges | 52 | | | (13) | | | 54 | | | (12) | |
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 78 | | | 49 | | | 121 | | | 97 | |
Total cost of sales and operating expenses | 6,024 | | | 5,604 | | | 11,226 | | | 10,767 | |
Operating Income | 150 | | | 141 | | | 447 | | | 340 | |
Other Income (Expense): | | | | | | | |
Interest expense, net | (95) | | | (53) | | | (158) | | | (106) | |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 2 | | | 1 | | | 4 | | | 3 | |
Gain on West Texas Sale | 598 | | | — | | | 598 | | | — | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (2) | | | — | | | (2) | | | — | |
Other, net | (3) | | | 7 | | | (2) | | | 7 | |
Income before Income Taxes | 650 | | | 96 | | | 887 | | | 244 | |
Income tax expense | 149 | | | 9 | | | 156 | | | 16 | |
Net Income | 501 | | | 87 | | | 731 | | | 228 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 8 | | | — | | | 8 | | | — | |
Net Income Attributable to Partners | $ | 493 | | | $ | 87 | | | $ | 723 | | | $ | 228 | |
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Net Income per Common Unit: | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | 3.88 | | | $ | 0.79 | | | $ | 6.43 | | | $ | 2.21 | |
Diluted | $ | 3.85 | | | $ | 0.78 | | | $ | 6.37 | | | $ | 2.19 | |
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Weighted Average Common Units Outstanding: | | | | | | | |
Basic | 117,271,408 | | | 84,060,866 | | | 100,848,078 | | | 84,059,797 | |
Diluted | 118,054,858 | | | 85,034,268 | | | 101,657,076 | | | 84,998,777 | |
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Cash Distribution per Unit | $ | 0.8756 | | | $ | 0.8420 | | | $ | 1.7512 | | | $ | 1.6840 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SUNOCO LP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollars in millions)
(unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Net Income | $ | 501 | | | $ | 87 | | | $ | 731 | | | $ | 228 | |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (1) | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | |
Actuarial loss related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans | (1) | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | |
Total other comprehensive loss | (2) | | | — | | | (2) | | | — | |
Comprehensive Income | $ | 499 | | | $ | 87 | | | $ | 729 | | | $ | 228 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SUNOCO LP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Dollars in millions)
(unaudited)
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| Common Unitholders | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | | Noncontrolling Interest | | Total |
Balance, December 31, 2023 | $ | 978 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 978 | |
Cash distributions to unitholders, including incentive distributions | (91) | | | — | | | — | | | (91) | |
Unit-based compensation | 4 | | | — | | | — | | | 4 | |
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Net income | 230 | | | — | | | — | | | 230 | |
Balance, March 31, 2024 | 1,121 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,121 | |
Cash distributions to unitholders, including incentive distributions | (158) | | | — | | | (8) | | | (166) | |
Unit-based compensation | 4 | | | — | | | — | | | 4 | |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | — | | | (2) | | | — | | | (2) | |
NuStar acquisition | 2,850 | | | — | | | 801 | | | 3,651 | |
Preferred unit redemption | 17 | | | — | | | (801) | | | (784) | |
Other | (3) | | | 8 | | | — | | | 5 | |
Net income | 493 | | | — | | | 8 | | | 501 | |
Balance, June 30, 2024 | $ | 4,324 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,330 | |
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Balance, December 31, 2022 | $ | 942 | | | $ | 942 | |
Cash distributions to unitholders, including incentive distributions | (88) | | | (88) | |
Unit-based compensation | 5 | | | 5 | |
Net income | 141 | | | 141 | |
Balance, March 31, 2023 | 1,000 | | | 1,000 | |
Cash distributions to unitholders, including incentive distributions | (92) | | | (92) | |
Unit-based compensation | 4 | | | 4 | |
Net income | 87 | | | 87 | |
Balance, June 30, 2023 | $ | 999 | | | $ | 999 | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in millions)
(unaudited)
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | |
Net income | $ | 731 | | | $ | 228 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 121 | | | 97 | |
Amortization of deferred financing fees | 6 | | | 4 | |
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets and impairment charges | 54 | | | (12) | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 2 | | | — | |
Gain on West Texas Sale | (598) | | | — | |
Other non-cash, net | 3 | | | — | |
Non-cash unit-based compensation expense | 8 | | | 9 | |
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | (64) | | | 5 | |
Inventory valuation adjustments | (98) | | | 28 | |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (4) | | | (3) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures: | | | |
Accounts receivable, net | (68) | | | 347 | |
Receivables from affiliates | (13) | | | 4 | |
Inventories, net | (53) | | | (138) | |
Other assets | 61 | | | 14 | |
Accounts payable | 205 | | | (156) | |
Accounts payable to affiliates | (56) | | | (40) | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 65 | | | 33 | |
Other non-current liabilities | (86) | | | (3) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 216 | | | 417 | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | |
Capital expenditures | (111) | | | (87) | |
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Cash paid for acquisition | (185) | | | (111) | |
NuStar acquisition, net of cash received | 27 | | | — | |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates in excess of cumulative earnings | 4 | | | 5 | |
Proceeds from West Texas Sale | 990 | | | — | |
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | 2 | | | 21 | |
Other | — | | | 2 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 727 | | | (170) | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | |
Senior Notes borrowings | 1,500 | | | — | |
Senior Notes repayments | (405) | | | — | |
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Credit Facility borrowings | 1,241 | | | 1,555 | |
Credit Facility repayments | (2,022) | | | (1,465) | |
Loan origination costs | (19) | | | — | |
Preferred units redemption | (784) | | | — | |
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Cash distributions to unitholders, including incentive distributions | (249) | | | (180) | |
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests | (8) | | | — | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (746) | | | (90) | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 197 | | | 157 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 29 | | | 82 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 226 | | | $ | 239 | |
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Units issued in connection with NuStar acquisition | $ | 2,850 | | | $ | — | |
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Tabular dollar amounts, except per unit data, are in millions)
(unaudited)
1.Organization and Principles of Consolidation
As used in this document, the terms “Partnership,” “we,” “us,” “our” or “SUN” should be understood to refer to Sunoco LP and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
We are a Delaware master limited partnership. We are managed by our general partner, Sunoco GP LLC (our “General Partner”), which is owned by Energy Transfer LP (“Energy Transfer”). As of June 30, 2024, Energy Transfer owned 100% of the limited liability company interests in our General Partner, 28,463,967 of our common units and all of our incentive distribution rights (“IDRs”).
