UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 16, 2016

 

 

 

MIDCOAST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

DELAWARE 1-36175 61-1714064

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

1100 LOUISIANA, SUITE 3300, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(713) 821-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

We issued a press release on February 16, 2016 announcing our financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. As noted in the press release, a copy of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 is available on our website at www.midcoastpartners.com and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. This information is not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not incorporated by reference into any registration statements filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Reference is made to the “Index of Exhibits” following the signature page, which is hereby incorporated into this Item.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned there unto duly authorized.

 

 

MIDCOAST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

(Registrant) 

   
     
  By: Midcoast Holdings, L.L.C.
    its General Partner
     
Date: February 16, 2016 By:

/s/ Noor Kaissi

   

Noor Kaissi

Controller

(Duly Authorized Officer) 

 

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Index of Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number
  Description
     
99.1   Press release of Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P., dated February 16, 2016 reporting financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015
     
99.2   Unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. for the year ended December 31, 2015

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. Reports 2015 Earnings and Announces 2016 Financial Guidance

 

HOUSTON — (February 16, 2016) -

 

2015 HIGHLIGHTS

 

·Exceeded the top-end of previously communicated full year 2015 adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow guidance. 

 

·Full-year 2015 adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow of $104.1 and $73.4 million, respectively; distribution coverage of 1.12x.

 

·Achieved over $70 million of annual operating & administrative cost reductions in 2015.

 

·Extended reach and enhanced capabilities of East Texas system with Eaglebine investments and Beckville plant start-up.

 

·Enhanced business focus and efficiencies with divestiture of certain non-core assets.

 

·Commodity-based cash flows are greater than 90 percent hedged for 2016.

 

·Distribution agreement in place with sponsor to support 1.0x coverage through 2017. (1)

 

Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:MEP) ("Midcoast Partners" or "the Partnership") reports adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow for the three months ended December 31, 2015 of $26.6 million and $16.5 million, respectively. Full-year 2015 adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow were $104.1 million and $73.4 million, respectively.

 

“We are pleased with MEP’s solid financial and operational performance in 2015. We have executed a number of actions to strengthen our underlying business and have made significant progress advancing our strategic initiatives. Midcoast took early action in late 2014 and 2015 to establish a more sustainable cost structure aligned with current operational levels, and we exceeded our target by reducing annual operating and administrative expenses by over $70 million. Additionally, the divestiture of certain non-core assets has enhanced the Partnership’s focus on our core gathering and processing business,” said C. Gregory Harper, president for the Partnership.

 

“Our industry remains in a weak commodity price cycle, which is expected to persist well into 2016. We anticipate low commodity market fundamentals to continue to weigh on our producer customers’ drilling programs, which we expect will result in lower volumes on our natural gas and NGL systems. As such, our adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow outlook for 2016 is expected to decrease compared to 2015. Our hedging program has been effective in securing greater than 90 percent of forecasted commodity-based cash flows for 2016 at weighted average hedge prices well above current market levels. Our team remains focused on executing on our strategic priorities and attracting and securing new low-risk business to our systems. These near to medium-term challenges highlight the importance of having a strong sponsor to provide support, if needed,” Harper continued.

 

“Our sponsor, Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (“EEP”), took action in July 2015 to support 1.0 times coverage through 2017, if needed. For the fourth quarter, we maintained the cash distribution consistent with the prior quarter to preserve cash flow and enhance the Partnership’s financial flexibility. We anticipate minimal growth capital expenditures for 2016 and expect to build upon our successful cost management initiatives executed in 2015. We intend to pursue additional opportunities to further reduce operating costs, commensurate with activity levels, and to rationalize other non-core assets. Collectively, the actions taken by MEP and those announced by our sponsor, are expected to enhance our competitiveness and position MEP to respond as commodity market fundamentals improve,” added Harper.

 

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2016 Business Outlook - We expect full year MEP Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow to be between $55 and $75 million and between $25 and $40 million, respectively, and coverage of 1.0 times with sponsor support.

 

(1)As previously disclosed, distribution agreement in place with sponsor to support 1.0x coverage of the then declared distribution with a term through 2017, and no requirement for MEP to reimburse EEP for adjusted distributions.

