-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, MV9QlnF+V1Lgl7vb6W+YpVW0vPUlg9Y1GlgkzH8LsxByHogQ2c6jehOW5CVCFCNR fl38zhMXr9dc/GaofxPuxQ== 0000940180-99-000193.txt : 19990222 0000940180-99-000193.hdr.sgml : 19990222 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000940180-99-000193 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 424B3 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19990219 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STAR GAS PARTNERS LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001002590 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-RETAIL STORES, NEC [5990] IRS NUMBER: 061437793 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 424B3 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-66005 FILM NUMBER: 99546001 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2187 ATLANTIC ST CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06902 BUSINESS PHONE: 2033287300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2187 ATLANTIC STREET STREET 2: 2187 ATLANTIC STREET CITY: STAMFFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06902 424B3 1 SUPPLEMENT TO JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AND PROSPECTUS [Logo of Star Gas] [Logo of Petro] Supplement to Joint Proxy Statement and Prospectus of Star Gas Partners, L.P. and Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc. This is a supplement to our joint The transaction cannot be proxy statement and prospectus dated completed unless it is approved by a February 10, 1999 that describes majority of all Star Gas Partners Star Gas Partners, L.P.'s proposed common units and a majority of the acquisition of Petroleum Heat and shares of Petro Class A common Power Co., Inc., and related stock. If you fail to vote by proxy matters. or in person, it will have the same effect as a vote against the transaction. Please vote by completing and mailing the enclosed proxy card if you have not already done so. This supplement includes financial and other information that updates information in our joint proxy statement and prospectus. You should carefully consider the information in this supplement together with the information in our joint proxy statement and prospectus. The date, times and place of the meetings are as follows: Star Gas Partners Unitholders Meeting: This supplement does not change the proposals previously submitted Tuesday, March 16, 1999 for your approval. If you have 10:00 a.m. EST already properly completed and Chase Manhattan Bank returned a proxy, your proxy will 270 Park Avenue, 11th Floor continue to be valid, and you do not New York, New York have to complete and return the enclosed proxy unless you wish to do so. For more information on voting, please call our proxy solicitor, Morrow & Co., at 1(800) 566-9061. Petro Stockholders Meeting: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 11:00 a.m. EST Chase Manhattan Bank 270 Park Avenue, 11th Floor New York, New York The record date for both meetings is January 29, 1999. /s/ Joseph P. Cavanaugh /s/ Irik P. Sevin Joseph P. Cavanaugh Irik P. Sevin President Chairman of the Board Star Gas Corporation and Chief Executive Officer Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc. The date of this supplement is February 19, 1999 TABLE OF CONTENTS CASH AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION BASED ON UPDATED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION.............................................................. 1 NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING........................................... 2 INCORPORATION OF INFORMATION IN FORM 10-Q AND FORM 8-K.................... 3 Appendix A--Form 10-Q..................................................... A-1 Appendix B--Form 8-K...................................................... B-1
i CASH AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION BASED ON UPDATED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION The amount of cash needed to pay the minimum quarterly distribution for the next four quarters on units outstanding before the transaction is approximately: Common Units............................................... $ 8.5 million Subordinated Units......................................... 5.2 million General Partner Interests.................................. 0.3 million ------------- Total.................................................... $14.0 million
After giving pro forma effect to propane acquisitions completed in the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, and without giving pro forma effect to the transaction, the amount of Available Cash constituting Operating Surplus generated in the twelve months ended December 31, 1998 was approximately $8.0 million. Assuming 8.9 million common units will be issued in the equity offering, after giving pro forma effect to the transaction, the amount of Available Cash constituting Operating Surplus needed to pay the minimum quarterly distribution for next four quarters on the units to be outstanding immediately after the transaction is approximately: Common Units............................................... $29.7 million Senior Subordinated Units.................................. 5.7 million Junior Subordinated Units.................................. 1.0 million General Partner Units...................................... 0.7 million ------------- Total.................................................... $37.1 million
After giving pro forma effect to the transaction, the amount of pro forma Available Cash constituting Operating Surplus generated during the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, would have been approximately $15.1 million. If infrequent restructuring, corporate identity and transaction expenses were not taken into effect, pro forma Available Cash constituting Operating Surplus would have been approximately $20.6 million. In 1998, temperatures were significantly warmer than normal for the areas in which Star Gas Partners conducts its propane operations and Petro conducts its home heating oil operations. Star Gas Partners believes that overall levels of both pro forma Available Cash from Operating Surplus and EBITDA were adversely affected during 1998 due to this abnormally warm weather. 1 NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING On February 12, 1999, the New York Stock Exchange advised Star Gas Partners that its application to list the senior subordinated units on the NYSE had been approved subject to official notice of issuance. At the same time, however, the NYSE advised Star Gas Partners that based on pro forma information in Star Gas Partners' registration statement regarding the Petro acquisition, as filed with the SEC, Star Gas Partners would fall below the NYSE's continued listing criteria upon completion of the Petro acquisition. When a company falls below any of the NYSE's criteria, the NYSE reviews the appropriateness of the company's continued listing. The NYSE is currently conducting a review of Star Gas Partners' continued listing as part of its standard procedures. In connection with the NYSE review process, during the week of February 22, 1999 Star Gas Partners will make a submission to the NYSE Listing and Compliance Committee. The submission, which will be based largely on our business strategy and the projections set forth in our joint proxy statement and prospectus, will demonstrate a plan of action that will permit Star Gas Partners to meet the NYSE criteria. Star Gas Partners believes that as a result of this NYSE review, and in accordance with NYSE procedures, the NYSE will not take action to delist any Star Gas Partners securities at this time, but will monitor Star Gas Partners' progress and performance on a quarterly basis. Under current NYSE practice, we will need to meet the NYSE continued listing criteria in 18 months and the NYSE original listing criteria in 36 months. Our ability to make acceptable progress toward meeting the criteria, and ultimately to meet the criteria and remain listed on the NYSE, will depend on our business performance and other factors, including those described in our joint proxy statement and prospectus under the caption "Risk Factors." 2 INCORPORATION OF INFORMATION IN FORM 10-Q AND FORM 8-K Attached to this supplement as Appendix A and B are copies of Star Gas Partners' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended December 31, 1998 and its Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 18, 1999. These documents are incorporated into this supplement in their entirety by this reference.
