FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (FIP)·Q4 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

• Q4 2024 showed mixed fundamentals: consolidated revenue was $80.764M and Adjusted EBITDA was $29.173M, with a widened GAAP loss driven by a $70.4M impairment charge .
• Segment momentum remains solid: Transtar posted $19.395M Adjusted EBITDA, Jefferson $11.074M, Long Ridge (Power & Gas) $9.903M, while Repauno was $(0.595)M in Q4 .
• Strategic pivot: Long Ridge was refinanced and fully consolidated; management now targets approximately $160M in annual EBITDA at the asset level, with upside from capacity revenues and behind-the-meter data centers .
• 2025 catalysts: Jefferson’s three long-term contracts ($25M annual EBITDA) begin spring/summer; Repauno Phase 2 contracted to 40kbpd ($50M annual EBITDA); corporate refinancing planned to reduce fixed charges (10.5% bonds and ~14% preferred targeting an “8-handle”) .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

• What Went Well

  • Long Ridge refinancing, equity buy-in, and repricing of power sale contracts to ~$43/MWh (+$15/MWh), plus higher capacity revenues beginning June 1, collectively driving ~$160M annual EBITDA at the asset level .
  • Jefferson signed/commencing three long-term contracts (~$25M annual EBITDA) and is negotiating additional conventional/renewable volumes; management sees a path to ~$120M annual EBITDA potential .
  • Repauno Phase 2 second NGL export contract signed, contracted to 40kbpd (~$50M annual EBITDA), with financing cleared for $300M tax-exempt debt at ~5–6% rates; Phase 2 can reach ~$70M annual EBITDA at full utilization .
  • Quote: “Pro forma for the Long Ridge transactions, we expect to generate approximately $160 million of annual EBITDA with the bulk of that figure locked in for the next 7 years.”

• What Went Wrong

  • Consolidated GAAP loss widened in Q4 (Net loss attributable to stockholders $(137.236)M) due to impairment charges ($70.401M) and high interest expense ($33.312M) .
  • Long Ridge quarterly EBITDA dipped sequentially to $9.9M from $11.1M, with capacity factor down to 88% from 91% due to planned maintenance .
  • Repauno posted negative Q4 EBITDA ($(0.595)M); while pipeline is strong, earnings contribution awaits Phase 2 completion (mid-2026) .
  • Analyst concern: Transtar’s 2024 EBITDA growth (~7% YoY) below the long-term 15% target; management reiterated 15–20% organic growth in 2025, aided by tariffs and new business .

Financial Results

Notes:

• Net Income Margin (%) computed from net loss attributable to stockholders divided by total revenues using cited values .
• Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%) computed from Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenues using cited values .

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Guidance Changes

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

Management Commentary

• “We now have line of sight across our portfolio on approximately $195 million of incremental locked-in annual EBITDA under executed contracts… which… represents total company annual EBITDA of approximately $323 million.”
• “We will sell power at an average price of $43 per megawatt hour compared to $28… resulting in approximately $50 million of annual incremental EBITDA… higher capacity payments result in approximately $30 million… [and] excess gas sales… $10–$20 million… adding it up, we forecast Long Ridge to generate approximately $160 million [annual].”
• “At Jefferson, we have $25 million of long-term annual EBITDA commencing this year under 3 contracts… If we're successful… we'll be in a position to post annual EBITDA of approximately $120 million.”
• “We signed our second contract for Phase 2, bringing our total committed volumes to 40,000 barrels per day or $50 million of annual EBITDA… Phase 2 can contribute up to $70 million of annual EBITDA once complete.”
• “Our existing bonds… have a coupon at 10.5%… fixed preferred… about 14%… I think new debt today comes with an 8 handle, hopefully, low 8s.”

Q&A Highlights

• Jefferson mix and contribution: Management highlighted negotiations across crude (waxy Utah), NGLs, and ammonia; ammonia second opportunity could double volumes; NGL exports via Jefferson South seen as highly accretive .
• Long Ridge timing: Full ~$160M annual EBITDA expected in consolidated results by Q3 2025; partial in Q1, full ownership in Q2, with capacity revenues starting June 1 .
• Transtar/U.S. Steel: Any ownership outcome at U.S. Steel seen as neutral-to-positive; Nippon’s investment commitments viewed favorably .
• Corporate refinancing savings: Target to reduce fixed charges materially (10.5% bonds and ~14% preferred toward “low 8s”), with launch anticipated in early April .
• Repauno cavern permits and monetization: Permits expected by end Q1 2025; Phase 3 could add ~$100M EBITDA; potential to monetize once permitted and underway .
• Shortline rail M&A: Large fragmented addressable market (~500 short-lines); pricing high but platform synergies allow FIP to capture more EBITDA; debt markets are “most aggressive” financing freight rail .

Estimates Context

• S&P Global/Capital IQ Wall Street consensus (EPS, revenue, EBITDA) for Q4 2024 was not retrievable at time of analysis due to a data interface request limit; therefore, estimate comparisons are unavailable.
• Given the lack of available consensus figures, we cannot quantify beats/misses versus Street for Q4 2024 at this time.

Key Takeaways for Investors

• Near-term inflection: Long Ridge’s hedge repricing, capacity payments, and consolidation to 100% ownership underpin ~$160M annual EBITDA at the asset level with visibility for ~7 years—key driver of 2025 consolidated EBITDA ramp .
• Jefferson execution: Contracts commencing spring/summer 2025 (~$25M annual EBITDA) plus pending NGL/renewable initiatives support a credible path toward ~$120M annual EBITDA potential—watch for additional contract announcements .
• Repauno commercialization: Phase 2 is now contracted to 40kbpd (~$50M EBITDA) with low-cost tax-exempt financing approved; Phase 3 cavern permits by end Q1 2025 could unlock ~$100M incremental EBITDA and optionality for monetization .
• Transtar growth and M&A: Management targets 15–20% organic EBITDA growth in 2025, aided by tariffs and third-party expansion; a near-term acquisition announcement is expected, with debt financing likely accretive .
• Balance sheet catalysts: Planned corporate refinancing (bonds/preferred) in Q2 aims to reduce fixed charges (10.5%/~14% toward “low 8s”), increasing cash flow to common shareholders—execution is a potential stock catalyst .
• Watch list items: Data center behind-the-meter transactions at Long Ridge in coming months (potential +$50–$75M EBITDA), FERC-fast-tracked uprate to 505MW, and PJM capacity demand trends—all supportive of Long Ridge valuation .
• Risk checks: High interest expense and impairments pressured GAAP results in Q4; sequential EBITDA softness at Long Ridge due to maintenance; Repauno remains pre–Phase 2 earnings until mid-2026—monitor execution milestones .