10-Q 1 d365414d10q.htm FORM 10-Q Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number: 1-16735

 

 

PENN VIRGINIA RESOURCE PARTNERS, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   23-3087517

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

FIVE RADNOR CORPORATE CENTER, SUITE 500

100 MATSONFORD ROAD

RADNOR, PA 19087

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(610) 975-8200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨  Yes    x  No

As of July 10, 2012, 88,101,626 common units, 21,378,942 Class B Units, and 10,346,257 Special Units representing limited partner interests were outstanding.

 

 

 


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PART I. Financial Information

  

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements

  
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

     1   
  

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

     1   
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

     2   
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

     3   
  

Consolidated Statements of Partners’ Capital for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

     4   
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     5   
  

Forward-Looking Statements

     16   

Item 2.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     17   

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     29   

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

     31   

PART II. Other Information

  

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

     32   

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

     32   

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

     32   


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1 Financial Statements

PENN VIRGINIA RESOURCE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – unaudited

(in thousands, except per unit data)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Revenues

        

Natural gas

   $ 63,127      $ 112,229      $ 137,754      $ 204,207   

Natural gas liquids

     102,130        136,048        219,924        244,890   

Gathering and transportation

     21,404        8,630        35,259        14,091   

Coal royalties

     29,231        44,578        62,390        83,569   

Other

     7,020        8,837        14,002        17,092   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     222,912        310,322        469,329        563,849   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Cost of gas purchased

     140,833        219,278        306,297        389,533   

Operating

     14,040        14,242        29,943        27,315   

General and administrative

     10,999        11,975        23,043        22,945   

Acquisition related costs

     14,049        —          14,049        —     

Impairments

     —          —          124,845        —     

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     28,456        21,650        52,309        42,894   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     208,377        267,145        550,486        482,687   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

     14,535        43,177        (81,157     81,162   

Other income (expense)

        

Interest expense

     (15,511     (12,428     (25,328     (23,278

Derivatives

     8,676        4,782        3,725        (14,979

Other

     109        127        225        264   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     7,809        35,658        (102,535     43,169   

Noncontrolling interest net loss

     —          —          —          664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P.

   $ 7,809      $ 35,658      $ (102,535   $ 43,833   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per common unit, basic and diluted

   $ (0.07   $ 0.50      $ (1.39   $ 0.74   

Weighted average number of common units outstanding, basic and diluted

     83,786        71,176        81,543        58,864   

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) – unaudited

(in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012     2011      2012     2011  

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,809      $ 35,658       $ (102,535   $ 43,169   

Reclassification adjustment for derivative activities

     (175     135         (322     324   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 7,634      $ 35,793       $ (102,857   $ 43,493   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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PENN VIRGINIA RESOURCE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – unaudited

(in thousands)

 

     June 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Assets

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 8,975      $ 8,640   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

     83,816        101,340   

Assets held for sale

     35,064        —     

Derivative assets

     1,046        —     

Other current assets

     5,208        5,640   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     134,109        115,620   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

     2,108,770        1,689,256   

Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization

     (427,776     (406,959
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net property, plant and equipment

     1,680,994        1,282,297   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity investments

     87,051        81,162   

Goodwill

     71,005        —     

Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $28,949 and $38,587)

     648,103        70,665   

Other long-term assets

     60,314        44,248   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 2,681,576      $ 1,593,992   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Partners’ Capital

    

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ 138,487      $ 124,082   

Liabilities related to assets held for sale

     3,260        —     

Deferred income

     3,851        3,416   

Derivative liabilities

     2,440        12,042   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     148,038        139,540   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income

     11,579        10,492   

Other liabilities

     20,840        21,256   

Senior notes

     900,000        300,000   

Revolving credit facility

     432,000        541,000   

Partners’ capital

    

Common units

     564,806        580,961   

Class B units

     407,221        —     

Special units

     196,671        —     

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     421        743   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total partners’ capital

     1,169,119        581,704   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and partners’ capital

   $ 2,681,576      $ 1,593,992   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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PENN VIRGINIA RESOURCE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – unaudited

(in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ened June 30,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Cash flows from operating activities

        

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,809      $ 35,658      $ (102,535   $ 43,169   

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     28,456        21,650        52,309        42,894   

Impairments

     —          —          124,845        —     

Derivative Contracts:

        

Total derivative losses (gains)

     (8,676     (4,782     (3,725     14,979   

Cash payments to settle derivatives

     (3,605     (7,920     (7,246     (12,778

Non-cash interest expense

     1,579        2,655        2,628        3,695   

Non-cash unit-based compensation

     1,519        1,018        3,557        1,839   

Equity earnings, net of distributions received

     186        (1,343     (555     1,817   

Other

     (51     (635     (698     (782

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

        

Accounts receivable

     1,984        (14,168     13,798        (15,963

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (6,121     6,569        (15,013     14,990   

Deferred income

     762        272        1,522        125   

Other assets and liabilities

     (367     (1,431     (245     (1,634
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     23,475        37,543        68,642        92,351   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

        

Acquisitions

     (850,747     (26,824     (850,943     (122,040

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (99,621     (37,345     (174,994     (74,796

Other

     (4,770     1,204        (11,060     2,211   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (955,138     (62,965     (1,036,997     (194,625
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

        

Distributions to partners

     (41,265     (34,176     (81,683     (64,809

Net proceeds from equity offering

     577,962        —          577,962        —     

Proceeds from issuance of senior notes

     600,000        —          600,000        —     

Proceeds from borrowings

     165,000        72,000        251,000        192,000   

Repayments of borrowings

     (350,000     (7,000     (360,000     (20,000

Cash paid for debt issuance costs

     (18,589     (3,675     (18,589     (3,675

Cash paid for merger

     —          (5,600     —          (6,604
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     933,108        21,549        968,690        96,912   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     1,445        (3,873     335        (5,362

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

     7,530        14,475        8,640        15,964   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

   $ 8,975      $ 10,602      $ 8,975      $ 10,602   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure:

        

Cash paid for interest

   $ 19,132      $ 17,851      $ 23,826      $ 23,467   

Noncash investing activities:

        

Other assets acquired related to acquisition

   $ 4,827      $ —        $ 4,827      $ —     

Other liabilities assumed related to acquisition

   $ 33,929      $ 24      $ 33,929      $ 2,084   

Special units issued as consideration of acquisition

   $ 191,302      $ —        $ 191,302      $ —     

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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PENN VIRGINIA RESOURCE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS’ CAPITAL – unaudited (in thousands)

 

     Common Units     Class B Units      Special Units      Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2011

     79,033       $ 580,961        —         $ —           —         $ —         $ 743      $ 581,704   

Unit-based compensation

     60         2,822        —           —           —           —           —          2,822   

Distributions paid

     —           (81,683     —           —           —           —           —          (81,683

Issuance of units

     9,009         177,831        21,379         400,000         10,346         191,302         —          769,133   

Recognition of beneficial conversion feature

     —           (11,355     —           6,389         —           4,966         —          —     

Net income (loss)

     —           (103,770     —           832         —           403         —          (102,535

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     —           —          —           —           —           —           (322     (322
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2012

     88,102       $ 564,806        21,379       $ 407,221         10,346       $ 196,671       $ 421      $ 1,169,119   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Common Units     Class B Units      Special Units      Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
     Noncontrolling
interests of PVR
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2010

     38,293       $ 213,646        —         $ —           —         $ —         $ 159       $ 220,845      $ 434,650   

Unit-based compensation

     16         5,792        —           —           —           —           —           —          5,792   

Costs associated with merger

     —           (11,224     —           —           —           —           —           —          (11,224

Units issued to acquire non-controlling interests

     32,665         204,537        —           —           —           —           250         (204,787     —     

Distributions paid

     —           (49,415     —           —           —           —           —           (15,394     (64,809

Net income (loss)

     —           43,833        —           —           —           —           —           (664     43,169   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     —           —          —           —           —           —           324         —          324   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2011

     70,974       $ 407,169        —         $ —           —         $ —         $ 733       $ —        $ 407,902   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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PENN VIRGINIA RESOURCE PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – unaudited

June 30, 2012

 

1. Organization and Basis of Presentation

Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded Delaware master limited partnership, and its limited partner common units representing limited partner interests are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under ticker symbol “PVR.” As used in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the “Partnership,” “PVR,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. and, where the context requires, includes our subsidiaries.

We are principally engaged in the gathering and processing of natural gas and the management of coal and natural resource properties in the United States. We currently conduct operations in three business segments: (i) Eastern Midstream, (ii) Midcontinent Midstream and (iii) Coal and Natural Resource Management.

 

   

Eastern Midstream — Our Eastern Midstream segment is engaged in providing natural gas gathering, transportation and other related services in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In addition, we own member interests in a joint venture that transports fresh water to natural gas producers.

 

   

Midcontinent Midstream — Our Midcontinent Midstream segment is engaged in providing natural gas processing, gathering and other related services. In addition, we own member interests in joint ventures that gather and transport natural gas. These processing and gathering systems are located primarily in Oklahoma and Texas.

 

   

Coal and Natural Resource Management — Our Coal and Natural Resource Management segment primarily involves the management and leasing of coal properties and the subsequent collection of royalties. We also earn revenues from other land management activities, such as selling standing timber, leasing coal-related infrastructure facilities and collecting oil and gas royalties.

In accordance with accounting standards, effective January 1, 2012, when reviewing long-lived assets to be held and used, including related tangible assets, we adopted the approach to review qualitative factors (such as, macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, overall financial performance, etc.) to determine whether it is more likely than not (that is, the likelihood of more than 50 percent) that the fair value of those assets is less than their carrying amount, including goodwill, if any. If we determine that it is more likely than not, we recognize an impairment loss if we determine that the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted estimated cash flows. In this circumstance, we recognize an impairment loss equal to the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the asset. Fair value is estimated to be the present value of future net cash flows from the asset, discounted using a rate commensurate with the risk and remaining life of the asset.

Effective January 1, 2012, we adopted the Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) regarding the prominence of other comprehensive income in the financial statements. This ASU requires us to report comprehensive income in either a single statement or in two consecutive statements reporting net income and other comprehensive income. This amended presentation of comprehensive income does not change items that are reported in other comprehensive income or requirements to report reclassifications of items from other comprehensive income to net income. This ASU eliminates the option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in partners’ capital. We elected to present a second consecutive statement.

Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of PVR and all of our wholly owned subsidiaries. Investments in non-controlled entities over which we exercise significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These statements involve the use of estimates and judgments where appropriate. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation of our Consolidated Financial Statements have been included.

Management has evaluated all activities of PVR through the date upon which our Consolidated Financial Statements were issued and concluded that while no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the Consolidated Financial Statements, there is a subsequent event for which disclosure is required in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

All dollar and unit amounts presented in the tables to these Notes are in thousands unless otherwise indicated.

 

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2. Acquisition

The factors used to determine the fair market value of acquisitions include, but are not limited to, discounted future net cash flows on a risked-adjusted basis, geographic location, quality of resources, and condition of assets.

Business Combination

Chief Acquisition

On May 17, 2012, we completed our purchase of the membership interests of Chief Gathering LLC (“Chief Gathering”) from Chief E&D Holdings LP, for a purchase price of approximately $1.0 billion (“Chief Acquisition”), payable in a combination of $850.0 million in cash and preliminary fair value of $191.3 million in a new class of limited partner interests in us (“Special Units”) The Special Units are substantially similar to our common units, except that we will not pay or accrue any distributions on them until they automatically convert to common units, on a one-for-one basis, on the first business day after the record date for distributions with respect to the quarter ending September 30, 2013. The Special Units are subject to early conversion by us or a holder of Special Units in connection with certain events. See Note 8 for a description of the conversion rights and distribution rights applicable to the Special Units.