The consolidated financial statements include Sunoco LP, a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership, and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In the opinion of the Partnership’s management, such financial information reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for such interim periods in accordance with GAAP. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The operations of certain pipelines and terminals in which we own an undivided interest are proportionately consolidated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Certain items have been reclassified for presentation purposes to conform to the accounting policies of the consolidated entity. These reclassifications had no material impact on operating income, net income and comprehensive income, the consolidated balance sheets or consolidated statements of cash flows.
2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Interim Financial Statements
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Pursuant to Regulation S-X, certain information and disclosures normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. The interim consolidated financial statements and notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 16, 2024.
Significant Accounting Policies
The Partnership began implementing the significant accounting policies described below subsequent to the closing of the NuStar acquisition. Besides those described below, as of June 30, 2024, there have been no changes in the Partnership's significant accounting policies from those described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 16, 2024.
Restricted Cash
As of June 30, 2024, we have restricted cash representing legally restricted funds that are unavailable for general use totaling $9 million which is included in “Other non-current assets” on the consolidated balance sheets.
Defined Benefit Plans
We estimate pension and other postretirement benefit obligations and costs based on actuarial valuations. The annual measurement date for our pension and other postretirement benefit plans is December 31. The actuarial valuations require the use of certain assumptions including discount rates, expected long-term rates of return on plan assets and expected rates of compensation increase. Changes in these assumptions are primarily influenced by factors outside our control.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currencies of our foreign subsidiaries are the local currencies of the countries in which the subsidiaries are located. The assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries with local functional currencies are translated to U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, and income and expense items are translated to U.S. dollars at weighted-average exchange rates in effect during the period. These translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. Upon the sale or liquidation of our investment in a foreign subsidiary, translation adjustments that have historically accumulated in AOCI related to that subsidiary are released from AOCI and reported as part of the gain or loss on sale. Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Motor Fuel and Sales Taxes
Certain motor fuel and sales taxes are collected from customers and remitted to governmental agencies either directly by the Partnership or through suppliers. The Partnership’s accounting policy for wholesale direct sales to dealers, distributors and commercial customers is to exclude the collected motor fuel tax from sales and cost of sales.
For retail locations where the Partnership holds inventory, including commission agent locations, motor fuel sales and motor fuel cost of sales include motor fuel taxes. Such amounts were $41 million and $71 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $100 million and $136 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Merchandise sales and cost of merchandise sales are reported net of sales tax in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
3.Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other Transactions
Acquisitions
NuStar
On May 3, 2024, we completed the previously announced acquisition of NuStar Energy L.P. (“NuStar”). Under the terms of the agreement, NuStar common unitholders received 0.400 SUN common units for each NuStar common unit. In connection with the acquisition, we issued approximately 51.5 million common units, which had a fair value of approximately $2.85 billion, assumed debt totaling approximately $3.5 billion including approximately $56 million of lease related financing obligations and assumed preferred units with a fair value of approximately $800 million. NuStar has approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and 63 terminal and storage facilities that store and distribute crude oil, refined products, renewable fuels, ammonia and specialty liquids.
The acquisition was recorded using the acquisition method of accounting which requires, among other things, that assets and liabilities assumed be recognized on the balance sheet at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition, with any excess purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired recorded to goodwill. Management, with the assistance of a third party valuation specialist, determined the preliminary fair value of assets and liabilities as of the date of the acquisition. Determining the fair value involves the use of management's judgements as well as the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price among assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
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Total current assets | $ | 186 | |
Property and equipment | 6,958 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 136 | |
Goodwill (1) | 16 | |
Intangible assets, net (2) | 195 | |
Other non-current assets | 127 | |
Total assets | 7,618 | |
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Total current liabilities | 245 | |
Long-term debt, less current maturities (3) | 3,500 | |
Operating lease non-current liabilities | 136 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 4 | |
Other non-current liabilities | 82 | |
Total liabilities | 3,967 | |
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Preferred units (3) | 801 | |
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Total consideration | 2,850 | |
Cash acquired | 27 | |
Total cash consideration, net of cash acquired | $ | 2,823 | |
(1)Goodwill primarily represents expected commercial and operational synergies and is subject to change based on final purchase price allocations. None of the goodwill recorded as a result of this transaction is deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill of $16 million relates to the Fuel Distribution segment.
(2)Intangible assets, net comprised $151 million of favorable contracts, with a remaining weighted average life of approximately 7 years, and $44 million of customer relationships, with a remaining weighted average life of approximately 15 years.
(3)Subsequent to the closing of the NuStar acquisition, the Partnership redeemed all outstanding NuStar preferred units, totaling $784 million, redeemed NuStar's subordinated notes totaling $403 million and repaid and terminated the NuStar credit facility totaling $455 million.
Subsequent to the NuStar acquisition, the Partnership purchased a property previously leased by NuStar and cancelled the lease, resulting in an impairment of $50 million based on the value of comparable real property.
Pro Forma Results of Operations
The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are presented as if the NuStar acquisition had been completed on January 1, 2023.
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Revenues | $ | 6,306 | | | $ | 6,122 | | | $ | 12,195 | | | $ | 11,877 | |
Net income | 411 | | | 108 | | | 659 | | | 249 | |
Net income attributable to partners | 365 | | | 96 | | | 564 | | | 204 | |
Basic net income per Common Unit | $ | 2.71 | | | $ | 0.71 | | | $ | 4.17 | | | $ | 1.50 | |
Diluted net income per Common Unit | $ | 2.70 | | | $ | 0.70 | | | $ | 4.15 | | | $ | 1.49 | |
The pro forma consolidated results of operations include adjustments to:
•include the results of NuStar for all periods presented;
•include the incremental expenses associated with the fair value adjustments recorded as a result of applying the acquisition method of accounting;
•include incremental interest expense related to financing the transactions;
•adjust for one-time expenses; and
•adjust for relative changes in ownership resulting from the acquisition.
The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the NuStar acquisition been made at the beginning of the periods presented or the future results of the combined operations.
NuStar's revenue and net income since the acquisition date to June 30, 2024 included in our consolidated statement of operations were $269.4 million and $14.5 million, respectively.
