Inergy, L.P. (NASDAQ:NRGY) and Inergy Holdings, L.P.
(NASDAQ:NRGP) today each reported record results of operations for
the quarter ended March 31, 2009, the second quarter of fiscal
2009.
Inergy, L.P.
Inergy, L.P. (�Inergy�) reported Adjusted EBITDA of $140.1
million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, an increase of $19.9
million, or approximately 17% from $120.2 million for the quarter
ended March 31, 2008. Net income, excluding certain items as
discussed below, was $94.7 million for the quarter ended March 31,
2009, or $1.62 per diluted limited partner unit, an increase of
approximately 16% from $81.9 million or $1.47 per diluted limited
partner unit in the same quarter of last year.
For the six-month period ended March 31, 2009, Adjusted EBITDA
increased approximately 25% to $242.1 million from $194.3 million
for the same prior-year period. Net income for the six months ended
March 31, 2009, excluding certain items as discussed below,
increased approximately 30% to $153.0 million, or $2.55 per diluted
limited partner unit, from $117.8 million, or $2.00 per diluted
limited partner unit in 2008.
"Our businesses produced outstanding results for the quarter,
positioning the Company to achieve its full-year objectives," said
John Sherman, President and CEO of Inergy. "Our propane operating
team completed a very successful winter season, delivering solid
earnings. Our natural gas business performed well and continues to
execute its growth plans. In addition, we raised nearly $300
million of long-term growth capital. From this strong and flexible
financial position, we intend to continue to execute quality growth
on behalf of our investors."
As previously announced, the Board of Directors of Inergy�s
managing general partner increased Inergy�s quarterly cash
distribution to $0.655 per limited partner unit ($2.62 annually)
for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. This represents an
approximate 7% increase over the distribution for the same quarter
of the prior year. The distribution will be paid on May 15,
2009.
Quarterly Results
In the quarter ended March 31, 2009, retail propane gallon sales
were 124.7 million gallons compared to 138.6 million gallons sold
in the same quarter of the prior year. Retail propane gross profit,
excluding certain items as discussed below, was $152.8 million for
the quarter ended March 31, 2009, compared to $137.4 million for
the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Gross profit from other propane
operations, including wholesale, appliances, service,
transportation, distillates, and other was $35.4 million in the
quarter ended March 31, 2009, compared to $28.9 million for the
same quarter in the prior year.
Gross profit from midstream operations increased to $25.0
million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, from $22.3 million
for the same quarter in the prior year.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, operating and
administrative expenses increased to $73.4 million compared to
$68.3 million in the same period of fiscal 2008.
Exclusions from net income discussed above included a loss of
$2.3 million and a gain of $0.1 million on the disposal of excess
property, plant, and equipment during the three months ended March
31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Also excluded from net income and
gross profit discussed above was a non-cash charge of $1.1 million
during the three months ended March 31, 2009, resulting from the
derivative contracts associated with retail propane fixed price
sales. The non-cash charge during the three months ended March 31,
2008, was immaterial.
Year-to-Date Results
For the six-month period ended March 31, 2009, there were 229.1
million retail propane gallons sold compared to 243.0 million
gallons sold during the same period in the prior year. Retail
propane gross profit, excluding certain items as discussed below,
was $273.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009,
compared to $229.6 million for the six months ended March 31, 2008.
Gross profit from other propane operations, including wholesale,
appliances, service, transportation, distillates, and other was
$67.4 million in the six months ended March 31, 2009, compared to
$53.9 million for the same prior-year period.
Gross profit from midstream operations increased to $47.0
million for the six months ended March 31, 2009, from $42.4 million
in the prior year.
For the six months ended March 31, 2009, operating and
administrative expenses increased to $146.2 million compared to
$131.5 million in the same period of fiscal 2008.
Exclusions from net income discussed above included a loss of
$3.0 million and a gain of $1.2 million on the disposal of excess
property, plant, and equipment during the six months ended March
31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Also excluded from net income and
gross profit discussed above was a non-cash charge of $1.5 million
and $0.1 million during the six months ended March 31, 2009 and
2008, respectively, resulting from the derivative contracts
associated with retail propane fixed price sales.
Inergy Holdings,
L.P.
As discussed above, the $0.655 per limited partner unit
distribution by Inergy, L.P. results in Inergy Holdings, L.P.
receiving a total distribution of $15.8 million with respect to the
second fiscal quarter of 2009. As a result of this Inergy, L.P.
distribution, Inergy Holdings, L.P. declared a quarterly
distribution of $0.75 per limited partner unit, or $3.00 on an
annualized basis. This represents an approximate 28% increase over
the $0.585 per limited partner unit paid for the same quarter of
the prior year. The distribution will be paid on May 15, 2009.