Chief Gathering owned and operated six natural gas gathering systems serving over 300,000 dedicated acres in the Marcellus Shale, located in the north central Pennsylvania counties of Lycoming, Bradford, Susquehanna, Sullivan, Wyoming and Greene and in Preston County, West Virginia. This transaction resulted in a major expansion of our pipeline systems in our Eastern Midstream segment.

We financed the cash portion of the purchase price for the Chief Acquisition through a combination of equity and debt. In May 2012, we received (i) $400 million in cash related to the sale of Class B Units to Riverstone V PVR Holdings, L.P. and Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund V (FT), L.P., representing a new class of limited partner interests in us, and (ii) $180 million in cash, related to the sale of common units to institutional investors in a private placement. We used the proceeds from the sale of the Class B Units and the common units to fund a portion of the cash purchase price for the Chief Acquisition. The remainder of the cash purchase price was funded by a portion of the $600 million of senior notes issued in a private placement in May 2012. See Note 8 for a description of the conversion rights and distribution rights applicable to the Class B Units.

The Chief Acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method of accounting, the total purchase price has been allocated to the current assets and liabilities and the tangible, intangible and goodwill assets acquired. The purchase price allocation for the Chief Acquisition is preliminary and has not been finalized. We need to complete certain post-closing adjustments with the seller and the appraisal of the assets acquired. Fair values have been developed using recognized business valuation techniques and are subject to change pending final valuation analysis. Below is the detailed allocation based upon preliminary acquisition date fair values:

 

Cash consideration paid for Chief Gathering

   $ 850,049   

Special units issued as consideration to Chief E&D Holdings LP

     191,302   
  

 

 

 

Total purchase price

   $ 1,041,351   
  

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

   $ 4,412   

Property, plant and equipment

     362,448   

Intangible assets

     637,000   

Goodwill

     71,005   

Other long-term assets

     415   

Accounts payable

     (33,929
  

 

 

 

Total purchase price

   $ 1,041,351   
  

 

 

 

The preliminary purchase price allocation includes approximately $71.0 million of goodwill. The significant factors that contributed to the recognition of goodwill include the positioning of PVR as the leading independent midstream service provider in the northeastern area of the Marcellus Shale, as the assets acquired from Chief Gathering complement our existing assets in the region. Goodwill recorded in connection with a business combination is not amortized, but is tested for impairment at least annually. Accordingly, the pro forma financial information below does not include amortization of goodwill recorded in the acquisition.

The following pro forma financial information reflects the consolidated results of our operations as if the Chief Acquisition and related financings had occurred on the first day of the reported period. The pro forma information includes adjustments primarily for revenues, operating expenses, general and administrative expenses, depreciation of the acquired property and equipment, amortization of intangibles, interest expense for acquisition debt and the change in weighted average common units resulting from the issuance of common units. The pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations had these transactions been effected on the assumed date (in thousands, except per unit data):

 

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     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Revenues

   $ 245,590      $ 314,888      $ 482,872      $ 573,610   

Net income (loss) attributable to PVR

   $ 14,171      $ 13,758      $ (125,740   $ 34,403   

Net income (loss) per common unit, basic and diluted

   $ (0.09   $ (0.10   $ (1.75   $ (0.15

The acquisition related costs reported on the Consolidated Statement of Operations are costs related to the Chief Acquisition.

 

3. Impairment

During the first quarter of 2012, we recognized a $124.8 million impairment charge related to our tangible and intangible natural gas gathering assets in the Midcontinent Midstream segment located in the southern portion of the Fort Worth Basin of north Texas (the “North Texas Gathering System”). The gathering lines and customer contracts were written down to their fair value, which was determined using the income approach and discounting the estimated cash flows of the assets. This is a nonrecurring fair value measurement (see Footnote 4. Fair Value Measurements) that was triggered by continuing market declines of natural gas prices and lack of drilling in the area. The North Texas Gathering System represented a de minimis amount of our consolidated total revenues.

 

4. Fair Value Measurements

We present fair value measurements and disclosures applicable to both our financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are measured and reported on a fair value basis. Fair value is an exit price representing the expected amount we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with market participants at the measurement date. We have followed consistent methods and assumptions to estimate the fair values as more fully described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Our financial instruments that are subject to fair value disclosure consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, derivatives and long-term debt. At June 30, 2012, the carrying values of all of these financial instruments, except the long-term debt with fixed interest rates, approximated fair value. The fair value of floating-rate debt approximates the carrying amount because the interest rates paid are based on short-term maturities. The fair value of our fixed-rate long-term debt is estimated based on the published market prices for the same or similar issues (a Level 1 category fair value measurement). As of June 30, 2012, the fair value of our fixed-rate debt was $919.5 million.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and includes our derivative financial instruments by categories for the periods presented:

 

                                                           
           Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2012, Using  

Description

   Fair Value
  Measurements at  
June 30, 2012
    Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 

Interest rate swap liabilities - current

   $ (805   $ —         $ (805   $ —     

Commodity derivative assets - current

     1,046        —           1,046        —     

Commodity derivative liabilities - current

     (1,635     —           (1,635     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (1,394   $ —         $ (1,394   $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

                                                           
           Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011, Using  

Description

   Fair Value
Measurements at
December 31, 2011
    Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 

Interest rate swap liabilities - current

   $ (1,433   $ —         $ (1,433   $ —     

Commodity derivative liabilities - current

     (10,609     —           (10,609     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (12,042   $ —         $ (12,042   $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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We used the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair values:

 

   

Commodity derivatives instruments: We utilize collars and swap derivative contracts to hedge against the variability in the fractionation, or frac, spread. We determine the fair values of our commodity derivative agreements based on discounted cash flows based on quoted forward prices for the respective commodities. Each is a Level 2 input. We use the income approach, using valuation techniques that convert future cash flows to a single discounted value.

 

   

Interest rate swaps: We have entered into the interest rate swaps (“Interest Rate Swaps”) to establish fixed rates on a portion of the outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”). We use an income approach using valuation techniques that connect future cash flows to a single discounted value. We estimate the fair value of the swaps based on published interest rate yield curves as of the date of the estimate. Each of these is a Level 2 input.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

We completed the Chief Acquisition on May 17, 2012. See Note 2, “Acquisition,” for a description of this acquisition. In connection with our accounting for this acquisition, it was necessary for us to estimate the values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which involved the use of various assumptions.

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value estimates for nonfinancial assets and liabilities for the Chief Acquisition measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis by category as of the acquisition date:

 

            Fair Value Measurements during 2012, Using  
     Fair Value
Measurements at
Acquisition Date
     Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 

Description

           

Property, plant and equipment

   $ 362,448       $ —         $ —         $ 362,448   

Intangible assets

   $ 637,000       $ —         $ —         $ 637,000   

Goodwill

   $ 71,005       $ —         $ —         $ 71,005   

Other long-term assets

   $ 415       $ —         $ —         $ 415   

There are three methods of estimating the value of assets that comprise a business: (i) the income approach, (ii) the cost approach and (iii) the market approach. The preliminary allocation of value to assets is discussed below.

Regarding the tangible assets, the cost approach was the primary method. Due to the fact that the assets were relatively new or had been recently constructed, the indirect method of the cost approach was viewed as the most accurate method for estimating the fair value of these tangible assets. Using the indirect method of the cost approach, the current reproduction cost of new asset was estimated by indexing the historical capitalized cost basis in the fixed asset records based on the asset type and historical acquisition date of each asset. These costs generally include the base cost of the asset and any additional costs considerations relating to placing the asset in service. Due to the fact that these tangible assets have been in use over varying periods of time, allowances were made for physical, functional and economic factors affecting utility and value as applicable.

The intangible assets were valued using the income approach with the application of the discounted cash flow method. The principle behind this method was that the value of an intangible asset is equal to the present value of the incremental cash flows attributable only to the subject intangible asset after deducting contributory asset charges. These incremental cash flows are then discounted to their present value.

As part of consideration of Chief Acquisition, we issued a new class of PVR limited partner interests to Chief E&D Holdings LP (the “Special Units”) with a preliminary fair value of $191.3 million. For the purpose of estimating the fair value of the Special Units, our unit price on the acquisition date was used and adjusted for the six quarters where we neither pay nor accrue distributions on these units. The value was further adjusted to reflect the lack of marketability. The Special Units automatically convert into common units on the first business day after the record date for distributions with respect to the quarter ending September 30, 2013.

In connection with our review of tangible and related intangible assets, if there is an indication of impairment and the estimated undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value of the tangible and intangible assets, then these assets are written down to their fair value. During the first quarter of 2012, the North Texas Gathering System was reviewed for impairment and found to be impaired. The factors used to determine fair value for purposes of impairment testing include, but are not limited to, estimates of proved and probable reserves, future commodity prices, the timing of future production and capital expenditures and a discount rate commensurate with the risk reflective of the lives remaining for the respective gas gathering assets. Because these significant fair value inputs are typically not observable, we have categorized the amounts as Level 3 inputs. The assets of the North Texas Gathering System were written down to their fair value of $5.7 million.

 

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5. Derivative Instruments

Natural Gas Commodity Derivatives

We determine the fair values of our derivative agreements using third-party forward prices for the respective commodities as of the end of the reporting period and discount rates adjusted for the credit risk of our counterparties if the derivative is in an asset position and our own credit risk if the derivative is in a liability position. The following table sets forth our positions as of June 30, 2012 for commodities related to natural gas midstream revenues and cost of midstream gas purchased:

 

     Average
Volume
    Swap Price     Weighted Average Price      Fair Value at  
   Per Day       Put      Call      June 30, 2012  

NGL - natural gasoline collar

     (gallons       (per gallon)      

Third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012

     54,000        $ 1.75       $ 2.02       $ 582   

Crude oil swap

     (barrels     (per barrel        

Third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012

     600      $ 88.62              270   

Natural gas purchase swap

     (MMBtu     (MMBtu        

Third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012

     4,000      $ 5.195              (1,635

Settlements to be paid in subsequent period

               194   

Interest Rate Swaps

We have entered into the Interest Rate Swaps to establish fixed interest rates on a portion of the outstanding borrowings under the Revolver. The following table sets forth the positions of the Interest Rate Swaps as of June 30, 2012:

 

     Notional Amounts      Swap Interest Rates (1)    Fair Value at  

Term

   (in millions)      Pay     Receive    June 30, 2012  

July 2012 - December 2012

   $ 100.0         2.09   LIBOR    $ (805

 

(1) References to LIBOR represent the 3-month rate.

We reported a (i) net derivative liability of $0.8 million at June 30, 2012 and (ii) gain in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) of $0.4 million as of June 30, 2012 related to the Interest Rate Swaps. In connection with periodic settlements and related reclassification of other comprehensive income, we recognized $0.3 million of net hedging losses on the Interest Rate Swaps in the derivatives line on the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the six months ended June 30, 2012. See the following “Financial Statement Impact of Derivatives” section for the impact of the Interest Rate Swaps on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Statement Impact of Derivatives

The following table summarizes the effects of our derivative activities, as well as the location of gains (losses) on our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods presented:

 

     Location of gain (loss)
on derivatives recognized
   Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   in statement of operations    2012     2011     2012     2011  

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

           

Interest rate contracts

   Derivatives    $ 173      $ (516   $ 151      $ (898

Commodity contracts

   Derivatives      8,503        5,298        3,574        (14,081
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in net income or increase in net loss resulting from derivatives

      $ 8,676      $ 4,782      $ 3,725      $ (14,979
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized derivative impact:

           

Cash paid for commodity and interest rate contract settlements

   Derivatives    $ (3,605   $ (7,920   $ (7,246   $ (12,778

Unrealized derivative losses

   Derivatives      12,281        12,702        10,971        (2,201
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in net income or increase in net loss resulting from derivatives

      $ 8,676      $ 4,782      $ 3,725      $ (14,979
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative instruments, as well as the locations of these instruments on our Consolidated Balance Sheets for the periods presented:

 

    

Balance Sheet Location

   Fair Values as of
June 30, 2012
     Fair Values as of
December 31, 2011
 
      Derivative
Assets
     Derivative
Liabilities
     Derivative
Assets
     Derivative
Liabilities
 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

              

Interest rate contracts

   Derivative assets/liabilities - current    $ —         $ 805       $ —         $ 1,433   

Commodity contracts

   Derivative assets/liabilities - current      1,046         1,635         —           10,609   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

      $ 1,046       $ 2,440       $ —         $ 12,042   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fair value of derivative instruments

      $ 1,046       $ 2,440       $ —         $ 12,042   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2012, we did not own derivative instruments that were classified as fair value hedges or trading securities. In addition, as of June 30, 2012, we did not own derivative instruments containing credit risk contingencies.