Expenses related to the NuStar Acquisition
As a result of the acquisition, we recognized $83 million of merger-related costs during the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Zenith European Terminals
On March 13, 2024, we completed the previously announced acquisition of liquid fuels terminals in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Bantry Bay, Ireland from Zenith Energy for €170 million ($185 million), including working capital. The acquisition was recorded using the acquisition method of accounting which requires, among other things, that assets and liabilities assumed be recognized on the balance sheet at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. Management, with the assistance of a third party valuation specialist, determined the preliminary fair value of assets and liabilities as of the date of the acquisition. Determining the fair value involves the use of management's judgements as well as the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price among assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
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Other current assets | $ | 6 | |
Property and equipment | 204 | |
Goodwill | 7 | |
Other non-current assets | 36 | |
Current liabilities | (14) | |
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Deferred tax liabilities | (11) | |
Other non-current liabilities | (43) | |
Net assets | 185 | |
Cash acquired | — | |
Total cash consideration, net of cash acquired | $ | 185 | |
Divestiture
West Texas Sale
On April 16, 2024, we completed the previously announced sale of 204 convenience stores located in West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma to 7-Eleven, Inc. for approximately $1.0 billion, including customary adjustments for fuel and merchandise inventory. As part of the sale, SUN also amended its existing take-or-pay fuel supply agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. to incorporate additional fuel gross profit. Upon the completion of the sale, the Partnership recorded a $598 million gain ($461 million, net of current tax expense of $199 million and deferred tax benefit of $62 million).
Other Transactions
Permian Joint Venture
On July 16, 2024, SUN and Energy Transfer announced the formation of a joint venture combining their respective crude oil and produced water gathering assets in the Permian Basin. Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement by and among Sunoco LP, SUN Pipeline Holdings LLC, NuStar Permian Transportation and Storage LLC, NuStar Permian Crude Logistics LLC, NuStar Permian Holdings LLC, NuStar Logistics, L.P., ET-S Permian Holdings Company LP, ET-S Permian Pipeline Company LLC, ET-S Permian Marketing Company LLC, Energy Transfer LP, and Energy Transfer Crude Marketing, LLC dated July 14, 2024 in a cashless transaction, SUN contributed all of its Permian crude oil gathering assets and operations to the joint venture. Additionally, Energy Transfer contributed its Permian crude oil and produced water gathering assets and operations to the joint venture. Energy Transfer’s long-haul crude pipeline network that provides transportation of crude oil out of the Permian Basin to Nederland, Houston, and Cushing is excluded from the joint venture.
The joint venture operates more than 5,000 miles of crude oil and water gathering pipelines with crude oil storage capacity in excess of 11 million barrels.
SUN holds a 32.5% interest with Energy Transfer holding the remaining 67.5% interest in the joint venture.
The formation of the joint venture was effective on July 1, 2024.
4.Accounts Receivable, net
Accounts receivable, net, consisted of the following:
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Accounts receivable, trade | $ | 740 | | | $ | 703 | |
Credit card receivables | 140 | | | 107 | |
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Other receivables | 139 | | | 47 | |
Allowance for expected credit losses | (1) | | | (1) | |
Accounts receivable, net | $ | 1,018 | | | $ | 856 | |
5.Inventories, net
Fuel inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Partnership’s fuel inventory balance included lower of cost or market reserves of $132 million and $230 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Partnership’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income did not include any material amounts of income from the liquidation of LIFO fuel inventory. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Partnership's cost of sales included unfavorable inventory valuation adjustments of $32 million and $57 million, respectively, which decreased net income. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Partnership's cost of sales included favorable inventory valuation adjustments of $98 million which increased net income; and for the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Partnership's cost of sales included unfavorable inventory adjustments of $28 million which decreased net income.
Inventories, net, consisted of the following:
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Other | 15 | | | 13 | |
Inventories, net | $ | 1,040 | | | $ | 889 | |
6.Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
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Wage and other employee-related accrued expenses | $ | 38 | | | $ | 38 | |
Accrued tax expense | 326 | | | 182 | |
Accrued insurance expense | 30 | | | 30 | |
Accrued interest expense | 82 | | | 41 | |
Dealer deposits | 23 | | | 23 | |
Accrued environmental expense | 10 | | | 6 | |
Deferred revenue | 32 | | | — | |
Other | 72 | | | 33 | |
Total | $ | 613 | | | $ | 353 | |
7.Debt Obligations
Total long-term debt, net consisted of the following:
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Credit Facility | $ | 85 | | | $ | 411 | |
5.750% Senior Notes due 2025 (1) | 600 | | | — | |
6.000% Senior Notes due 2026 (1) | 500 | | | — | |
6.000% Senior Notes due 2027 | 600 | | | 600 | |
5.625% Senior Notes due 2027 (1) | 550 | | | — | |
5.875% Senior Notes due 2028 | 400 | | | 400 | |
7.000% Senior Notes due 2028 | 500 | | | 500 | |
4.500% Senior Notes due 2029 | 800 | | | 800 | |
7.000% Senior Notes due 2029 | 750 | | | — | |
4.500% Senior Notes due 2030 | 800 | | | 800 | |
6.375% Senor Notes due 2030 (1) | 600 | | | — | |
7.250% Senior Notes due 2032 | 750 | | | — | |
GoZone Bonds (1) | 322 | | | — | |
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Lease-related financing obligations | 150 | | | 94 | |
Net unamortized premiums, discounts and fair value adjustments | 14 | | | — | |
Deferred debt issuance costs | (41) | | | (25) | |
Total debt | 7,380 | | | 3,580 | |
Less: current maturities | 76 | | | — | |
Total long-term debt, net | $ | 7,304 | | | $ | 3,580 | |
(1)These notes, totaling $2.57 billion aggregate principal amount, were assumed by the Partnership in connection with the closing of the NuStar acquisition in May 2024.
Recent Transactions
April 2024 Notes Offering
On April 30, 2024, the Partnership issued $750 million of 7.000% Senior Notes due 2029 and $750 million of 7.250% Senior Notes due 2032 in a private offering. The Partnership used the net proceeds from the offering to (i) repay certain outstanding indebtedness of NuStar, in connection with the merger between the Partnership and NuStar, (ii) fund the redemption of NuStar's preferred units in connection with the merger and (iii) pay offering fees and expenses.
NuStar Acquisition
During the second quarter of 2024, subsequent to the closing of the NuStar acquisition, the Partnership redeemed NuStar's subordinated notes totaling $403 million and repaid and terminated NuStar's credit facility totaling $455 million.
