DELAWARE | 1-14569 | 76-0582150 | ||
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits | ||||||||
Item 2.02 and Item 7.01. Results of Operations and Financial Condition; Regulation FD Disclosure | ||||||||
SIGNATURES | ||||||||
Exhibit Index | ||||||||
Press Release |
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits |
Item 2.02 and Item 7.01. Results of Operations and Financial Condition; Regulation FD Disclosure |
SIGNATURES |
Exhibit Index |
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Actual | Guidance* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months | Three Months Ending | Three Months Ending | Twelve Months Ending | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | September 30, 2007 | December 31, 2007 | December 31, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2007 | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Profit |
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Net revenues (including equity in earnings ) |
$ | 726.7 | $ | 339.5 | $ | 357.0 | $ | 329.5 | $ | 347.0 | $ | 1,395.7 | $ | 1,430.7 | ||||||||||||||
Field operating costs |
(261.4 | ) | (136.0 | ) | (134.0 | ) | (130.0 | ) | (128.0 | ) | (527.4 | ) | (523.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses |
(94.5 | ) | (36.5 | ) | (36.0 | ) | (37.5 | ) | (37.0 | ) | (168.5 | ) | (167.5 | ) | ||||||||||||||
370.8 | 167.0 | 187.0 | 162.0 | 182.0 | 699.8 | 739.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
(92.0 | ) | (48.0 | ) | (46.0 | ) | (49.0 | ) | (47.0 | ) | (189.0 | ) | (185.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
(82.3 | ) | (40.0 | ) | (38.0 | ) | (42.0 | ) | (40.0 | ) | (164.3 | ) | (160.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
(12.2 | ) | (1.7 | ) | (1.5 | ) | (1.7 | ) | (1.5 | ) | (15.6 | ) | (15.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
5.2 | | | | | 5.2 | 5.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income |
$ | 189.5 | $ | 77.3 | $ | 101.5 | $ | 69.3 | $ | 93.5 | $ | 336.1 | $ | 384.5 | ||||||||||||||
Net Income to Limited Partners |
$ | 154.4 | $ | 56.2 | $ | 79.9 | $ | 48.4 | $ | 72.1 | $ | 259.0 | $ | 306.4 | ||||||||||||||
Basic Net Income Per Limited Partner Unit |
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Weighted Average Units Outstanding |
109.9 | 116.0 | 116.0 | 116.0 | 116.0 | 113.1 | 113.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income Per Unit |
$ | 1.40 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 2.30 | $ | 2.71 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted Net Income Per Limited Partner Unit |
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Weighted Average Units Outstanding |
110.9 | 116.8 | 116.8 | 116.9 | 116.9 | 114.1 | 114.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income Per Unit |
$ | 1.39 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.68 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 2.28 | $ | 2.69 | ||||||||||||||
EBIT |
$ | 284.0 | $ | 119.0 | $ | 141.0 | $ | 113.0 | $ | 135.0 | $ | 516.0 | $ | 560.0 | ||||||||||||||
EBITDA |
$ | 376.0 | $ | 167.0 | $ | 187.0 | $ | 162.0 | $ | 182.0 | $ | 705.0 | $ | 745.0 | ||||||||||||||
Selected Items Impacting Comparability |
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LTIP charge |
$ | (37.4 | ) | $ | (8.0 | ) | $ | (8.0 | ) | $ | (8.0 | ) | $ | (8.0 | ) | $ | (53.4 | ) | $ | (53.4 | ) | |||||||
Deferred
Income Tax Expense** |
(10.8 | ) | | | | | (10.8 | ) | (10.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
SFAS 133 Mark-to-Market Adjustment |
(2.1 | ) | | | | | (2.1 | ) | (2.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | (50.3 | ) | $ | (8.0 | ) | $ | (8.0 | ) | $ | (8.0 | ) | $ | (8.0 | ) | $ | (66.3 | ) | $ | (66.3 | ) | ||||||||
Excluding Selected Items Impacting Comparability |
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Adjusted Segment Profit |
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Transportation |
$ | 171.7 | $ | 88.0 | $ | 93.0 | $ | 89.0 | $ | 94.0 | $ | 348.7 | $ | 358.7 | ||||||||||||||
Facilities |
55.7 | 25.0 | 29.0 | 28.0 | 31.0 | 108.7 | 115.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Marketing |
182.6 | 62.0 | 73.0 | 53.0 | 65.0 | 297.6 | 320.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
5.5 | | | | | 5.5 | 5.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted
EBITDA*** |
$ | 415.5 | $ | 175.0 | $ | 195.0 | $ | 170.0 | $ | 190.0 | $ | 760.5 | $ | 800.5 | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income |
$ | 239.8 | $ | 85.3 | $ | 109.5 | $ | 77.3 | $ | 101.5 | $ | 402.4 | $ | 450.8 | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted Basic Net Income per Limited Partner Unit |
