DCP Midstream Reports Fourth Quarter Results and Announces 2021 Guidance


DENVER, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DCP Midstream, LP (NYSE: DCP) reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • For the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020, DCP generated net income (loss) attributable to partners of $86 million and $(306) million, net cash provided by operating activities of $308 million and $1,099 million, adjusted EBITDA of $289 million and $1,252 million, and distributable cash flow of $178 million and $850 million.
  • Generated $85 million and $237 million of excess free cash flow for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020, after fully funding $81 million and $406 million in distributions and $12 million and $205 million in growth capital, respectively.
  • Utilized $237 million of excess free cash flow and positive working capital to reduce debt by $300 million in 2020, including $125 million in the fourth quarter, achieving a bank leverage of 3.9 times for the year ended December 31, 2020.
  • Fourth quarter costs were down $15 million compared to the same period in 2019, resulting in a 14%, or $145 million, annualized reduction compared to 2019, driven by DCP 2.0 transformation efforts and workforce and operational efficiencies.
  • Total capital in 2020, including all sustaining and growth capital, was reduced by 74% compared to 2019.
  • Conserved over $1.1 billion of cash flow via capital, distribution, and cost reductions compared to 2019, to secure liquidity, generate excess free cash flow, and reduce debt.
  • Logistics and Marketing segment accounted for approximately 61% of 2020 adjusted EBITDA, with adjusted segment EBITDA growing 10% year over year, driven by a full year of Gulf Coast Express, the expansions on Front Range and Texas Express, and NGL Marketing, partially offset by lower Guadalupe earnings.
  • Brought the 225 MMcf/d Latham 2 Offload online in the DJ Basin at the end of the fourth quarter.


FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END 2020 SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
        
 (Unaudited)
 (Millions, except per unit amounts)
        
Net income (loss) attributable to partners$86  $1  $(306) $17 
Net income (loss) per limited partner unit - basic and diluted$0.34  $(0.08) $(1.75) $(1.05)
Net cash provided by operating activities$308  $222  $1,099  $859 
Adjusted EBITDA(1)$289  $296  $1,252  $1,200 
Distributable cash flow(1)$178  $175  $850  $762 
Excess free cash flow(1)$85  $(183) $237  $(746)


 (1)This press release includes the following financial measures not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP: adjusted EBITDA, distributable cash flow, excess free cash flow, and adjusted segment EBITDA, including forecasts of certain of the foregoing non-GAAP financial measures. Each such non-GAAP financial measure is defined below under “Non-GAAP Financial Information”, and each is reconciled to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure under “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in schedules at the end of this press release.
   

CEO'S PERSPECTIVE

“Our team demonstrated tremendous execution in the face of 2020's challenges through early and impactful action to generate $237 million of excess free cash flow and sustainably lower our costs by $145 million, all while maintaining health and safety, improving reliability, and lowering emissions," said Wouter van Kempen, chairman, president, and CEO. “We are taking a conservative approach to our 2021 volumes and commodity pricing outlook as a result of continued uncertainty driven by COVID-19 and demand recovery timing. We are committed to continuing the momentum established in 2020 by growing excess free cash flow by over 60% in 2021, maintaining our cost reductions, retiring debt, and remaining focused on our operational excellence."


2021 OUTLOOK

($ in Millions)Ranges
Net income attributable to partners$335 - $475
Adjusted EBITDA(1)$1,120 - $1,260
Distributable cash flow(1)$710 - $810
Excess free cash flow (1)$310 - $460
Sustaining capital expenditures$45 - $85
Growth capital expenditures$25 - $75


 (1)This press release includes the following financial measures not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP: adjusted EBITDA, distributable cash flow, excess free cash flow, and adjusted segment EBITDA. Each such non-GAAP financial measure is defined below under “Non-GAAP Financial Information”, and each is reconciled to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure under “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in schedules at the end of this press release.
   

DCP estimates the following 2021 annualized commodity sensitivities, including the effects of hedging:

CommodityPrice TargetPer unit
change
After hedge impact
($ in Millions)
NGLs ($/gal)$0.52$0.01$5
Natural Gas ($/MMBtu)$2.60$0.10$1
Crude Oil ($/Bbl)$49.00$1.00$2

DCP's 2021 guidance expectations include the following assumptions:

  • Sustaining 2020 cost reductions via DCP 2.0 transformation efforts
  • No capital markets needs
  • Absolute debt reduction while maintaining bank leverage ratio around 4.0 times
  • Conservative commodity price deck
  • Industry overbuild driving margin compression in both segments
  • Slightly increased NGL pipeline volumes due to increased ethane recovery
  • Full year earnings from the Cheyenne Connector
  • Decreasing Guadalupe earnings as a result of tighter price spreads
  • Overall Gathering and Processing volumes slightly declining compared to 2020
  • Maintain stable distribution at $1.56 per common unit (annualized)

COMMON UNIT DISTRIBUTIONS

On January 21, 2021, DCP announced a quarterly common unit distribution of $0.39 per limited partner unit. This distribution remains unchanged from the previous quarter.