NuStar Logistics Senior Notes. NuStar Logistics, L.P., a wholly owned subsidiary acquired in the NuStar acquisition, (NuStar Logistics”) is the issuer of $2.25 billion of senior notes, including 5.750% Senior Notes due 2025, 6.000% Senior Notes due 2026, 5.625% Senior Notes due 2027 and 6.375% Senior Notes due 2030 (collectively, the “NuStar Logistics Senior Notes”). Subsequent to the closing of the NuStar acquisition, the indentures related to the Partnership’s senior notes and the indentures related to NuStar Logistics’ senior notes were amended to add certain subsidiaries as guarantors. Consequently, Sunoco LP and NuStar Logistics are each a guarantor of the other’s senior notes, along with other subsidiary guarantors of each.
The NuStar Logistics Senior Notes do not have sinking fund requirements. These notes rank equally with existing senior unsecured indebtedness and senior to existing subordinated indebtedness of NuStar Logistics and contain restrictions on NuStar Logistics’ ability to incur secured indebtedness unless the same security is also provided for the benefit of holders of the NuStar Logistics Senior Notes. In addition, the NuStar Logistics Senior Notes limit the ability of NuStar Logistics and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur indebtedness secured by certain liens, engage in certain sale-leaseback transactions and engage in certain consolidations, mergers or asset sales. At the option of NuStar Logistics, the NuStar Logistics Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time at a redemption price, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. If we undergo a change of control that is followed by a ratings decline that occurs within 60 days of the change of control, each holder of the applicable senior notes may require us to repurchase all or a portion of its notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the notes repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.
Gulf Opportunity Zone Revenue Bonds. NuStar Logistics’ obligations also include revenue bonds issued by the Parish of St. James, Louisiana pursuant to the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005 (the “GoZone Bonds”).
As reflected in the table below, the holders of the Series 2008, Series 2010B and Series 2011 GoZone Bonds are required to tender their bonds at the applicable mandatory purchase date in exchange for 100% of the principal plus accrued and unpaid interest, after which these bonds are expected to be remarketed with a new interest rate established. Each of the Series 2010 and Series 2010A GoZone Bonds is subject to redemption on or after June 1, 2030 by the Parish of St. James, at our option, in whole or in part, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest. Interest on the GoZone Bonds is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year.
The following table summarizes the GoZone Bonds outstanding as of June 30, 2024:
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Series 2008 | | June 26, 2008 | | $ | 56 | | | 6.10 | % | | June 1, 2030 | | n/a | | June 1, 2038 |
Series 2010 | | July 15, 2010 | | 100 | | | 6.35 | % | | n/a | | June 1, 2030 | | July 1, 2040 |
Series 2010A | | October 7, 2010 | | 43 | | | 6.35 | % | | n/a | | June 1, 2030 | | October 1, 2040 |
Series 2010B | | December 29, 2010 | | 48 | | | 6.10 | % | | June 1, 2030 | | n/a | | December 1, 2040 |
Series 2011 | | August 9, 2011 | | 75 | | | 5.85 | % | | June 1, 2025 | | n/a | | August 1, 2041 |
NuStar Logistics’ agreements with the Parish of St. James related to the GoZone Bonds contain: (i) customary restrictive covenants that limit the ability of NuStar Logistics and its subsidiaries to, among other things, create liens, enter into certain sale leaseback transactions, and engage in certain consolidations, mergers or asset sales; and (ii) a repurchase provision which provides that if we undergo a change of control that is followed by a ratings decline that occurs within 60 days of the change of control, then each holder may require the trustee, with funds provided by NuStar Logistics, to repurchase all or a portion of that holder’s GoZone Bonds at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.
Credit Facilities
The Partnership's $1.50 billion revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) matures in May 2029 (as amended in May 2024), which date may be extended in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility can be increased from time to time upon our written request, subject to certain conditions, up to an additional $500 million. As of June 30, 2024, the balance on the Credit Facility was $85 million, and $15 million standby letters of credit were outstanding. The unused availability on the Credit Facility at June 30, 2024 was $1.40 billion. The weighted average interest rate on the total amount outstanding at June 30, 2024 was 7.43%. The Partnership was in compliance with all financial covenants at June 30, 2024.
Upon the closing of the NuStar acquisition, the commitments under NuStar’s receivables financing agreement were reduced to zero during a suspension period, for which the period end has not been determined. As of June 30, 2024, this facility had no outstanding borrowings.
Fair Value of Debt
The aggregate estimated fair value and carrying amount of our consolidated debt obligations as of June 30, 2024 were $7.35 billion and $7.38 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate fair value and carrying amount of our consolidated debt obligations were $3.50 billion and $3.58 billion, respectively. The fair value of our consolidated debt obligations is a Level 2 valuation based on the respective debt obligations' observable inputs for similar liabilities.
8.Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other non-current liabilities consisted of the following:
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Asset retirement obligations | $ | 94 | | | $ | 84 | |
Accrued environmental expense, long-term | 16 | | | 12 | |
Other | 83 | | | 20 | |
Total | $ | 193 | | | $ | 116 | |
9.Related Party Transactions
We are party to fee-based commercial agreements with various affiliates of Energy Transfer for pipeline, terminalling and storage services. We also have agreements with subsidiaries of Energy Transfer for the purchase and sale of fuel.
Our investments in the J.C. Nolan joint venture entities were $124 million and $124 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. In addition, we recorded equity in earnings from the J.C. Nolan joint venture of $2 million and $1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $4 million and $3 million for the six months ended six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Summary of Transactions
Related party transactions for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
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Motor fuel sales to affiliates | $ | — | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 28 | |
Bulk fuel purchases from affiliates | 373 | | | 471 | | | 770 | | | 882 | |
Significant affiliate balances included on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
•Accounts receivable from affiliates were $33 million and $20 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, which were primarily related to motor fuel sales to affiliates.
•Accounts payable to affiliates were $114 million and $170 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, which were attributable to operational expenses and bulk fuel purchases.
•Advances from affiliates were $94 million and $102 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, which were related to treasury services agreements with Energy Transfer.
10.Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue
Subsequent to our acquisition of NuStar, the Partnership's consolidated financial statements reflect three reportable segments: Fuel Distribution, Pipeline Systems and Terminals.
