Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP current report, 14 January 2020

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP on January 14, 2020. The filing primarily addresses a corporate action regarding the redemption of preferred units and the disclosure of a supplemental investor presentation.

Key Financial Metrics and Capital Actions

  • Preferred Unit Redemption: The Partnership issued an irrevocable notice to redeem 55,000 Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Units, representing 50% of the outstanding Preferred Units.
  • Redemption Price: $1,110.72 per Preferred Unit.
  • Total Redemption Cost: Approximately $61.1 million.
  • Redemption Date: February 12, 2020.
  • Funding Source: The redemption is expected to be funded through borrowings under the Partnership's revolving credit facility.
  • Operating Metrics: The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or total debt levels for the reporting period.

Material Changes and Events

  • Capital Structure Change: The redemption will reduce the outstanding Series A Preferred Units by 50%.
  • Liquidity Impact: The transaction will increase the Partnership's indebtedness under its revolving credit facility by approximately $61.1 million to fund the cash outflow.
  • Investor Communications: On January 15, 2020, the Partnership posted a supplemental investor presentation titled "Springbok Energy Acquisition Overview" on its website.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

  • Forward-Looking Statements: The filing contains forward-looking statements regarding the proposed redemption and funding sources, which are based on current expectations and reasonable assumptions.
  • Risks and Uncertainties: Actual results may differ materially due to factors including the terms of the redemption, other sources and uses of funds, actions by Preferred Unit holders, results of operations, market conditions, and capital needs.
  • Regulatory Note: The information in Item 7.01 regarding the investor presentation is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference unless expressly stated.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Verify the impact of the $61.1 million redemption on the Partnership's leverage ratios and liquidity position.
  • Confirm the terms of the revolving credit facility to ensure sufficient capacity exists to fund the redemption.
  • Review the "Springbok Energy Acquisition Overview" presentation for details on potential strategic transactions.
  • Monitor the execution of the redemption on February 12, 2020, and any potential changes in the funding strategy.