DCP generated distributable cash flow of $178 million and $850 million for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively. Distributions declared were $81 million and $325 million for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively.

FOURTH QUARTER 2020 OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

Logistics and Marketing

Logistics and Marketing segment net income attributable to partners for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $158 million and $149 million, respectively.

Adjusted segment EBITDA increased to $183 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020, from $178 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019, reflecting higher earnings from Southern Hills and new earnings from the Cheyenne Connector, put into service in 2020, partially offset by lower earnings from Sand Hills and Guadalupe.

The following table represents volumes for the Logistics and Marketing segment:

      Three Months Ended
December 31, 2020
 Three Months Ended
September 30, 2020
 Three Months Ended
December 31, 2019
           
NGL Pipeline % Owned Net Pipeline
Capacity (MBbls/d)
 Average NGL
Throughput (MBpd)
 Average NGL
Throughput (MBpd)
 Average NGL
Throughput (MBpd)
Sand Hills 67% 333  257  307  316 
Southern Hills 67% 128  108  104  74 
Front Range 33% 87  57  57  56 
Texas Express 10% 37  21  20  20 
Other Various 310  167  192  133 
Total   895  610  680  599 


Gathering and Processing

Gathering and Processing segment net income attributable to partners for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $85 million and $12 million, respectively.

Adjusted segment EBITDA decreased to $181 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020, from $190 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019, reflecting lower volumes in the South and Midcontinent regions compared to fourth quarter 2019, partially offset by lower operating costs.

The following table represents volumes for the Gathering and Processing segment:

  Three Months Ended
December 31, 2020
 Three Months Ended
December 31, 2020
 Three Months Ended
September 30, 2020
 Three Months Ended
December 31, 2019
         
System Net Plant/Treater
Capacity (MMcf/d)
 Average Wellhead
Volumes (MMcf/d)
 Average Wellhead
Volumes (MMcf/d)
 Average Wellhead
Volumes (MMcf/d)
North 1,580  1,510  1,506  1,527 
Midcontinent 1,110  804  834  991 
Permian 1,200  1,014  975  1,053 
South 2,120  1,114  1,049  1,427 
Total 6,010  4,442  4,364  4,998 


CREDIT FACILITIES AND DEBT

DCP has two credit facilities with up to $1.75 billion of total capacity. Proceeds from these facilities can be used for working capital requirements and other general partnership purposes including growth and acquisitions.

  • DCP has a $1.4 billion senior unsecured revolving credit agreement, or the Credit Agreement, that matures on December 9, 2024. As of December 31, 2020, total available capacity under the Credit Agreement was $1,390 million net of $10 million of letters of credit.
  • DCP has an accounts receivable securitization facility that provides up to $350 million of borrowing capacity that matures August 12, 2022. As of December 31, 2020, DCP had $350 million of outstanding borrowings under the accounts receivable securitization facility.

As of December 31, 2020, DCP had $5,625 million of total consolidated principal debt outstanding, with the next maturity in September 2021. The total debt outstanding includes $550 million of junior subordinated notes which are excluded from debt pursuant to DCP's Credit Agreement leverage ratio calculation. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, DCP's leverage ratio was 3.9 times. The effective interest rate on DCP's overall debt position, as of December 31, 2020, was 5.26%.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND INVESTMENTS

During the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020, DCP had expansion capital expenditures and equity investments totaling $12 million and $205 million, and sustaining capital expenditures totaling $22 million and $45 million, respectively.

CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE

Gathering and Processing Projects
The Latham 2 offload entered into service in the fourth quarter of 2020 and adds up to 225 MMcf/d of incremental DJ Basin processing capacity.