$ | 1.85 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.76 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.69 | $ | 2.88 | $ | 3.30 | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted Diluted Net Income per Limited Partner Unit |
$ | 1.84 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.75 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.68 | $ | 2.87 | $ | 3.27 | ||||||||||||||
* | The projected average foreign exchange rate is $1.07 CAD to $1 USD. The rate as of August 3, 2007 was $1.05 CAD to $1 USD. | |
** | Amount related to Canadian tax legislation. | |
*** | Excludes deferred income tax expenses included in the list of selected items impacting comparability. |
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1. | Definitions. |
Bcf | Billion cubic feet | |||
EBIT | Earnings before interest and taxes | |||
EBITDA | Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization expense | |||
Bbls/d | Barrels per day | |||
Segment Profit | Net revenues (including equity earnings, as applicable) less purchases, field operating costs, and segment general and administrative expenses | |||
LTIP | Long-Term Incentive Plan | |||
LPG | Liquefied petroleum gas and other petroleum products | |||
FX | Foreign currency exchange |
2. | Business Segments. We manage our operations through three operating segments: (i) Transportation, (ii) Facilities, and (iii) Marketing. The following is a brief explanation of the operating activities for each segment as well as key metrics. |
a. | Transportation. Our transportation segment operations generally consist of fee-based activities associated with transporting crude oil and refined products on pipelines, trucks and gathering systems. We generate revenue through a combination of tariffs, third-party leases of pipeline capacity and transportation fees. We also include in this segment our equity earnings from our investments in the Butte and Frontier pipeline systems, in which we own minority interests, and Settoon Towing, in which we own a 50% interest. | ||
Pipeline volume estimates are based on historical trends, anticipated future operating performance and completion of internal growth projects. Volumes are influenced by temporary market-driven storage and withdrawal of oil, maintenance schedules at refineries, production declines and other external factors beyond our control. Segment profit is forecast using the volume assumptions in the table below, priced at forecasted tariff rates, less estimated field operating costs and G&A expenses. Field operating costs do not include depreciation. Actual segment profit could vary materially depending on the level of volumes transported or expenses incurred during the period. | |||
The following table summarizes our total pipeline volumes and highlights major systems that are significant either in total volumes transported or in contribution to total transportation segment profit. |
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Calendar 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | Guidance | |||||||||||||||
Six Months | Three Months | Three Months | Twelve Months | |||||||||||||
Ended | Ending | Ending | Ending | |||||||||||||
June 30 | September 30 | December 31 | December 31 | |||||||||||||
Average Daily Volumes (000 Bbls/d) |
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All American |
48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | ||||||||||||
Basin |
374 | 400 | 375 | 379 | ||||||||||||
Capline |
233 | 225 | 225 | 229 | ||||||||||||
Line 63 / Line 2000 |
181 | 180 | 180 | 183 | ||||||||||||
Salt Lake City |
63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | ||||||||||||
N. Dakota / Trenton |
96 | 100 | 100 | 98 | ||||||||||||
West Texas / New Mexico 1 |
381 | 385 | 380 | 381 | ||||||||||||
Manito |
74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | ||||||||||||
Refined Products |
110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | ||||||||||||
Other |
1,131 | 1,110 | 1,154 | 1,129 | ||||||||||||
2,691 | 2,695 | 2,710 | 2,695 | |||||||||||||
Trucking |
108 | 110 | 115 | 111 | ||||||||||||
2,799 | 2,805 | 2,825 | 2,806 | |||||||||||||
Average Segment Profit ($/Bbl) |
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Excluding Selected Items Impacting Comparability |
$ | 0.34 | $ | 0.35 | (2) | $ | 0.35 | (2) | $ | 0.35 | (2) | |||||
1 | The aggregate of multiple systems in the West Texas / New Mexico area. | |
2 | Mid-point of guidance. |