Section Page - ------- ---- Form 10-Q Financial Statements as of and for the three months ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 of Star Gas Partners..................................... A-1 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operating Results and Financial Condition of Star Gas Partners......................................... A-9 Form 8-K Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operating Results and Financial Condition of Petro........................................... B-1 Financial Statements as of and for each of the fiscal years in the three year period ended December 31, 1998 of Petro........................... F-1 Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information for Star Gas Partners, L.P. and Subsidiaries............................... P-1
3 Appendix A STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS)
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 1998 (UNAUDITED) ------------- ------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,115 $ 5,831 Receivables, net of allowance of $252 and $221, respectively 5,279 9,153 Inventories 10,608 9,898 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 945 632 -------- -------- Total current assets 17,947 25,514 -------- -------- Property and equipment, net 110,262 109,475 Intangibles and other assets, net 51,398 50,414 -------- -------- Total assets $179,607 $185,403 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 3,097 $ 3,608 Bank credit facility borrowings 4,770 10,720 Current maturities of long-term debt 692 1,384 Accrued expenses 2,830 2,500 Accrued interest 485 2,390 Customer credit balances 6,038 4,684 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 17,912 25,286 -------- -------- Long-term debt 104,308 103,616 Other long-term liabilities 40 53 Partners' Capital: Common unitholders 58,686 57,347 Subordinated unitholder (1,446) (962) General partner 107 63 -------- -------- Total Partners' Capital 57,347 56,448 -------- -------- Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital $179,607 $185,403 ======== ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. A-1 STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------------------------- 1997 1998 ------------------- ------------------- Sales $41,844 $30,237 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 21,650 11,978 Delivery and branch 10,153 10,295 Depreciation and amortization 2,785 3,008 General and administrative 1,369 1,429 Net (loss) on sales of assets (48) (4) ------- ------- Operating income 5,839 3,523 Interest expense, net 2,086 2,178 Amortization of debt issuance costs 40 45 ------- ------- Income before income taxes 3,713 1,300 Income tax expense 6 6 ------- ------- Net income $ 3,707 $ 1,294 ======= ======= General Partner's interest in net income $ 74 $ 26 ------- ------- Limited Partners' interest in net income $ 3,633 $ 1,268 ======= ======= Basic and diluted net income per Limited Partner unit $ .66 $ .20 ======= ======= Weighted average number of Limited Partner units outstanding 5,474 6,255 ======= =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. A-2 STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------------- 1997 1998 ------------------- --------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 3,707 $ 1,294 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 2,785 3,008 Amortization of debt issuance costs 40 45 Provision for losses on accounts receivable 110 (18) Loss on sales of fixed assets 48 4 Changes in operating assets and liabilities net of Pearl Gas conveyance: Increase in receivables (6,105) (3,856) Decrease in inventories 1,143 710 Decrease (increase) in other assets (61) 313 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (20) 511 Increase in other current and long-term liabilities 333 233 -------- ------- Net cash provided by operating activities 1,980 2,244 -------- ------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures (2,085) (1,312) Proceeds from sales of fixed assets 72 39 Acquisition related costs (360) (12) Cash acquired in conveyance 1,825 -- -------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities (548) (1,285) -------- ------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Credit facility borrowings 11,060 10,450 Credit facility repayments (11,060) (4,500) Acquisition facility borrowings 21,000 -- Acquisition facility repayments (10,000) -- Repayment of debt (23,000) -- Distributions (2,958) (2,193) Proceeds from issuance of Common Units, net 15,745 -- General Partner contribution 344 -- -------- ------- Net cash provided by financing activities 1,131 3,757 -------- ------- Net increase in cash 2,563 4,716 Cash at beginning of period 889 1,115 -------- ------- Cash at end of period $ 3,452 $ 5,831 ======== ======= SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest $ 337 $ 279 ======== ======= Non-cash investing activities: Acquisitions: Working capital $ 1,945 Net long-term assets $ 24,522 Assumption of note payable $(23,000) Non-cash financing activities: Issuance of Common Units $ (3,399) Additional General Partner interest $ (68)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. A-3 STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER UNIT DATA) (UNAUDITED)
TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS GENERAL PARTNERS' -------------------------- COMMON SUBORDINATED COMMON SUBORDINATED PARTNER CAPITAL --------- ------------- ------------ -------------- ------------ ------------ Balance as of September 30, 1998 3,859 2,396 $58,686 $(1,446) $107 $57,347 Net Income 784 484 26 1,294 Distributions ($.55 per unit) (2,123) (70) (2,193) ----- ----- ------- ------- ---- ------- Balance as of December 31, 1998 3,859 2,396 $57,347 $ (962) $ 63 $56,448 ===== ===== ======= ======= ==== =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. A-4 STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION The unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. The propane industry is seasonal in nature because propane is used primarily for heating in residential and commercial buildings. Therefore, the results of operations for the periods ended December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and are computed on a first-in, first-out basis. At the dates indicated, the components of inventory were as follows:
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 1998 1998 ------------- ------------ Propane gas $ 8,807 $8,186 Appliances and equipment 1,801 1,712 ------- ------ $10,608 $9,898 ======= ======
2) BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER LIMITED PARTNER UNIT Basic net income per Limited Partner Unit is computed by dividing net income, after deducting the General Partner's 2.0% interest, by the weighted average number of Common Units and Subordinated Units outstanding. Diluted net income per Limited Partner Unit reflects the dilutive effect of the unit option plan. 3) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES In the ordinary course of business, the Partnership is threatened with, or is named in, various lawsuits. The Partnership is not a party to any litigation which individually or in the aggregate could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the company. 4) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Partnership has no employees except for certain employees of its corporate subsidiary, Stellar Propane Service Corporation and is managed by Star Gas Corporation (the "General Partner") a wholly owned subsidiary of Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, the General Partner is entitled to reimbursement for all direct and indirect A-5 4) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) expenses incurred or payments it makes on behalf of the Partnership, and all other necessary or appropriate expenses allocable to the Partnership or otherwise reasonably incurred by the General Partner in connection with operating the Partnership's business. Indirect expenses are allocated to the Partnership on a basis consistent with the type of expense incurred. For example, services performed by employees of the General Partner or Petro on behalf of the Partnership are reimbursed on the basis of hours worked and rent expense is reimbursed on the proportion of the square footage leased by the Partnership. For the three months ended December 31, 1998 the Partnership reimbursed the General Partner and Petro $5.2 million representing salary, payroll tax and other compensation paid to the employees of the General Partner and to Petro for certain corporate functions such as finance and compliance. In addition, the Partnership reimbursed Petro $0.2 million relating to the Partnership's share of the costs incurred by Petro in conducting the operations of a shared branch location. 5) PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. On October 23, 1998, the Partnership and Petro jointly announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Petro would be acquired by the Partnership and would become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership (the "Star Gas/Petro transaction"). It is anticipated that this acquisition will be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. It was originally contemplated that this transaction would be effected through the sale of $120 million of publicly traded high yield debt and $140 million in additional Common Units. It is currently contemplated that this transaction will be effected through the private placement by Petro of $90 million of investment grade debt and the sale of $170 million in Common Units. In conjunction with this change, it is also contemplated that the exchange ratio used to calculate the number of Subordinated Units to be received by Petro shareholders will be modified from .13064 to .11758. This transaction would be effected through Petro shareholders exchanging their 26,452,270 shares of Petro Common Stock for 3,244,977 limited and general partnership units of the Partnership which will be subordinated to the existing Common Units of the Partnership. The Partnership currently distributes to its partners, on a quarterly basis, all of its Available Cash, which is generally all of the cash receipts of the Partnership less all cash disbursements, with a targeted Minimum Quarterly Distribution ("MQD") of $0.55 per unit, or $2.20 per unit on an annualized basis. In connection with the Star Gas/Petro transaction, the Partnership will increase the MQD to $.575 per unit or $2.30 per unit on an annualized basis. This increase in the MQD reflects the expectation that the transaction will be accretive to the Partnership. The increase in the MQD will also serve to raise the threshold needed to end the subordination period. Of the 3,244,977 subordinated Partnership units anticipated to be distributed to Petro shareholders, 2,491,500 will be Senior Subordinated Units and 753,477 will be Junior Subordinated Units and General Partner Units. The Senior Subordinated Units will be publicly registered and tradable (they are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange) and will be subordinated with respect to distributions to the Partnership's Common Units. A-6 5) PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC., (CONTINUED) The Junior Subordinated Units and General Partner Units will not be registered nor publicly tradable and will be subordinated to both the Common Units and the Senior Subordinated Units. The Senior Subordinated Units will be exchanged with holders of Petro's publicly traded Class A Common Stock and the Junior Subordinated Units and General Partner Units will be exchanged with individuals that currently own both Petro's Class C Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. Certain holders of Petro's Class C Common Stock will also exchange their shares for Senior Subordinated Units. It is currently contemplated that 21,189,827 shares of Petro Common Stock will be exchanged for 2,491,500 Senior Subordinated Units of the Partnership. 