FOURTH QUARTER 2020 EARNINGS CALL

DCP will host a conference call webcast tomorrow, February 11, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET, to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2020 earnings and its 2021 guidance. The live audio webcast of the conference call and presentation slides can be accessed through the Investors section on the DCP website at www.dcpmidstream.com and the conference call can be accessed by dialing (844) 233-0113 in the United States or (574) 990-1008 outside the United States. The conference confirmation number is 2893317. An audio webcast replay, presentation slides and transcript will also be available by accessing the Investors section on the DCP website.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

This press release and the accompanying financial schedules include the following non-GAAP financial measures: adjusted EBITDA, distributable cash flow, excess free cash flow and adjusted segment EBITDA, including forecasts of certain of the foregoing non-GAAP financial measures. The accompanying schedules provide reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. DCP's non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to its financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, including operating revenues, net income or loss attributable to partners, net cash provided by or used in operating activities or any other measure of liquidity or financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP as a measure of operating performance, liquidity or ability to service debt obligations and make cash distributions to unitholders. The non-GAAP financial measures presented by DCP may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate their measures in the same manner.

DCP defines adjusted EBITDA as net income or loss attributable to partners adjusted for (i) distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, net of earnings, (ii) depreciation and amortization expense, (iii) net interest expense, (iv) noncontrolling interest in depreciation and income tax expense, (v) unrealized gains and losses from commodity derivatives, (vi) income tax expense or benefit, (vii) impairment expense and (viii) certain other non-cash items. Adjusted EBITDA further excludes items of income or loss that we characterize as unrepresentative of our ongoing operations. Management believes these measures provide investors meaningful insight into results from ongoing operations.

The commodity derivative non-cash losses and gains result from the marking to market of certain financial derivatives used by us for risk management purposes that we do not account for under the hedge method of accounting. These non-cash losses or gains may or may not be realized in future periods when the derivative contracts are settled, due to fluctuating commodity prices.

Adjusted EBITDA is used as a supplemental liquidity and performance measure and adjusted segment EBITDA is used as a supplemental performance measure by DCP's management and by external users of its financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks, research analysts and others to assess:

  • financial performance of DCP's assets without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis;
  • DCP's operating performance and return on capital as compared to those of other companies in the midstream energy industry, without regard to financing methods or capital structure;
  • viability and performance of acquisitions and capital expenditure projects and the overall rates of return on investment opportunities;
  • performance of DCP's business excluding non-cash commodity derivative gains or losses; and
  • in the case of adjusted EBITDA, the ability of DCP's assets to generate cash sufficient to pay interest costs, support its indebtedness, make cash distributions to its unitholders and pay sustaining capital expenditures.

DCP defines adjusted segment EBITDA for each segment as segment net income or loss attributable to partners adjusted for (i) distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, net of earnings, (ii) depreciation and amortization expense, (iii) net interest expense, (iv) noncontrolling interest in depreciation and income tax expense, (v) unrealized gains and losses from commodity derivatives, (vi) income tax expense or benefit, (vii) impairment expense and (viii) certain other non-cash items. Adjusted segment EBITDA further excludes items of income or loss that we characterize as unrepresentative of our ongoing operations for that segment.

DCP defines distributable cash flow as adjusted EBITDA less sustaining capital expenditures, net of reimbursable projects, interest expense, cumulative cash distributions earned by the Series A, Series B and Series C Preferred Units (collectively the "Preferred Limited Partnership Units") and certain other items.

DCP defines excess free cash flow as distributable cash flow, as defined above, less distributions to limited partners and the general partner, less expansion capital expenditures, net of reimbursable projects, and contributions to equity method investments, and less certain other items. Expansion capital expenditures are cash expenditures to increase DCP's cash flows, operating or earnings capacity. Expansion capital expenditures add on to or improve the capital assets owned, or acquire or construct new gathering lines and well connects, treating facilities, processing plants, fractionation facilities, pipelines, terminals, docks, truck racks, tankage and other storage, distribution or transportation facilities and related or similar midstream assets.

Sustaining capital expenditures are cash expenditures made to maintain DCP's cash flows, operating capacity or earnings capacity. These expenditures add on to or improve capital assets owned, including certain system integrity, compliance and safety improvements. Sustaining capital expenditures also include certain well connects, and may include the acquisition or construction of new capital assets. Income attributable to preferred units represent cash distributions earned by the Preferred Limited Partnership Units. Cash distributions to be paid to the holders of the Preferred Limited Partnership Units, assuming a distribution is declared by DCP's board of directors, are not available to common unit holders. Non-cash mark-to-market of derivative instruments is considered to be non-cash for the purpose of computing distributable cash flow because settlement will not occur until future periods, and will be impacted by future changes in commodity prices and interest rates. DCP compares the distributable cash flow it generates to the cash distributions it expects to pay to its partners. Distributable cash flow is used as a supplemental liquidity and performance measure by DCP's management and by external users of its financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks, research analysts and others, to assess DCP's ability to make cash distributions to its unitholders. Excess free cash flow is used as a supplemental liquidity and performance measure by our management and by external users of our financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks, research analysts and others, and is useful to investors and management as a measure of our ability to generate cash particularly in light of an ongoing transition in the midstream industry that has shifted investor focus from distribution growth to capital discipline, cost efficiency, and balance-sheet strength. Once business needs and obligations are met, including cash reserves to provide funds for distribution payments on our units and the proper conduct of our business, which includes cash reserves for future capital expenditures and anticipated credit needs, this cash can be used to reduce debt, reinvest in the company for future growth, or return to unitholders.