 

6. Equity Investments

In accordance with the equity method of accounting, we recognized earnings from all equity investments in the aggregate of $2.3 million and $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, with a corresponding increase in the investment. The joint ventures generally pay quarterly distributions on their cash flow. We received distributions of $1.8 million and $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, with a corresponding decrease in the investment. Equity earnings related to our joint venture interests are recorded in other revenues on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The equity investments for all joint ventures are included in the equity investments caption on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Financial statements from our investees are not sufficiently timely for us to apply the equity method currently. Therefore, we record our share of earnings or losses of an investee from the most recently available financial statements, which are usually on a one-month lag. This lag in reporting is consistent from period to period.

Summarized financial information of unconsolidated equity investments is as follows for the periods presented:

 

     May 31,
2012
     November 30,
2011
 

Current assets

   $ 34,999       $ 24,581   

Noncurrent assets

   $ 236,387       $ 217,518   

Current liabilities

   $ 14,807       $ 14,861   

Noncurrent liabilities

   $ 3,951       $ 2,571   

 

     Six Months Ended May 31,  
     2012      2011  

Revenues

   $ 27,624       $ 29,815   

Expenses

   $ 18,960       $ 16,933   

Net income

   $ 8,664       $ 12,882   

 

7. Long-term Debt

Revolver

On April 23, 2012, our wholly-owned subsidiary, PVR Finco LLC, entered into the second amendment to our amended and restated secured credit facility (the “Revolver”) to allow for certain modifications to facilitate the Chief Acquisition. The second amendment modified the restrictive covenants in the Revolver to permit us to incur certain indebtedness prior to the consummation of the Chief Acquisition for the purpose of funding a portion of the purchase price of Chief Gathering, and modified the mandatory prepayment covenant in the Revolver to allow the proceeds from indebtedness incurred or equity issued in connection with the Chief Acquisition to be used to fund a portion of the purchase price of Chief Gathering. Additionally, several modifications to the Revolver became effective upon the closing of the Chief Acquisition. The Maximum Leverage Ratio covenant was modified to allow us to maintain a ratio of Consolidated Total Indebtedness (as defined in the Revolver amendment), as measured at the end of each fiscal quarter, to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Revolver amendment), calculated as of the end of each fiscal quarter for the four quarters then ended, of not more than (i) 6.50 to 1.00 commencing with the fiscal period ended June 30, 2012 through the fiscal period ended December 31, 2012 and (ii) 5.25 to 1.00 for the fiscal period ending March 31, 2013 and each fiscal period thereafter. The Maximum Secured Leverage Ratio covenant was replaced by a Maximum Senior Secured Leverage Ratio covenant that requires us to maintain a ratio of Consolidated Senior Secured Indebtedness (as defined in the Revolver amendment), as measured at the end of each

 

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fiscal quarter, to Consolidated EBITDA, calculated as of each fiscal quarter for the four quarters then ended, of not more than 4.00 to 1.00.

Further, on the effective date of the Chief Acquisition, the variable pricing contained in the Revolver was amended to create two new tiers of pricing that apply when our Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Revolver amendment) is greater than 5.00 to 1.00. The borrowings under the Revolver bear interest, at our option, at either a Base Rate (as defined in the Revolver amendment), plus an applicable margin, or a rate derived from the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) as adjusted for statutory reserve requirements, plus an applicable margin. In each case, upon the Acquisition Effective Date, May, 17, 2012, the applicable margin is determined by our Leverage Ratio and, in the case of Base Rate loans, will range from 0.75% to 2.50% and, in the case of LIBOR loans, from 1.75% to 3.50%. Commencing with the fiscal period ending March 31, 2013, the variable pricing reverts to the pricing in effect immediately prior to the effective date of the Chief Acquisition.

As of June 30, 2012, net of outstanding indebtedness of $432.0 million and letters of credit of $7.9 million, we had remaining borrowing capacity of $560.1 million on the Revolver. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings outstanding under the Revolver during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was approximately 3.1%. We do not have a public rating for the Revolver. As of June 30, 2012, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Revolver.

Bridge Loans

In April 2012, in connection with the proposed Chief Acquisition, we obtained a commitment from commercial banks for senior unsecured bridge loans in an aggregate amount up to $220 million (the “Bridge Loans”). The commitment was to expire upon the earliest to occur of the termination date as defined in the Chief purchase agreement, the consummation of the Chief Acquisition without the use of the Bridge Loans or August 9, 2012. In May 2012, we terminated the Bridge Loans upon issuance of the 8.375% Senior Notes.

Senior Notes

On May 17, 2012, we completed the issuance of $600 million of senior notes in a private placement. These notes were priced at 100% of the principal amount and bear interest at a rate of 8.375% per year, due June 1, 2020. They are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions. Approximately $250 million of the proceeds from the senior notes offering was used in connection with the financing of the Chief Acquisition, and the remainder was used to pay down a portion of the outstanding borrowings under our Revolver.

 

8. Partners’ Capital and Distributions

As of June 30, 2012, partners’ capital consisted of 88.1 million common units. We financed the Chief Acquisition through a combination of cash and equity issuance of 9.0 million additional common units, 10.3 million Special Units and 21.4 million Class B Units.

Common Units

We sold common units to institutional investors in a private placement in the amount of $177.8 million, net of offering costs.

Special Units

In connection with the closing of the Chief Acquisition, on May 17, 2012, we issued a new class of PVR limited partner interests to Chief E&D Holdings LP with a preliminary fair value of $191.3 million (the “Special Units”). The Special Units are substantially similar to our common units, except that the Special Units will neither pay nor accrue distributions for six consecutive quarters commencing after the closing of the Chief Acquisition. The Special Units will automatically convert into common units on a one-for-one basis on the first business day after the record date for distributions with respect to the quarter ending September 30, 2013. The Special Units are subject to early conversion by us or a holder of Special Units in connection with certain events, including a sale of all or substantially all of our assets to any third party or a transaction that results in any party, other than the holders of our common units immediately prior to such transaction, acquiring a majority of our common units or other securities of the surviving entity or any voting securities that are not subject to the voting limitations applicable to our common units under our limited partnership agreement or similar restrictions.

On August 14, 2012, the date on which we will pay distributions with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 2012, there will be 10,346,257 Special Units outstanding. Absent an early conversion event, the Special Units will not be entitled to accrue distributions until the quarter commencing on October 1, 2013. If the Special Units would have been entitled to accrue and receive the same per unit quarterly cash distributions to which the holders of our common units are entitled with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 2012, we would had paid an aggregate of $5.5 million in distributions to the holders of the Special Units.

Class B Units

In connection with the closing of the Chief Acquisition, on May 17, 2012, we issued a new class of PVR limited partner interests to Riverstone V PVR Holdings, L.P. and Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund V (FT), L.P. for $400.0 million (the “Class B Units”). The Class B Units will share equally with our common units with respect to the payment of distributions but, until they convert into common units, such distribution (the “Class B Distribution Amount”) will be paid in additional Class B Units unless we elect to pay the distributions on the Class B Units in cash (the “Class B Unit Distribution”).

The number of additional Class B Units to be issued in connection with a distribution with respect to the Class B Units shall be the quotient of (A) the Class B Distribution Amount divided by (B) the volume-weighted average trading price per unit, as adjusted for splits, combinations and other similar transactions, of our common units, calculated over the consecutive 30-trading day period ending on the close of trading on the trading day immediately prior to such date, calculated as of the date the Class B Unit Distribution is declared; provided that instead of issuing any fractional Class B Units, we will round the number of Class B Units issued down to the next lower whole Class B Unit and pay cash in lieu of such fractional units, or at our option, we may round the number of Class B Units issued up to the next higher whole Class B Unit. In the event of a liquidation, unit exchange, merger, consolidation or similar event, each Class B Unit (prior to its eligibility for conversion as described below) will be entitled to receive the greater of (1) the amount of cash or property distributed in respect of each common unit and (2) an amount of cash or property having a value equal to $18.91 per unit (the “Class B Unit Price”).

The Class B Units may be converted into Common Units on a one-for-one basis at the option of the holder in the following amounts and subject to the following conditions: (1) 50% of the outstanding Class B Units may be converted after January 1, 2014, provided that the volume-weighted average price of our common units for the 30 trading days (the “30-day VWAP”) preceding any date during the quarter ending December 31, 2013 exceeds $30 per common unit; (2) 50% of the outstanding Class B Units may be converted after April 1, 2014, provided that the 30-day VWAP exceeds $30 per common unit on any day during the quarter ending March 31, 2014; and (3) amounts of Class B Units having a minimum value of $50.0 million calculated using the 30-day VWAP preceding the date of calculation at any time on or after July 1, 2014. In addition, we may elect to convert all (but not less than all) outstanding Class B Units into common units on a one-for-one basis at any time on or after July 1, 2014. The number of Class B Units is subject to adjustment for issuances below the Class B Unit Price prior to conversion on a weighted average basis, unit splits and unit combinations.

On August 14, 2012, the date on which we will pay distributions with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 2012, there will be 21,378,942 Class B Units outstanding. We will pay distributions to the holders of the Class B Units with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 2012 by issuing an aggregate of 461,072 additional Class B Units. If we were to pay distributions to the holders of the Class B Units in cash, rather than in additional Class B Units, at the same per unit quarterly cash distributions to which the holders of our common units are entitled with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 2012, the amount of cash distributions that would be attributable to the Class B Units would be an aggregate of $11.3 million.

Beneficial Conversion Feature

Special Units and Class B Units were issued at prices below the market price of the common units into which they are convertible. The aggregate discount of $138.1 million represents a beneficial conversion feature which is considered a non-cash distribution that will be distributed ratably using the effective yield method over the period the Special Units and Class B Units are outstanding. The effect of this non-cash distribution is an increase in Special unitholders’ capital and Class B unitholders’ capital and a decrease in common unitholders’ capital. The impact of the beneficial conversion feature is included as distributed income to Class B Units and Special Units with a corresponding reduction in net income allocable to common units in the calculation of net income (loss) per common unit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012.

 

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Net Income (Loss) per Common Unit

The following table reconciles net income (loss) and weighted average common units used in computing basic and diluted net income (loss) per common unit (in thousands, except per unit data):

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,809      $ 35,658      $ (102,535   $ 43,169   

Noncontrolling interest net loss

     —          —          —          664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P.