5,262,443 shares of Petro Common Stock, held by certain individuals who currently own Petro Class C Common Stock, including Irik P. Sevin, Chairman of both Petro and of the General Partner of the Partnership and other members of a group that currently controls Petro, will be exchanged for 430,395 Junior Subordinated Units and 323,082 General Partnership Units which are economically equivalent to Junior Subordinated Units. The total value of the Senior Subordinated and Junior Subordinated units issued for Petro Common Stock is $50.9 million. In addition, the Partnership will pay $7.0 million of transaction expenses. Pursuant to the subordination provision, distributions on the Partnership's Senior Subordinated Units may be made only after distributions of Available Cash on Common Units meet the MQD target. Distributions on the Partnership's Junior Subordinated Units and General Partner Units may be made only after distributions of Available Cash on Common Units and Senior Subordinated Units meet the MQD. The Subordination Period will generally extend until the Partnership earns and pays its MQD for three years. As a condition of the Star Gas/Petro transaction, the current Partnership Agreement will be amended so that no distribution will be paid on the Senior Subordinated Units, Junior Subordinated Units, or the General Partner Units except to the extent Available Cash is earned from operations. Like many other publicly traded master limited partnerships, the Partnership Agreement contains a provision which provides the General Partner with incentive distributions in excess of certain targeted amounts. Following the Star Gas/Petro transaction, this provision will be modified so that should there be any such incentive distributions, they will be made pro rata to the holders of Senior Subordinated Units, Junior Subordinated Units, and General Partner Units. In connection with the Star Gas/Petro transaction, the Senior Subordinated Units, Junior Subordinated Units and General Partnership Units can earn, pro rata, an aggregate of up to 303,000 additional Senior Subordinated Units over a five year period for each year that Petro meets certain financial goals to a maximum of 909,000 additional Senior Subordinated Units. Petro has completed an exchange offer agreement with institutional holders of an aggregate of $233 million or 98% of its public debt and preferred stock to permit the redemption of such securities at the closing of the Star Gas/Petro transaction. This agreement allows Petro to redeem its 9 3/8% Subordinated Debentures, 10 1/8% Subordinated Notes and 12 1/4% Subordinated Debentures at 100%, 100% and 103.5% of principal amount, respectively, plus accrued interest and also to redeem its 12 7/8% Preferred Stock at $23 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends. A-7 5) PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC., (CONTINUED) In consideration for this early redemption right, Petro has agreed to issue to such holders 3.37 shares of newly issued Petro Junior Convertible Preferred Stock for each $1,000 in principal amount or liquidation preference of such securities. Each share of Petro Junior Convertible Preferred Stock will be exchangeable into .13064 of a Partnership Common Unit at the conclusion of the Star Gas/Petro transaction representing a maximum of 102,773 Common Units. Petro currently has a 40.5% equity interest in the Partnership and the General Partner is a subsidiary of Petro. Prior to the Transaction, Petro owns 2,396,078 Subordinated Units and a 2.0% interest in the Partnership or the equivalent of 127,655 units. As part of the Transaction, the Subordinated Units and General Partner Interests will be contributed to the Partnership by Petro in exchange for 102,773 Common Units and 2,002,378 Senior Subordinated Units. The Common Units will be exchanged by Petro with the holders of Petro Junior Convertible Preferred Stock and the Senior Subordinated Units ultimately will be exchanged with certain holders of Petro's Common Stock. After completion of the Star Gas/Petro transaction, the Petro shareholders will own approximately 20% of the Partnership's equity through Subordinated Units and General Partner Units. The holders of the Partnership's Common Units (including an estimated 8.9 million Common Units that will be sold in the Partnership's proposed $170 million public offering) will own an aggregate of approximately 80% equity interest in the Partnership following the completion of the transaction. In connection with the Star Gas/Petro transaction, the General Partner of the Partnership will be a newly organized Delaware limited liability company that will be owned by Irik Sevin, Audrey Sevin and two entities affiliated with Wolfgang Traber. A Special Committee of the Board of Directors of the General Partner acting on behalf of the holders of the Common Units, negotiated the terms of the Star Gas/Petro transaction. A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. was retained by the Special Committee as independent financial advisor, and has rendered an opinion that the Star Gas/Petro transaction is fair, from a financial point of view, to the holders of Common Units. The completion of the Star Gas/Petro transaction is subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals, the approval of the Partnership's non- affiliated Common unitholders and non-affiliated Petro shareholders and other necessary partnership and corporate approvals. 6) SUBSEQUENT EVENT - CASH DISTRIBUTION On January 26, 1999 the Partnership announced that it would pay a cash distribution of $0.55 per common unit and 2.0% general partner interest for the three months ended December 31, 1998. The distribution is payable on February 15, 1999 to holders of record as of February 5, 1999. The Partnership decided not to pay a distribution on its subordinated units. 7) EQUITY OFFERING In connection with the Petro acquisition, the Partnership filed on December 3, 1998 a registration statement to sell $136.0 million of additional Common Units representing limited partner interests. The Partnership intends to amend this registration statement to increase the amount raised to $170.0 million. A-8 STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 - ------------------------------------ COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 - ------------------------------------------------ OVERVIEW In analyzing the financial results of the Partnership, the following matters should be considered. Propane's primary use is for heating in residential and commercial applications. As a result, weather conditions have a significant impact on financial performance and should be considered when analyzing changes in financial performance. In addition, gross margins vary according to the customer mix. For example, sales to residential customers generate higher profit margins than sales to other customer groups, such as agricultural customers. Accordingly, a change in customer mix can affect gross margins without necessarily impacting total sales. Lastly, the propane industry is seasonal in nature with peak activity occurring during the winter months. Accordingly, results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. VOLUME For the three months ended December 31, 1998, retail propane volume decreased 9.2 million gallons, or 23.7%, to 29.4 million gallons, as compared to 38.6 million gallons for the three months ended December 31, 1997. This decline was due to the impact of abnormal weather conditions, involving both warmer temperatures and a very dry fall harvest, which caused propane demand for crop drying to be at its lowest level since 1991. The abnormally warm weather not only impacted the volume associated with scheduled deliveries, but also resulted in certain customers delaying their first winter delivery to the second fiscal quarter. Partially offsetting these weather related impacts on volume sales was the additional volume provided by acquisitions. In the Partnership's operating areas, weather was 15.5% warmer than the prior year's comparable quarter and 13.5% warmer than normal. For the three months ended December 31, 1998, wholesale propane volume declined by 3.3 million gallons to 6.3 million gallons, as compared to 9.6 million gallons for the three months ended December 31, 1997. This decline was primarily due to the above mentioned weather factors. SALES Sales declined $11.6 million or 27.7%, to $30.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $41.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. This decline was attributable to a reduction in wholesale and retail volume as well as lower selling prices. During the three months ended December 31, 1998, retail and wholesale selling prices declined versus the prior year's comparable quarter in response to lower propane supply costs. A-9 COST OF SALES Cost of sales declined $9.7 million, or 44.7%, to $12.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $21.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. This decline was due to lower volume sales and lower propane supply costs. While both selling prices and propane supply costs declined on a per gallon basis, the decline in selling prices was less than the decline in propane supply costs. This resulted in an increase in per gallon margins across all market segments. DELIVERY AND BRANCH EXPENSES Delivery and branch expenses increased $0.1 million, or 1.4%, to $10.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $10.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. While operating costs associated with acquisitions led to an increase in delivery and branch expenses of $0.5 million, these costs were mostly offset by a $0.4 million reduction in compensation expense due to the weather related volume decline. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION Depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.2 million to $3.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $2.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. This increase was primarily due to additional depreciation and amortization expense associated with acquisitions. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES General and administrative expenses were $1.4 million for both the three months ended December 31, 1998 and the three months ended December 31, 1997. INTEREST EXPENSE, NET Interest expense, net increased $0.1 million to $2.