HOUSTON & MIDLAND, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kinetik Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNTK) (“Kinetik” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an increase to its quarterly cash dividend to $0.78 per share, or $3.12 per share on an annualized basis, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
The announced quarterly dividend represents a 4% increase versus the prior quarterly dividend and will be paid on Thursday, November 7, 2024 to shareholders of record as of market close on Monday, October 28, 2024.
“The strategic transactions closed earlier this year coupled with our business outperformance accelerated the achievement of our 3.5x leverage target and increased our confidence in the company’s outlook,” said Jamie Welch, Kinetik’s President & Chief Executive Officer. “As a result, we believe now is the appropriate time to increase the dividend and accelerate returns to our shareholders. Going forward, we remain committed to growing our business through compelling organic and inorganic opportunities while also maintaining annual ratable dividend growth.”
Kinetik will host its third quarter 2024 results conference call on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 8:00 am Central Standard Time (9:00 am Eastern Standard Time) to discuss third quarter results. The Company will issue its earnings release after market close on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The text of the earnings release, the accompanying presentation and link to the live webcast will be available on the Company’s website at www.ir.kinetik.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website following the call.
Kinetik previously implemented a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “DRIP” or the “Plan”) open to all shareholders. A complete description of the Plan is included in the Company’s Form S-3 registration statement filed with the SEC on July 12, 2024 and is posted on the Company’s website at www.kinetik.com.
To participate, shareholders of record may register online by visiting the Broadridge website at shareholder.broadridge.com/KNTK or by contacting Broadridge Corporate Issuers, LLC, the Plan Administrator, by telephone toll free from inside the United States at 1-(877)-830-4936 or outside of the United States at 1-(720)-378-5591. Shareholders may also contact the Plan Administrator in writing at Broadridge Shareholder Services, Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, LLC, PO Box 1342, Brentwood, NY 11717-0718. Please include a reference to Kinetik Holdings Inc. in all correspondence. Shareholders who own common stock through a broker should consult their broker regarding participation in the Plan.
About Kinetik Holdings Inc.
Kinetik is a fully integrated, pure-play, Permian-to-Gulf Coast midstream C-corporation operating in the Delaware Basin. Kinetik is headquartered in Houston and Midland, Texas. Kinetik provides comprehensive gathering, transportation, compression, processing and treating services for companies that produce natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and water. Kinetik posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and press releases on its website, www.kinetik.com.
Forward-looking statements
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Contacts
Kinetik Investors:
(713) 574-4743 Alex Durkee
Website: www.kinetik.com