ABOUT DCP MIDSTREAM, LP

DCP Midstream, LP (NYSE: DCP) is a Fortune 500 midstream master limited partnership headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with a diversified portfolio of gathering, processing, logistics and marketing assets. DCP is one of the largest natural gas liquids producers and marketers, and one of the largest natural gas processors in the U.S. The owner of DCP’s general partner is a joint venture between Enbridge and Phillips 66. For more information, visit the DCP Midstream, LP website at www.dcpmidstream.com.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

This press release may contain or incorporate by reference forward-looking statements as defined under the federal securities laws regarding DCP Midstream, LP, including projections, estimates, forecasts, plans and objectives. Although management believes that expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to be correct. In addition, these statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other assumptions that are difficult to predict and may be beyond DCP's control. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, DCP's actual results may vary materially from what management forecasted, anticipated, estimated, projected or expected.

The key risk factors that may have a direct bearing on DCP's results of operations and financial condition are described in detail in the "Risk Factors" section of DCP's most recently filed annual report and subsequently filed quarterly reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are encouraged to closely consider the disclosures and risk factors contained in DCP's annual and quarterly reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward looking statements contained herein speak as of the date of this announcement. DCP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Information contained in this press release is unaudited and subject to change.

Investors or Analysts:

Sarah Sandberg

scsandberg@dcpmidstream.com

303-605-1626


DCP MIDSTREAM, LP
FINANCIAL RESULTS AND
SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Year Ended December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
        
 (Millions, except per unit amounts)
Sales of natural gas, NGLs and condensate$1,660  $1,830  $5,691  $7,199 
Transportation, processing and other125  113  455  439 
Trading and marketing (losses) gains, net  (14) 156  (13)
Total operating revenues1,785  1,929  6,302  7,625 
Purchases and related costs(1,405) (1,554) (4,743) (6,022)
Operating and maintenance expense(160) (181) (607) (728)
Depreciation and amortization expense(92) (100) (376) (404)
General and administrative expense(80) (74) (253) (275)
Asset impairments    (746) (247)
Loss on sale of assets, net  (66)   (80)
Restructuring costs    (9) (11)
Other expense, net(3) (2) (15) (8)
Total operating costs and expenses(1,740) (1,977) (6,749) (7,775)
Operating income (loss)45  (48) (447) (150)
Interest expense, net(76) (83) (302) (304)
Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates116  130  447  474 
Income tax expense2  3    1 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(1) (1) (4) (4)
Net income (loss) attributable to partners86  1  (306) 17 
Series A preferred partner's interest in net income(9) (9) (37) (37)
Series B preferred partner's interest in net income(4) (4) (13) (13)
Series C preferred partner's interest in net income(2) (2) (9) (9)
General partner's interest in net income      (118)
Net income (loss) allocable to limited partners$71  $(14) $(365) $(160)
Net income (loss) per limited partner unit — basic and diluted$0.34  $(0.08) $(1.75) $(1.05)
Weighted-average limited partner units outstanding — basic208.4  143.3  208.3  153.1 
Weighted-average limited partner units outstanding — diluted208.7  143.3  208.3  153.1 


 

December 31, December 31,
2020 2019
   
 (Millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$52  $1 
Other current assets956  1,079 
Property, plant and equipment, net7,993  8,811 
Other long-term assets3,956  4,236 
Total assets$12,957  $14,127 
    
Current liabilities$1,116  $1,190 
Current debt505  603 
Long-term debt5,119  5,321 
Other long-term liabilities356  380 
Partners' equity5,834  6,605 
Noncontrolling interests27  28 
Total liabilities and equity$12,957  $14,127 


DCP MIDSTREAM, LP
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Year Ended December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
        