b. | Facilities. Our facilities segment operations generally consist of fee-based activities associated with providing storage, terminalling and throughput services for crude oil, refined products and LPG, as well as LPG fractionation and isomerization services. We generate revenue through a combination of month-to-month and multi-year leases and processing arrangements. This segment also includes our equity earnings from our 50% investment in PAA/Vulcan Gas Storage, LLC which owns and operates approximately 25.7 billion cubic feet of underground natural gas storage capacity and is constructing an additional 24 Bcf of underground storage capacity. | |
Segment profit is forecast using the volume assumptions in the table below, priced at forecasted rates, less estimated field operating costs and G&A expenses. Field operating costs do not include depreciation. |
Calendar 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | Guidance | |||||||||||||||
Six Months | Three Months | Three Months | Twelve Months | |||||||||||||
Ended | Ending | Ending | Ending | |||||||||||||
June 30 | September 30 | December 31 | December 31 | |||||||||||||
Operating Data |
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Crude oil, refined products and LPG storage (MMBbls/Mo.) |
35.6 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 36.9 | ||||||||||||
Natural Gas Storage (Bcf/Mo.) |
12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | ||||||||||||
LPG Processing (MBbl/d) |
16.9 | 17.0 | 17.0 | 17.0 | ||||||||||||
Facilities Activities Total 1 |
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Avg. Capacity (MMBbls/Mo.) |
38.3 | 39.7 | 41.7 | 39.6 | ||||||||||||
Segment Profit per Barrel ($/Bbl) |
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Excluding Selected Items Impacting Comparability |
$ | 0.24 | $ | 0.23 | 2 | $ | 0.24 | 2 | $ | 0.24 | 2 | |||||
(1) | Calculated as the sum of: (i) crude oil, refined products and LPG storage capacity; (ii) natural gas storage capacity divided by 6 to account for the 6:1 mcf of gas to crude oil barrel ratio; and (iii) LPG processing volumes multiplied by the number of days in the month and divided by 1,000 to convert to monthly volumes in millions. |
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(2) | Mid-point of guidance. |
C. | Marketing. Our marketing segment operations generally consist of the following merchant activities: |
| the purchase of crude oil at the wellhead and the bulk purchase of crude oil at pipeline and terminal facilities, as well as the purchase of foreign cargoes at their load port and various other locations in transit; | ||
| storage of inventory during contango market conditions; | ||
| the purchase of refined products and LPG from producers, refiners and other marketers; | ||
| the resale or exchange of crude oil, refined products and LPG at various points along the distribution chain to refiners or other resellers; and | ||
| arranging for the transportation of crude oil, refined products and LPG on trucks, barges, railcars, pipelines and ocean-going vessels to our terminals and third-party terminals. |
Calendar 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | Guidance | |||||||||||||||
Six Months | Three Months | Three Months | Twelve Months | |||||||||||||
Ended | Ending | Ending | Ending | |||||||||||||
June 30 | September 30 | December 31 | December 31 | |||||||||||||
Average Daily Volumes (MBbl/d) |
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Crude Oil Lease Gathering |
694 | 705 | 705 | 701 | ||||||||||||
LPG Sales |
89 | 65 | 105 | 87 | ||||||||||||
Refined Products |
8 | 15 | 15 | 17 | ||||||||||||
Waterborne Foreign Crude Imported |
72 | 75 | 75 | 74 | ||||||||||||
863 | 860 | 900 | 873 | |||||||||||||
Segment Profit per Barrel ($/Bbl) |
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Excluding Selected Items Impacting Comparability |
$ | 1.17 | $ | 0.85 | 1 | $ | 0.71 | 1 | $ | 0.97 | 1 | |||||
(1) | Mid-point of guidance. |
3. | Depreciation and Amortization. We forecast depreciation and amortization based on our existing depreciable assets, forecasted capital expenditures and projected in-service dates. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives, which range from 3 years (for office furniture and equipment) to 40 years (for certain pipelines, crude oil terminals and facilities) and includes gains and losses on the sale of assets. |
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4. | Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended (SFAS 133). The guidance presented above does not include forecasts with respect to potential gains or losses related to derivatives accounted for under SFAS 133, as there is no accurate way to forecast these potential gains or losses. The potential gains or losses related to these derivatives (primarily mark-to-market adjustments) could cause actual net income to differ materially from our projections. | |