   $ 7,809      $ 35,658      $ (102,535   $ 43,833   

Less:

        

Distributions to participating securities

     (5,747     (114     (5,822     (190

Recognition of beneficial conversion feature

     (11,355     —          (11,355     —     

Participating securities’ allocable share of undistributed net loss (income)

     3,090        (115     6,245        (145
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) allocable to common units, basic

   $ (6,203   $ 35,429      $ (113,467   $ 43,498   

Participating securities’ allocable share of undistributed net income (loss)

     —          115        —          145   

Reallocation of participating securites’ share of undistributed net income (loss)

     —          (115     —          (145
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) allocable to common units, diluted

   $ (6,203   $ 35,429      $ (113,467   $ 43,498   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common units outstanding, basic and diluted

     83,786        71,176        81,543        58,864   

Net income (loss) per common unit, basic and diluted

   $ (0.07   $ 0.50      $ (1.39   $ 0.74   

Basic net income (loss) per common unit is computed by dividing net income (loss) allocable to common units by the weighted average number of common units outstanding and vested deferred common units outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common unit is computed by dividing net income (loss) allocable to common units by the weighted average number of common units outstanding and vested deferred common units outstanding during the period and, when dilutive, Class B Units, Special Units, and phantom units. The following table presents the weighted average number of each class of participating securities that were excluded from the diluted net income (loss) per common unit calculation because the inclusion of these units would have had an antidilutive effect:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Special units

     5,116         —           2,558         —     

Class B units

     10,572         —           5,286         —     

Phantom units

     47         88         40         89   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     15,735         88         7,884         89   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash Distributions

We distribute 100% of Available Cash (as defined in our partnership agreement) within 45 days after the end of each quarter to common unitholders of record. Available Cash is generally defined as all of our cash and cash equivalents on hand at the end of each quarter less reserves established by our general partner for future requirements. Our general partner has the discretion to establish cash reserves that are necessary or appropriate to (i) provide for the proper conduct of our business, (ii) comply with applicable law, any of our debt instruments or any other agreements and (iii) provide funds for distributions to unitholders for any one or more of the next four quarters. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, we paid cash distributions of $34.2 million and $64.8 million. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, we paid cash distributions of $41.3 million and $81.7 million.

On August 14, 2012, we will pay a $0.53 per unit quarterly distribution to common unitholders of record on August 6, 2012.

 

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9. Unit-Based Compensation

The Penn Virginia Resource GP, LLC Sixth Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”) permits the grant of common units, deferred common units, unit options, restricted units and phantom units to employees and directors of our general partner and its affiliates. Common units and deferred common units granted under the LTIP are immediately vested, and we recognize compensation expenses related to those grants on the grant date. Restricted units and the time-based and performance-based phantom units granted under the LTIP generally vest over a three-year period, and we recognize compensation expense related to those grants on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Compensation expense related to these grants is recorded in the general and administrative expenses caption on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we granted 237 thousand phantom units at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $24.13 per unit, consisting of 124 thousand time-based phantom units and 113 thousand performance-based units.

Time-based phantom units vest over a three-year period, with one-third vesting in each year. Some of the time-based phantom units vested during the six months ended June 30, 2012. A portion of the vested units were withheld for payroll taxes with the recipient receiving the net vested units. The fair value of time-based phantom units is calculated based on the grant-date unit price.

Performance-based phantom units cliff-vest at the end of a three year period. The number of units that vest could range from 0% to 200% and depends on the outcome of unit market performance compared to peers and key results of operations metrics. Performance-based phantom units are entitled to forfeitable distribution equivalent rights which accumulate over the term of the units and will be paid in cash to the grantees at the date of vesting. The fair value of each performance-based phantom unit granted during 2012 was estimated on the date of grant as $23.34 using a Monte Carlo simulation approach that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatilities are based on historical changes in the market value of our common units. We base the risk-free interest rate on the U.S. Treasury rate for the week of the grant having a term equal to the expected life of the phantom units, continuously compounded:

 

     2012  

Expected volatility

     34.03

Expected life

     2.9 years   

Risk-free interest rate

     0.40

In connection with the normal three-year vesting of phantom units, as well as common unit and deferred common unit awards, we recognized the following expense during the periods presented:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Phantom units

   $ 1,369       $ 830         3,257         1,360   

Director deferred and common units

     150         188         300         479   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,519       $ 1,018       $ 3,557       $ 1,839   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

10. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal

We are involved, from time to time, in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While the ultimate results of these proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, our management believes that these claims will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

Environmental Compliance

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our environmental liabilities were $0.7 million and $0.8 million, which represent our best estimate of the liabilities as of those dates related to our Coal and Natural Resource Management, Eastern Midstream and Midcontinent Midstream businesses. We have reclamation bonding requirements with respect to certain unleased and inactive properties. Given the uncertainty of when a reclamation area will meet regulatory standards, a change in this estimate could occur in the future.

Mine Health and Safety Laws

There are numerous mine health and safety laws and regulations applicable to the coal mining industry. However, since we do not operate any mines and do not employ any coal miners, we are not subject to such laws and regulations. Accordingly, we have not accrued any related liabilities.

Customer Credit Risk

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, 56% of our Midcontinent Midstream segment’s revenues and 43% of our total consolidated revenues were from four of our natural gas midstream customers, Conoco Phillips Company, Oneok Hydrocarbon L.P., Targa Liquids Marketing and Trade and Williams NGL Marketing LLC.

 

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11. Segment Information

Our reportable segments are as follows:

 

   

Eastern Midstream — Our Eastern Midstream segment is engaged in providing natural gas gathering, transportation and other related services in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In addition, we own member interests in a joint venture that transports fresh water to natural gas producers.

 

   

Midcontinent Midstream — Our Midcontinent Midstream segment is engaged in providing natural gas processing, gathering, and other related services. In addition, we own member interests in joint ventures that gather and transport natural gas. These processing and gathering systems are located primarily in Oklahoma and Texas.

 

   

Coal and Natural Resource Management — Our Coal and Natural Resource Management segment primarily involves the management and leasing of coal properties and the subsequent collection of royalties. We also earn revenues from other land management activities, such as selling standing timber, leasing coal-related infrastructure facilities and collecting oil and gas royalties. The following tables present a summary of certain financial information relating to our segments for the periods presented:

 

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     Eastern
Midstream
    Midcontinent
Midstream
    Coal and Natural
Resource
Management
     Consolidated  

For the three months ended June 30, 2012

         

Revenues

   $ 21,124      $ 167,949      $ 33,839       $ 222,912   

Cost of midstream gas purchased

     —          140,833        —           140,833   

Operating costs and expenses

     3,465        14,432        7,142         25,039   

Acquisition related costs

     14,049        —          —           14,049   

Depreciation, depletion & amortization

     8,394        11,700        8,362         28,456   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

   $ (4,784   $ 984      $ 18,335       $ 14,535   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Interest expense

            (15,511

Derivatives

            8,676   

Other

            109   
         

 

 

 

Net income

          $ 7,809   
         

 

 

 

Additions to property and equipment

   $ 917,713      $ 31,936      $ 719       $ 950,368   

For the three months ended June 30, 2011

         

Revenues

   $ 5,835      $ 252,942      $ 51,545       $ 310,322   

Cost of midstream gas purchased

     —          219,278        —           219,278   

Operating costs and expenses

     662        16,272        9,283         26,217   

Depreciation, depletion & amortization

     811        11,753        9,086         21,650   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

   $ 4,362      $ 5,639      $ 33,176       $ 43,177   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Interest expense

            (12,428

Derivatives

            4,782   

Other

            127   
         

 

 

 

Net income

          $ 35,658   
         

 

 

 

Additions to property and equipment

   $ 19,115      $ 29,946      $ 15,108       $ 64,169   

For the six months ended June 30, 2012

         

Revenues

   $ 32,597      $ 363,531      $ 73,201       $ 469,329   

Cost of midstream gas purchased

     —          306,297        —           306,297   

Operating costs and expenses

     4,977        32,227        15,782         52,986   

Acquisition related costs

     14,049        —          —           14,049   

Impairments

     —          124,845        —           124,845   

Depreciation, depletion & amortization

     10,455        25,307        16,547         52,309   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

   $ 3,116      $ (125,145   $ 40,872       $ (81,157
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Interest expense

            (25,328

Derivatives

            3,725   

Other

            225   
         

 

 

 

Net income

          $ (102,535
         

 

 

 

Additions to property and equipment

   $ 948,997      $ 75,975      $ 965       $ 1,025,937   

For the six months ended June 30, 2011

         

Revenues

   $ 8,855      $ 458,021      $ 96,973       $ 563,849   

Cost of midstream gas purchased

     —          389,533        —           389,533   

Operating costs and expenses

     898        31,449        17,913         50,260   

Depreciation, depletion & amortization

     1,164        23,324        18,406         42,894   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

   $ 6,793      $ 13,715      $ 60,654       $ 81,162   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Interest expense

            (23,278

Derivatives

            (14,979

Other

            264   
         

 

 

 

Net income

          $ 43,169   
         

 

 

 

Additions to property and equipment

   $ 43,027      $ 43,101      $ 110,708       $ 196,836   

 

     Total assets at  
     June 30, 2012      December 31, 2011  

Eastern Midstream

   $ 1,355,190       $ 174,442   

Midcontinent Midstream

     638,349         736,354   

Coal and Natural Resource Management

     688,037         683,196   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals

   $ 2,681,576       $ 1,593,992   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

12. Subsequent Event

On July 3, 2012, we completed the sale of our Crossroads natural gas gathering system and processing plant (the “Crossroads Sale”) for cash proceeds of $63 million. The Crossroads system, located in the southeastern portion of Harrison County in east Texas, includes approximately eight miles of gas gathering pipeline, an 80 MMcfd cryogenic processing plant, approximately 20 miles of NGL pipeline, and a 50% ownership in an approximately 11-mile gas pipeline. At June 30, 2012, all assets and liabilities related to the Crossroads system were classified on the consolidated balance sheet at assets held for sale and liabilities related to assets held for sale.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include “forward-looking statements.” All statements that express belief, expectation, estimates or intentions, as well as those that are not statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursue,” “target,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

   

the volatility of commodity prices for natural gas, natural gas liquids, or NGLs and coal;

 

   

our ability to access external sources of capital;

 

   

any impairment writedowns of our assets;

 

   

the relationship between natural gas, NGL and coal prices;

 

   

the projected demand for and supply of natural gas, NGLs and coal;

 

   

competition among producers in the coal industry generally and among natural gas midstream companies;

 

   

the extent to which the amount and quality of actual production of our coal differs from estimated recoverable coal reserves;

 

   

our ability to generate sufficient cash from our businesses to maintain and pay the quarterly distribution to our unitholders;

 

   

the experience and financial condition of our coal lessees and natural gas midstream customers, including our lessees’ ability to satisfy their royalty, environmental, reclamation and other obligations to us and others;

 

   

operating risks, including unanticipated geological problems, incidental to our Coal and Natural Resource Management or Eastern Midstream and Midcontinent Midstream businesses;

 

   

our ability to acquire new coal reserves or natural gas midstream assets and new sources of natural gas supply and connections to third-party pipelines on satisfactory terms;

 

   

our ability to successfully complete the construction and development of Chief Gathering LLC’s midstream systems, integrate the business of Chief Gathering LLC with ours and realize the anticipated benefits from the acquisition of Chief Gathering LLC;

 

   

our ability to retain existing or acquire new natural gas midstream customers and coal lessees;

 

   

the ability of our lessees to produce sufficient quantities of coal on an economic basis from our reserves and obtain favorable contracts for such production;

 

   

the occurrence of unusual weather or operating conditions including force majeure events;

 

   

delays in anticipated start-up dates of our lessees’ mining operations and related coal infrastructure projects and new processing plants in our Eastern Midstream and Midcontinent Midstream businesses;

 

   

environmental risks affecting the mining of coal reserves or the production, gathering and processing of natural gas;

 

   

the timing of receipt of necessary governmental permits by us or our lessees;

 

   

hedging results;

 

   

accidents;

 

   

changes in governmental regulation or enforcement practices, especially with respect to environmental, health and safety matters, including with respect to emissions levels applicable to coal-burning power generators and permissible levels of mining runoff;

 

   

uncertainties relating to the outcome of current and future litigation regarding mine permitting and the effects of regulatory guidance on permitting under the Clean Water Act;

 

   

risks and uncertainties relating to general domestic and international economic (including inflation, interest rates and financial and credit markets) and political conditions;

 

   

other risks set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

        Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our press releases and public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Many of the factors that will determine our future results are beyond the ability of management to control or predict. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s views only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. and its subsidiaries (the “Partnership,” “PVR,” “we,” “us” or “our”) should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto in Item 1. All dollar amounts presented in the tables that follow are in thousands unless otherwise indicated.