Revenues from our Fuel Distribution segment are derived from the sale of fuel, non-fuel and lease income. Fuel sales consist primarily of the sale of motor fuel under supply agreements with third-party customers and affiliates. Fuel supply contracts with our customers generally provide that we distribute motor fuel at a price based on a formula which includes published rates, volume-based profit margin and other terms specific to the agreement. The customer is invoiced the agreed-upon price with most payment terms ranging less than 30 days. If the consideration promised in a contract includes a variable amount, the Partnership estimates the variable consideration amount and factors in such estimate to determine the transaction price under the expected value method. Revenue is recognized under the motor fuel contracts at the point in time the customer takes control of the fuel. At the time control is transferred to the customer the sale is considered final, because the agreements do not grant customers the right to return motor fuel. To determine when control transfers to the customer, the shipping terms of the contract are assessed as a primary indicator of the transfer of control. For FOB shipping point terms, revenue is recognized at the time of shipment. The performance obligation with respect to the sale of goods is satisfied at the time of shipment since the customer gains control at this time under the terms. Shipping and/or handling costs that occur before the customer obtains control of the goods are deemed to be fulfillment activities and are accounted for as fulfillment costs. Once the goods are shipped, the Partnership is precluded from redirecting the shipment to another customer and revenue is recognized. Non-fuel revenue includes merchandise revenue that comprises the in-store merchandise and food service sales at company-operated retail stores and other revenue such as credit card processing, car washes, lottery and other services. Lease revenue is derived from leasing arrangements for which we are the lessor and recognized ratably over the term of the underlying lease.
Revenues from our Pipeline Systems segment are derived from interstate and intrastate pipeline transportation of refined products, crude oil and anhydrous ammonia and the applicable pipeline tariff on a per barrel basis for crude oil or refined products and on a per ton basis for ammonia.
Revenues from our Terminals segment include fees for tank storage agreements, under which a customer agrees to pay for a certain amount of storage in a tank over a period of time (storage terminal revenues) and throughput agreements, under which a customer pays a fee per barrel for volumes moving through our terminals (throughput terminal revenues). Our terminals also provide blending, additive injections, handling and filtering services for which we charge additional fees.
The following table depicts the disaggregation of revenue within each segment:
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Fuel Distribution | | | | | | | |
Fuel | $ | 5,797 | | | $ | 5,595 | | | $ | 11,151 | | | $ | 10,820 | |
Non-fuel | 81 | | | 73 | | | 146 | | | 137 | |
Lease income | 30 | | | 37 | | | 68 | | | 74 | |
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Pipeline Systems | | | | | | | |
Throughput | 138 | | | — | | | 138 | | | — | |
Other | 39 | | | — | | | 39 | | | — | |
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Terminals | | | | | | | |
Throughput | 20 | | | 15 | | | 36 | | | 27 | |
Other | 69 | | | 25 | | | 95 | | | 49 | |
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Total revenues | $ | 6,174 | | | $ | 5,745 | | | $ | 11,673 | | | $ | 11,107 | |
Contract Balances with Customers
The balances of the Partnership’s contract assets and contract liabilities as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
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| June 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
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Contract assets | $ | 273 | | | $ | 256 | |
Accounts receivable from contracts with customers | 879 | | | 809 | |
Contract liabilities | 81 | | | — | |
The following table summarizes the consolidated activity of our contract liabilities:
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| Contract Liabilities |
Balance, December 31, 2023 | $ | — | |
NuStar acquisition | 78 | |
Zenith European terminals acquisition | 3 | |
Additions | 19 | |
Revenue recognized | (19) | |
Balance, June 30, 2024 | $ | 81 | |
Remaining Performance Obligations
The following table presents our estimated revenues from contracts with customers for remaining performance obligations that have not yet been recognized, representing our contractually committed revenue as of June 30, 2024.
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| | Remaining Performance Obligations |
2024 | (remaining) | $ | 207 | |
2025 | | 299 | |
2026 | | 232 | |
2027 | | 159 | |
2028 | | 123 | |
Thereafter | 268 | |
Total | $ | 1,288 | |
Our contractually committed revenue, for purposes of the tabular presentation above, is generally limited to customer contracts that have fixed pricing and fixed volume terms and conditions, including contracts with payment obligations for minimum volume commitments.
Costs to Obtain or Fulfill a Contract
The Partnership recognized amortization on capitalized costs incurred to obtain contracts of $9 million and $7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $17 million and $13 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
11.Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
From time to time, the Partnership is involved in various legal proceedings and claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. Such proceedings are subject to the uncertainties inherent in any litigation, and we regularly assess the need for accounting recognition or disclosure of any related contingencies. We maintain liability insurance with insurers with coverage and deductibles management believes are reasonable and prudent. However, there can be no assurance that the levels of insurance protection currently in effect will continue to be available at reasonable prices or that such levels will be adequate to protect us from material expenses related to product liability, personal injury or property damage in the future. Based on currently available information, we believe it is unlikely that the outcome of known matters would have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
New York Motor Fuel Excise Tax Audits
Sunoco LLC and Sunoco Retail LLC are currently under motor fuel excise tax audits in the state of New York for the periods of March 2017 through May 2020. These audits are currently ongoing and no assessments have been made. We cannot predict the outcome of these audits; however, to the extent material assessments may be issued, we would expect to use all appropriate administrative and legal measures to defend our positions.
12.Income Tax Expense
As a partnership, we are generally not subject to federal income tax and most state income taxes. However, the Partnership conducts certain activities through corporate subsidiaries which are subject to federal and state income taxes.
Our effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate primarily due to Partnership earnings that are not subject to U.S. federal and most state income taxes at the Partnership level. A reconciliation of income tax expense from continuing operations at the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% to net income tax expense is as follows:
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
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Income tax expense at United States statutory rate | $ | 136 | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 186 | | | $ | 51 | |
Increase (reduction) in income taxes resulting from: | | | | | | | |
Partnership earnings not subject to tax | (15) | | | (13) | | | (60) | | | (39) | |
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State and local tax, net of federal expense | 29 | | | 2 | | | 30 | | | 4 | |
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Other | (1) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Net income tax expense | $ | 149 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 156 | | | $ | 16 | |
13.Equity
As of June 30, 2024, Energy Transfer and its subsidiaries owned 28,463,967 of our common units and the public owned 107,533,995 of our common units. As of June 30, 2024, our wholly owned subsidiaries owned all of the 16,410,780 Class C units representing limited partner interests in the Partnership.
Common Units
The change in our outstanding common units for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was as follows:
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| Number of Units |
Number of common units at December 31, 2023 | 84,408,014 | |
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Phantom unit vesting | 46,848 | |
NuStar acquisition | 51,543,100 | |
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Number of common units at June 30, 2024 | 135,997,962 | |
Cash Distributions
Our partnership agreement sets forth the calculation used to determine the amount and priority of cash distributions that the common unitholders receive.