 

COMPARATIVE EARNINGS STATEMENT

 

The financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 for Midcoast Partners are presented on a consolidated basis. On July 1, 2014, we acquired an additional 12.6 percent interest in Midcoast Operating. Beginning July 1, 2014, we own a 51.6 percent controlling interest in Midcoast Operating, and for three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, we consolidated the results of operations of Midcoast Operating and recorded a 48.4 percent non-controlling interest deduction for EEP’s interest in Midcoast Operating.

 

COMPARATIVE EARNINGS STATEMENT

 

   Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
(unaudited, dollars in millions except per unit amounts)  2015  2014  2015  2014
Operating revenue  $528.1   $1,451.2   $2,842.7   $5,894.3 
Operating expenses:                    
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids   400.5    1,159.2    2,372.9    5,145.9 
Operating and maintenance   66.2    93.0    273.1    339.5 
General and administrative   21.5    30.1    82.6    104.8 
Goodwill impairment   -    -    226.5    - 
Asset impairment   -    -    12.3    - 
Depreciation and amortization   39.5    38.1    157.8    151.4 
Operating income (loss)   0.4    130.8    (282.5)   152.7 
Interest expense   (8.0)   (7.0)   (29.5)   (16.7)
Other income   8.6    6.5    28.9    12.9 
Income (loss) before income tax expense   1.0    130.3    (283.1)   148.9 
Income tax expense   -    (1.9)   (1.4)   (4.6)
Net income (loss)   1.0    128.4    (284.5)   144.3 
                     
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling                    
interest   4.8    66.4    (120.6)   80.2 
Net income (loss) attributable to general and limited partner                    
ownership interest in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.  $(3.8)  $62.0   $(163.9)  $64.1 
                     
Net income (loss) attributable to limited partners  $(3.7)  $60.8   $(160.5)  $62.8 
Weighted average limited partner units (millions)   45.2    45.2    45.2    45.2 
Net income (loss) per limited partner unit (dollars)  $(0.08)  $1.34   $(3.55)  $1.39 

 

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COMPARISON OF QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

Following are explanations for significant changes in Midcoast Operating’s financial results, comparing the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 with the same periods of 2014. The comparison refers to adjusted operating income, which excludes the effect of non-cash and other items that are not indicative of our core operating results (see Non-GAAP Reconciliations section below).

 

Midcoast Operating  Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
Adjusted Operating Income  December 31,   December 31, 
(unaudited, dollars in millions)  2015   2014   2015   2014 
Gathering, Processing and Transportation  $(6.4)  $(10.3)  $10.3   $0.3 
Logistics and Marketing   11.4    15.4    14.3    14.9 
Adjusted operating income   5.0    5.1    24.6    15.2 
                     
MEP Corporate   (0.8)   (2.0)   (4.7)   (5.7)
Adjusted operating income  $4.2   $3.1   $19.9   $9.5 

 

Gathering, Processing and Transportation – Fourth quarter adjusted operating results for the Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment were $3.9 million higher than the same period of 2014. The increase in adjusted operating income was primarily attributable to lower operating and administrative expenses attributable to enacted cost reduction measures. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in natural gas and NGL system volumes.

 

Midcoast Operating  Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
Gathering, Processing and Transportation Throughput  December 31,   December 31, 
(MMBtu per day)  2015   2014   2015   2014 
East Texas   915,000    1,056,000    964,000    1,030,000 
Anadarko   707,000    858,000    773,000    827,000 
North Texas   239,000    297,000    265,000    293,000 
Total   1,861,000    2,211,000    2,002,000    2,150,000 
                     
NGL Production                    
(Barrels per day)   2015    2014    2015    2014 
Total System Production   79,064    86,136    81,632    83,675 

 

Logistics and Marketing – Fourth quarter adjusted operating results for the Logistics and Marketing segment were $4.0 million lower than the same period of 2014. The decrease in adjusted operating income was predominately attributable to a decrease in commodity prices and reduced system volumes from lower drilling activity in our asset regions. Lower adjusted operating income was partially offset by lower operating and administrative expenses attributable to enacted cost reduction measures.

 

MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF QUARTERLY RESULTS AND 2016 FINANCIAL OUTLOOK

Midcoast Partners will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 to review its fourth quarter 2015 financial results and present its 2016 Financial Outlook. The call will be webcast live over the internet and may be accessed on the Midcoast Partners website under “Events and Presentations” or directly at http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/47ib7pry.