Overview of Business

We are a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership that is principally engaged in the gathering and processing of natural gas and the management of coal and natural resource properties in the United States.

Prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2012, our operations were reported as two segments (Natural Gas Midstream and Coal and Natural Resource Management). In connection with our recent acquisition described below we now manage our business in three operating segments: (i) Eastern Midstream, (ii) Midcontinent Midstream and (iii) Coal and Natural Resource Management. Our chief operating decision maker now reviews discrete financial information for each of these segments to evaluate performance and allocate resources. We will continue to refine our segment reporting to reflect ongoing changes in the way we manage our business. Descriptions of our three primary business segments are as follows:

 

   

Eastern Midstream — Our Eastern Midstream segment is engaged in providing natural gas gathering, transportation and other related services in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In addition, we own member interests in a joint venture that transports fresh water to natural gas producers.

 

   

Midcontinent Midstream — Our Midcontinent Midstream segment is engaged in providing natural gas processing, gathering and other related services. In addition, we own member interests in joint ventures that gather and transport natural gas. These processing and gathering systems are located primarily in Oklahoma and Texas.

 

   

Coal and Natural Resource Management — Our Coal and Natural Resource Management segment primarily involves the management and leasing of coal properties and the subsequent collection of royalties. We also earn revenues from other land management activities, such as selling standing timber, leasing coal-related infrastructure facilities and collecting oil and gas royalties.

Key Developments

During the first half of 2012, the following general business developments and corporate actions had an impact, or will have an impact, on our results of operations. A discussion of these key developments follows:

Chief Acquisition

On May 17, 2012, we purchased the membership interests of Chief Gathering (“Chief Gathering”) from Chief E&D Holdings LP, for a purchase price of approximately $1.0 billion (“Chief Acquisition”), payable in a combination of $850.0 million in cash and preliminary fair value of $191.3 million in a new class of limited partner interests in us (“Special Units”). The Special Units are substantially similar to our common units except that we will neither pay nor accrue distributions on the Special Units for six consecutive quarters following their issuance. The Special Units automatically convert to common units on the first business day after the record date for distributions with respect to the quarter ending September 30, 2013.

Chief Gathering owned and operated six natural gas gathering systems serving over 300,000 dedicated acres in the Marcellus Shale, located in the north central Pennsylvania counties of Lycoming, Bradford, Susquehanna, Sullivan, Wyoming and Greene and in Preston County, West Virginia. This transaction resulted in a major expansion of our pipeline systems in our Eastern Midstream segment.

We financed the cash portion of the purchase price for the Chief Acquisition through a combination of equity and debt. In May 2012, we received (i) $400 million in cash related to the sale of Class B Units to Riverstone V PVR Holdings, L.P. and Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund V (FT), L.P., representing a new class of limited partner interests in us, and (ii) $180 million in cash related to the sale of common units to institutional investors in a private placement. We used the proceeds from the sale of the Class B Units and the common units to fund a portion of the cash purchase price for the Chief Acquisition. The remainder of the purchase price was funded by a portion of the $600 million of senior notes issued in a private placement in May 2012.

 

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Eastern Midstream

The Chief Acquisition complements our existing gathering system infrastructure in Pennsylvania. Excluding the Chief Acquisition, we spent approximately $198.9 million in the first half of 2012 constructing gathering systems, trunklines and compressor stations. As a result, our average system volumes increased from 211 MMcfd in the first quarter of 2012 to 344 MMcfd in the second quarter of 2012. Ongoing construction activities in our Eastern Midstream segment are concentrated on the development of our Wyoming pipeline, which we currently expect to complete in September 2012, and construction of Phase III of our Lycoming system. We expect significant development activities to continue through 2013.

In September 2011, we entered into a joint venture to construct and operate a pipeline system to supply fresh water to natural gas producers drilling in the Marcellus Shale region. The 12 inch water pipeline will largely parallel the trunk line of our existing gathering system in Lycoming County. The initial 12 mile section of the water line became operational in March 2012 and further construction is progressing in conjunction with Phase III of our Lycoming system.

Midcontinent Midstream

In July 2012, we completed the sale of our Crossroads natural gas gathering system and processing plant in east Texas for approximately $63.0 million. It included approximately eight miles of a gas gathering pipeline, an 80 MMcfd processing plant, approximately 20 miles of NGL pipeline and a 50% ownership in an approximately 11 mile residue gas pipeline.

Our Panhandle system volumes continue to increase as development in the Granite Wash region continues at a strong pace. With the completion of the first expansion at our Antelope Hills facility, we are now able to process all of the volumes gathered on our Panhandle system. We recently completed an additional 60 MMcfd expansion and we anticipate being able to process all of our Panhandle system supply without any processing capacity constraints through the remainder of 2012.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we recognized a $124.8 million impairment charge related to our tangible and intangible natural gas gathering assets in the Midcontinent Midstream segment located in the southern portion of the Fort Worth Basin of north Texas (the “North Texas Gathering System”). The impairment was triggered by continuing market declines of natural gas prices and lack of drilling in the area. The North Texas Gathering System represented less than 1% of our consolidated total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

2012 Commodity Prices

Revenues, profitability and the future rate of growth of our Midcontinent Midstream segment is highly dependent on market demand and prevailing NGL and natural gas prices. NGL and natural gas prices have been subject to significant volatility in recent years in response to changes in the supply and demand for NGL products and natural gas. We continually monitor commodity prices and when it appears opportunistic, we may choose to use derivative financial instruments to hedge NGLs sold and natural gas purchased. Our derivative financial instruments include costless collars and swaps. We currently have three commodity derivatives, all of which expire at the end of 2012.

Results of Operations

Consolidated Review

The following table presents summary consolidated results for the periods presented:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Revenues

   $ 222,912      $ 310,322      $ 469,329      $ 563,849   

Expenses

     (208,377     (267,145     (550,486     (482,687
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

     14,535        43,177        (81,157     81,162   

Other income (expense)

     (6,726     (7,519     (21,378     (37,993
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     7,809        35,658        (102,535     43,169   

Noncontrolling interest

     —          —          —          664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (loss) attributable to Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P.

   $ 7,809      $ 35,658      $ (102,535   $ 43,833   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Eastern Midstream Segment

Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 Compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2011

The following table sets forth a summary of certain financial and other data for our Eastern Midstream segment and the percentage change for the periods presented:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Favorable     % Change
Favorable
 
     2012     2011      (Unfavorable)     (Unfavorable)  

Financial Highlights

         

Revenues

         

Gathering and transportation fees

   $ 19,640      $ 5,835       $ 13,805        237

Other

     1,484        —           1,484        N/A   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total revenues

     21,124        5,835         15,289        262
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Expenses

         

Operating

     1,189        27         (1,162     (4304 %) 

General and administrative

     2,276        635         (1,641     (258 %) 

Acquisition related costs

     14,049        —           (14,049     N/A   

Depreciation and amortization

     8,394        811         (7,583     (935 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total operating expenses

     25,908        1,473         (24,435     (1659 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating income (loss)

   $ (4,784   $ 4,362       $ (9,146     (210 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating Statistics

         

Daily throughput volumes (MMcfd)

     344        38         306        807

Revenues

As previously disclosed, the Chief Acquisition was closed on May 17, 2012 for a purchase price of approximately $1.0 billion. Chief Gathering owned and operated six natural gas gathering systems serving over 300,000 dedicated acres in the Marcellus Shale, located in the north central Pennsylvania counties of Lycoming, Bradford, Susquehanna, Sullivan, Wyoming and Greene and in Preston County, West Virginia. This transaction resulted in a major expansion of our pipeline systems in our Eastern Midstream segment.

We continue to develop other areas of the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania as well as expand the gathering and pipeline systems acquired from Chief Gathering. We recently began construction of the Phase III extension of our Lycoming system which will expand our existing footprint in that area. As a result of our expansion activities and the Chief Acquisition, we are reporting the results of the operations as our new Eastern Midstream segment which was previously combined with our Midcontinent Midstream reporting segment. Historical results from the Eastern Midstream segment have been reclassified from the Midcontinent Midstream segment for comparative purposes.

Gathering and transportation fees have increased due to the significant increase in volumes. The development and completion of our expansion projects within the past year have added significant volumes to the system. In addition, the volumes and related fees from the Chief Acquisition contributed to the increase.

Other revenue primarily represented operations from our investment in a joint venture. In September 2011, we entered into a joint venture to construct and operate a pipeline system to supply fresh water to natural gas producers drilling in the Marcellus Shale region. The initial 12 mile section of the water line became operational in March 2012 and water line expansion continues in conjunction with construction of Phase III of our Lycoming system. In addition, we receive a fee for managing certain projects of the joint venture and an accounting services fee. The fees recognized in revenues were after intercompany eliminations.

Expenses

Operating expenses increased due to prior and current years’ expansion projects and the Chief Acquisition. The related costs of these facilities included increased field salaries, contract services and property taxes.

General and administrative expenses increased due to the addition of management and operational personnel in our Williamsport, Pennsylvania office, increased equity compensation and corporate overhead.

Acquisition costs increased due to the one-time expenses of the Chief Acquisition, which included investment banking, legal and due diligence fees and expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to acquisitions and capital expansions.

 

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Eastern Midstream Segment

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

The following table sets forth a summary of certain financial and other data for our Eastern Midstream segment and the percentage change for the periods presented:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,      Favorable     % Change
Favorable
 
     2012      2011      (Unfavorable)     (Unfavorable)  

Financial Highlights

          

Revenues

          

Gathering and transportation fees

   $ 30,951       $ 8,855       $ 22,096        250

Other

     1,646         —           1,646        N/A   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total revenues

     32,597         8,855         23,742        268
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Expenses

          

Operating

     2,087         263         (1,824     (694 %) 

General and administrative

     2,890         635         (2,255     (355 %) 

Acquisition related costs

     14,049         —           (14,049     N/A   

Depreciation and amortization

     10,455         1,164         (9,291     (798 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total operating expenses

     29,481         2,062         (27,419     (1330 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating income (loss)

   $ 3,116       $ 6,793       $ (3,677     (54 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating Statistics

          

Daily throughput volumes (MMcfd)

     277         38         239        629

Revenues

Gathering and transportation fees have increased due to the significant increase in volumes. The development and completion of our expansion projects within the past year have added significant volumes to the system. In addition, the volumes and related fees from the Chief Acquisition contributed to the increase.

Other revenue primarily represented operations from our investment in a joint venture. In September 2011, we entered into a joint venture to construct and operate a pipeline system to supply fresh water to natural gas producers drilling in the Marcellus Shale region. The initial 12 mile section of the water line became operational in March 2012 and water line expansion in conjunction with construction of Phase III of our Lycoming system. In addition, we receive a fee for managing certain projects of the joint venture and an accounting services fee. The fees recognized in revenues were after intercompany eliminations.

Expenses

Operating expenses increased due to prior and current years’ expansion projects and the Chief Acquisition. The related costs of these facilities included increased field salaries, contract services and property taxes.

General and administrative expenses increased due to the addition of management and operational personnel in our Williamsport, Pennsylvania office, increased equity compensation and corporate overhead.

Acquisition costs increased due to the one-time expenses of the Chief Acquisition, which included investment banking, legal and due diligence fees and expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to acquisitions and capital expansions.

