Delek Logistics Partners, LP current report, 28 February 2017

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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Delek Logistics Partners, LP
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 28, 2017
Context: This filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure to announce that senior management will begin using new investor presentation materials (Exhibit 99.1) for meetings with existing and prospective investors effective February 28, 2017.

Key Financial Metrics

This filing does not contain specific financial data. The document explicitly states that no financial statements, pro forma information, or data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity are included in this report.

Material Changes

No material changes to financial results or operations are reported in this filing. The primary change is the commencement of the use of updated investor presentation materials.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Forward-Looking Statements: The filing includes standard disclaimers regarding forward-looking statements, noting they are based on current estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Key Risks Identified:

  • Substantial dependence on Delek US Holdings, Inc. (Delek) and its ability to pay under commercial agreements.
  • Asset age, condition, and operating hazards related to transporting and storing crude oil and refined products (e.g., spills, tank failures).
  • Changes in commodity prices and demand for refined products.
  • Wholesale marketing margins and volume in the West Texas wholesale business.
  • Potential suspension, reduction, or termination of commercial agreements with Delek or third parties.
Management Commentary: Management emphasizes that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results and assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Investor Presentation) for specific financial projections and strategic details not contained in the 8-K text.
  • Verify the current status of commercial agreements between Delek Logistics Partners and Delek US Holdings, Inc.
  • Assess the impact of commodity price volatility on the partnership's wholesale marketing margins.
  • Confirm the condition and maintenance status of the partnership's crude oil and refined product assets.