The following is a summary of the Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Common Units (ARLP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• ARLP reported Q3 2024 net income of $86.3 million, down from $153.7 million in the previous year, with earnings per share of $0.66.

• Consolidated revenue decreased 3.6% year-over-year to $613.6 million, primarily due to lower coal sales prices and higher operating costs.

• Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $170.4 million, compared to $227.6 million in the same quarter last year.

• Coal sales volumes remained steady at 8.4 million tons, with a year-over-year decrease in coal sales price per ton to $63.57.

• Cash flow from operating activities was recorded at $209.3 million, down from $215.8 million in the previous quarter.

Business Progress:

• Continued investments in capital and infrastructure, including the new portal at Warrior operations and improvements at River View and Tunnel Ridge mines.

• Advanced placement of new longwall shields at Hamilton operation expected by mid-2025 to enhance productivity.

• Adjustments in coal production to align with shipment demands, reducing inventory by over 500,000 tons.

Opportunities:

• Increased committed tonnage for 2025 by 5.9 million tons, reflecting strong customer contracting activity.

• Positive outlook for coal demand influenced by growth in non-traditional sectors like data centers, AI, and onshoring manufacturing, particularly serviced by ARLP's operations in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast US.

• Anticipation of increased demand for reliable electricity highlighting the need for fossil fuel generation to ensure grid reliability.

Risks:

• Persistently low natural gas prices and low export market activity pose ongoing threats to revenue streams.

• Adverse mining conditions in the Appalachian operations increased the segment adjusted EBITDA expense per ton.

• The possible extension of current regulatory and environmental constraints affecting operational cost and market dynamics.

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