 

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Midcontinent Midstream Segment

Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 Compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2011

The following table sets forth a summary of certain financial and other data for our Midcontinent Midstream segment and the percentage change for the periods presented:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Favorable     % Change  
     2012      2011      (Unfavorable)     (Unfavorable)  

Financial Highlights

          

Revenues

          

Natural gas

   $ 63,127       $ 112,229       $ (49,102     (44 %) 

Natural gas liquids

     102,130         136,048         (33,918     (25 %) 

Gathering and transportation fees

     1,764         2,795         (1,031     (37 %) 

Other

     928         1,870         (942     (50 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total revenues

     167,949         252,942         (84,993     (34 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Expenses

          

Cost of gas purchased

     140,833         219,278         78,445        36

Operating

     9,251         10,366         1,115        11

General and administrative

     5,181         5,906         725        12

Depreciation and amortization

     11,700         11,753         53        0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total operating expenses

     166,965         247,303         80,338        32
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating income (loss)

   $ 984       $ 5,639       $ (4,655     (83 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating Statistics

          

Daily throughput volumes (MMcfd)

     453         422         31        7

Revenues

Revenues primarily included residue gas sold from processing plants after NGLs were removed, NGLs sold after being removed from system throughput volumes received, gathering and transportation fees.

Natural gas revenues decreased primarily due to prices. The average natural gas spot price decreased 48%, from $4.31 in the second quarter of 2011 compared to $2.22 in the comparable period of 2012. The decrease in natural gas revenues was partially offset by an increase in volumes.

NGL and condensate revenues decreased primarily due to the prices received. Our average realized price received for a hypothetical NGL barrel in the second quarter of 2012 was $29.49 compared to $49.66 for the comparable period of 2011. NGL and condensate prices can fluctuate significantly based on market conditions in certain areas. In order to obtain favorable pricing, we sell our NGLs and condensate to several customers in multiple markets.

Other revenues include earnings from a natural gas gathering joint venture in Wyoming and marketing fees we earn from selling natural gas. The decrease in other revenues was primarily due to the loss of a significant marketing contract in the last half of 2011 and lower earnings from our joint venture, which had decreased volumes.

Expenses

Cost of gas purchased consisted of amounts payable to third-party producers for natural gas purchased under percentage-of-proceeds and gas purchase/keep-whole contracts. The amounts we pay producers fluctuate each period due to the volumes related to each type of processing contract. Recently, we have entered into more fee based contracts to reduce our commodity exposure. The average natural gas spot price decreased $2.09, or 48%, from $4.31 in the second quarter of 2011 compared to $2.22 in the comparable period of 2012. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in volumes.

Operating expenses decreased primarily due to a reduction in facility repairs and fewer chemicals and lubricants used in the second quarter of 2012.

General and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to a reduction in the allocation of corporate overhead. We added the Eastern Midstream segment in the second quarter of 2012 due to the Chief Acquisition and our expansion activities in Pennsylvania. As a result of the expansion, the new segment assumed a greater portion of the corporate overhead allocation.

 

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Midcontinent Midstream Segment

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

The following table sets forth a summary of certain financial and other data for our Midcontinent Midstream segment and the percentage change for the periods presented:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,      Favorable     % Change
Favorable
 
     2012     2011      (Unfavorable)     (Unfavorable)  

Financial Highlights

         

Revenues

         

Natural gas

   $ 137,754      $ 204,207       $ (66,453     (33 %) 

Natural gas liquids

     219,924        244,890         (24,966     (10 %) 

Gathering and transportation fees

     4,308        5,236         (928     (18 %) 

Other

     1,545        3,688         (2,143     (58 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total revenues

     363,531        458,021         (94,490     (21 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Expenses

         

Cost of gas purchased

     306,297        389,533         83,236        21

Operating

     20,478        19,519         (959     (5 %) 

General and administrative

     11,749        11,930         181        2

Impairments

     124,845        —           (124,845     (100 %) 

Depreciation and amortization

     25,307        23,324         (1,983     (9 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total operating expenses

     488,676        444,306         (44,370     (10 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating income (loss)

   $ (125,145   $ 13,715       $ (138,860     (1012 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating Statistics

         

Daily throughput volumes (MMcfd)

     448        402         46        11

Revenues

Revenues primarily included residue gas sold from processing plants after NGLs were removed, NGLs sold after being removed from system throughput volumes received, gathering and transportation fees.

Natural gas revenues decreased primarily due to prices. The average natural gas spot price decreased 41%, from $4.22 in the first half of 2011 to $2.48 in the comparable period of 2012. The decrease in natural gas revenues was partially offset by an increase in volumes.

NGL and condensate revenues decreased primarily due to the prices received. Our average realized price received for a hypothetical NGL barrel in the first half of 2012 was $35.69 compared to $49.02 for the comparable period of 2011. NGL and condensate prices have significant fluctuations based on market conditions in certain areas. The decrease was partially offset due to an increase in volumes.

Other revenues include earnings from a natural gas gathering joint venture in Wyoming and marketing fees we earn from selling natural gas. The decrease in other revenues was primarily due to the loss of a significant marketing contract in the last half of 2011 and lower earnings from our joint venture, which had decreased volumes.

Expenses

Cost of gas purchased consisted of amounts payable to third-party producers for natural gas purchased under percentage-of-proceeds and gas purchase/keep-whole contracts. The amounts we pay producers fluctuate each period due to the volumes related to each type of processing contract. Recently, we have entered into more fee based contracts to reduce our commodity exposure. The average natural gas spot price decreased $1.74, or 41%, from $4.22 in the first half of 2011 to $2.48 in the comparable period of 2012. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in volumes.

Operating expenses slightly increased due to an increase in chemical and treating expenses in the first half of 2012 and higher wages, which was the result of a new plant completed in the first quarter of 2012.

General and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to a reduction in the allocation of corporate overhead. We added the Eastern Midstream segment in the second quarter of 2012 due to the Chief Acquisition and our expansion activities in Pennsylvania. As a result of the expansion, the new segment assumed a greater portion of the corporate overhead allocation.

 

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As previously disclosed, an impairment charge against the book value of the North Texas Gathering System assets was recognized during the first quarter of 2012. The non-cash charge of $124.8 million was triggered by continuing declines in natural gas prices and lack of drilling in the southern portion of the Fort Worth Basin served by the system.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased primarily due to a new plant completed in the first quarter of 2012 on our Panhandle system.

Coal and Natural Resource Management Segment

Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 Compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2011

The following table sets forth a summary of certain financial and other data for our Coal and Natural Resource Management segment and the percentage change for the periods presented:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Favorable    

% Change

Favorable

 
     2012      2011      (Unfavorable)     (Unfavorable)  

Financial Highlights

          

Revenues

          

Coal royalties

   $ 29,231       $ 44,578       $ (15,347     (34 %) 

Other

     4,608         6,967         (2,359     (34 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total revenues

     33,839         51,545         (17,706     (34 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Expenses

          

Operating

     3,600         3,849         249        6

General and administrative

     3,542         5,434         1,892        35

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     8,362         9,086         724        8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total expenses

     15,504         18,369         2,865        16
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating income

   $ 18,335       $ 33,176       $ (14,841     (45 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Other data

          

Coal royalty tons

     7,776         10,125         (2,349     (23 %) 

Average coal royalties per ton

   $ 3.76       $ 4.40       $ (0.64     (15 %) 

Revenues

Coal royalties, which accounted for 86% of the Coal and Natural Resource Management segment revenues for both the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, were lower in 2012 as compared to 2011, reflecting the reduced demand for coal from our lessees’ customers due to the mild winter and lower natural gas prices.

Coal royalties per ton decreased in all regions, except for the San Juan Basin. Customers cannot utilize all of the coal they have purchased causing low demand, lack of production and a reduction of prices.

Consistent with the decrease in coal production, coal services revenues also decreased. Oil and gas royalties are lower due to lower natural gas prices. Other revenues are lower due to the indirect effects of lower coal demand, such as equity earnings from coal handling services and management fees.

Expenses

Operating and general and administrative expenses decreased due to lower employee related costs and operating costs consistent with the decreased activity on leased properties. Additionally, general and administrative expenses decreased due to a reduction in the allocation of corporate overhead. We added the Eastern Midstream segment in the second quarter of 2012 due to the Chief Acquisition and our expansion activities in Pennsylvania. As a result of the expansion, the new segment assumed a greater portion of the corporate overhead allocation.

DD&A expenses decreased for the comparative periods primarily due to the decrease in coal production and the related depletion expense.

 

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Coal and Natural Resource Management Segment

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

The following table sets forth a summary of certain financial and other data for our Coal and Natural Resource Management segment and the percentage change for the periods presented:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,      Favorable    

% Change

Favorable

 
     2012      2011      (Unfavorable)     (Unfavorable)  

Financial Highlights

          

Revenues

          

Coal royalties

   $ 62,390       $ 83,569       $ (21,179     (25 %) 

Other

     10,811         13,404         (2,593     (19 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total revenues

     73,201         96,973         (23,772     (25 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Expenses

          

Operating

     7,378         7,533         155        2

General and administrative

     8,404         10,380         1,976        19

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     16,547         18,406         1,859        10
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total expenses

     32,329         36,319         3,990        11
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating income

   $ 40,872       $ 60,654       $ (19,782     (33 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Other data

          

Coal royalty tons

     15,881         20,022         (4,141     (21 %) 

Average coal royalties per ton

   $ 3.93       $ 4.17       $ (0.24     (6 %) 

Revenues

Coal royalties, which accounted for 85% of the Coal and Natural Resource Management segment revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 86% for the same period in 2011, were lower in 2012 as compared to 2011, reflecting the reduced demand for coal from our lessees’ customers due to the mild winter and lower natural gas prices.

Coal royalties per ton decreased in all regions, except for the San Juan Basin and Northern Appalachia, where the majority of the coal comes from fixed fee contracts. Customers cannot utilize all of the coal they have purchased causing low demand, lack of production and a reduction of prices.

Consistent with the decrease in coal production, coal services revenues also decreased. Timber revenues have increased due to the mild winter, which provided for ideal harvest weather. Oil and gas royalties are lower due to lower natural gas prices. Other revenues are lower due to the indirect effects of lower coal demand, such as equity earnings from coal handling services and management fees.

Expenses

Operating and general and administrative expenses decreased due to lower employee related costs and operating costs consistent with the decreased activity on leased properties. Additionally, general and administrative expenses decreased due to a reduction in the allocation of corporate overhead. We added the Eastern Midstream segment in the second quarter of 2012 due to the Chief Acquisition and our expansion activities in Pennsylvania. As a result of the expansion, the new segment assumed a greater portion of the corporate overhead allocation.

DD&A expenses decreased for the comparative periods primarily due to the decrease in coal production and the related depletion expense.

 

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Other

Our other results primarily consist of interest expense and net derivative gains (losses). The following table sets forth a summary of certain financial data for our other results for the periods presented:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Operating income (loss)

   $ 14,535      $ 43,177      $ (81,157   $ 81,162   

Other income (expense)

        

Interest expense

     (15,511     (12,428     (25,328     (23,278

Derivatives

     8,676        4,782        3,725        (14,979

Other

     109        127        225        264   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,809      $ 35,658      $ (102,535   $ 43,169   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 increased compared to the same periods in 2011. The overall net increase was due to the new Senior Notes. Also, there was an increase in Revolver interest expense related to increased LIBOR and related margins paid on outstanding debt. Our amortization of debt issuance costs increased due to the Revolver amendment and issuance of the new Senior Notes. These increases were partially offset by interest we have capitalized related to construction efforts primarily on the Eastern Midstream and Midcontinent segments.

Our consolidated interest expense for the periods presented is comprised of the following:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  

Source

   2012     2011     2012     2011  

Interest on Revolver

   $ (5,152   $ (4,139   $ (9,977   $ (8,070

Interest on Senior Notes

     (12,329     (6,188     (18,517     (12,375

Debt issuance costs and other

     (1,580     (2,655     (2,628     (3,695

Capitalized interest

     3,550        554        5,794        862   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   $ (15,511   $ (12,428   $ (25,328   $ (23,278
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives. Our results of operations and operating cash flows were impacted by changes in market prices for NGLs, crude oil and natural gas prices, as well as interest rates.