 (Millions)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures:       
Net income (loss) attributable to partners$86  $1  $(306) $17 
Interest expense, net76  83  302  304 
Depreciation, amortization and income tax expense, net of noncontrolling interests89  97  375  402 
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, net of earnings26  12  184  66 
Asset impairments    746  247 
Other non-cash charges1    6  6 
Loss on sale of assets  66    80 
Non-cash commodity derivative mark-to-market11  37  (55) 78 
Adjusted EBITDA289  296  1,252  1,200 
Interest expense, net(76) (83) (302) (304)
Sustaining capital expenditures, net of noncontrolling interest portion and reimbursable projects (a)(22) (27) (45) (83)
Distributions to preferred limited partners (b)(15) (15) (59) (59)
Other, net2  4  4  8 
Distributable cash flow178  175  850  762 
Distributions to limited partners and general partner(81) (155) (406) (618)
Expansion capital expenditures and equity investments, net of reimbursable projects(12) (203) (205) (887)
Other, net    (2) (3)
Excess free cash flow$85  $(183) $237  $(746)
        
Net cash provided by operating activities$308  $222  $1,099  $859 
Interest expense, net76  83  302  304 
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities(108) (30) (73) (20)
Non-cash commodity derivative mark-to-market11  37  (55) 78 
Other, net2  (16) (21) (21)
Adjusted EBITDA289  296  1,252  1,200 
Interest expense, net(76) (83) (302) (304)
Sustaining capital expenditures, net of noncontrolling interest portion and reimbursable projects (a)(22) (27) (45) (83)
Distributions to preferred limited partners (b)(15) (15) (59) (59)
Other, net2  4  4  8 
Distributable cash flow178  175  850  762 
Distributions to limited partners and general partner(81) (155) (406) (618)
Expansion capital expenditures and equity investments, net of reimbursable projects(12) (203) (205) (887)
Other, net    (2) (3)
Excess free cash flow$85  $(183) $237  $(746)


 (a)Excludes reimbursements for leasehold improvements
 (b)Represents cumulative cash distributions earned by the Series A, B and C Preferred Units, assuming distributions are declared by DCP's board of directors.


DCP MIDSTREAM, LP
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
SEGMENT FINANCIAL RESULTS AND OPERATING DATA
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Year Ended December 31,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
        
 (Millions, except as indicated)
Logistics and Marketing Segment:       
Financial results:       
Segment net income attributable to partners$158  $149  $777  $605 
Non-cash commodity derivative mark-to-market(3) 14  (78) 29 
Depreciation and amortization expense4  9  13  19 
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, net of earnings24  7  106  44 
Asset impairments      35 
Loss on sale of assets      10 
Other charges  (1) 2   
Adjusted segment EBITDA$183  $178  $820  $742 
        
Operating and financial data:       
NGL pipelines throughput (MBbls/d)610  599  661  626 
NGL fractionator throughput (MBbls/d)54  58  55  60 
Operating and maintenance expense$12  $13  $36  $42 
        
Gathering and Processing Segment:       
Financial results:       
Segment net income (loss) attributable to partners$85  $12  $(499) $22 
Non-cash commodity derivative mark-to-market14  23  23  49 
Depreciation and amortization expense, net of noncontrolling interest80  83  332  354 
Asset impairments    746  212 
Loss on sale of assets  66    70 
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, net of losses2  5  78  22 
Other charges  1  3  6 
Adjusted segment EBITDA$181  $190  $683  $735 
        
Operating and financial data:       
Natural gas wellhead (MMcf/d)4,442  4,998  4,558  4,941 
NGL gross production (MBbls/d)414  404  400  417 
Operating and maintenance expense$143  $162  $554  $664 


DCP MIDSTREAM, LP
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)

   Twelve Months Ended
   December 31, 2021
   Low High
   Forecast Forecast
      
   (millions)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures:   
Forecasted net income attributable to partners$335  $475 
  Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, net of earnings120  120 
  Interest expense, net of interest income300  300 
  Income taxes5  5 
  Depreciation and amortization, net of noncontrolling interests365  365 
  Non-cash commodity derivative mark-to-market and other(5) (5)
Forecasted adjusted EBITDA1,120  1,260 
  Interest expense, net of interest income(300) (300)
  Sustaining capital expenditures, net of reimbursable projects(45) (85)
  Preferred unit distributions ***(60) (60)
  Other, net(5) (5)
Forecasted distributable cash flow710  810 
  Distributions to limited partners and general partner(325) (325)
  Expansion capital expenditures and equity investments(75) (25)
Forecasted excess free cash flow$310  $460 

*** Represents cumulative cash distributions earned by the Series A, B and C Preferred Units, assuming distributions are declared by DCP's board of directors.