Pattern Energy Group Inc. recently announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014.
Highlights from the financial results:
– Cash available for distribution (CAFD) of $62.1 million, up 46%
– Adjusted EBITDA of $198.1 million, up 40%
– Proportional GWh sold of 2,915 GWh, up 65%
– Revenue of $265.5 million, up 32%Declared a first quarter dividend of $0.342 per Class A common share or $1.368 on an annualized basis, subsequent to the end of the period, representing a 2% increase over the previous quarter's dividend
– Acquired Panhandle 2 and Logan's Gap from Pattern Development, expanding its portfolio to 1,636 MW in owned capacity and 12 wind projects
– Initiated commercial operations at two projects; Panhandle 2, with an owned capacity of 147 MW, and Grand Renewable, with an owned capacity of 67 MW
– Added three new projects to the identified Right of First Offer (ROFO) list for a total of 977 MW owned capacity; Henvey Inlet and, subsequent to the end of the period, Amazon Web Services Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) and Mont Sainte-Marguerite
– Pattern Development acquired a majority stake in Tokyo-based Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI), subsequent to the end of the period, which has more than 1,000 MW in near and longer term wind and solar projects in development and Pattern Development's interest in GPI's projects is subject to Pattern Energy's ROFO
– Pattern Development signed a joint venture agreement with CEMEX Energia, a subsidiary of CEMX S.A.B. (NYSE: CX), subsequent to the end of the period, to develop renewable energy projects throughout Mexico and Pattern Development's interest in the joint venture's projects is subject to Pattern Energy's ROFO
– Completed a $351 million follow-on primary and secondary equity offering, subsequent to the end of the period
"The $62.1 million in cash available for distribution we reported for 2014 exceeds the target we outlined during the IPO. This positive momentum reflects the continuous growth we have demonstrated in our portfolio, which now stands at 1,636 MW in owned capacity – up 57% since the IPO – as well as in our identified ROFO list, which has grown by 781 MW in owned capacity – an increase of 105% since the IPO," said Mike Garland, President and CEO of Pattern Energy. "At the same time, Pattern Development is also expanding our reach by entering new markets, like Japan and Mexico through its relationships with GPI and CEMEX, and contracting with new power buyers, like Walmart and Amazon. Our high-quality operating portfolio and the clear path for growth from our ROFO list underpin our stable and growing cash flow."
Pattern Energy sold 888,577 MWh of electricity on a proportional basis in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to 440,623 MWh sold in the same period in 2013. Pattern Energy sold 2,914,810 MWh of electricity on a proportional basis for the full year 2014 compared to 1,771,772 MWh sold in 2013. The increases were primarily attributable to the commencement of commercial operations at South Kent, El Arrayan, Panhandle 1 and Panhandle 2 at various times during the year and the twelve-month figure also reflects an increase in production from an additional 42 MW at Ocotillo for the full year of 2014.
Net loss was $16.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $19.4 million in the same period last year. Net loss was $40.0 million for the full year 2014 compared to net income of $10.1 million in 2013. The change in the full year results was due primarily to unrealized losses on interest rate and energy derivatives (including the Company's proportion of the unrealized losses at its unconsolidated investments) which increased by $54.1 million for the year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $57.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $29.4 million in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA was $198.1 million for the full year 2014 compared to $141.8 million in 2013. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net (loss) income determined in accordance with GAAP is shown below.
Cash available for distribution was $17.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $5.6 million in the same period last year. Cash available for distribution was $62.1 million for the full year 2014 compared to $42.6 million in 2013. The $11.7 million and $19.5 million increases, in the respective periods, were primarily the result of higher revenue primarily attributable to the commencement of commercial operations at both the El Arrayan and Panhandle 1 projects in June 2014 and a distribution from unconsolidated investments, as well as, increased production at Ocotillo which impacted the full year period. A reconciliation of cash available for distribution to net cash provided by operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP is shown below.
Pattern Energy declared an increased dividend for the first quarter 2015, payable on April 30, 2015, to holders of record on March 31, 2015, in the amount of $0.342 per Class A share, which represents $1.368 on an annualized basis. This is a 2% increase from the fourth quarter 2014 dividend of $0.335.
— Source: Pattern Energy
