PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) today reported fourth quarter 2021 income from operations of $291.1 million as compared to loss from operations of $328.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Excluding special items, fourth quarter 2021 income from operations was $294.5 million as compared to loss from operations of $499.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. PBF Energy's financial results reflect the consolidation of PBF Logistics LP (NYSE: PBFX), a master limited partnership of which PBF indirectly owns the general partner and approximately 47.9% of the limited partner interests as of December 31, 2021.

The company reported fourth quarter 2021 net income of $189.1 million and net income attributable to PBF Energy Inc. of $165.3 million or $1.36 per share. This compares to a net loss of $286.0 million, and net loss attributable to PBF Energy Inc. of $298.4 million or $(2.49) per share for the fourth quarter of 2020. Special items in the fourth quarter 2021 results, which increased net income by a net, after-tax benefit of $9.8 million, or $0.08 per share, primarily consisted of a net tax benefit on the remeasurement of certain deferred tax assets, a gain on the extinguishment of debt related to the repurchase of a portion of our outstanding unsecured notes, and a gain on the sale of land at PBF Logistics LP, partially offset by charges related to a change in the Tax Receivable Agreement liability and a change in the fair value of contingent consideration. Adjusted fully-converted net income for the fourth quarter 2021, excluding special items, was $156.8 million, or $1.28 per share on a fully-exchanged, fully-diluted basis, as described below, compared to an adjusted fully-converted net loss of $547.4 million or $(4.53) per share, for the fourth quarter 2020.
Tom Nimbley, PBF Energy's Chairman and CEO, said, "In looking at our refining system in 2021, it was a year of two halves. Our first half results were impaired by the delayed recovery from the pandemic but we made the transition to positive cash flow in the second half of 2021 as the recovery took hold. Our employees, contractors and business partners operated under enormous pressure during these challenging times, and their commitment allowed PBF to operate safely and reliably through the worst of the pandemic. Our results for the fourth quarter, and second half of 2021, reflect the improving market conditions and the resilience of our assets."
Mr. Nimbley concluded, "Looking ahead, demand is continuing to grow and return to pre-pandemic levels. Global inventories are tight across the board for crude and products. The current backdrop for refining in 2022 and beyond, especially domestic refining, is looking favorable."
Income from operations was $597.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to loss from operations of $1,416.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Excluding special items, loss from operations was $42.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to loss from operations of $1,441.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Adjusted fully-converted net loss for the year ended December 31, 2021, excluding special items, was $302.3 million, or $(2.50) per share on a fully-exchanged, fully-diluted basis, as compared to an adjusted fully-converted net loss, excluding special items, of $1,421.7 million, or $(11.78) per share, for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Liquidity and Financial Position
As of December 31, 2021, our operational liquidity was more than $2.4 billion based on approximately $1.3 billion of cash and more than $1.1 billion of borrowing availability under our asset-based lending facility. In addition, PBF Logistics LP liquidity included $33.9 million in cash and approximately $396.5 million of availability under its revolving credit facility.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, the company repurchased a combined total principal amount of approximately $229.0 million of its 2028 6.00% Senior Notes and 2025 7.25% Senior Notes for an aggregate cash amount of approximately $146.8 million. Combined with the $100.0 million of debt repayments made by PBF Logistics LP and repayment of a rail related term loan, consolidated debt for PBF was reduced by more than $335.0 million.
Strategic Update and Outlook
We remain focused on enhancing the profitability and reliability of our core operations. While our refining capital expenditures in 2022 are increased over 2021, we continue to focus on capital discipline, with turnaround and other mandatory spend accounting for over 96% of the total planned refining capital expenses for 2022. Consistent with our prior year approach, we will be responsive with regards to the pace of capital expenditures and scope of turnarounds depending on market conditions. Our annual maintenance, environmental, regulatory and safety capital expenditures are consistently in the $150 to $200 million range. For the first half of 2022, we expect to incur turnaround-related capital expenditures of approximately $200 to $225 million.
PBF recognizes the value of diversifying our income streams and we are progressing our project for a renewable fuels production facility co-located at the Chalmette refinery. The project incorporates certain idled assets, including an idle hydrocracker, along with a newly-constructed pre-treatment unit to establish a 20,000 barrel per day renewable diesel production facility. We have been advancing this project for more than a year and to date have focused on completing engineering, permitting, securing longer-lead time equipment and commencing initial site preparations with the goal of being in production in the first half of 2023. Concurrent with our activities to progress the project, we are continuing discussions with potential strategic and financial partners.
Adjusted Fully-Converted Results
Adjusted fully-converted results assume the exchange of all PBF Energy Company LLC Series A Units and dilutive securities into shares of PBF Energy Inc. Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis, resulting in the elimination of the noncontrolling interest and a corresponding adjustment to the company's tax provision.
Non-GAAP Measures
This earnings release, and the discussion during the management conference call, may include references to Non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures including Adjusted Fully-Converted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Fully-Converted Net Income (Loss) excluding special items, Adjusted Fully-Converted Net Income (Loss) per fully-exchanged, fully-diluted share, Income (Loss) from operations excluding special items, gross refining margin, gross refining margin excluding special items, gross refining margin per barrel of throughput, EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization), EBITDA excluding special items and Adjusted EBITDA. PBF believes that Non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about its operating performance and financial results. However, these measures have important limitations as analytical tools and should not be viewed in isolation or considered as alternatives for, or superior to, comparable GAAP financial measures. PBF's Non-GAAP financial measures may also differ from similarly named measures used by other companies. See the accompanying tables and footnotes in this release for additional information on the Non-GAAP measures used in this release and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
Conference Call Information
PBF Energy's senior management will host a conference call and webcast regarding quarterly results and other business matters on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call is being webcast and can be accessed at PBF Energy's website, http://www.pbfenergy.com. The call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 869-3847 or (201) 689-8261. The audio replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the call and will be available through the company's website.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release relating to future plans, results, performance, expectations, achievements and the like are considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which may be beyond the company's control, that may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to the risks disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC, as well as the risks disclosed in PBF Logistics LP's SEC filings and any impact PBF Logistics LP may have on the company's credit rating, cost of funds, employees, customers and vendors; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental and consumer responses; our expectations with respect to our capital improvement and turnaround projects; risks associated with our obligation to buy Renewable Identification Numbers and related market risks related to the price volatility thereof; certain developments in the global oil markets and their impact on the global macroeconomic conditions; risks relating to the securities markets generally; risks associated with the East Coast Refining Reconfiguration and other measures implemented to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and macroeconomic conditions; and the impact of adverse market conditions, unanticipated developments, regulatory approvals, changes in laws and other events that negatively impact the company. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable law.
About PBF Energy Inc.
PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey and Ohio. Our mission is to operate our facilities in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner, provide employees with a safe and rewarding workplace, become a positive influence in the communities where we do business, and provide superior returns to our investors.
PBF Energy Inc. also currently indirectly owns the general partner and approximately 48% of the limited partnership interest of PBF Logistics LP (NYSE: PBFX).
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