Plains All American's Growth Story Intact, For Now

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Summary

  • Plains All American is a growth story in which cash flow could increase by 50%-75% over the next four years.
  • The company will reach its leverage target by year's end.
  • Management now targets the excess cash flows at unit buybacks or distributions.
  • Management expects distribution to increase, but cautious about when.
  • The price of PAA is reflecting this financial change.

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Jonathan Kitchen

Plains All American Pipeline's (NASDAQ:PAA) business model relies heavily on growth from the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico. During the past few months, the Energy Information Agency's (EIA) weekly report continues to show significant levels of gasoline demand destruction (up

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