Cash distributions paid or declared during 2024 were as follows:
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| | Limited Partners | | |
Payment Date | | Per Unit Distribution | | Total Cash Distribution | | Distribution to IDR Holders |
February 20, 2024 | | $ | 0.8420 | | | $ | 71 | | | $ | 19 | |
May 20, 2024 | | 0.8756 | | | 119 | | | 36 | |
August 19, 2024 | | 0.8756 | | | 119 | | | 36 | |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following table presents the components of AOCI, net of tax:
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| June 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | (1) | | | $ | — | |
Actuarial gains related to pensions and other postretirement benefits | 7 | | | — | |
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Total accumulated other comprehensive income included in partners’ capital, net of tax | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | |
14.Segment Reporting
Change in Segments
Subsequent to the acquisition of NuStar, management reevaluated the Partnership’s internal reporting, which resulted in changes to the Partnership’s reportable segments. The Partnership’s consolidated financial information now includes three reportable segments: Fuel Distribution, Pipeline Systems and Terminals. The Partnership previously reported reportable segments for Fuel Distribution and Marketing and All Other. The operations within those prior reportable segments have now been reallocated among the new reportable segments, and prior periods have been adjusted accordingly to reflect the current segment presentation. In addition, certain operations within NuStar’s prior standalone reporting have been reallocated based on the post-acquisition internal reporting and management structure; therefore, segment operating results reported herein are not comparable to those previously reported by NuStar in its standalone pre-acquisition financial statements.
Description of Segments
Fuel Distribution. Our Fuel Distribution segment supplies motor fuel to independently-operated dealer stations, distributors, commission agents and other consumers. Also included in our Fuel Distribution segment is lease income from properties that we lease or sublease, as well as the Partnership’s credit card services, franchise royalties and retail operations in Hawaii and New Jersey.
Pipeline Systems. Our Pipeline Systems segment includes the operations of our refined products, crude oil and anhydrous ammonia pipelines, as well as other assets that are operated and managed on an integrated basis with our pipeline systems, including certain terminal and storage assets.
Terminals. Our Terminals segment is composed of our facilities (other than those integrated into the Pipeline Systems segment) that provide storage, handling and other services on a fee basis for refined products, crude oil, specialty chemicals, renewable fuels and other liquids. The segment also includes the operations of our transmix processing facilities.
Segment Operating Results
We report Adjusted EBITDA by segment as a measure of segment performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and accretion expense, non-cash unit-based compensation expense, gains and losses on disposal of assets, non-cash impairment charges, losses on extinguishment of debt, unrealized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, inventory valuation adjustments, and certain other operating expenses reflected in net income that we do not believe are indicative of ongoing core operations. Inventory valuation adjustments that are excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA represent changes in lower of cost or market reserves on the Partnership's inventory. These amounts are unrealized valuation adjustments applied to fuel volumes remaining in inventory at the end of the period.
The following tables present financial information by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Revenues: | | | | | | | |
Fuel Distribution | $ | 5,908 | | | $ | 5,705 | | | $ | 11,365 | | | $ | 11,031 | |
Pipeline Systems | 177 | | | — | | | 177 | | | — | |
Terminals | 89 | | | 40 | | | 131 | | | 76 | |
Total | $ | 6,174 | | | $ | 5,745 | | | $ | 11,673 | | | $ | 11,107 | |
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Segment Adjusted EBITDA: | | | | | | | |
Fuel Distribution | $ | 245 | | | $ | 226 | | | $ | 463 | | | $ | 422 | |
Pipeline Systems | 53 | | | 3 | | | 53 | | | 7 | |
Terminals | 22 | | | 21 | | | 46 | | | 42 | |
Total | $ | 320 | | | $ | 250 | | | $ | 562 | | | $ | 471 | |
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA: | | | | | | | |
Net income | $ | 501 | | | $ | 87 | | | $ | 731 | | | $ | 228 | |
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 78 | | | 49 | | | 121 | | | 97 | |
Interest expense, net | 95 | | | 53 | | | 158 | | | 106 | |
Non-cash unit-based compensation expense | 4 | | | 4 | | | 8 | | | 9 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and impairment charges | 52 | | | (13) | | | 54 | | | (12) | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 2 | | | — | | | 2 | | | — | |
Unrealized (gains) losses on commodity derivatives | (6) | | | 1 | | | 7 | | | (10) | |
Inventory valuation adjustments | 32 | | | 57 | | | (98) | | | 28 | |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (2) | | | (1) | | | (4) | | | (3) | |
Adjusted EBITDA related to unconsolidated affiliates | 3 | | | 3 | | | 6 | | | 6 | |
Gain on West Texas Sale | (598) | | | — | | | (598) | | | — | |
Other non-cash adjustments | 10 | | | 1 | | | 19 | | | 6 | |
Income tax expense | 149 | | | 9 | | | 156 | | | 16 | |
Adjusted EBITDA (consolidated) | $ | 320 | | | $ | 250 | | | $ | 562 | | | $ | 471 | |
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| June 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
Assets: | | | |
Fuel Distribution | $ | 6,319 | | | $ | 6,343 | |
Pipeline Systems | 6,438 | | | 49 | |
Terminals | 1,357 | | | 398 | |
Total segment assets | 14,114 | | | 6,790 | |
Other partnership assets | 351 | | | 36 | |
Total assets | $ | 14,465 | | | $ | 6,826 | |
15.Net Income per Common Unit
A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per common unit computations is as follows:
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
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Net income | $ | 501 | | | $ | 87 | | | $ | 731 | | | $ | 228 | |
Less: | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 8 | | | — | | | 8 | | | — | |
Incentive distribution rights | 36 | | | 20 | | | 72 | | | 39 | |
Distributions on unvested phantom unit awards | 2 | | | 1 | | | 3 | | | 3 | |
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Common unitholders’ interest in net income | $ | 455 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 648 | | | $ | 186 | |
Weighted average common units outstanding: | | | | | | | |
Basic | 117,271,408 | | | 84,060,866 | | | 100,848,078 | | | 84,059,797 | |
Dilutive effect of unvested phantom unit awards | 783,450 | | | 973,402 | | | 808,998 | | | 938,980 | |
Diluted | 118,054,858 | | | 85,034,268 | | | 101,657,076 | | | 84,998,777 | |
Net income per common unit: | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | 3.88 | | | $ | 0.79 | | | $ | 6.43 | | | $ | 2.21 | |
Diluted | $ | 3.85 | | | $ | 0.78 | | | $ | 6.37 | | | $ | 2.19 | |
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(Tabular dollar amounts, except per gallon data, are in millions)
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. Additional discussion and analysis related to the Partnership is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 included therein.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure of performance that has limitations and should not be considered as a substitute for net income or other GAAP measures. Please see “Key Measures Used to Evaluate and Assess Our Business” below for a discussion of our use of Adjusted EBITDA in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and a reconciliation to net income for the periods presented.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. Statements using words such as “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “forecast,” “assume,” “estimate,” “continue,” “position,” “predict,” “project,” “goal,” “strategy,” “budget,” “potential,” “will” and other similar words or phrases are used to help identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Descriptions of our objectives, goals, targets, plans, strategies, costs, anticipated capital expenditures, expected cost savings and benefits are also forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to vary materially from the results and events anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements, including:
•our ability to make, complete and integrate acquisitions from affiliates or third-parties;
•business strategy and operations of Energy Transfer LP ("Energy Transfer") and its conflicts of interest with us;