Inergy, L.P. and Inergy Holdings, L.P. will conduct a live
conference call and Internet webcast today, May 6, 2009, to discuss
results of operations for the second fiscal quarter of 2009 and its
business outlook. The call will begin at 10:00 a.m. CT. The call-in
number for the earnings call is 1-877-405-3427, and the conference
name is Inergy. The live Internet webcast and the replay can be
accessed on Inergy�s website, www.inergypropane.com. A digital
recording of the call will be available for one week following the
call by dialing 1-800-642-1687 and entering the pass code
97201316.
Inergy, L.P., with headquarters in Kansas City, MO, is among the
fastest growing master limited partnerships in the country. The
Company�s operations include the retail marketing, sale, and
distribution of propane to residential, commercial, industrial, and
agricultural customers. Today, Inergy serves approximately 700,000
retail customers from over 300 customer service centers throughout
the eastern half of the United States. The Company also operates a
natural gas storage business; a supply logistics, transportation,
and wholesale marketing business that serves independent dealers
and multi-state marketers in the United States and Canada; and a
solution-mining and salt production company.
Inergy Holdings, L.P.�s assets consist of its ownership interest
in Inergy, L.P., including limited partnership interests, ownership
of the general partners, and the incentive distribution rights.
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as income
before income taxes, plus net interest expense (inclusive of
write-off of deferred financing costs) and depreciation and
amortization expense. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA excluding
the gain or loss on derivative contracts associated with retail
propane fixed price sales contracts, the gain or loss on the
disposal of fixed assets, and non-cash compensation expenses. Item
6 to the Partnership�s Annual Report on Form 10-K provides a
historical reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted
EBITDA.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an
alternative to net income, income before income taxes, cash flows
from operating activities, or any other measure of financial
performance calculated in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles as those items are used to measure operating
performance, liquidity, or ability to service debt obligations. We
believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide additional
information for evaluating our financial performance without regard
to our financing methods, capital structure, and historical cost
basis. Further, we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide
additional information for evaluating our ability to make the
minimum quarterly distribution and are presented solely as a
supplemental measure. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as we define
them, may not be comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA or
similarly titled measures used by other corporations or
partnerships.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which
are statements that are not historical in nature. Forward-looking
statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and
assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties
materialize or any underlying assumption proves incorrect, actual
results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or
projected. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those referred to in the forward-looking
statements are: weather conditions that vary significantly from
historically normal conditions; the general level of petroleum
product demand and the availability of propane supplies; the price
of propane to the consumer compared to the price of alternative and
competing fuels; the demand for high deliverability natural gas
storage capacity in the Northeast; our ability to successfully
implement our business plan; the outcome of rate decisions levied
by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; our ability to
generate available cash for distribution to unitholders; and the
costs and effects of legal, regulatory, and administrative
proceedings against us or which may be brought against us. These
and other risks and assumptions are described in Inergy�s annual
reports on Form 10-K and other reports that are available from the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Inergy, L.P. and
Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Three
Months and Six Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 (in
millions, except per unit data) � � � � (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31,
March 31, 2009 2008 2009 2008
Revenues: Propane $ 443.9 $ 526.1 $ 853.1 $ 928.7 Other � 126.2 � �
122.1 � � 251.0 � � 234.1 � 570.1 648.2 1,104.1 1,162.8 � Cost of
product sold (excluding depreciation and amortization as shown
below): Propane 283.6 381.6 566.8 688.9 Other � 74.4 � � 78.0 � �
150.9 � � 148.1 � � 358.0 � � 459.6 � � 717.7 � � 837.0 � � Gross