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $2.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. This change was attributable to the increase in long- term borrowings to finance the fiscal 1998 acquisitions. NET INCOME Net income declined $2.4 million to $1.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $3.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. The decline was due to lower volume sales and increases in depreciation and interest expense relating to acquisitions. EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION, LESS NET GAIN (LOSS) ON SALES OF EQUIPMENT (EBITDA) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization less net gain (loss) on sales of equipment (EBITDA) decreased $2.2 million to $6.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $8.7 million for the prior year's comparable quarter. This decline was due to the impact of abnormal weather conditions. A-10 EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION, LESS NET GAIN (LOSS) ON SALES OF EQUIPMENT (EBITDA) (CONTINUED) Despite 15.5% warmer weather, but for the impact of lower agricultural volume, EBITDA would have declined only $0.6 million due to improved gross profit margins, lower same store operating costs and the additional EBITDA provided by acquisitions. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income (as an indicator of operating performance) or as an alternative to cash flow (as a measure of liquidity or ability to service debt obligations), but provides additional information for evaluating the Partnership's ability to make the Minimum Quarterly Distribution. The definition of "EBITDA" set forth above may be different from that used by other companies. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES For the three months ended December 31, 1998, net cash provided by operating activities increased $0.2 million to $2.2 million, as compared to $2.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. This increase was due to lower net working capital requirements for inventory, accounts receivable and other net assets which substantially offset a $2.4 million reduction in operating income. Net cash used in investing activities increased $0.8 million to $1.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $0.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. Cash flows from investing activities for the three months ended December 1997 were positively impacted by the $1.8 million in cash acquired in the Pearl Gas conveyance. Exclusive of this item, net cash used in 1998 decreased $1.1 million versus 1997, due primarily to a lower level of maintenance capital expenditures. Net cash provided by financing activities increased $2.6 million to $3.7 million for the three months ending December 1998 versus $1.1 million for the prior year's comparable quarter due to a net $0.8 million reduction in Partnership distributions to subordinated unitholders and an increase in working capital borrowings of $1.8 million. The Partnership's cash requirements for the remainder of fiscal 1999 include capital expenditures of approximately $1.5 million, interest payments on its First Mortgage Notes of $7.6 million and Partnership distributions. Based on its current cash position, bank credit availability and expected net cash from operating activities, the Partnership expects to be able to meet all of its above obligations for fiscal 1999, as well as all of its other current obligations as they become due. YEAR 2000 The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs using only the last two digits to indicate the year. If uncorrected, such computer programs will not be able to interpret dates correctly beyond the year 1999 and, in some cases prior to that time (as some computer experts believe), which could cause computer system failures or other computer errors disrupting business operations. Recognizing the potentially severe consequences of the failure to be Year 2000 compliant, the Partnership's management has developed and implemented a Partnership-wide program to identify and remedy the Year 2000 issues. The scope of the Partnership's Year 2000 readiness program includes the review and evaluation of the Partnership's information technology (IT) such as hardware and software utilized in the operation of the Partnership's business. A-11 YEAR 2000 (CONTINUED) If needed modifications and conversions are not made on a timely basis, the Year 2000 issue could cause interruption in delivering propane product to customers or prevent the Partnership from fulfilling their service needs. The Partnership is currently using internal and external resources to identify and correct systems that are not Year 2000 compliant. Since the Partnership does not internally develop software for its own use, software developed externally is being evaluated for Year 2000 compliance. This software is being upgraded or replaced if it is determined that it is not compliant. As part of this program, the Partnership's systems are being evaluated for meeting current and future business needs and the Partnership is using this process as an opportunity to upgrade and enhance its information systems. The Partnership anticipates completing such upgrades and replacements as needed by September 1999. The Partnership expects that most of these costs will be capitalized, as they are principally related to adding new hardware and software applications and functionality. Other costs will continue to be expensed as incurred. Through December 1998, the Partnership estimates that incremental costs of approximately $0.2 million have been incurred related to Year 2000 issues and its ongoing information technology upgrade program. The current estimated cost to complete the upgrade and remediation of non-compliant systems is expected to be less than $0.4 million. The Partnership's current estimates of the amount of time and costs necessary to remediate and test its computer systems are based on the facts and circumstances existing at this time. The estimates were made using assumptions of future events including the continued availability of existing resources, Year 2000 modification plans, implementation success by third-parties and other factors. New developments may occur that could affect the Partnership's estimates of the amount of time and costs necessary to modify and test its IT and non-IT systems for Year 2000 compliance. Notwithstanding the substantive work involved in making all its systems Year 2000 compliant, the Partnership could still potentially experience disruptions to some aspects of its various activities and operations. The Partnership is developing contingency plans, primarily instituting manual backup systems, in the event that it experiences Year 2000 related disruptions. In addition the Partnership has anticipated the possibility that not all of its vendors, suppliers and other third parties will have taken the necessary steps to adequately address their Year 2000 issues on a timely basis. In order to minimize the impact on the Partnership of non-compliance, the Partnership intends to contact all key suppliers and evaluate their Year 2000 readiness. If it is determined that these parties will not be Year 2000 compliant, the Partnership will prepare a contingency plan for those suppliers whose non- compliance could have a material effect on the Partnership's business activities. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES NOT YET ADOPTED The Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards SFAS No. 131 - "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." SFAS No. 131 requires disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information such as different types of business activities and economic environments in which a business operates. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Accordingly, the Partnership will not be required to adopt SFAS No. 131 until fiscal year end 1999. A-12 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES NOT YET ADOPTED (CONTINUED) In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. It requires that entities recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities and measure the instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative depends upon the intended use of such derivative. The Partnership expects to adopt the provisions of SFAS 133 in first quarter of fiscal 2000. The Partnership is still evaluating the effects of SFAS 133. The adoption of these standards is not expected to have a material effect on the Partnership's financial position or results of operations. STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLOSURE This report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which represent the Partnership's expectations or beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties, including those associated with the effect of weather conditions on the Partnership's financial performance, the price and supply of propane and the ability of the Partnership to obtain new accounts and retain existing accounts. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Report including, without limitation, the statements under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" and elsewhere herein, are forward-looking statements. Although the Partnership believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. A-13 PART II: OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K -------------------------------- (a) Exhibits Included Within: ------------------------ 10.16 Fifth Amendment dated January 22, 1999 to the Bank Credit Agreement 10.17 Form of Severance Agreement between Star Gas Corporation and Richard F. Ambury 10.18 Form of Severance Agreement between Star Gas Corporation and David R. Eastin (27) Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K ------------------- The Partnership filed form 8-K on November 20, 1998 relating to the acquisition of Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc. A-14 SIGNATURE --------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned thereunto duly authorized: Star Gas Partners, L.P. By: Star Gas Corporation (General Partner) SIGNATURE TITLE DATE - --------- ----- ---- /s/ Joseph P. Cavanaugh President February 12, 1999 ------------------- Star Gas Corporation Joseph P. Cavanaugh (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ Richard F. Ambury Vice President Finance February 12, 1999 ------------------- Star Gas Corporation Richard F. Ambury (Principal Financial & Accounting Officer) A-15 Appendix B MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION Overview In analyzing the Company's results, investors should consider a variety of factors unique to the Company and the heating oil industry. These include the Company's active acquisition program and the rapid rate of amortization of customer lists purchased in home heating oil acquisitions. First, the financial results of a given year do not reflect the full impact of the year's acquisitions. Acquisitions made during the spring and summer months generally have a negative effect on earnings in the calendar year in which they are made. Second, substantially all purchased intangibles are comprised of customer lists and convenants not to compete. Amortization of customer lists is a non-cash expense which is amortized 90% over a six-year period and the balance over a 25- year period. The covenants not to compete are amortized over the lives of the covenants, which generally range from five to seven years. The Company acquired the customer lists and equipment of thirteen unaffiliated fuel oil dealers in 1996 and eleven in 1997; no acquisitions were made in 1998. A significant focus of the Company has been the restructuring and corporate identity programs begun in April of 1996. These programs are targeted to heighten responsiveness to customers, improve brand awareness among heating oil consumers and increase operational productivity, as well as reduce overhead costs. The regionalization of the Company's New York/Long Island operations was completed in 1997, and similar efforts in the Mid-Atlantic region have begun. In order to optimize the impact of these programs, the Company continues to evaluate appropriate operating structures for the rest of the Company. For 1997 and 1998 in the metro New York region, the Company's first consolidated region, measurable improvements were recorded in almost all significant operating categories. Despite these indications, however, it should be noted that no assurances can be given as to the ultimate impact of the program on the Company's financial results in any of the Company's regions. 