Reported first quarter net income attributable to all partners of $27.8 million; EBITDA increased 23.5% year-over-yearLimited Partners’ interest in net income increased approximately 51% year-over-yearFirst quarter distributable cash flow coverage ratio of 1.15x and total leverage ratio of approximately 4.1xPermian Gathering acquisition increases scale and improves outlook for leverage ratios and distribution coverageDeclared first quarter distribution of $0.890 per limited partner unit; reflects 8.5% percent increase year-over-yearReiterating 5% distribution growth in 2020 versus year-ago levelsLowering 2020 capital spending from $22.7 million to approximately $17.6 millionBRENTWOOD, Tenn., May 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) (“Delek Logistics”) today announced its financial results for the first quarter 2020. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, Delek Logistics reported net income attributable to all partners of $27.8 million, or $0.76 per diluted common limited partner unit. This compares to net income attributable to all partners of $19.7 million, or $0.51 per diluted common limited partner unit, in the first quarter 2019. Net cash from operating activities was $34.8 million in the first quarter 2020 compared to $27.0 million in the first quarter 2019. Distributable cash flow was $35.5 million in the first quarter 2020, compared to $29.8 million in the first quarter 2019. Reconciliation of net cash from operating activities as reported under U.S. GAAP to distributable cash flow is included in the financial tables attached to this release.For the first quarter 2020, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) was $48.7 million compared to $39.4 million in the first quarter 2019. Results improved on a year-over-year basis primarily due to a $3.6 million increase to income from equity method investments, as well as increased contributions from the Paline Pipeline, El Dorado and Gathering Assets. This was partially offset by lower West Texas gross margin on a year-over-year basis.  Reconciliation of net income attributable to all partners as reported under U.S. GAAP to EBITDA is included in the financial tables attached to this release.Uzi Yemin, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Delek Logistics’ general partner, remarked: “Despite macro volatility stemming from COVID-19, Delek Logistics delivered strong financial performance in the first quarter with EBITDA and Limited Partners interest in net income increasing approximately 23% and 51%, respectively versus last year. First quarter distribution growth was over 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. The March 31, 2020 acquisition of the Permian Gathering business from our sponsor Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) (“Delek US”), adds the next step in growth for DKL and is an integral part of our expanding midstream footprint. This acquisition increases scale and improves the outlook for leverage ratios and distribution coverage throughout the year. Additionally, the Red River pipeline expansion, which is currently underway, should increase performance in the second half of 2020. Looking forward, we anticipate improving distribution coverage, giving us confidence in reiterating our expectation for 5% distribution growth on a year-over-year basis in 2020. We will continue to evaluate additional drop-down options from our sponsor Delek US. From a strategic perspective, we remain focused on maintaining strong distributable cash flow coverage and balance sheet flexibility. Finally, capital spending this year is being reduced from previous guidance of $22.7 million to approximately $17.6 million.”Distribution and LiquidityOn April 21, 2020, Delek Logistics declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.890 per common limited partner unit for the first quarter 2020, which equates to $3.56 per common limited partner unit on an annualized basis. This distribution will be paid on May 12, 2020 to unitholders of record on May 5, 2020. This represents a 0.6% increase from the fourth quarter 2019 distribution of $0.885 per common limited partner unit, or $3.54 per common limited partner unit on an annualized basis, and a 8.5% increase over Delek Logistics’ first quarter 2019 distribution of $0.820 per common limited partner unit, or $3.28 per common limited partner unit annualized. For the first quarter 2020, the total cash distribution declared to all partners, including incentive distribution rights (IDRs), was approximately $30.9. Based on the distribution for the first quarter 2020, the distributable cash flow coverage ratio for the first quarter was 1.15x.As of March 31, 2020, Delek Logistics had total debt of approximately $940.0 million and cash of $4.2 million. Additional borrowing capacity, subject to certain covenants, under the $850.0 million credit facility was $155.0 million. The total leverage ratio, calculated in accordance with the credit facility, for the first quarter 2020 was approximately 4.1x, which is within the current requirements of the maximum allowable leverage ratio of 5.5x and a decrease from the fourth quarter 2019 level of approximately 4.5x.Financial ResultsRevenue for the first quarter 2020 was $163.4 million compared to $152.5 million in the prior-year period. The increase in revenue is primarily due to improved performance from the Paline Pipeline, El Dorado and Gathering Assets. Total operating expenses were $14.7 million in the first quarter 2020, compared to $16.1 million in the first quarter 2019. The decrease was primarily due to lower maintenance and repair and outside services. Total contribution margin was $47.4 million in the first quarter 2020 compared to $40.2 million in the first quarter 2019. General and administrative expenses were $6.1 million for the first quarter 2020, compared to $4.5 million in the prior-year period, with the increase driven by asset integrity work, less labor eligible for capitalization and other expenses.Pipelines and Transportation SegmentContribution margin in the first quarter 2020 was $30.4 million compared to $24.2 million in the first quarter 2019.  Operating expenses were $11.5 million in the first quarter 2020 compared to $10.8 million in the prior-year period.  The contribution margin increased year-over-year due to strong performance from the Paline Pipeline, El Dorado and Gathering Assets.Wholesale Marketing and Terminalling SegmentDuring the first quarter 2020, contribution margin was $17.0 million, compared to $15.9 million in the first quarter 2019. This increase was primarily due to higher gross margin in west Texas. Operating expenses of $3.3 million in the first quarter 2020 were lower than the $5.2 million in the prior-year period.In the west Texas wholesale business, average throughput in the first quarter 2020 was 16,081 barrels per day compared to 13,314 barrels per day in the first quarter 2019. The west Texas gross margin per barrel decreased year-over-year to $2.70 per barrel and included approximately $0.8 million, or $0.57 per barrel, from renewable identification numbers (RINs) generated in the quarter. During the first quarter 2019, the west Texas gross margin per barrel was $3.56 per barrel and included $0.3 million from RINs, or $0.27 per barrel.Average terminalling throughput volume of 135,329 barrels per day during the first quarter 2020 decreased on a year-over-year basis from 152,469 barrels per day in the first quarter 2019.  During the first quarter 2020, average volume under the East Texas marketing agreement with Delek US was 72,650 barrels per day compared to 68,577 barrels per day during the first quarter 2019.First Quarter 2020 Results | Conference Call InformationDelek Logistics will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2020 results on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time. Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live by going to www.DelekLogistics.com. Participants are encouraged to register at least 15 minutes early to download and install any necessary software.  An archived version of the replay will also be available at www.DelekLogistics.com for 90 days.Investors may also wish to listen to Delek US’ (NYSE: DK) first quarter 2020 earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Central Time and review Delek US’ earnings press release. Market trends and information disclosed by Delek US may be relevant to Delek Logistics, as it is a consolidated subsidiary of Delek US. Investors can find information related to Delek US and the timing of its earnings release online by going to www.DelekUS.com.About Delek Logistics Partners, LPDelek Logistics Partners, LP, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, was formed by Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) to own, operate, acquire and construct crude oil and refined products logistics and marketing assets.Safe Harbor Provisions Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements concerning current estimates, expectations and projections about future results, performance, prospects, opportunities, plans, actions and events and other statements, concerns, or matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements,” as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. These statements contain words such as “possible,” “believe,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predict,” “plan,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “anticipate,” “will,” “if,”  “expect” or similar expressions, as well as statements in the future tense, and can be impacted by numerous factors, including the fact that a substantial majority of Delek Logistics’ contribution margin is derived from Delek US, thereby subjecting us to Delek US’ business risks; risks relating to the securities markets generally; risks and costs relating to the age and operational hazards of our assets including, without limitation, costs, penalties, regulatory or legal actions and other effects related to releases, spills and other hazards inherent in transporting and storing crude oil and intermediate and finished petroleum products; the impact of adverse market conditions affecting the utilization of Delek Logistics’ assets and business performance, including margins generated by its wholesale fuel business; the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the demand for crude oil, refined products and transportation and storage services; uncertainties regarding future decisions by OPEC regarding production and pricing disputes between OPEC members and Russia; an inability of Delek US to grow as expected as it relates to our potential future growth opportunities, including dropdowns, and other potential benefits; the results of our investments in joint ventures; the ability of the Red River joint venture to complete the expansion to increase the Red River pipeline capacity; adverse changes in laws including with respect to tax and regulatory matters; and other risks as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports and filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future growth at Delek Logistics; distributions and the amounts and timing thereof; potential dropdown inventory and the evaluation of incentive distribution rights; expected earnings or returns from joint ventures or other acquisitions; expansion projects; ability to create long-term value for our unit holders; financial flexibility and borrowing capacity; and distribution growth of 10% or at all. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved.  Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or management’s good faith belief with respect to future events, and is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements.  Delek Logistics undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or which Delek Logistics becomes aware of, after the date hereof, except as required by applicable law or regulationNon-GAAP Disclosures:Our management uses certain “non-GAAP” operational measures to evaluate our operating segment performance and non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate past performance and prospects for the future to supplement our GAAP financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These financial and operational non-GAAP measures are important factors in assessing our operating results and profitability and include:Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) – calculated as net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, including amortization of customer contract intangible assets, which is included as a component of net revenues in our accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income.Distributable cash flow – calculated as net cash flow from operating activities plus or minus changes in assets and liabilities, less maintenance capital expenditures net of reimbursements and other adjustments not expected to settle in cash.  Delek Logistics believes this is an appropriate reflection of a liquidity measure by which users of its financial statements can assess its ability to generate cash.EBITDA and distributable cash flow are non-U.S. GAAP supplemental financial measures that management and external users of our condensed consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies, may use to assess:Delek Logistics’ operating performance as compared to other publicly traded partnerships in the midstream energy industry, without regard to historical cost basis or, in the case of EBITDA, financing methods;the ability of our assets to generate sufficient cash flow to make distributions to our unitholders;Delek Logistics’ ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures; andthe viability of acquisitions and other capital expenditure projects and the returns on investment of various investment opportunities.Delek Logistics believes that the presentation of EBITDA, distributable cash flow and distributable cash flow coverage ratio provide useful information to investors in assessing its financial condition, its results of operations and the cash flow its business is generating. EBITDA, distributable cash flow and distributable cash flow coverage ratio should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to net income, operating income, cash flow from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.Non-GAAP measures have important limitations as analytical tools, because they exclude some, but not all, items that affect net income and net cash provided by operating activities. These measures should not be considered substitutes for their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures. Additionally, because EBITDA and distributable cash flow may be defined differently by other partnerships in its industry, Delek Logistics’ definitions of EBITDA and distributable cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other partnerships, thereby diminishing their utility.  See the accompanying tables in this earnings release for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.



⁽¹⁾ Distributable cash flow coverage ratio is calculated by dividing distributable cash flow by distributions to be paid in each respective period.
⁽¹⁾ Affiliate revenue for the wholesale marketing and terminalling segment is presented net of amortization expense pertaining to the marketing contract intangible we acquired in connection with the Big Spring acquisition.

⁽¹⁾ Excludes jet fuel and petroleum coke.Investor/Media Relations Contacts:
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