 

Presentation slides and condensed financial statements will also be available on the Partnership’s website at the link below.

 

MEP Events and Presentations:

 

http://www.midcoastpartners.com/Investor-Relations/Events-and-Presentations/

 

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Replay Information

 

A webcast replay and audio replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the event through March 2, 2016. A transcript will be posted to the website within approximately 24 hours.

 

Webcast link: http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/47ib7pry

 

Audio replay by telephone: Toll-free (855) 859-2056
  International (404) 537-3406
  Passcode 29200140

 

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

 

Adjusted net income and adjusted operating income for the principal business segments are provided to illustrate trends in income excluding non-cash unrealized derivative fair value losses and gains and other items that are not indicative of our core operating results. The derivative non-cash losses and gains result from marking to market certain financial derivatives used by the Partnership for hedging purposes that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance as prescribed under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

 

Midcoast Energy Partners  Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
Adjusted Earnings  December 31,   December 31, 
(unaudited; dollars in millions except per unit amounts)  2015   2014   2015   2014 
Net income (loss) attributable to general and limited partner                    
ownership interests in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.  $(3.8)  $62.0   $(163.9)  $64.1 
Noncash derivative fair value losses (gains)                    
-Gathering, Processing and Transportation   (0.1)   (66.9)   18.2    (68.0)
-Logistics and Marketing   2.5    (8.8)   11.0    (14.5)
Make-up rights adjustment   0.1    0.2    (0.4)   1.7 
Option premium amortization   (0.5)   (0.7)   (3.3)   (2.4)
Loss on sale of non-core assets   -    -    1.6    - 
Loss on natural gas contracts assignment   -    -    5.3    - 
Asset impairment   -    8.1    6.3    8.1 
Goodwill impairment   -    -    116.9    - 
Severance costs   -    2.5    -    2.5 
Adjusted net loss  $(1.8)  $(3.6)  $(8.3)  $(8.5)
                     
Adjusted net loss attributable to limited partners  $(1.7)  $(3.5)  $(8.0)  $(8.3)
Weighted average units (millions)   45.2    45.2    45.2    45.2 
Adjusted net loss per limited partner unit (dollars)  $(0.04)  $(0.08)  $(0.18)  $(0.18)

 

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Midcoast Operating  Three months ended   Twelve months ended

 
Gathering, Processing and Transportation  December 31,   December 31, 
(unaudited; dollars in millions)  2015   2014   2015   2014  
Operating income (loss)  $(5.2)  $100.7   $(224.2)  $114.9 
Noncash derivative fair value losses (gains)   (0.2)   (129.6)   35.3    (129.2)
Option premium amortization   (1.0)   (1.2)   (6.6)   (5.2)
Gain on natural gas contracts assignment   -    -    (0.3)   - 
Asset impairment   -    15.6    -    15.6 
Goodwill impairment   -    -    206.1    - 
Severance costs   -    4.2    -    4.2 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $(6.4)  $(10.3)  $10.3   $0.3 

 

Midcoast Operating  Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
Logistics and Marketing  December 31,   December 31, 
(unaudited; dollars in millions)  2015   2014   2015   2014 
Operating income (loss)  $6.4   $32.1   $(53.6)  $43.5 
Noncash derivative fair value losses (gains)   5.0    (17.3)   21.4    (29.2)
Loss on sale of non-core assets   -    -    3.2    - 
Loss on natural gas contracts assignment   -    -    10.6    - 
Asset impairment   -    -    12.3    - 
Goodwill impairment   -    -    20.4    - 
Severence costs   -    0.6    -    0.6 
Adjusted operating income  $11.4   $15.4   $14.3   $14.9 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is used as a supplemental financial measurement to assess liquidity and the ability to generate cash sufficient to pay interest costs and make cash distributions to unitholders. The following reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to adjusted EBITDA is provided because EBITDA is not a financial measure recognized under generally accepted accounting principles. The table also references “MOLP Adjusted EBITDA, inclusive of other cash items”, representing total cash flow generated by Midcoast Operating.