1998 Compared to 1997 - --------------------- In analyzing the Company's 1998 results to 1997 results, certain significant factors should be considered. We believe that 1998 was among the warmest years in the twentieth century with temperatures 17.7% above normal and 16.0% higher than 1997. Largely as a result of this weather, home heating oil volume declined 85.6 million gallons and sales were $140.1 million below 1997 levels. However, operating loss increased by only $1.3 million as the Company was able to offset, to a certain extent, the effects of this weather through increased heating oil margins and through sizeable reductions in operating expenses relating to its operational restructuring and corporate overhead reduction programs. Volume. Home heating oil volume decreased 20.9% to 324.7 million gallons for - ------ the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to 410.3 million gallons for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997. This decline was largely due to 16.0% warmer weather for 1998, believed to be caused by the effects of the climatic phenomenon known as "El Nino." In addition, volume was negatively impacted by 16.9 million gallons from the Company's Hartford, CT operation, which was sold in November 1997, and by net account attrition and delivery scheduling. Partially offsetting these factors was the acquisition by the Company of eleven individually insignificant heating oil companies during 1997, the full effects of which were not realized until 1998. Net sales. Net sales decreased 25.6% to $408.0 million for the twelve months - --------- ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $548.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997. This decline reflects the impact of decreased volume as well as the impact of lower selling prices associated with lower wholesale costs. B-1 Cost of sales. Cost of sales decreased 30.1% to $265.5 million for the twelve - ------------- months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $379.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, due to the decline in volume and lower wholesale costs mentioned above. Cost of sales declined more than net sales as the Company was able to increase home heating oil margins by 3.3 cents per gallon in 1998 as compared to 1997. Also contributing to the decline in cost of sales was a decline in service expense, which cost is included in cost of sales. The service expense decline was a result of both the Company's improved operating efficiency and the warmer weather. Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and - -------------------------------------------- administrative expenses decreased 14.8% to $87.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $102.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997. This $15.1 million decline was due both to reductions in certain expenses resulting from the Company's operational restructuring programs, and to the Company's ability to reduce overhead costs in response to a decline in volume. Also contributing to this decline were significant reductions in corporate staff and other expenses which were part of a cost reduction program begun in December 1997. Direct delivery expenses. Direct delivery expenses decreased 18.0% to $24.6 - ------------------------ million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $30.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, reflecting the Company's ability to reduce costs both in response to a weather-related decline in volume and, to a lesser extent, through its productivity improvements. Restructuring charges. Restructuring charges of $0.5 million for the twelve - --------------------- months ended December 31, 1998 represent the continuation in the first quarter of 1998 of corporate staff reductions. Charges for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, which total $2.9 million, represent costs associated with the Company's regionalization and consolidation program in the New York/Long Island and Mid Atlantic regions, as well as corporate staff reductions made in the fourth quarter of 1997. Corporate identity expenses. Corporate identity expenses decreased to $0.2 - --------------------------- million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $4.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997. These expenses represent costs associated with the Company's brand identity program, implemented in the Company's New York and Mid Atlantic regions primarily during 1997, with completion of the Mid Atlantic region in 1998. These costs include the cost of repainting all delivery and service vehicles to reflect the Company's new identity. Star Gas transaction expenses. Star Gas transaction expenses of $4.8 million - ----------------------------- for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998 represent costs incurred, consisting primarily of legal, printing, advisory, and professional charges relating to the Company's previously announced merger with Star Gas Partners. It is expected that the Company will incur a total of $7.5 to $8.5 million of costs associated with this transaction, the remainder of which will be incurred in 1999. Amortization of customer lists. Amortization of customer lists decreased 6.9% to - ------------------------------ $16.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $17.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, reflecting the impact of certain customer lists becoming fully amortized which were not offset by the full year amortization for the 1997 acquisitions. Depreciation and amortization of plant and equipment. Depreciation and - ---------------------------------------------------- amortization of plant and equipment decreased 3.3% to $7.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $7.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as the impact of certain assets becoming fully depreciated exceeded the impact of the Company's recent fixed asset additions. Amortization of deferred charges. Amortization of deferred charges decreased - -------------------------------- 8.7% to $2.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $3.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, reflecting the impact of certain deferred charges becoming fully amortized. B-2 Operating loss. Operating loss increased 275.9% to a loss of $1.8 million for - -------------- the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to a loss of $0.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997. This decline was attributable to the weather-related decline in volume for the period, partially offset by the Company's reductions in operating expenses and improvements in home heating oil margins. Net interest expense. Net interest expense decreased 3.0% to $30.7 million for - -------------------- the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $31.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997. This was due to a slight decline in average borrowings outstanding. Other. Other income decreased to $0.1 million for the twelve months ended - ----- December 31, 1998, as compared to $11.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as the 1997 results include the gain on the sale of the Company's Hartford, CT operations in November 1997. Equity in loss of Star Gas Partnership. Equity in the loss of Star Gas - -------------------------------------- Partnership increased 376.6% to a loss of $1.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to a loss of $0.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997. This decline was largely due to the impact of warm weather on Star Gas Partner's operations. Net loss. Net loss increased 54.3% to a loss of $35.3 million for the twelve - -------- months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to a loss of $22.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997. This increase was attributable to the weather-related decline in volume for the period, partially offset by the Company's reductions in operating expenses and improvements in home heating oil margins. In addition, 1997 was favorably impacted by the $11.3 million gain for the November 1997 sale of the Company's Hartford, CT operations. Operating income before depreciation, amortization, and provision for - --------------------------------------------------------------------- supplemental benefits.* Operating income before depreciation, amortization, and - ----------------------- provision for supplemental benefits declined 11.5% to $25.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1998, as compared to $28.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997. This $3.3 million decline was far less than the 85.6 million gallon decline in volume for the same period, which was primarily attributable to an increase in the Company's heating oil margins and to sizable reductions in operating expenses related to the Company's operational restructuring programs and its ability to contain costs in response to warm weather. *Operating income before depreciation, amortization, and provision for supplemental benefits should not be considered as an alternative to net income (as an indicator of operating performance) or as an alternative to cash flow (as a measure of liquidity or availability to service debt obligations), but provides additional significant information in that it is a principal basis upon which the Company assesses its financial performance. It should be noted that the definition set forth above may include different items than what other companies may use. B-3 1997 Compared to 1996 - --------------------- Volume. Home heating oil volume decreased 10.1% to 410.3 million gallons for - ------ the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to 456.1 million gallons for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996. In addition to 5.8% warmer weather in 1997 than in 1996, volume was negatively impacted by net account attrition and the sale of the Company's Hartford, CT operations, partially offset by the acquisition of 24 individually insignificant heating oil companies since the beginning of 1996. Net sales. Net sales decreased 9.9% to $548.1 million for the twelve months - --------- ended December 31, 1997, as compared to $608.