- Second quarter income from operations of $1,389.2 million (excluding special items, second quarter income from operations of $403.7 million)
- Closed partnership with Eni Sustainable Mobility, received $845.6 million, including $431 million at closing in the second quarter and $414.6 million in the third quarter
- St. Bernard Renewables facility is operational with first products sold in July
- Repurchased over 11.3 million shares for approximately $440 million, from inception to date
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) today reported second quarter 2023 income from operations of $1,389.2 million as compared to income from operations of $1,706.6 million for the second quarter of 2022. Excluding special items, second quarter 2023 income from operations was $403.7 million as compared to income from operations of $1,784.2 million for the second quarter of 2022.

The company reported second quarter 2023 net income of $1,030.4 million and net income attributable to PBF Energy Inc. of $1,020.4 million or $7.88 per share. This compares to net income of $1,235.8 million, and net income attributable to PBF Energy Inc. of $1,203.7 million or $9.65 per share for the second quarter 2022. Non-cash special items included in the second quarter 2023 results, which increased net income by a net, after-tax benefit of $729.4 million, or $5.59 per share, primarily consisted of a gain resulting from the difference between the fair value of the consideration received, including the fair value of the Company's 50% interest in St. Bernard Renewables LLC ("SBR") and the carrying value of the related assets contributed. Adjusted fully-converted net income for the second quarter 2023, excluding special items, was $298.3 million, or $2.29 per share on a fully-exchanged, fully-diluted basis, as described below, compared to adjusted fully-converted net income of $1,329.2 million or $10.58 per share, for the second quarter 2022.
Matt Lucey, PBF Energy's President and CEO, said, "After the second quarter of 2023, PBF is now more than halfway through the second best financial year for the company. We are on pace to invest approximately $750 million dollars in our refining assets this year to ensure we can continue to safely and responsibly provide our essential products. PBF's financial condition has undergone a radical transformation and our efforts in that area are being recognized. The earnings of our refining business continue to support the strengthening of our balance sheet and the opportunity to generate long-term value for our shareholders." Mr. Lucey continued, "In June, we completed the formation of the SBR equity investment and began our partnership with Eni."
Mr. Lucey concluded, "Looking ahead, the balance between global refining capacity and refined product demand remains tight. We remain focused on ensuring that our refineries are safe, reliable and available to respond to market demands. PBF's path forward is bright and we are committed to generating long-term value for our investors through prudent capital allocation."
PBF Energy Inc. Declares Dividend
The company announced today that it will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share of Class A common stock on August 31, 2023, to holders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2023.
St. Bernard Renewables
On June 28, 2023, Eni Sustainable Mobility Spa and PBF announced the closing of the previously announced 50-50 partnership in SBR, an operating biorefinery co-located with PBF's Chalmette Refinery in Louisiana. PBF's affiliate contributed the biorefinery and other assets comprising the business to SBR and Eni Sustainable Mobility's affiliate has committed to make capital reimbursements and contributions totaling $835 million to PBF, excluding contingent consideration, of which $431 million was paid at closing. In July 2023, SBR successfully completed and commenced operations of the pre-treatment unit ("PTU"). As a result, $414.6 million was paid to PBF on August 2, 2023, including $10.6 million of the $50 million in contingent consideration related to the startup of the PTU. Remaining elements of the contingent consideration will be paid by Eni Sustainable Mobility subject to the achievement of certain project milestones and performance criteria.
Strategic Update and Outlook
PBF remains committed to the safety and reliability of our operations. Through successful operational execution, the durable improvements and strength of our balance sheet are the next priorities. At quarter-end, we had approximately $1.5 billion of cash. Our net debt to capitalization remained, effectively, zero at the end of the second quarter. We reduced our outstanding environmental credit payables by approximately $250 million in the second quarter, approximately $570 million year-to-date, and expect to continue to reduce our environmental credit payables to more normalized levels over the next several quarters.
We remain active on our $1 billion share repurchase program. To date, we have repurchased approximately $440 million of equity, including approximately $100 million in the second quarter.
Our operational execution and balance sheet improvements have generated significant value for our investors in the near-term and, more importantly, demonstrate our commitment to fiscal discipline, long-term value and shareholder returns.
As always, the safety and reliability of our core operations are paramount. We continue investing in all our assets and expect full-year 2023 refining capital expenditures, excluding capital expenditures related to SBR, to be in the $750 million range.
The Renewable Diesel production unit ("RDU") and PTU of SBR project are currently operating. The PTU began supplying feedstocks to the RDU in July and our first renewable fuels were sold in the third quarter. Total direct capital costs for the SBR facility and related project infrastructure, excluding working capital, were approximately $700 million.
In 2023 to date, PBF has conducted extensive maintenance and multiple turnarounds across our refining system. Our goal is to sustain safe, reliable and environmentally responsible operations to supply the markets with our vital products. For the remainder of 2023, we will continue to execute our routine maintenance program and our remaining turnaround schedule is as follows, subject to change:
- West Coast - Torrance Hydrocracker (Spring), Torrance FCC/Alky (Fall)
Timing and throughput ranges provided reflect current expectations and are subject to change based on market conditions and other factors. Third quarter throughput expectations are included in the table below.
Refining system full-year throughput is currently expected to be in the 915,000 to 975,000 barrel per day range. Guidance provided constitutes forward-looking information and is based on current PBF Energy operating plans, company assumptions, and company configuration. Year-to-date actual throughput and quarterly guidance should be used to adjust full-year expectations. All figures and timelines are subject to change based on a variety of factors, including market and macroeconomic factors, as well as company strategic decision-making and overall company performance.
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, Adjusted EBITDA, net debt, net debt to capitalization ratio and net debt to capitalization ratio excluding special items. 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, August 3, 2023, 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 include, without limitation, the Company's expectations with respect to SBR, including SBR plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future earnings and operations. 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, our ability to operate safely, reliably, sustainably and in an environmentally responsible manner; our ability to successfully diversify our operations; our ability to make acquisitions or investments, including in renewable diesel production, and to realize the benefits from such acquisitions or investments; our ability to successfully manage the operations of our 50-50 equity method investment in SBR; our expectations with respect to our capital spending and turnaround projects; risks associated with our obligation to buy Renewable Identification Numbers and related market risks related to the price volatility thereof; the possibility that we might reduce or not pay further dividends in the future; certain developments in the global oil markets and their impact on the global macroeconomic conditions; risks relating to the securities markets generally; the impact of changes in inflation, interest rates and capital costs; and the impact of 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.
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