 

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Midcoast Operating  Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
Adjusted EBITDA  December 31,   December 31, 
(unaudited; dollars in millions)  2015   2014   2015   2014 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $8.4   $47.1   $207.0   $159.1 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,                    
net of cash acquired   35.2    (6.5)   (32.3)   0.2 
Income tax expense   -    1.9    1.4    4.6 
Interest expense   8.0    7.0    29.5    16.7 
Option premium amortization   (1.0)   (1.2)   (6.6)   (5.2)
Other   1.6    (0.2)   6.6    2.3 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to EEP retained interest   (25.6)   (24.0)   (101.5)   (99.6)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MEP (1)   26.6    24.1    104.1    78.1 
                     
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to EEP retained interest   25.6    24.0    101.5    99.6 
Other   0.8    1.5    4.3    4.8 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MOLP (1)   $53.0   $49.6   $209.9   $182.5 
                     
G&A abatement   6.2    6.2    25.0    25.0 
Texas Express distributions in excess of equity earnings   1.8    (0.2)   12.0    4.6 
MOLP adjusted EBITDA, inclusive of other cash items (1)  $61.0   $55.6   $246.9   $212.1 

 

(1)Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MEP is inclusive of public partnership expenses. However, Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MOLP is not inclusive of public partnership expenses attributable to MEP.

 

MEP Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow

 

Midcoast Partners  Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
Adjusted EBITDA  December 31,   December 31, 
(unaudited; dollars in millions)  2015   2014   2015   2014 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $8.4   $47.1   $207.0   $159.1 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,                    
net of cash acquired   35.2    (6.5)   (32.3)   0.2 
Income tax expense   -    1.9    1.4    4.6 
Interest expense   8.0    7.0    29.5    16.7 
Option premium amortization   (1.0)   (1.2)   (6.6)   (5.2)
Other   1.6    (0.2)   6.6    2.3 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to EEP retained interest   (25.6)   (24.0)   (101.5)   (99.6)
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MEP   26.6    24.1    104.1    78.1 
                     
Maintenance capital expenditures   (6.2)   (6.9)   (19.0)   (25.0)
Income tax expense (1)   -    (1.9)   (0.7)   (4.6)
Interest expense (1)   (8.0)   (7.0)   (30.2)   (16.7)
G&A abatement   3.2    3.3    13.0    11.5 
Texas Express distribution in excess of equity earnings   0.9    (0.1)   6.2    1.9 
Distributable cash flow  $16.5   $11.5   $73.4   $45.2 

 

(1)Effective 2015, distributable cash flow reflects accrued amounts for interest and taxes. Prior periods previously reflected such amounts on a cash basis and have been adjusted to reflect accrued amounts.

 

About Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.

 

Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MEP), is a limited partnership formed by EEP to serve as EEP's primary vehicle for owning and growing its natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) midstream business in the United States. Our assets consist of a 51.6 percent controlling interest in Midcoast Operating, L.P., a Texas limited partnership that owns a network of natural gas and NGL gathering and transportation systems, natural gas processing and treating facilities and NGL fractionation facilities primarily located in Texas and Oklahoma. Midcoast Operating also owns and operates natural gas, condensate and NGL logistics and marketing assets that primarily support its gathering, processing and transportation business. Through our ownership of Midcoast Operating's general partner, we control, manage and operate these systems.

 

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EEP owns 100 percent of Midcoast Holdings, LLC, the general partner of Midcoast Partners and holds an approximate 54 percent interest in Midcoast Partners. EEP owns and operates a diversified portfolio of crude oil and, through Midcoast Partners, natural gas transportation systems in the United States. Its principal crude oil system is the largest pipeline transporter of growing oil production from western Canada and the North Dakota Bakken formation. EEP is recognized by Forbes as one of the 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This news release includes forward-looking statements, which are statements that frequently use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "position," "projection," "should," "strategy," “opportunity,” "target," "will" and similar words. Although we believe that such forward-looking statements are reasonable based on currently available information, such statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are not guarantees of performance. Future actions, conditions or events and future results of operations may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Many of the factors that will determine these results are beyond the ability of Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”) to control or predict. The Partnership’s forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to operating performance, regulatory parameters, project approval and support, weather, economic conditions, interest rates and commodity prices, including but not limited to the following specific factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements: (1) changes in the demand for or the supply of, forecast data for, and price trends related to natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil and the response by natural gas and crude oil producers to changes in any of these factors; (2) the Partnership’s ability to successfully complete and finance expansion projects; (3) the effects of competition, in particular, by other pipeline and gathering systems, as well as other processing and treating plants; (4) shut-downs or cutbacks at the Partnership’s facilities or refineries, petrochemical plants, utilities or other businesses for which the Partnership transports products or to whom the Partnership sells products; (5) hazards and operating risks that may not be covered fully by insurance; (6) changes in or challenges to the Partnership’s rates; (7) changes in laws or regulations to which the Partnership is subject, including compliance with environmental and operational safety regulations that may increase costs of system integrity testing and maintenance; and (8) cost overruns and delays on construction projects resulting from numerous factors.