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996 due to the decreased volume described above. Cost of sales. Cost of sales decreased 11.1% to $379.7 million for the twelve - ------------- months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to $427.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996 due to the decreased volume described above. Cost of sales decreased more than net sales due to an increase of 1.7 cents per gallon in home heating oil margins in 1997 as compared to 1996. Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and - -------------------------------------------- administrative expenses decreased 3.2% to $102.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to $105.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996. This decline was due both to reductions in certain expenses resulting from the Company's operational restructuring programs and to the Company's ability to reduce certain overhead costs in response to a decline in volume and was achieved despite inflationary pressures. Also of importance, but of smaller impact on 1997 financials, were significant corporate staff reductions taken in December of 1997 as part of our corporate restructuring programs. Direct delivery expenses. Direct delivery expenses decreased 9.4% to $30.0 - ------------------------ million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to $33.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996, reflecting the Company's ability to reduce costs relating to weather impacted lower volume. Restructuring charges. Restructuring charges increased from $1.2 million for - --------------------- the twelve months ended December 31, 1996 to $2.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, representing costs associated with the Company's regionalization and consolidation programs in the New York/Long Island and Mid Atlantic regions. Corporate identity expenses. Corporate identity expenses for the twelve months - --------------------------- ended December 31, 1997 were $4.1 million, as compared to $2.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996. These costs are associated with the Company's brand identity program, implemented in Long Island during 1996 and the Company's New York and Mid Atlantic regions during 1997, and include the cost of repainting all delivery and service vehicles to reflect the Company's new identity. Through this program the Company intends to capitalize on its size by building significant brand equity in one "Petro" brand name, rather than the multiple names previously in use. Pension curtailment. Pension curtailment expenses for the twelve months ended - ------------------- December 31, 1997 were $0.7 million, as compared to $0.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996. These expenses represent the freezing of benefits under the Company's defined benefit pension plan resulting from the consolidation of Long Island and New York City operations. Amortization of customer lists. Amortization of customer lists decreased 3.8% - ------------------------------ to $17.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to $18.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996, as the impact of certain customer lists becoming fully amortized exceeded the impact of amortization associated with the Company's recent acquisitions. Depreciation of plant and equipment. Depreciation and amortization of plant and - ----------------------------------- equipment increased 9.6% to $7.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to $6.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996, as a result of certain investments related to the Company's operational restructuring programs in the New York and Mid Atlantic regions, as well as the impact of the Company's acquisitions. B-4 Amortization of deferred charges. Amortization of deferred charges increased - -------------------------------- 9.9% to $3.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to $2.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996, as the impact of the amortization associated with the Company's recent acquisitions exceeded the impact of certain deferred charges becoming fully amortized. Provision for supplemental benefits. Provision for supplemental benefits - ----------------------------------- declined to $0.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to $0.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996. These supplemental benefits reflect the extension of the exercise date of certain options previously issued and a change in the provision due to a reduction of the accrual required under the vesting schedule of those options. Operating income (loss): Operating income decreased to an operating loss of - ----------------------- $0.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to operating income of $8.8 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996. This decline was largely a result of the weather-related decline in volume and an increase in restructuring and corporate identity expenses, partially offset by the Company's ability to reduce certain operating expenses and an increase in the Company's heating oil margins. Net interest expense. Net interest expense decreased to $31.7 million for the - -------------------- twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to $32.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996. This reduction resulted from both a slight decline in average borrowings outstanding and average rate. Other income. Other income for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997 was - ------------- $11.4 million, as compared to $1.8 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996. These amounts reflect the sale of the Company's Hartford, CT heating oil operations in 1997 and the Company's Springfield, MA operations in 1996. Proceeds from these sales were used to make investments in other regions of the Company's operations and to repay debt. Equity in income (loss) of Star Gas partnership. Equity in the earnings of Star - ----------------------------------------------- Gas Partnership declined to a loss of $0.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to earnings of $2.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996. This decrease was due to the impact of warm weather on Star Gas Partner's propane volume and net income. Extraordinary item. The extraordinary charge in 1996 of $6.4 million resulted - ------------------ from the retirement of $43.8 million of 12.25% Subordinated Debentures due 2005. This charge included both a prepayment premium of $4.8 million and a write-off of deferred charges of $1.6 million associated with the issuance of that debt. Net loss. Net loss improved 19.1% to a net loss of $22.9 million for the twelve - -------- months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to a net loss of $28.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996. This improvement was due to the gain recognized on the sale of the Company's Hartford, CT business during the year, partially offset by the impact of warm first quarter weather on both the Company's and Star's volume, and to an increase in restructuring and corporate identity expenses. Operating income before depreciation, amortization, and provision for - --------------------------------------------------------------------- supplemental benefits. Operating income before depreciation, amortization, and - --------------------- provision for supplemental benefits decreased to $28.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997, as compared to $37.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1996. This decline was due to decreased volume resulting from the warm 1997 weather and to an increase in restructuring and corporate identity costs, partially offset by improved heating oil margins. B-5 Liquidity and Financial Condition Net cash provided by operating activities of $19.3 million combined with the $1.3 million net proceeds from the sale of Star Gas Partners Common Units amounted to $20.6 million. These funds were utilized in investing activities for the purchase of fixed assets of $4.6 million; and in financing activities to repay senior notes payable of $1.1 million, repay subordinated notes of $1.1 million, repay net working capital borrowings of $3.0 million, pay cash dividends of $7.0 million, increase the cash collateral account maintained with the Company's lenders to secure certain letter-of-credit obligations of $2.4 million, redeem preferred stock of $4.2 million, and for other financing activities of $2.8 million, which is comprised mainly of the redemption of $2.3 million of Notes Payables issued in connection with the purchase of fuel oil dealers. These financing activities were partially offset by cash provided from the Star Gas distributions of $4.4 million, the proceeds from the sale of fixed assets of $0.2 million, and proceeds from dividend reinvestments of $0.6 million. As a result of the above activities, the Company's cash balance decreased by $0.4 million since December 31, 1997. In July 1998, the Company renewed its $47.0 million working capital revolving credit facility which will expire in June 1999. In consideration for the extension of this facility to June 1999, the Company agreed to, amongst other things, pay no common cash dividends and not make any acquisitions of other companies. As the Company's current capital constraints already imposes a limit to such activity, the impact of these prohibitions is minimal. At December 31, 1998 no amount was outstanding under this credit facility. As part of the Star Gas / Petro Transaction, the Company plans to enter into a bank facilities agreement for approximately $100.0 million in senior secured facilities with a group of commercial banks. The bank facilities will consist of three separate tranches, a $40 million working capital facility, a $10 million letter of credit facility, and a $50 million acquisition facility. The working capital facility and letter of credit facility would expire on June 30, 2001. The acquisition facility would convert into a term loan on June 30, 2001 which would be payable in eight equal quarterly principal payments. Should the Star Gas / Petro Transaction be unsuccessful, the Company would expect to renew the existing working capital revolving credit facility or replace it with a similar facility. As part of the Star Gas / Petro Transaction, the Company plans to sell approximately $90.0 million of Senior Secured Notes, the net proceeds of which will be used for the restructuring of the Company's debt and redemption of the