Fitch Ratings affirmed Martin Midstream Partners L.P.'s (MMLP) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B-' and its Second Lien Secured Notes at 'B+'/'RR2' on January 20, 2025. The rating outlook remains Stable, reflecting expectations of steady U.S. Gulf Coast refinery utilization rates and minimal cash flow swings due to business line diversity.
The affirmation underscores MMLP's largely fee-based cash flow profile, long-standing customer relationships, and leverage considered strong for the rating category, at or around 4.0x. However, Fitch noted that the company's modest size and scope, exposure to volumetric and commodity price risks, and tight interest coverage covenants temper the ratings.
Fitch also highlighted that Project ELSA, a joint venture to provide electronic-level sulfuric acid to a semiconductor facility, is progressing slower than initially anticipated due to customer delays. Despite this, the project is expected to contribute modest EBITDA in 2025, with more meaningful growth projected for 2026.
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