•changes in the price of and demand for the motor fuel that we distribute and our ability to appropriately hedge any motor fuel we hold in inventory;
•our dependence on limited principal suppliers;
•competition in the wholesale motor fuel distribution and retail store industry;
•changing customer preferences for alternate fuel sources or improvement in fuel efficiency;
•volatility of fuel prices or a prolonged period of low fuel prices and the effects of actions by, or disputes among or between, oil producing countries with respect to matters related to the price or production of oil;
•any acceleration of the domestic and/or international transition to a low carbon economy as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 or otherwise;
•the possibility of cyber and malware attacks;
•changes in our credit rating, as assigned by rating agencies;
•a deterioration in the credit and/or capital markets, including as a result of recent increases in cost of capital resulting from Federal Reserve policies and changes in financial institutions’ policies or practices concerning businesses linked to fossil fuels;
•general economic conditions, including sustained periods of inflation, supply chain disruptions and associated central bank monetary policies;
•environmental, tax and other federal, state and local laws and regulations;
•the fact that we are not fully insured against all risks incident to our business;
•dangers inherent in the storage and transportation of motor fuel;
•our ability to manage growth and/or control costs;
•our reliance on senior management, supplier trade credit and information technology; and
•our partnership structure, which may create conflicts of interest between us and Sunoco GP LLC (our “General Partner”), and its affiliates, and limits the fiduciary duties of our General Partner and its affiliates.
All forward-looking statements, express or implied, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements.
Many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties are, and will be, heightened by any further worsening of the global business and economic environment. New factors that could impact forward-looking statements emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such factors. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described or referenced in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 16, 2024 or our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 filed with the SEC on May 9, 2024 occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.
You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. When considering forward-looking statements, please review the risks described or referenced under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” herein, including the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 16, 2024 or from the risk factors set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 filed with the SEC on May 9, 2024. The list of factors that could affect future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is illustrative but by no means exhaustive. Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. The forward-looking statements included in this report are based on, and include, our estimates as of the filing of this report. We anticipate that subsequent events and market developments will cause our estimates to change. However, we specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, except as required by law, even if new information becomes available in the future.
In addition to risks and uncertainties in the ordinary course of business that are common to all businesses, important factors that are specific to our structure as a limited partnership, our industry and our company could materially impact our future performance and results of operations.
Overview
As used in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, the terms “Partnership,” “we,” “us,” “our” or "SUN" should be understood to refer to Sunoco LP and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
We are a Delaware master limited partnership with operations in over 40 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe and Mexico. We are the largest independent distributor of motor fuel in North America and a leading operator of critical midstream energy infrastructure. Our midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements our fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 7,400 Sunoco and partner branded locations and additional independent dealers and commercial customers.
Recent Developments
Acquisitions
NuStar
On May 3, 2024, we completed the previously announced acquisition of NuStar Energy L.P. (“NuStar”). Under the terms of the agreement, NuStar common unitholders received 0.400 SUN common units for each NuStar common unit. In connection with the acquisition, we issued approximately 51.5 million common units, which had a fair value of approximately $2.9 billion, assumed debt totaling approximately $3.5 billion and assumed preferred units with a fair value of approximately $800 million. NuStar has approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and 63 terminal and storage facilities that store and distribute crude oil, refined products, renewable fuels, ammonia and specialty liquids.
Zenith European Terminals
On March 13, 2024, we completed the previously announced acquisition of liquid fuels terminals in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Bantry Bay, Ireland from Zenith Energy for €170 million ($185 million), including working capital.
Divestiture
West Texas Sale
On April 16, 2024, we completed the previously announced sale of 204 convenience stores located in West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma to 7-Eleven, Inc. for approximately $1.0 billion, including customary adjustments for fuel and merchandise inventory. As part of the sale, SUN also amended its existing take-or-pay fuel supply agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. to incorporate additional fuel gross profit.
Other Transactions
Permian Joint Venture
On July 16, 2024, SUN and Energy Transfer announced the formation of a joint venture combining their respective crude oil and produced water gathering assets in the Permian Basin. Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement by and among Sunoco LP, SUN Pipeline Holdings LLC, NuStar Permian Transportation and Storage LLC, NuStar Permian Crude Logistics LLC, NuStar Permian Holdings LLC, NuStar Logistics, L.P., ET-S Permian Holdings Company LP, ET-S Permian Pipeline Company LLC, ET-S Permian Marketing Company LLC, Energy Transfer LP, and Energy Transfer Crude Marketing, LLC dated July 14, 2024 in a cashless transaction, SUN contributed all of its Permian crude oil gathering assets and operations to the joint venture. Additionally, Energy Transfer contributed its Permian crude oil and produced water gathering assets and operations to the joint venture. Energy Transfer’s long-haul crude pipeline network that provides transportation of crude oil out of the Permian Basin to Nederland, Houston, and Cushing is excluded from the joint venture.
The joint venture operates more than 5,000 miles of crude oil and water gathering pipelines with crude oil storage capacity in excess of 11 million barrels.
SUN holds a 32.5% interest with Energy Transfer holding the remaining 67.5% interest in the joint venture.
The formation of the joint venture was effective on July 1, 2024.
Key Measures Used to Evaluate and Assess Our Business
Management uses a variety of financial measurements to analyze business performance, including the following key measures:
•Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA, as used throughout this document, is defined as earnings before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and accretion expense, non-cash unit-based compensation expense, gains and losses on disposal of assets, non-cash impairment charges, losses on extinguishment of debt, unrealized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, inventory valuation adjustments, and certain other operating expenses reflected in net income that we do not believe are indicative of ongoing core operations. Inventory valuation adjustments that are excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA represent changes in lower of cost or market reserves on the Partnership's inventory. These amounts are unrealized valuation adjustments applied to fuel volumes remaining in inventory at the end of the period.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, read “Key Operating Metrics and Results of Operations” below.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because:
•Adjusted EBITDA is used as a performance measure under our Credit Facility;
•securities analysts and other interested parties use Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of financial performance; and
•our management uses Adjusted EBITDA for internal planning purposes, including aspects of our consolidated operating budget and capital expenditures.
Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized term under GAAP and does not purport to be an alternative to net income as a measure of operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and one should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations include:
•it does not reflect interest expense or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our Credit Facility or senior notes;
•although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash requirements for such replacements; and
•as not all companies use identical calculations, our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA reflects amounts for the unconsolidated affiliates based on the same recognition and measurement methods used to record equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates. Adjusted EBITDA related to unconsolidated affiliates excludes the same items with respect to the unconsolidated affiliates as those excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, such as interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization and other non-cash items. Although these amounts are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA related to unconsolidated affiliates, such exclusion should not be understood to imply that we have control over the operations and resulting revenues and expenses of such affiliates. We do not control our unconsolidated affiliates; therefore, we do not control the earnings or cash flows of such affiliates. The use of Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA related to unconsolidated affiliates as an analytical tool should be limited accordingly.
Results of Operations
Consolidated Results
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | | | Six Months Ended June 30, | | |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | Change | | 2024 | | 2023 | | Change |
Segment Adjusted EBITDA: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fuel Distribution | $ | 245 | | | $ | 226 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 463 | | | $ | 422 | | | $ | 41 | |
Pipeline Systems | 53 | | | 3 | | | 50 | | | 53 | | | 7 | | | 46 | |
Terminals | 22 | | | 21 | | | 1 | | | 46 | | | 42 | | | 4 | |
Adjusted EBITDA (consolidated) | $ | 320 | | | $ | 250 | | | $ | 70 | | | $ | 562 | | | $ | 471 | | | $ | 91 | |
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | | | Six Months Ended June 30, | | |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | Change | | 2024 | | 2023 | | Change |
Reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | $ | 501 | | | $ | 87 | | | $ | 414 | | | $ | 731 | | | $ | 228 | | | $ | 503 | |
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 78 | | | 49 | | | 29 | | | 121 | | | 97 | | | 24 | |
Interest expense, net | 95 | | | 53 | | | 42 | | | 158 | | | 106 | | | 52 | |
Non-cash unit-based compensation expense | 4 | | | 4 | | | — | | | 8 | | | 9 | | | (1) | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and impairment charges | 52 | | | (13) | | | 65 | | | 54 | | | (12) | | | 66 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 2 | | | — | | | 2 | | | 2 | | | — | | | 2 | |
Unrealized (gains) losses on commodity derivatives | (6) | | | 1 | | | (7) | | | 7 | | | (10) | | | 17 | |
Inventory valuation adjustments | 32 | | | 57 | | | (25) | | | (98) | | | 28 | | | (126) | |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (2) | | | (1) | | | (1) | | | (4) | | | (3) | | | (1) | |
Adjusted EBITDA related to unconsolidated affiliates | 3 | | | 3 | | | — | | | 6 | | | 6 | | | — | |
Gain on West Texas Sale | (598) | | | — | | | (598) | | | (598) | | | — | | | (598) | |
Other non-cash adjustments | 10 | | | 1 | | | 9 | | | 19 | | | 6 | | | 13 | |
Income tax expense | 149 | | | 9 | | | 140 | | | 156 | | | 16 | | | 140 | |
Adjusted EBITDA (consolidated) | $ | 320 | | | $ | 250 | | | $ | 70 | | | $ | 562 | | | $ | 471 | | | $ | 91 | |
Net Income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same periods last year, net income increased primarily due to a $598 million gain on the West Texas Sale in April 2024, as discussed below. In addition, the increase in net income reflected increases of $9 million and $107 million, respectively, in operating income, driven by results from our reportable segments, partially offset by increases in depreciation, amortization and accretion, as well as losses on disposal of asset and impairment charges. The increases in net income were also offset by increases in interest expense and income tax expense. These changes are discussed in more detail below.
Adjusted EBITDA (consolidated). For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same periods last year, Adjusted EBITDA increased primarily due to increases in profit of $251 million and $360 million, respectively, primarily related to the acquisitions of NuStar and Zenith European terminals, partially offset by increases in operating costs (including operating expenses, general and administrative expenses and lease expense) of $148 million and $163 million, respectively, primarily related to the acquisitions of NuStar and Zenith European terminals.
Additional discussion on the changes impacting net income and comprehensive income and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same periods last year is available below and in “Segment Operating Results.”
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same periods last year, depreciation, depletion and amortization increased primarily due to additional depreciation and amortization from assets recently placed in service and from recent acquisitions.
Interest Expense, net. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period last year, interest expense increased primarily due to an increase in average total long-term debt.
Loss (Gain) on Disposal of Assets and Impairment Charges. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same periods last year, loss on disposal of assets and impairment charges primarily relates to the termination of a lease in June 2024.
Unrealized (Gains) Losses on Commodity Derivatives. The unrealized gains and losses on our commodity derivatives represent the changes in fair value of our commodity derivatives. The change in unrealized gains and losses between periods is impacted by the notional amounts and commodity price changes on our commodity derivatives. Additional information on commodity derivatives is included in “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” below.
Inventory Valuation Adjustments. Inventory valuation adjustments represent changes in lower of cost or market reserves using the last-in, first-out method on the Partnership’s inventory. These amounts are unrealized valuation adjustments applied to fuel volumes remaining in inventory at the end of the period. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Partnership's cost of sales included unfavorable inventory valuation adjustments of $32 million and $57 million, respectively, which decreased net income. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Partnership's cost of sales included favorable inventory valuation adjustments of $98 million, which increased net income; and for the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Partnership's cost of sales included unfavorable inventory adjustments of $28 million, which decreased net income.
Gain on West Texas Sale. The gain on West Texas Sale relates to the gain recognized by SUN upon completion of the sale of convenience stores to 7-Eleven Inc. in April 2024.
Income Tax Expense. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same periods last year, income tax expense increased primarily due to the taxable gain recognized by a corporate subsidiary on the West Texas Sale.
Segment Operating Results
We evaluate segment performance based on Segment Adjusted EBITDA, which we believe is an important performance measure of the core profitability of our operations. This measure represents the basis of our internal financial reporting and is one of the performance measures used by senior management in deciding how to allocate capital resources among business segments.