Commodity markets are volatile, and as a result, our hedging activity results can vary significantly. Our results of operations are affected by the volatility of changes in fair value, which fluctuate with changes in NGL, crude oil and natural gas prices. We determine the fair values of our commodity derivative agreements using discounted cash flows using quoted forward prices for the respective commodities. The discounted cash flows utilize discount rates adjusted for the credit risk of our counterparties for derivatives in an asset position and our own credit risk for derivatives in a liability position.

Our derivative activity for the periods presented is summarized below:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Interest Rate Swap realized derivative loss

   $ (408   $ (2,000   $ (799   $ (3,876

Interest Rate Swap unrealized derivative gain

     406        1,619        628        3,302   

Interest Rate Swap other comprehensive income reclass

     175        (135     322        (324

Natural gas midstream commodity realized derivative loss

     (3,197     (5,920     (6,447     (8,902

Natural gas midstream commodity unrealized derivative gain (loss)

     11,700        11,218        10,021        (5,179
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivative gain (loss)

   $ 8,676      $ 4,782      $ 3,725      $ (14,979
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

On an ongoing basis, we generally satisfy our working capital requirements and fund our capital expenditures using cash generated from our operations, borrowings under the Revolver and proceeds from debt and equity offerings. We satisfy our debt service obligations and distributions to unitholders solely using cash generated from our operations. We believe that the cash generated from our operations and our borrowing capacity will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements, anticipated capital expenditures (other than major acquisitions), scheduled debt payments and distributions. However, our ability to meet these

 

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requirements in the future will depend upon our future operating performance, which will be affected by prevailing economic conditions in the coal industry and natural gas midstream market, most of which are beyond our control.

On May 17, 2012, we acquired Chief Gathering for a base purchase price of approximately $1.0 billion, paid to Chief in a combination of $850.0 million in cash and preliminary fair value of $191.3 million of a new class of limited partner interests in the Partnership. See “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Future Capital Needs and Commitments.”

The following table summarizes our statements of cash flow for the periods presented:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (102,535   $ 43,169   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities (summarized)

     171,115        51,664   

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities

     62        (2,482
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     68,642        92,351   

Net cash used in investing activities (summarized)

     (1,036,997     (194,625

Net cash provided by financing activities (summarized)

     968,690        96,912   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 335      $ (5,362
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

The overall decrease in net cash provided by operating activities in the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011 was primarily driven by a decrease in coal royalties, a decrease in cash distributions received from our joint ventures and increases in operating expenses and acquisition related costs.

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was primarily for capital expenditures. The following table sets forth our capital expenditures program, by segment, for the periods presented:

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012      2011  

Eastern Midstream

     

Acquisitions (1)

   $ 1,041,351       $ —     

Internal growth

     133,739         35,273   

Maintenance

     866         184   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,175,956         35,457   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Midcontinent Midstream

     

Acquisitions

   $ —         $ 12,243   

Internal growth

     65,060         25,282   

Maintenance

     7,572         4,872   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     72,632         42,397   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Coal and Natural Resource Management

     

Acquisitions (2)

   $ 836       $ 111,881   

Internal growth

     58         —     

Maintenance

     10         592   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     904         112,473   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total capital expenditures

   $ 1,249,492       $ 190,327   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes cash expenditures recorded based upon the preliminary purchase price allocation in property plant and equipment, intangibles and goodwill. Amounts include $0.4 million of notes receivable, $637.0 million in intangible assets and $71.0 million of goodwill.
(2) In January 2011, we completed the acquisition of the Middle Fork properties, which added significant reserves to our coal and natural resource segment in the Central Appalachia region.

Our Eastern Midstream and Midcontinent Midstream segments’ capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 consisted primarily of the Chief Acquisition and internal growth capital to expand our natural gas gathering and operational footprint in our Marcellus Shale and Panhandle systems.

 

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Cash Flows From Financing Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we received funds from the issuance of $600 million in new Senior Notes and $578.0 million from the issuance of Class B Units and common units to institutional investors in private equity offerings. A majority of the funds were used to finance the Chief Acquisition and the remainder was used to pay down a portion of the Revolver. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we incurred net borrowings of $172.0 million to fund our coal and natural resources acquisitions and to finance the construction of natural gas midstream capital expenditures.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we paid cash distributions to our unitholders of $81.7 million and $64.8 million.

Certain Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures to evaluate our business and performance. None of these measures should be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss), operating income (loss), cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP, or as indicators of our operating performance or liquidity:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP “Segment Adjusted EBITDA” to GAAP “Net income (loss)”:

        

Segment Adjusted EBITDA (a):

        

Eastern Midstream

   $ 17,659      $ 5,173      $ 27,620      $ 7,957   

Midcontinent Midstream

     12,684        17,392        25,007        37,039   

Coal and Natural Resource Management

     26,697        42,262        57,419        79,060   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 57,040      $ 64,827      $ 110,046      $ 124,056   

Adjustments to reconcile total segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net income (loss)

        

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     (28,456     (21,650     (52,309     (42,894

Impairments

     —          —          (124,845     —     

Acquisition related costs

     (14,049     —          (14,049     —     

Interest expense

     (15,511     (12,428     (25,328     (23,278

Derivatives

     8,676        4,782        3,725        (14,979

Other

     109        127        225        264   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,809      $ 35,658      $ (102,535   $ 43,169   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation of GAAP “Net income (loss)” to Non-GAAP “Distributable cash flow”:

        

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,809      $ 35,658      $ (102,535   $ 43,169   

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     28,456        21,650        52,309        42,894   

Impairment

     —          —          124,845        —     

Acquisition related costs

     14,049        —          14,049        —     

Derivative contracts:

        

Derivative losses included in net income

     (8,676     (4,782     (3,725     14,979   

Cash payments to settle derivatives for the period

     (3,605     (7,920     (7,246     (12,778

Equity earnings from joint ventures, net of distributions

     186        (1,343     (555     1,817   

Maintenance capital expenditures

     (5,351     (2,469     (8,448     (5,648

Replacement capital expenditures

     (6,725     (6,725     (13,450     (13,450
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributable cash flow (b)

   $ 26,143      $ 34,069      $ 55,244      $ 70,983   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distribution to Partners:

        

Total cash distribution paid during the period

   $ 41,265      $ 34,176      $ 81,683      $ 64,809   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation of GAAP “Net income (loss)” to Non-GAAP “Net income as adjusted”:

        

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,809      $ 35,658      $ (102,535   $ 43,169   

Impairments

     —          —          124,845        —     

Acquisition related costs

     14,049        —          14,049        —     

Adjustments for derivatives:

        

Derivative losses included in net income

     (8,676     (4,782     (3,725     14,979   

Cash payments to settle derivatives for the period

     (3,605     (7,920     (7,246     (12,778
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income, as adjusted (c)

   $ 9,577      $ 22,956      $ 25,388      $ 45,370   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Adjusted EBITDA, or earnings before interest, tax and depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”), represents operating income plus DD&A, plus impairments, plus acquisition related costs. We believe EBITDA or a version of Adjusted EBITDA is commonly used by investors and professional research analysts in the valuation, comparison, rating and investment

 

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  recommendations of companies in the natural gas midstream and coal industries. We use this information for comparative purposes within the industry. EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as a measure of liquidity or as an alternative to net income.
(b) Distributable cash flow represents net income plus DD&A, plus impairments, plus acquisition related costs, plus (minus) derivative losses (gains) included in net income, plus (minus) cash received (paid) for derivative settlements, minus equity earnings in joint ventures, plus cash distributions from joint ventures, minus maintenance capital expenditures, minus replacement capital expenditures. Distributable cash flow is also the quantitative standard used by investors and professional research analysts in the valuation, comparison, rating and investment recommendations of publicly traded partnerships. Distributable cash flow is presented because we believe it is a useful adjunct to net cash provided by operating activities under GAAP. Distributable cash flow is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities, as an indicator of cash flows, as a measure of liquidity or as an alternative to net income.
(c) Net income, as adjusted, represents net income adjusted to exclude the effects of impairments, one-time charges related to acquisitions, and non-cash changes in the fair value of derivatives. We believe this presentation is commonly used by investors and professional research analysts in the valuation, comparison, rating and investment recommendations of companies in the natural gas midstream industry. We use this information for comparative purposes within the industry. Net income, as adjusted, is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as a measure of liquidity or as an alternative to net income.

Sources of Liquidity

Long-Term Debt

Revolver. As of June 30, 2012, net of outstanding indebtedness of $432.0 million and letters of credit of $7.9 million, we had remaining borrowing capacity of $560.1 million on the Revolver. The Revolver is available to provide funds for general partnership purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and quarterly distributions. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings outstanding under the Revolver during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was approximately 3.1%. We do not have a public rating for the Revolver. As of June 30, 2012, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Revolver.

Interest Rate Swaps. We have entered into interest rate swaps, or the Interest Rate Swaps, to establish fixed rates on a portion of the outstanding borrowings under the Revolver. The following table sets forth the Interest Rate Swap positions as of June 30, 2012:

 

     Notional Amounts      Swap Interest Rates (1)

Term

   (in millions)      Pay     Receive

July 2012 - December 2012

   $ 100.0         2.09   LIBOR

 

(1) References to LIBOR represent the 3-month rate.

After considering the applicable margin of 3.00% in effect as of June 30, 2012, the total interest rate on the $100.0 million portion of the Revolver borrowings covered by the Interest Rate Swaps was 5.09% as of June 30, 2012.

Senior Notes. In May 2012, we sold $600.0 million of senior notes due on June 1, 2020 with an annual interest rate of 8.375% (the “Senior Notes”), payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The Senior Notes were sold at par, equating to an effective yield to maturity of approximately 8.375%. The Senior Notes are senior to any subordinated indebtedness, and are effectively subordinated to all of our secured indebtedness including the Revolver to the extent of the collateral securing that indebtedness. The obligations under the Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by our current and future subsidiaries, which are also guarantors under the Revolver.

Equity

Class B Units. In May 2012, we sold a new class of PVR limited partner interests to Riverstone V PVR Holdings, L.P. and Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund V (FT), L.P. for $400.0 million (the “Class B Units”). These units are substantially similar in all respects to our common units, except that we will pay distributions in respect of the Class B Units, until they convert into common units, through the issuance of additional Class B Units rather than cash unless we so elect to pay distributions in cash. On or after July 1, 2014, at the option of either PVR or Riverstone, the Class B Units will convert into common units on a one-for-one basis. A portion of the Class B Units may convert to common units prior to July 1, 2014 if the weighted average market price of common units exceeds certain thresholds.

PIPE Units. In May 2012, we sold common units to institutional investors in a private placement in the amount of $177.8 million, net of offering costs.

Special Units. In May 2012, we issued a new class of PVR limited partner interests to Chief Gathering with a preliminary fair value of $191.3 million in connection with the Chief Acquisition (the “Special Units”). The Special Units are substantially similar to our common units, except that the Special Units will neither pay nor accrue distributions for six consecutive quarters commencing after the closing of the Chief Acquisition. The Special Units will automatically convert into common units on a one-for-one basis on the first business day after the record date for distributions with respect to the quarter ending September 30, 2013.

 

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Future Capital Needs and Commitments

As of June 30, 2012, our remaining borrowing capacity under the $1.0 billion Revolver of approximately $560.1 million is sufficient to meet our anticipated 2012 capital needs and commitments (other than major acquisitions). Our short-term cash requirements for operating expenses and quarterly distributions to our unitholders are expected to be funded through operating cash flows. In 2012, we expect to invest approximately $480-$540 million in internal growth capital, excluding acquisitions. In addition, we expect to incur significant additional internal growth capital expenditures related to the Marcellus Shale system, which includes the Chief Acquisition. The majority of the 2012 internal growth capital is expected to be incurred in both of the midstream segments, primarily in the Eastern Midstream segment. Long-term cash requirements for acquisitions and internal growth capital are expected to be funded by operating cash flows, borrowings under the Revolver and issuances of additional debt and equity securities.