profit 212.1 188.6 386.4 325.8 � Expenses: Operating and
administrative 73.4 68.3 146.2 131.5 Depreciation and amortization
26.6 23.2 52.9 46.0 Gain (loss) on disposal of assets � (2.3 ) �
0.1 � � (3.0 ) � 1.2 � Operating income 109.8 97.2 184.3 149.5 �
Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (18.1 ) (14.9 ) (34.9
) (29.8 ) Other income � - � � - � � - � � 0.1 � Income before
income taxes and interest of non-controlling partners in ASC
91.7
82.3
149.4
119.8
� Provision for income taxes (0.1 ) (0.1 ) (0.2 ) (0.4 ) Interest
of non-controlling partners in ASC�s consolidated net income �
(0.3
)
�
(0.2
)
�
(0.7
)
�
(0.5
)
Net income $ 91.3
�
$ 82.0 � $ 148.5 � $ 118.9 � � Partners� interest information:
Non-managing general partner and affiliates interest in net income
$
11.8
$
9.4
$
22.5
$
17.9
Distributions paid on restricted units
�
0.2
�
�
0.1 � � 0.3 � � 0.2 � Total interest in net income not attributable
to limited partners�
$
12.0
�
$
9.5
�
$
22.8
�
$
18.1
� � Total limited partners� interest in net income
$
79.3
�
$
72.5
�
$
125.7
�
$
100.8
� � Net income per limited partner unit: Basic $ 1.55 � $ 1.46 � $
2.47 � $ 2.03 � Diluted $ 1.55 � $ 1.46 � $ 2.46 � $ 2.02 � �
Weighted average limited partners� units outstanding (in
thousands): Basic � 51,122 � � 49,693 � � 50,986 � � 49,675 �
Diluted � 51,153 � � 49,770 � � 51,007 � � 49,771 � � (Unaudited) �
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, March 31, 2009 �
2008
2009 �
2008
Supplemental Information:
Retail gallons sold 124.7 138.6 229.1 243.0 � Cash $ 18.1 $ 21.1 �
Outstanding debt: Working capital facility $ 15.7 $ 37.7
Acquisition facility - 182.0 Senior unsecured notes 1,050.0 625.0
Fair value adjustment on senior unsecured notes 7.7 5.1 Net bond
discount (e) (g) (17.9 ) - ASC credit agreement 9.5 11.2 Other debt
� 18.8 � � 16.8 � Total debt $ 1,083.8 � $ 877.8 � � Total
partners� capital $ 806.2 � $ 775.3 � � EBITDA: Net income $ 91.3 $
82.0 $ 148.5 $ 118.9 Interest of non-controlling partners in ASC�s
consolidated ITDA (f)
(0.2
)
(0.3
)
(0.3
)
(0.5
)
Interest expense, net 18.1 14.9 34.9 29.8 Provision for income
taxes 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.4 Depreciation and amortization � 26.6 � � 23.2
� � 52.9 � � 46.0 � EBITDA (a) $ 135.9 $ 119.9 $ 236.2 $ 194.6
Non-cash loss on derivative contracts 1.1 - 1.5 0.1 Non-cash
compensation expense 0.8 0.4 1.4 0.8 (Gain) loss on disposal of
assets � 2.3 � � (0.1 ) � 3.0 � � (1.2 ) Adjusted EBITDA (a) $
140.1 � $ 120.2 � $ 242.1 � $ 194.3 � � Distributable cash flow:
Adjusted EBITDA $ 140.1 $ 120.2 $ 242.1 $ 194.3 Cash interest
expense (b) (17.3 ) (14.3 ) (33.4 ) (28.7 ) Maintenance capital
expenditures (c) (1.2 ) (0.7 ) (2.6 ) (2.5 ) Income tax expense �
(0.1 ) � (0.1 ) � (0.2 ) � (0.4 ) Distributable cash flow (d) $
121.5 � $ 105.1 � $ 205.9 � $ 162.7 � � EBITDA: Net cash provided
by operating activities $ 130.2 $ 88.6 $ 141.6 $ 65.6 Net changes
in working capital balances (6.5 ) 19.4 67.5 101.7 Provision for
doubtful accounts (1.2 ) (1.8 ) (0.8 ) (1.2 ) Amortization of
deferred financing costs and net bond discount
(1.2
)
(0.5
)
(1.8
)
(1.1
)
Non-cash compensation expense (0.8 ) (0.4 ) (1.4 ) (0.8 ) Gain
(loss) on disposal of assets (2.3 ) 0.1 (3.0 ) 1.2 Interest of
non-controlling partners in ASC�s consolidated EBITDA
(0.5
)
(0.5
)
(1.0
)
(1.0
)
Interest expense, net 18.1 14.9 34.9 29.8 Provision for income
taxes � 0.1 � � 0.1 � � 0.2 � � 0.4 � EBITDA $ 135.9 $ 119.9 $
236.2 $ 194.6 Non-cash loss on derivative contracts 1.1 - 1.5 0.1
Non-cash compensation expense 0.8 0.4 1.4 0.8 (Gain) loss on
disposal of assets � 2.3 � � (0.1 ) � 3.0 � � (1.2 ) Adjusted
EBITDA $ 140.1 � $ 120.2 � $ 242.1 � $ 194.3 � �
(a) EBITDA is defined as income
(loss) before taxes, plus net interest expense and depreciation and
amortization expense. As indicated in the table, Adjusted EBITDA
represents EBITDA excluding the gain or loss on derivative
contracts associated with retail propane fixed price sales
contracts, the gain or loss on the disposal of assets and non-cash
compensation expenses. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be
considered an alternative to net income, income before income
taxes, cash flows from operating activities, or any other measure
of financial performance calculated in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles as those items are used to measure
operating performance, liquidity or the ability to service debt
obligations. We believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide
additional information for evaluating our financial performance
without regard to our financing methods, capital structure, and
historical cost basis. Further, we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted
EBITDA provide additional information for evaluating our ability to
make the minimum quarterly distribution and are presented solely as
supplemental measures. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as we define
them, may not be comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA or
similarly titled measures used by other corporations or
partnerships.