 

Forward-looking statements regarding “drop-down” opportunities are further qualified by the fact that Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. is under no obligation to offer to sell us additional interests in Midcoast Operating, L.P., and we are under no obligation to buy any such additional interests. As a result, we do not know when or if any such additional interests will be purchased.

 

Except to the extent required by law, we assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Reference should also be made to the Partnership’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and current Reports on Form 8-K for additional factors that may affect results. These filings are available to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s web site (www.sec.gov) and at the Partnership’s web site.

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

 

Sanjay Lad, CFA Terri Larson, APR
   
Investment Community Media
   
Toll-free: (855) MEP-7222 or (855) 637-7222 Toll-free: (877) 496-8142
   
E-mail: mep@enbridge.com E-mail: usmedia@enbridge.com

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

MIDCOAST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

   For the year ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   2013 
   (unaudited; in millions, except per unit amounts) 
Operating revenues:               
Operating revenue   $2,769.7   $5,688.2   $5,380.5 
Operating revenue - affiliate    73.0    206.1    213.1 
    2,842.7    5,894.3    5,593.6 
Operating expenses:               
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids    2,295.1    5,026.7    4,817.5 
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids - affiliate    77.8    119.2    119.6 
Operating and maintenance    172.9    219.2    242.2 
Operating and maintenance - affiliate    100.2    104.7    108.1 
General and administrative    7.2    8.7    - 
General and administrative - affiliate    75.4    96.1    98.2 
Goodwill impairment    226.5    -    - 
Asset impairment    12.3    15.6    - 
Depreciation and amortization    157.8    151.4    142.9 
    3,125.2    5,741.6    5,528.5 
Operating income (loss)    (282.5)   152.7    65.1 
Interest expense, net    (29.5)   (16.7)   (1.7)
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures    29.2    13.2    (1.0)
Other loss    (0.3)   (0.3)   (0.2)
Income (loss) before income tax expense    (283.1)   148.9    62.2 
Income tax expense    (1.4)   (4.6)   (8.3)
Net income (loss)   $(284.5)  $144.3   $53.9 
                
Less: Predecessor income prior to initial public offering               
(from January 1, 2013 through November 12, 2013)              56.3 
Net loss subsequent to initial public offering to               
Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. (from November 13, 2013 through               
December 31, 2013)              (2.4)
                
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest    (120.6)   80.2    (0.6)
Net income (loss) attributable to general and limited partner ownership               
interest in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.   $(163.9)  $64.1    (1.8)
Net income (loss) attributable to limited partner ownership interest   $(160.5)  $62.8   $19.7 
Net income (loss) per limited partner unit (basic and diluted)   $(3.55)  $1.39   $0.68 
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding    45.2    45.2    29.2 
Cash distributions paid per limited partner unit outstanding   $1.40   $1.14   $- 

 

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MIDCOAST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   For the year ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   2013 
   (unaudited; in millions) 
Cash provided by operating activities:               
Net income (loss)   $(284.5)  $144.3   $53.9 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided               
by operating activities:               
Depreciation and amortization    157.8    151.4    142.9 
Derivative fair value net losses (gains)    58.3    (158.4)   3.0 
Inventory market price adjustments    5.8    11.4    3.4 
Asset impairment    12.3    15.6    - 
Distributions from investment in joint ventures    29.2    12.2    - 
Equity loss (earnings) from investment in joint ventures    (29.2)   (13.2)   1.0 
Deferred income taxes    0.1    3.1    7.3 
Loss on sale of net assets    3.2    -    - 
Goodwill impairment    226.5    -    - 
Other    0.9    1.2    0.3 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:               
Receivables, trade and other    2.9    33.2    7.9 
Due from General Partner and affiliates    12.1    608.6    (633.9)
Accrued receivables    173.5    (47.4)   295.6 
Inventory    43.8    (4.9)   (12.2)
Current and long-term other assets    10.1    (23.9)   (14.3)
Due to General Partner and affiliates    29.6    (468.2)   522.8 
Accounts payable and other    (11.7)   (21.2)   34.6 
Accrued purchases    (231.4)   (90.5)   4.9 
Interest payable    0.2    4.7    0.3 
Property and other taxes payable    (2.5)   1.1    3.4 
Net cash provided by operating activities    207.0    159.1    420.9 
                