preferred stock. If the Star Gas / Petro Transaction does not occur, the Company's 1999 obligations would include paying $4.4 million of preferred dividends, redeeming $4.2 million of redeemable preferred stock, funding the $2.5 million needed to collateralize the remaining uncollateralized balance of the acquisition letter of credits and repaying $2.1 million of senior and senior subordinated notes (which were paid in January 1999). The Company has no material commitments for capital expenditures. Based on the Company's expectation of securing a working capital facility, the Company's working capital position, and the expected net cash to be provided by operating activities, the Company expects to be able to meet all the above mentioned obligations in 1999. The Company has substantial repayment obligations on indebtedness that become due beginning in the year 2000. If the proposed Star Gas / Petro Transaction is completed, these obligations are expected to be refinanced on or before their maturities. In the event that such transaction does not occur, the Company will explore alternatives including the repayment or refinancing of such maturities. If such alternatives cannot be effected, it could have a material adverse affect on the Company. B-6 Year 2000 The "Year 2000" issue is the result of computer programs being written using two digits rather than four to define a specific year. Absent corrective actions, a computer program that has date sensitive software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This could result in system failures or miscalculations causing disruptions to various activities and operations. The Company conducted a comprehensive review of its computer systems to identify the systems that could be affected by the Year 2000 issue and has developed a plan to address this issue. The scope of this review included the assessment of the Company's information technology environment as well as the compliance attainment efforts of the Company's major service providers. Most key suppliers and business partners have been contacted with regard to their Year 2000 state of readiness such as the Company's software developer, significant suppliers, payroll provider, and banking partners, and the Company has obtained reasonable comfort that this issue is being adequately addressed. In addition, the Company has engaged a prominent information technology consulting firm ("IT Firm") to advise and ensure that it maintains a focused strategy to successfully address the Year 2000 issue on a timely basis. This IT Firm will contribute an added layer of comfort for Year 2000 compliance, based on their independent assessment derived from continuous exposure analyses which are designed to assess the costs and efforts needed to maintain and/or repair the Company's critical business systems. The Company's main applications and operating systems have a combination of compliant and non-compliant systems. The primary computer platform which supports much of the Company's operations was designed to be Year 2000 compliant, and the Company has obtained a compliance warranty attesting to this fact. However, the Company has identified potential problem areas and assessed a total cost of approximately $350,000 to make the entire system Year 2000 compliant, which includes the IT Firm's consulting fees. The Company's state of readiness to make each identified area Year 2000 compliant is at the implementation stage. Through December 31, 1998 the Company has incurred approximately $50,000 in Year 2000 compliance expenses for applications and hardware, and it expects to incur an additional $300,000 through the summer of 1999 for additional applications and hardware, as well as the IT Firm's consulting fees. Furthermore, the Company has also accelerated the planned replacement of its internal messaging system in order to gain company-wide Year 2000 messaging compatibility. Through December 31, 1998 the Company has incurred approximately $30,000 of expenses for this project, and expects to incur an additional $220,000 by the summer of 1999 to complete the project. If the Company fails to be Year 2000 compliant, a worst case scenario would be system failures and miscalculations that could adversely affect operations. However, because the primary computer platform which currently supports much of the Company's operations is already Year 2000 compliant and continues to show positive test results like those of other existing and newly installed Year 2000 compliant systems being tested, the Company would experience only minor operational disruptions even in such worst case scenario. Business contingency plans designed to mitigate the Company's worst case scenario and potential disruptions to business operations include continued substantive pre-testing of existing and newly installed Year 2000 compliant systems. This coupled with the Company's existing effort to relieve information technology systems from non- critical, non-Year 2000 projects, while simultaneously planning the availability of all information technology personnel before, during, and after the Year 2000 changeover is designed to mitigate the effects of potential business disruptions. Notwithstanding the substantive work involved in making all its systems Year 2000 compliant, the Company could still potentially experience disruptions to some aspects of its various activities and operations, including those resulting from non-compliant systems utilized by unrelated third party governmental and business entities. B-7 Noncompliance with The NASDAQ Stock Market Minimum Bid Price Requirement The Company received notification from The NASDAQ Stock Market ("NASDAQ") that its Class A Common Stock was not in compliance pursuant to the newly enacted NASD Market Place Rules regarding the minimum bid price requirement. The Company responded to NASDAQ outlining its position as to why NASDAQ should not take any action to delist Petro's Class A Common Stock from its National Market System ("NMS"). Among the reasons given for not delisting the stock was the possibility of the Star Gas / Petro Transaction. The original NASDAQ Hearing Panel granted a very limited exception to the continued listing requirements based upon the Company's written request. The Company responded by requesting a full oral hearing on this matter as provided for under the NASD Market Place Rules. The full oral hearing took place in November 1998 before a NASDAQ Listing Qualification Panel (the "Panel") resulting in a January 1999 determination subject to certain conditions, to not delist the Company from the NMS. Such conditions for the Company's continued NMS listing include a continued commitment on the Company's behalf to regain compliance with the NASD Market Place Rules within a reasonable time period and to sustain compliance over the long-term. Other conditions include a closing price of at least $1.00 per share for the Class A Common Stock on or before March 1, 1999, and thereafter at a price of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive trading days. If the Company fails to meet these conditions the Panel has determined that the Company's Class A Common Stock will be delisted from the NMS. A delisting could have a material adverse effect on the liquidity, trading, and price for the Class A Common Stock. If the Star Gas / Petro Transaction does not occur, no assurance can be given as to the continued listing of the Class A Common Stock in the NMS. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk The Company is exposed to interest rate risk primarily through its working capital revolving credit facility and market risk through its futures contracts. The Company uses its working capital revolving credit facility to meet its working capital needs. At December 31, 1998 no amount was outstanding under the working capital revolving credit facility. The Company selectively uses derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to market risk related to changes in the current and commodity market price of #2 home heating oil. The Company does not hold derivatives for trading purposes. The value of market sensitive derivative instruments is subject to change as a result of movements in market prices. Consistent with the nature of hedging activity, associated unrealized gains and losses would be offset by corresponding decreases or increases in the purchase price the Company would pay for the #2 home heating oil being hedged. Sensitivity analysis is a technique used to evaluate the impact of hypothetical market value changes. Based on a hypothetical ten percent increase in the cost of # 2 home heating oil at December 31, 1998, the potential unrealized losses on the Company's hedging activity would be reduced by $1.9 million; and conversely a hypothetical ten percent decrease would increase the unrealized losses by the same amount. Accounting Changes In June 1998 the FASB issued SFAS No. 133 - "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. This statement is effective for all fiscal quarters of all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The Company is assessing the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133. B-8 STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLOSURE This Report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which represent the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties, including those associated with the effect of weather conditions on the Company's financial performance, the price and supply of home heating oil, the ability of the Company to obtain new accounts and retain existing accounts and the ability of the Company to realize cost reductions from its operational restructuring program. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Report including, without limitation, the statements under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" and "Business" and elsewhere herein, are forward- looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations ("Cautionary Statements") are disclosed in this Report, including without limitation, in conjunction with the forward-looking statements included in this report. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the Cautionary Statements. B-9 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
Consolidated Financial Statements of Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries Independent Auditors' Report F-2 Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31, 1997 and 1998 F-3 Consolidated Statements of Operations, Years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 F-4 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency), Years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 F-5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 F-6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7 Schedule for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998: II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts F-28