�
(b) Cash interest expense is book
interest expense less amortization of deferred financing costs.
�
(c) Maintenance capital
expenditures are defined as those capital expenditures which do not
increase operating capacity or revenues from existing levels.
�
(d) Distributable cash flow is
defined as Adjusted EBITDA, less cash interest expense, maintenance
capital expenditures and income taxes. Distributable cash flow
should not be considered an alternative to cash flows from
operating activities or any other measure of financial performance
calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles as those items are used to measure operating
performance, liquidity or the ability to service debt obligations.
We believe that distributable cash flow provides additional
information for evaluating our ability to declare and pay
distributions to unitholders. Distributable cash flow, as we define
it, may not be comparable to distributable cash flow or similarly
titled measures used by other corporations and partnerships.
�
(e) In April 2008, the Company
announced the placement of a $200 million add-on to its existing
8.25% senior unsecured notes under Rule 144A to eligible
purchasers. The proceeds from the bond issuance were $204 million,
representing a premium of $4 million to par. The $4 million premium
will be amortized on a non-cash basis over the term of the senior
notes.
�
(f) ITDA � Interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization.
�
(g) In February 2009, the Company
closed on a $225 million offering of senior notes under Rule 144A
to eligible purchasers. The 8 �% notes were issued at 90.191%,
which resulted in a discount of $22.1 million. The discount will be
amortized on a non-cash basis over the term of the senior
notes.
�
Inergy Holdings, L.P. and
Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Three
Months and Six Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 (in
millions, except per unit data) � � (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended March 31,
March 31, 2009 �
2008 2009 �
2008 Revenues: Propane $ 443.9 $ 526.1 $ 853.1 $ 928.7 Other
� 126.2 � � 122.1 � � 251.0 � � 234.1 � 570.1 648.2 1,104.1 1,162.8
� Cost of product sold (excluding depreciation and amortization as
shown below): Propane 283.6 381.6 566.8 688.9 Other � 74.4 � � 78.0
� � 150.9 � � 148.1 � � 358.0 � � 459.6 � � 717.7 � � 837.0 � �
Gross profit 212.1 188.6 386.4 325.8 � Expenses: Operating and
administrative 73.7 68.6 146.7 132.0 Depreciation and amortization
26.6 23.2 52.9 46.0 Gain (loss) on disposal of assets � (2.3 ) �
0.1 � � (3.0 ) � 1.2 � Operating income 109.5 96.9 183.8 149.0 �
Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (18.2 ) (15.3 ) (35.4
) (30.8 ) Other income � - � � - � � - � � 0.1 � Income before gain
on issuance of units in Inergy, income taxes and interest of
non-controlling partners in Inergy, L.P. and ASC
91.3
81.6
148.4
118.3
� Gain on issuance of units in Inergy, L.P. 2.9 - 3.2 - Provision
for income taxes (0.8 ) (0.7 ) (1.3 ) (1.2 ) Interest of
non-controlling partners in Inergy, L.P.�s net income
(72.3
)
(65.7
)
(114.4
)
(91.4
)
Interest of non-controlling partners in ASC�s consolidated net
income �
(0.3
)
�
(0.2
)
�
(0.7
)
�
(0.5
)
Net income $ 20.8 � $ 15.0 � $ 35.2 � $ 25.2 � � Partners� interest
information: Less distribution paid on restricted units $ 0.1 � $ -
� $ 0.3 � $ - � Net income applicable to limited partners� units $
20.7 � $ 15.0 � $ 34.9 � $ 25.2 � � Net income per limited partner
unit: Basic $ 1.03 � $ 0.74 � $ 1.74 � $ 1.25 � Diluted $ 1.03 � $
0.73 � $ 1.74 � $ 1.23 � � Weighted average limited partners� units
outstanding (in thousands): Basic � 20,027 � � 20,008 � � 20,025 �
� 20,008 � Diluted � 20,090 � � 20,248 � � 20,057 � � 20,267 �
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