KNOT Offshore Partners: Entering Stormy Seas In 2022, Distribution Cut Might Be In The Cards

Summary

  • Discussing weak third quarter results with common unit distribution barely covered by distributable cash flow.
  • Company faces weak shuttle tanker market conditions right at the time when several high-margin legacy charters are about to expire.
  • Newbuilds with lower emissions and superior unit economics have increased competitive pressures for older vessels.
  • Lower charter rates for new contracts, several scheduled drydockings and potential idle time for a number of vessels are likely to pressure distributable cash flow next year.
  • A distribution cut might be in the cards next year. Investors should avoid the units or consider selling existing positions as risk/reward looks unfavorable.
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Shuttle tanker operator KNOT Offshore Partners (NYSE:KNOP) recently reported less-than-stellar third-quarter results with the company's generous $0.52 quarterly common unit distribution barely covered by distributable cash flow.

The weak performance was caused by a number of vessels transitioning into new

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