Wells Fargo Starts Tesoro Logistics (TLLP) at Outperform; Visible Growth Tied To Organic Initiatives And Drop-Downs

May 31, 2011 7:08 AM EDT
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Wells Fargo initiates coverage on Tesoro Logistics (NYSE: TLLP) with an Outperform. Valuation range $26-28.

Wells analyst said, "TLLP is likely to trade at a premium to other small-cap pipeline MLPs, in our view, given the following factors: (1) it offers investors an attractive way to participate in the anticipated growth in Bakken Shale infrastructure, (2) the partnership's aboveaverage multi-year growth outlook from potential drop-down opportunities and organic growth initiatives, and (3) TLLP's low-risk business model. We forecast a five-year distribution CAGR of 9.1%, assuming average annual (1) acquisitions of $100 million and (2) growth capex of $25 million. At least 80% of TLLP's distribution is expected to be tax deferred."

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Shares of Tesoro Logistics closed at $24.49 yesterday.


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