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- **Strategic Pivot Complete**: Sold NGL assets to focus on crude, acquiring Epic Crude Pipeline for $1.3 billion, targeting 10X EBITDA multiple by 2026.
- **Financial Resilience**: Third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $669 million, with crude segment driving growth despite lower Permian contract rates.
- **Distribution Growth**: On track for $0.15 annual distribution increases, supported by 1.6x DCF coverage target.
- **Accretive M&A**: $40 million annual contribution from Epic in 2025, with potential $157 million earnout tied to pipeline expansions.
- **North American Crude Dominance**: Long-term bullish on Permian and Canadian crude demand, with infrastructure to capitalize on export growth.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Reported third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $669 million, driven by crude oil segment performance.
- Announced the pending sale of NGL assets, expected to close by Q1 2026, with proceeds redeployed into accretive crude-focused acquisitions.
- Highlighted the $1.3 billion acquisition of 100% ownership in Epic Crude Pipeline, renamed Cactus Three, targeting mid-teens unlevered returns.
- Emphasized strategic focus on becoming a pure-play crude midstream company with stable, durable cash flows.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Crude oil segment EBITDA of $593 million, benefiting from volume growth and annual tariff escalations, offset by lower Permian contract rates.
- NGL segment EBITDA of $70 million, impacted by temporary downtime and LNG Canada startup.
- Narrowed full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $2.84 billion-$2.89 billion, incorporating $40 million contribution from Epic.
- Capital spending guidance remains unchanged at $490 million growth and $215 million maintenance.
- Issued $1.25 billion in senior unsecured notes to partially fund Epic acquisitions.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Epic Synergies**: Expected $40 million annual contribution in 2025, with mid-teens unlevered returns and 10X EBITDA multiple by 2026. Cost and commercial synergies include reduced overhead, optimized takeaway flexibility, and potential expansions tied to $157 million earnout.
- **Distribution Growth**: Committed to $0.15 annual distribution increases until hitting 1.6x DCF coverage, with flexibility to adjust based on NGL sale timing.
- **Capital Allocation**: Post-NGL sale, prioritize bolt-on acquisitions and debt reduction, targeting leverage ratio midpoint of 3.5x.
- **Market Outlook**: Bullish on North American crude demand, citing underinvestment in organic supply and long-term global energy needs.
- **Canadian Expansion**: Exploring opportunities to enhance Canadian crude egress, leveraging existing infrastructure like Capline pipeline.
- **FX Management**: Hedged Keyera sale currency risks to mitigate volatility impact.

Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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