Cash used in investing activities:               
Additions to property, plant and equipment    (191.1)   (237.7)   (273.4)
Changes in restricted cash    28.2    18.7    (61.5)
Acquisitions    (43.8)   (0.2)   (0.9)
Proceeds from the sale of net assets    2.5    -    5.0 
Investment in joint ventures    (4.2)   (36.7)   (188.6)
Distributions from investment in joint ventures in excess of cumulative earnings    12.0    27.8    - 
Other    (1.0)   (3.2)   (2.9)
Net cash used in investing activities    (197.4)   (231.3)   (522.3)
                
Cash provided by financing activities:               
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discounts    -    398.1    - 
Net borrowings under credit facility    130.0    25.0    335.0 
Debt origination fees    -    -    (3.0)
Net proceeds from unit issuances    -    -    354.9 
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in subsidiary    -    (350.0)   - 
Contributions from Predecessor partner interests    -    -    341.9 
Contribution from noncontrolling interest    40.7    142.8    - 
Distributions to Predecessor partner interests    -    -    (247.7)
Distributions to partners    (64.6)   (52.7)   - 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest    (97.7)   (95.9)   - 
Distribution to EEP for net assets contributed    -    -    (674.8)
Net cash provided by financing activities    8.4    67.3    106.3 
                
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents    18.0    (4.9)   4.9 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year    -    4.9    - 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $18.0   $-   $4.9 

 

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MIDCOAST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
   (unaudited; in millions) 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents   $18.0   $- 
Restricted cash    20.6    42.8 
Receivables, trade and other, net of allowance for doubtful accounts          
of $2.5 million in 2015 and $1.8 million in 2014    13.3    15.6 
Due from General Partner and affiliates    47.0    49.7 
Accrued receivables    56.1    229.6 
Inventory    31.9    81.5 
Other current assets    118.5    178.1 
    305.4    597.3 
Property, plant and equipment, net      4,226.3    4,159.7 
Goodwill    -    226.5 
Intangible assets, net    272.9    247.7 
Equity investment in joint ventures    372.3    380.6 
Other assets, net    97.0    142.3 
Total assets   $5,273.9   $5,754.1 
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL          
Current liabilities:          
Due to General Partner and affiliates   $45.7   $41.1 
Accounts payable and other    92.6    113.8 
Accrued purchases    143.8    375.2 
Property and other taxes payable    18.4    20.9 
Interest payable    5.2    5.0 
    305.7    556.0 
Long-term debt    890.0    760.0 
Other long-term liabilities    45.9    41.5 
Total liabilities    1,241.6    1,357.5 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
Partners’ capital:          
Class A common units (22,610,056 authorized and issued at December 31, 2015 and 2014)    522.2    634.2 
Subordinated units (22,610,056 authorized and issued at December 31, 2015 and 2014)    1,062.0    1,174.0 
General Partner units (922,859 authorized and issued at December 31, 2015 and 2014)    43.3    47.8 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)    (0.9)   11.6 
Total Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P. partners’ capital    1,626.6    1,867.6 
Noncontrolling interest    2,405.7    2,529.0 
Total partners’ capital    4,032.3    4,396.6 
   $5,273.9   $5,754.1 

  

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NET INCOME PER LIMITED PARTNER AND GENERAL PARTNER INTEREST

 

We allocate our net income among our General Partner and limited partners using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, we allocate our net income to our limited partners, our General Partner and the holders of our incentive distribution rights, or IDRs, in accordance with the terms of our partnership agreement. We also allocate any earnings in excess of distributions to our limited partners, our General Partner and the holders of the IDRs in accordance with the terms of our partnership agreement. We allocate any distributions in excess of earnings for the period to our General Partner and our limited partners based on their respective proportionate ownership interests in us, after taking into account distributions to be paid with respect to the IDRs, as set forth in our partnership agreement.