Part of our long-term strategy is to increase cash available for distribution to our unitholders by making acquisitions and other capital expenditures. Our ability to make these acquisitions and other capital expenditures in the future will depend largely on the availability of debt financing and on our ability to periodically use equity financing through the issuance of new common units. Future financing will depend on various factors, including prevailing market conditions, interest rates and our financial condition and credit rating.

Environmental Matters

Our operations and those of our lessees are subject to environmental laws and regulations adopted by various governmental authorities in the jurisdictions in which these operations are conducted. The terms of our coal property leases impose liability on the relevant lessees for all environmental and reclamation liabilities arising under those laws and regulations. The lessees are bonded and have indemnified us against any and all future environmental liabilities. We regularly visit our coal properties to monitor lessee compliance with environmental laws and regulations and to review mining activities. Our management believes that our operations and those of our lessees comply with existing laws and regulations and does not expect any material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our environmental liabilities were $0.7 million and $0.8 million, which represents our best estimate of the liabilities as of those dates related to our Coal and Natural Resource Management, Eastern Midstream and Midcontinent Midstream businesses. We have reclamation bonding requirements with respect to certain unleased and inactive properties. Given the uncertainty of when a reclamation area will meet regulatory standards, a change in this estimate could occur in the future.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The process of preparing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires our management to make estimates and judgments regarding certain items and transactions. It is possible that materially different amounts could be recorded if these estimates and judgments change or if the actual results differ from these estimates and judgments. Our most critical accounting estimates which involve the judgment of our management were fully disclosed in PVR’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and remained unchanged as of June 30, 2012.

 

Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices. The principal market risks to which we are exposed are as follows:

 

   

Price Risk

 

   

Interest Rate Risk

 

   

Customer Credit Risk

We are indirectly exposed to the credit risk of our customers and lessees. If our customers or lessees become financially insolvent, they may or not be able to continue to operate or meet their payment obligations.

As a result of our risk management activities as discussed below, we could potentially be exposed to counterparty risk with financial institutions with whom we enter into these risk management positions.

We have completed a number of acquisitions in recent years. In conjunction with our accounting for these acquisitions, it was necessary for us to estimate the values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which involved the use of various assumptions. The most significant assumptions, and the ones requiring the most judgment, involve the estimated fair values of property, plant and equipment, intangibles and the resulting amount of goodwill, if any. Changes in operations, further decreases in commodity prices, changes in the business environment or market conditions could substantially alter management’s assumptions and could result in

 

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lower estimates of values of acquired assets or of future cash flows. If these events occur, it is reasonably possible that we could record a significant impairment loss on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Price Risk

In order to manage our exposure to price risks in the marketing of our natural gas and NGLs, we continually monitor commodity prices and when it is opportunistic we may choose to enter into condensate, natural gas or NGL price hedging arrangements with respect to a portion of our expected production. Historically, our hedges are limited in duration, usually for periods of two years or less, and we have utilized derivative financial instruments (such as futures, forwards, option contracts and swaps) to seek to mitigate the price risks associated with fluctuations in natural gas, NGL and crude oil prices as they relate to our Midcontinent Midstream business. The derivative financial instruments are placed with major financial institutions that we believe are of acceptable credit risk. The fair values of our price risk management activities are significantly affected by fluctuations in the prices of natural gas, NGLs and crude oil.

At June 30, 2012, we reported a net commodity derivative liability related to the Midcontinent Midstream segment of $0.6 million that is with three counterparties and is substantially concentrated with one of those counterparties. This concentration may impact our overall credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that these counterparties may be similarly affected by changes in economic or other conditions. We neither paid nor received collateral with respect to our derivative positions. No significant uncertainties related to the collectability of amounts owed to us exist with regard to these counterparties.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, we reported a net derivative gain for both commodity and Interest Rate Swaps of $8.7 million and $3.7 million. We recognize changes in fair value in earnings currently in the derivatives caption on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We have experienced and could continue to experience significant changes in the estimate of derivative gains and losses recognized due to fluctuations in the value of our derivative contracts. Our results of operations are affected by the volatility of unrealized gains and losses and changes in fair value, which fluctuate with changes in natural gas, crude oil and NGL prices, and interest rates. These fluctuations could be significant in a volatile environment.

The following table lists our commodity derivative agreements for the period presented:

 

     Average
Volume
          Weighted Average Price      Fair Value at  
     Per Day     Swap Price     Put      Call      June 30, 2012  

NGL - natural gasoline collar

     (gallons       (per gallon)      

Third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012

     54,000        $ 1.75       $ 2.02       $ 582   

Crude oil swap

     (barrels     (per barrel        

Third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012

     600      $ 88.62              270   

Natural gas purchase swap

     (MMBtu     (MMBtu        

Third quarter 2012 through fourth quarter 2012

     4,000      $ 5.195              (1,635

Settlements to be paid in subsequent period

               194   
            

 

 

 
             $ (589
            

 

 

 

We estimate that a $5.00 per barrel increase or decrease in the crude oil price would increase or decrease the fair value of our crude oil swap by $0.6 million. We estimate that a $1.00 per MMBtu increase or decrease in the natural gas price would decrease or increase the fair value of our natural gas purchase swap by $0.6 million. We estimate that a $0.10 per gallon increase or decrease in the natural gasoline (an NGL) price would increase or decrease the fair value of our natural gasoline collar by $0.6 million.

Based on historical correlations, we estimate that, excluding the effects of derivative positions described above, for every $1.00 per MMBtu increase or decrease in the natural gas price, our natural gas midstream gross margin and operating income (loss) for the remainder of 2012 would increase or decrease by $0.4 million. In addition, we estimate that for every $5.00 per barrel increase or decrease in the crude oil price, our natural gas midstream gross margin and operating income (loss) for the remainder of 2012 would increase or decrease by $4.0 million. This assumes that natural gas prices, crude oil prices and inlet volumes remain constant at anticipated levels. These estimated changes in our gross margin and operating income (loss) exclude potential cash receipts or payments in settling these derivative positions.

 

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Interest Rate Risk

As of June 30, 2012, we had $432.0 million of outstanding indebtedness under the Revolver, which carries a variable interest rate throughout its term. We entered into the Interest Rate Swaps to establish fixed interest rates on a portion of the outstanding borrowings under the Revolver. From July 2012 to December 2012, the notional amounts of the Interest Rate Swaps total $100.0 million, or 23% of our outstanding indebtedness under the Revolver as of June 30, 2012, with us paying a weighted average fixed rate of 2.09% on the notional amount, and the counterparties paying a variable rate equal to the three-month LIBOR. A 1% increase in short-term interest rates on the floating rate debt outstanding under the Revolver (net of amounts fixed through the Interest Rate Swaps) as of June 30, 2012 would cost us approximately $3.3 million in additional interest expense per year.

Customer Credit Risk

We are exposed to the credit risk of our customers and lessees. Approximately 75%, or $63.0 million, of our consolidated accounts receivable at June 30, 2012 resulted from our Midcontinent Midstream segment and approximately 14%, or $11.7 million, resulted from our Coal and Natural Resource Management segment. Approximately $24.2 million of the Midcontinent Midstream segment’s receivables at June 30, 2012 related to four customers, Conoco Phillips Company, Oneok Hydrocarbon L.P., Targa Liquids Marketing and Trade and Williams NGL Marketing LLC. At June 30, 2012, 38% of our Midcontinent Midstream segment’s accounts receivable and 29% of our consolidated accounts receivable related to these natural gas midstream customers. No significant uncertainties related to the collectability of amounts owed to us exist in regard to these natural gas midstream customers.

This customer concentration increases our exposure to credit risk on our receivables, since the financial insolvency of any of these customers could have a significant impact on our results of operations. If our customers or lessees become financially insolvent, they may not be able to continue to operate or meet their payment obligations. Any material losses as a result of customer defaults could harm and have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Substantially all of our trade accounts receivable are unsecured.

To mitigate the risks of nonperformance by customers, we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our existing customers. We monitor individual customer payment capability in granting credit arrangements to new customers by performing credit evaluations, seek to limit credit to amounts we believe the customers can pay, and maintain reserves we believe are adequate to cover exposure for uncollectible accounts. As of June 30, 2012, no receivables were collateralized, and we had a $0.9 million allowance for doubtful accounts, of which the majority related to our Coal and Natural Resource Management segment.

 

Item 4 Controls and Procedures

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we performed an evaluation of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2012. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported accurately and on a timely basis. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2012, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

No changes were made in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item I. Legal Proceedings.

For information on legal proceedings, see Part I, Item I, Financial Statements, Note 10, “Commitments and Contingencies” in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in this quarterly report, which is incorporated into this item by reference.

 

Item IA. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes from the risk factors described previously in Part I, Item IA of the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, filed on February 24, 2012.

 

Item 6 Exhibits

 

  1.1    Purchase Agreement, dated May 11, 2012, by and among Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P., Penn Virginia Resource Finance Corporation II, Penn Virginia Resource GP, LLC, the subsidiaries of Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. and Penn Virginia Resource Finance Corporation II named therein and RBC Capital Markets LLC, as representative of the initial purchasers named therein, relating to the 8.375% Senior Notes due 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2012).
  2.1    Membership Interest Purchase and Sale Agreement by and among Chief E&D Holdings LP, as Seller, Chief Gathering LLC, the Company, PVR Marcellus Gas Gathering LLC, as Buyer, and Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P., as Issuer, dated April 9, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 12, 2012).
  3.1    Fifth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P., dated as of May 17, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2012).
  4.1    Second Supplemental Indenture, relating to the 8.375% Senior Notes due 2020, dated May 17, 2012, among Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. and Penn Virginia Resource Finance Corporation II, as issuers, the subsidiary guarantors named therein and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2012).
  4.2    Form of Note for 8.375% Senior Notes due 2020 (contained in Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2012).
  4.3    Registration Rights Agreement, relating to the 8.375% Senior Notes due 2020, dated as of May 17, 2012, among Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. and Penn Virginia Resource Finance Corporation II, and the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and RBC Capital Markets LLC, as representative of the several initial purchasers of the 8.375% Senior Notes due 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2012).
  4.4    Registration Rights Agreement dated as of May 17, 2012, between Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. and Chief E&D Holdings LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2012).
  4.5    Registration Rights Agreement dated as of May 17, 2012, between Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. and Riverstone V PVR Holdings, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2012).
  4.6    Registration Rights Agreement dated as of May 17, 2012, among Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. and the several Investors named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2012).
  4.7    Third Supplemental Indenture, relating to the 8 1/4% Senior Notes due 2018, dated May 17, 2012, among Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. and Penn Virginia Resource Finance Corporation, as issuers, the subsidiary guarantors named therein and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2012).
10.1    Class B Unit Purchase Agreement, dated April 9, 2012, by and among Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P., Riverstone V PVR Holdings, L.P. and Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund V (FT), L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 12, 2012).

 

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    10.2   Common Unit Purchase Agreement, dated April 9, 2012, by and among Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. and the purchasers named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 12, 2012).
    10.3   Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 23, 2012, by and among PVR Finco LLC, the guarantors party thereto, PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2012).
**10.4  

Employment Agreement dated July 24, 2012 by and between Penn Virginia Resource GP, LLC and Mark D. Casaday*

    12.1   Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges Calculation.
    31.1   Certification Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
    31.2   Certification Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
    32.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
    32.2   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*101   The following financial information from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Penn Virginia Resource Partners L.P. for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Loss) (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

* Furnished herewith.
** Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    PENN VIRGINIA RESOURCE PARTNERS, L.P.
    By:   PENN VIRGINIA RESOURCE GP, LLC
Date: August 3, 2012     By:  

/s/ Robert B. Wallace

      Robert B. Wallace
      Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 3, 2012     By:  

/s/ Forrest W. McNair

      Forrest W. McNair
      Vice President and Controller

 

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