5. | Capital Expenditures and Acquisitions. Although acquisitions constitute a key element of our growth strategy, the forecasted results and associated estimates do not include any forecasts for any acquisition that may be made after the date hereof. Capital expenditures for expansion projects are forecasted to be approximately $550 million during calendar 2007, of which $257 was incurred in the first six months. Following are some of the more notable projects and forecasted expenditures for the year: |
Calendar 2007 | ||||
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Expansion Capital |
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St. James, Louisiana Storage Facility |
$ | 75 | ||
Cheyenne Pipeline |
58 | |||
Salt Lake City Expansion |
52 | |||
Cushing Tankage Phase VI |
34 | |||
Patoka Tankage |
32 | |||
Martinez Terminal |
25 | |||
Fort Laramie Tank Expansion |
21 | |||
High Prairie Rail Terminal |
13 | |||
Paulsboro Expansion |
12 | |||
Elk City to Calumet |
12 | |||
Pier 400 |
10 | |||
Kerrobert Tankage |
10 | |||
Other Projects |
196 | |||
550 | ||||
Maintenance Capital |
52 | |||
Total Projected Capital Expenditures (excluding acquisitions) |
$ | 602 | ||
Capital expenditures for maintenance projects are forecast to be approximately $52 million during 2007, of which $22 million was incurred in the first six months. | ||
6. | Capital Structure. This guidance is based on our capital structure as of June 30, 2007. The Partnerships policy is to finance acquisitions and major growth capital projects with at least 50% equity or cash flow in excess of distributions. As a result of our recent equity financing activities in combination with our projected 2007 cash flows in excess of distributions, we have pre-funded the required equity financing associated with our 2007 expansion capital program but will continue to monitor the potential need for additional equity necessary to maintain credit metrics consistent with our targeted credit ratings should inventory requirements associated with our continuing expansion of merchant activities in crude oil, LPG and refined products increase meaningfully. | |
7. | Interest Expense. Debt balances are projected based on estimated cash flows, current distribution rates, forecasted capital expenditures for maintenance and expansion projects, expected timing of collections and payments, and forecasted levels of inventory and other working capital sources and uses. | |
Annual 2007 interest expense is expected to be between $160 million and $164 million, assuming an average long-term debt balance of approximately $2.6 billion during the period. Included in interest expense are commitment fees, amortization of long-term debt discounts or premiums, deferred amounts associated with terminated interest-rate hedges and interest on short-term debt for non-contango inventory (primarily hedged LPG inventory and New York Mercantile Exchange and IntercontinentalExchange margin deposits). Interest expense is net of amounts capitalized for major expansion capital projects and does not include interest on borrowings for contango inventory. We treat interest on contango related borrowings as carrying costs of crude oil and include it as part of the purchase price of crude oil. | ||
8. | Net Income per Unit. Basic net income per limited partner unit is calculated by dividing net income allocated to limited partners by the basic weighted average units outstanding during the period. |
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Actual | Guidance (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 Mo. | Three Months Ending | Three Months Ending | Twelve Months Ending | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | September 30, 2007 | December 31, 2007 | December 31, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
06/30/07 | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per limited partner unit: |
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Net Income |
$ | 189.5 | $ | 77.3 | $ | 101.5 | $ | 69.3 | $ | 93.5 | $ | 336.1 | $ | 384.5 | ||||||||||||||
General partners incentive distribution |
(42.0 | ) | (25.0 | ) | (25.0 | ) | (25.0 | ) | (25.0 | ) | (92.0 | ) | (92.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||
General partners incentive distribution reduction |
10.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
157.5 | 57.3 | 81.5 | 49.3 | 73.5 | 264.1 | 312.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
General partner 2% ownership |