 

Distribution Targets 

Portion of Quarterly

Distribution Per Unit

  Percentage Distributed to Limited Partners 

Percentage Distributed

to General Partner

Minimum Quarterly Distribution  Up to $0.3125  98%  2%
First Target Distribution  > $0.3125 to $0.359375  98%  2%
Second Target Distribution  > $0.359375 to $0.390625  85%  15%
Third Target Distribution  > $0.390625 to $0.468750  75%  25%
Over Third Target Distribution  In excess of $0.468750  50%  50%

 

  We determined basic and diluted net income (loss) per limited partner unit as follows:                       

 

   For the year ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   2013(1) 
   (unaudited; in millions, except per unit amounts) 
Net income (loss)   $(284.5)  $144.3   $53.9 
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest    (120.6)   80.2    33.7 
Net income (loss) attributable to general and limited partner interests               
in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.    (163.9)   64.1    20.2 
Less distributions:               
Total distributed earnings to our General Partner    1.2    1.2    0.8 
Total distributed earnings to our limited partners    64.1    59.6    36.5 
Total distributed earnings    65.3    60.8    37.3 
Underdistributed (Overdistributed) earnings   $(229.2)  $3.3   $(17.1)
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding    45.2    45.2    29.2 
                
Basic and diluted earnings per unit:               
Distributed earnings per limited partner unit (2)   $1.42   $1.32   $1.25 
Underdistributed (Overdistributed) earnings per limited partner unit (3)    (4.97)   0.07    (0.57)
Net income (loss) per limited partner unit (basic and diluted)   $(3.55)  $1.39   $0.68 

 

 

(1)Represents calculation retrospectively reflecting the affiliate capitalization of MEP consisting of 4.1 million MEP Class A common units, 22.6 million MEP subordinated units and MEP general partner interest upon the transfer of a controlling ownership, including limited partner and general partner interest, in Midcoast Operating. The noncontrolling interest reflects the 61% that was retained by EEP.
(2)Represents the total distributed earnings to limited partners divided by the weighted average number of limited partner interests outstanding for the period.
(3)Represents the limited partners' share (98%) of distributions in excess of earnings divided by the weighted average number of limited partner interests outstanding for the period and under distributed earnings allocated to the limited partners based on the distribution waterfall that is outlined in our partnership agreement.

 

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

Our business is divided into operating segments, defined as components of the enterprise, about which financial information is available and evaluated regularly by our Chief Operating Decision Maker, collectively comprised of our senior management, in deciding how resources are allocated and performance is assessed.

 

Each of our reportable segments is a business unit that offers different services and products that are managed separately, since each business segment requires different operating strategies. We conduct our business through two distinct reporting segments:

 

Gathering, Processing, and Transportation; and

 

Logistics and Marketing.

 

The following tables present certain financial information relating to our business segments and corporate activities:

 

   As of and for the year ended December 31, 2015 
   Gathering, Processing and Transportation   Logistics and Marketing   Corporate (1)   Total 
   (unaudited; in millions) 
Total revenue  $1,445.1   $2,290.5   $-   $3,735.6 
Less: Intersegment revenue   856.6    36.3    -    892.9 
Operating revenue   588.5    2,254.2    -    2,842.7 
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids   173.8    2,199.1    -    2,372.9 
Segment gross margin   414.7    55.1    -    469.8 
Operating and maintenance   216.0    56.0    1.1    273.1 
General and administrative   67.3    11.7    3.6    82.6 
Goodwill impairment   206.1    20.4    -    226.5 
Asset impairment   -    12.3    -    12.3 
Depreciation and amortization   149.5    8.3    -    157.8 
    638.9    108.7    4.7    752.3 
Operating loss   (224.2)   (53.6)   (4.7)   (282.5)
Other income (expense)   29.3(2)   -    (0.4)   28.9 
Interest expense, net   -    -    (29.5)   (29.5)
Loss before income tax expense   (194.9)   (53.6)   (34.6)   (283.1)
Income tax expense   -    -    (1.4)   (1.4)
Net loss   (194.9)   (53.6)   (36.0)   (284.5)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   -    -    (120.6)   (120.6)
Net income (loss) attributable to general and limited partner ownership interests in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.  $(194.9)  $(53.6)  $84.6   $(163.9)
Total assets  $5,004.6(3)  $182.6   $86.7   $5,273.9 
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)  $162.3   $11.3   $4.9   $178.5 

 

 

(1)Corporate consists of interest expense, interest income, noncontrolling interest and other costs such as income taxes, which are not allocated to the business segments.
(2)Other income for our Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment includes our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system.
(3)Total assets for our Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment includes $372.3 million for our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system.

 

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   As of and for the year ended December 31, 2014 
   Gathering, Processing and Transportation   Logistics and Marketing   Corporate (1)   Total 
   (unaudited; in millions) 
Total revenue   $2,611.2   $5,329.8   $-   $7,941.0 
Less: Intersegment revenue    1,963.9    82.8    -    2,046.7 
Operating revenue    647.3    5,247.0    -    5,894.3 
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids    27.1    5,118.8    -    5,145.9 
Segment gross margin    620.2    128.2    -    748.4 
Operating and maintenance    260.6    62.9    0.4    323.9 
General and administrative    87.1    12.4    5.3    104.8 
Asset impairment    15.6    -    -    15.6 
Depreciation and amortization    142.0    9.4    -    151.4 
    505.3    84.7    5.7    595.7 
Operating income (loss)    114.9    43.5    (5.7)   152.7 
Other income    12.9(2)   -    -    12.9 
Interest expense, net    -    -    (16.7)   (16.7)
Income (loss) before income tax expense    127.8    43.5    (22.4)   148.9 
Income tax expense    -    -    (4.6)   (4.6)
Net income (loss)    127.8    43.5    (27.0)   144.3 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest    -    -    80.2    80.2 
Net income (loss) attributable to general and limited partner ownership interests in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.   $127.8   $43.5   $(107.2)  $64.1 
Total assets   $5,205.4(3)  $460.3   $88.4   $5,754.1 
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)   $213.4   $16.6   $6.0   $236.0 

 

 

(1)Corporate consists of interest expense, interest income, noncontrolling interest and other costs such as income taxes, which are not allocated to the business segments.
(2)Other income for our Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment includes our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system.
(3)Total assets for our Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment includes $380.6 million for our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system.

 

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   As of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 
   Gathering, Processing and Transportation   Logistics and Marketing   Corporate (1)   Total 
   (unaudited; in millions) 
Total revenue   $2,689.8   $4,963.7   $-   $7,653.5 
Less: Intersegment revenue    1,960.8    99.1    -    2,059.9 
Operating revenue    729.0    4,864.6    -    5,593.6 
Cost of natural gas and natural gas liquids    157.6    4,779.5    -    4,937.1 
Segment gross margin    571.4    85.1    -    656.5 
Operating and maintenance    278.9    71.4    -    350.3 
General and administrative    86.6    11.6    -    98.2 
Depreciation and amortization    135.7    7.2    -    142.9 
    501.2    90.2    -    591.4 
Operating income (loss)    70.2    (5.1)   -    65.1 
Other income (expense)    (1.5)(2)   -    0.3    (1.2)
Interest expense, net    -    -    (1.7)   (1.7)
Income (loss) before income tax expense    68.7    (5.1)   (1.4)   62.2 
Income tax expense    -    -    (8.3)   (8.3)
Net income (loss)    68.7    (5.1)   (9.7)   53.9 
Less: Net loss attributable to controlling interest    -    -    (0.6)   (0.6)
Net income (loss) attributable to general and limited partner ownership interests in Midcoast Energy Partners, L.P.  $68.7   $(5.1)  $(9.1)  $54.5 
Total assets   $4,962.1(3)  $591.4   $482.9   $6,036.4 
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)   $233.8   $17.5   $18.8   $270.1 

 

 

(1)Corporate consists of interest expense, interest income, noncontrolling interest and other costs such as income taxes, which are not allocated to the business segments.
(2)Other income (expense) for our Gathering, Processing, and Transportation segment includes our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system which began recognizing operating costs during the fourth quarter of 2013.
(3)Total assets for our Gathering, Processing and Transportation segment includes $371.3 million for our equity investment in the Texas Express NGL system.

 

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