(3.1 | ) | (1.1 | ) | (1.6 | ) | (1.0 | ) | (1.5 | ) | (5.3 | ) | (9.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income available to limited partners |
$ | 154.4 | $ | 56.2 | $ | 79.9 | $ | 48.4 | $ | 72.1 | $ | 258.9 | $ | 306.3 | ||||||||||||||
Denominator: |
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Denominator for basic earnings per limited partner unit-
weighted average number of limited partner units |
109.9 | 116.0 | 116.0 | 116.0 | 116.0 | 113.1 | 113.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: |
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Weighted average LTIP units |
1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Denominator for diluted earnings per limited partner unit-
weighted average number of limited partner units |
110.9 | 116.8 | 116.8 | 116.9 | 116.9 | 114.1 | 114.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Basic net income per limited partner unit |
$ | 1.40 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 2.29 | $ | 2.71 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted net income per limited partner unit |
$ | 1.39 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.68 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 2.27 | $ | 2.69 | ||||||||||||||
Net income allocated to limited partners is impacted by the income allocated to the general partner and the amount of the incentive distribution paid to the general partner. The amount of income allocated to our limited partner interests is 98% of the total partnership income after deducting the amount of the general partners incentive distribution. Based on our current annualized distribution rate of $3.32 per unit, our general partners distribution is forecast to be approximately $107.7 million annually, of which $99.8 million is attributed to the incentive distribution rights. However, in conjunction with the Pacific acquisition, the general partner agreed to reduce the amounts due it as incentive distributions. The reduction will be effective for five years, as follows: (i) $5 million per quarter for the first four quarters beginning with the February 2007 distribution, (ii) $3.75 million per quarter for the following eight quarters, (iii) $2.5 million per quarter for the following four quarters, and (iv) $1.25 million per quarter for the final four quarters. The total reduction in incentive distributions will be $65 million. Total incentive distributions to the general partner in 2007 will be reduced by $20.0 million. The relative amount of the incentive distribution varies directionally with the number of units outstanding and the level of the distribution on the units. Each $0.05 per unit annual increase in the distribution over $3.32 per unit decreases net income available for limited partners by approximately $5.8 million ($0.05 per unit) on an annualized basis. | ||
9. | Long-term Incentive Plans. The majority of grants outstanding under our Long-Term Incentive Plans contain vesting criteria that are based on a combination of performance benchmarks and service period. The grants will vest in various percentages, typically on the later to occur of specified earliest vesting dates and the dates on which minimum distribution levels are reached. Among the various grants, vesting dates range from May 2008 to May 2012 and minimum annualized distribution levels range from $2.80 to $4.00. For some awards, a percentage of any remaining units will vest on a date certain in 2011 or 2012. | |
In addition to achieving the distribution level of $3.32, we have deemed probable that the $3.50 distribution level will be achieved. Accordingly, for grants that vest at annualized distribution levels of $3.50 or less, guidance includes an accrual over the corresponding service period at an assumed market price of $64.00 per unit as well as the fair value associated with awards that will vest on a date certain. For 2007, the guidance includes approximately $56.2 million of expense associated with these grants. The actual amount of LTIP expense amortization in any given year will be directly influenced by (i) our unit price at the end of each reporting period, (ii) our unit price on the date of actual vesting, (iii) the amount of amortization in the early years, and (iv) new LTIP award grants. For example, a $3.00 change in the unit price assumption at September 30, 2007 would change the total amortization by $2.6 million $0.3 million for the current quarter and $2.3 million for the life-to-date adjustment to the liability accrued in prior periods. Therefore, actual net income could differ materially from our projections. | ||
The amount of LTIP expense highlighted in selected items impacting comparability excludes the portion of the LTIP expense represented by LTIP grants under the 2006 Plan that, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, will be settled in cash only ($2.8 million) and have no impact in the determination of diluted units. |
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10. | Reconciliation of EBITDA and EBIT to Net Income. The following table reconciles the 2007 guidance ranges for EBITDA and EBIT to net income. |
Three Months Ending | Three Months Ending | Twelve Months Ending | ||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2007 | December 31, 2007 | December 31, 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | |||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation to Net Income |
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EBITDA |
$ | 167.0 | $ | 187.0 | $ | 162.0 | $ | 182.0 | $ | 705.0 | $ | 745.0 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
48.0 | 46.0 | 49.0 | 47.0 | 189.0 | 185.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
EBIT |
119.0 | 141.0 | 113.0 | 135.0 | 516.0 | 560.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
40.0 | 38.0 | 42.0 | 40.0 | 164.3 | 160.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
1.7 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 15.6 | 15.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Income |
$ | 77.3 | $ | 101.5 | $ | 69.3 | $ | 93.5 | $ | 336.1 | $ | 384.5 | ||||||||||||
| the failure to realize the anticipated synergies and other benefits of the merger with Pacific; | ||
| the success of our risk management activities; | ||
| environmental liabilities or events that are not covered by an indemnity, insurance or existing reserves; | ||
| maintenance of our credit rating and ability to receive open credit from our suppliers and trade counterparties; | ||
| abrupt or severe declines or interruptions in outer continental shelf production located offshore California and transported on our pipeline systems; | ||
| failure to implement or capitalize on planned internal growth projects; | ||
| shortages or cost increases of power supplies, materials or labor; | ||
| the availability of adequate third-party production volumes for transportation and marketing in the areas in which we operate, and other factors that could cause declines in volumes shipped on our pipelines by us and third-party shippers; | ||
| fluctuations in refinery capacity in areas supplied by our mainlines and other factors affecting demand for various grades of crude oil, refined products and natural gas and resulting changes in pricing conditions or transmission throughput requirements; | ||
| the availability of, and our ability to consummate, acquisition or combination opportunities; | ||
| our access to capital to fund additional acquisitions and our ability to obtain debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms; | ||
| successful integration and future performance of acquired assets or businesses and the risks associated with operating in lines of business that are distinct and separate from our historical operations; |
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| unanticipated changes in crude oil market structure and volatility (or lack thereof); | ||
| the impact of current and future laws, rulings and governmental regulations; | ||
| the effects of competition; | ||
| continued creditworthiness of, and performance by, our counterparties; | ||
| interruptions in service and fluctuations in tariffs or volumes on third-party pipelines; | ||
| increased costs or lack of availability of insurance: | ||
| fluctuations in the debt and equity markets, including the price of our units at the time of vesting under our Long-Term Incentive Plans; | ||
| the currency exchange rate of the Canadian dollar; | ||
| weather interference with business operations or project construction; | ||
| risks related to the development and operation of natural gas storage facilities; | ||
| general economic, market or business conditions; and | ||
| other factors and uncertainties inherent in the transportation, storage, terminalling and marketing of crude oil, refined products and liquefied petroleum gas and other natural gas related petroleum products. |
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PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. | ||||||
By: PLAINS AAP, L. P., its general partner | ||||||
By: PLAINS ALL AMERICAN GP LLC, its general partner | ||||||
Date: August 6, 2007
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By: | /s/ PHIL KRAMER | ||||
Name: | ||||||
Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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