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto. F-1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholders and Board of Directors of Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity (deficiency) and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the financial statement schedule as listed in the accompanying index. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein. KPMG LLP Stamford, Connecticut February 16, 1999 F-2 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except per share data)
December 31, ------------------------------- Assets 1997 1998 - ------ --------------- -------------- Current assets: Cash $ 2,390 $ 2,004 Restricted cash - 4,900 Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $980 and $944) 78,987 56,845 Inventories 16,285 17,534 Prepaid expenses 6,203 5,978 Notes receivable and other current assets 1,259 1,045 --------- --------- Total current assets 105,124 88,306 --------- --------- Property, plant and equipment - net 30,615 28,124 Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $285,850 and $306,822) Customer lists 69,265 52,596 Deferred charges 24,924 21,849 --------- --------- 94,189 74,445 --------- --------- Investment in and advances to the Star Gas Partnership 27,499 20,755 Deferred gain on Star Gas Transaction (19,964) (19,964) --------- --------- 7,535 791 --------- --------- Restricted cash 9,350 6,900 Other assets 1,033 965 --------- --------- $ 247,846 $ 199,531 ========= ========= Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) - ------------------------------------------------- Current liabilities: Working capital borrowings $ 3,000 $ - Current debt 2,391 8,021 Current maturities of redeemable preferred stock 4,167 4,167 Accounts payable 14,759 10,129 Customer credit balances 20,767 27,884 Unearned service contract revenue 15,321 15,430 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 32,283 31,652 --------- --------- Total current liabilities 92,688 97,283 --------- --------- Supplemental benefits and other long-term liabilities 5,043 4,984 Pension plan obligation 5,702 5,780 Notes payable and other long-term debt 16,507 8,381 Senior notes payable 63,100 62,050 Senior subordinated and subordinated notes payable 209,350 208,300 Redeemable and exchangeable preferred stock 32,489 28,578 Common stock redeemable at option of stockholder (83 Class A and 21 Class C shares and 41 Class A and 10 Class C shares) 656 328 Note receivable from stockholder (656) (328) Stockholders' equity (deficiency): Preferred stock-no par value; 1,000 shares authorized, 0 and 787 shares issued and outstanding - - Class A common stock-par value $.10 per share; 60,000 shares authorized, 23,606 and 23,865 shares issued and outstanding 2,361 2,387 Class B common stock-par value $.10 per share; 6,500 shares authorized, 11 and 11 shares issued and outstanding 1 1 Class C common stock-par value $.10 per share; 5,000 shares authorized, 2,577 and 2,587 shares issued and outstanding 258 259 Additional paid-in capital 81,358 83,024 Deficit (256,365) (296,759) Accumulated other comprehensive income (4,646) (4,737) --------- --------- Total stockholders' equity (deficiency) (177,033) (215,825) --------- --------- $ 247,846 $ 199,531 ========= =========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-3 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data)
Years Ended December 31, ---------------------------------------------------------- 1996 1997 1998 ----------------- ------------------ ------------------- Net sales $608,161 $548,141 $408,019 Costs and expenses Cost of sales 427,388 379,748 265,526 Selling, general and administrative expenses 105,601 102,377 87,268 Direct delivery expense 33,102 30,006 24,613 Restructuring charges 1,150 2,850 535 Corporate identity expenses 2,659 4,136 152 Star Gas transaction expenses - - 4,823 Pension curtailment expense 557 654 - Amortization of customer lists 18,611 17,903 16,669 Depreciation of plant and equipment 6,574 7,204 6,969 Amortization of deferred charges 2,888 3,175 2,899 Provision for supplemental benefits 873 565 358 -------- -------- -------- Operating income (loss) 8,758 (477) (1,793) Other income (expense): Interest expense (34,669) (33,813) (33,037) Amortization of debt issuance cost (1,872) (1,464) (1,404) Interest income 2,257 2,145 2,305 Other 1,842 11,445 112 -------- -------- -------- Loss before income taxes, equity interest and extraordinary item (23,684) (22,164) (33,817) Income taxes 500 500 400 -------- -------- -------- Loss before equity interest and extraordinary item (24,184) (22,664) (34,217) -------- -------- -------- Share of income (loss) of Star Gas Partnership 2,283 (235) (1,120) -------- -------- -------- Loss before extraordinary item (21,901) (22,899) (35,337) -------- -------- -------- Extraordinary item-loss on early extinguishment of debt (6,414) - - -------- -------- -------- Net loss $(28,315) $(22,899) $(35,337) ======== ======== ======== Preferred Stock dividends (2,389) (4,644) (5,057) -------- -------- -------- Net loss applicable to common stock $(30,704) $(27,543) $(40,394) ======== ======== ======== Basic and Diluted losses per common share before extraordinary item: Class A and C Common Stock $(0.95) $(1.06) $(1.52) Extraordinary loss per common share: Class A and C Common Stock (0.25) - - Basic and Diluted losses per common share: Class A and C Common Stock $(1.20) $(1.06) $(1.52)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-4 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
(In thousands) Common Stock ------------------------------------------ Class A Class B Class C Accumulated ------------------------------------------ Additional Other No. of No. of No. of Paid-In Comprehensive Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Income Total ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ---------- --------- ------------- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance at 12/31/95 22,653 $2,266 14 $1 2,558 $256 $76,418 $(174,972) $(4,872) $(100,903) Net loss (28,315) (28,315) Other comprehensive income: Minimum pension liability adj. (1,193) (1,193) Comprehensive income (29,508) Cash dividends declared and paid (See notes 7 & 8) (13,880) (13,880) Cash div. payable (See notes 7 & 8) (3,857) (3,857) Class A Common Stock issued under the Div. Reinvest. Plan 302 30 2,034 2,064 Other (24) (2) (3) - 9 1 352 351 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at 12/31/96 22,931 2,294 11 1 2,567 257 78,804 (221,024) (6,065) (145,733) Net loss (22,899) (22,899) Other comprehensive income: Minimum pension liability adj. 1,419 1,419 Comprehensive income (21,480) Cash dividends declared and paid (See notes 7 & 8) (10,479) (10,479) Cash div. payable (See notes 7 & 8) (1,963) (1,963) Class A Common Stock issued under the Div. Reinvest. Plan 691 69 2,331 2,400 Other (16) (2) 10 1 223 222 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance at 12/31/97 23,606 2,361 11 1 2,577 258 81,358 (256,365) (4,646) (177,033) Net loss (35,337) (35,337) Other comprehensive income: Minimum pension liability adj. (91) (91) Comprehensive income (35,428) Cash dividends declared and paid (5,057) (5,057) (See notes 7 & 8) Class A Common Stock issued under the Div. Reinvest. Plan 271 27 583 610 Jr. Convertible preferred stock issued in connection 1,216 1,216 with exchange offer Other (12) (1) 10 1 (133) (133) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at 12/31/98 23,865 $2,387 11 $1 2,587 $259 $83,024 $(296,759) $(4,737) $(215,825) =======================================================================================================
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-5 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands)
Years Ended December 31, ------------------------------------------- 1996 1997 1998 ------------- ------------- ------------- Cash flows from (used in) operating activities: - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net loss $(28,315) $(22,899) $(35,337) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Amortization of customer lists 18,611 17,903 16,669 Depreciation of plant and equipment 6,574 7,204 6,969 Amortization of deferred charges 2,888 3,175 2,899 Amortization of debt issuance costs 1,872 1,464 1,404 Share of (income)loss of Star Gas (2,283) 235 1,120 Provision for losses on accounts receivable 1,882 1,853 1,419 Provision for supplemental benefits 873 565 358 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 6,414 - - Gain on sale of business (1,781) (11,284) - Other 105 (186) (126) Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions: Decrease in accounts receivable 117 12,522 20,723 Decrease (increase) in inventory (1,671) 5,799 (1,249) Decrease (increase) in other current assets (575) 845 439 Decrease (increase) in other assets (86) (123) 68 Decrease in accounts payable (3,836) (4,229) (4,630) Increase (decrease) in customer credit balances (2,142) 3,299 7,117 Increase (decrease) in unearned service contract revenue (147) (67) 109 Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses (2,352) 2,568 1,332 -------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (3,852) 18,644 19,284 -------- -------- -------- Cash flows from (used in) investing activities: - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Minimum quarterly distributions from Star Gas Partnership 4,313 5,507 4,367 Acquisitions (28,493) (16,252) - Capital expenditures (6,874) (6,980) (4,584) Proceeds from sale of business 4,073 15,571 - Net proceeds from sales of fixed assets 788 1,174 218 -------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (26,193) (980) 1 -------- -------- --------
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities: - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net proceeds from sale of Star Gas Partnership units - - 1,271 Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 2,064 2,400 610 Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock - 28,323 - Repayment of senior notes payable (1,050) (1,050) (1,050) Repurchase of subordinated notes (49,612) (1,050) (1,050) Redemption of preferred stock (4,167) (4,167) (4,167) Repurchase of common stock (39) - - Credit facility borrowings 51,000 16,000 5,000 Credit facility repayments (29,000) (35,000) (8,000) Net decrease (increase) in restricted cash 3,000 (6,350) (2,450) Cash dividends paid (17,702) (14,336) (7,020) Other 523 (3,301) (2,815) -------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (44,983) (18,531) (19,671) -------- -------- -------- Net (decrease) in cash (75,028) (867) (386) Cash at beginning of year 78,285 3,257 2,390 -------- -------- -------- Cash at end of year $ 3,257 $ 2,390 $ 2,004 ======== ======== ======== Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash paid during the year for: Interest $ 37,007 $ 33,879 $ 33,304 Income taxes 215 140 162 Noncash investing and financing activities: Issuance of notes payable - - - Acquisitions - (26,467) - Asset conveyance to Star Gas Partnership - 26,467 - Star Gas Partnership units received pursuant to asset conveyance - (3,467) - Increase in tax liability from asset conveyance - 3,467 - Issuance of junior preferred stock pursuant to subordinated bond and cumulative redeemable preferred stock exchange - - 1,216 Increase in deferred charges - - (1,216)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-6 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (In thousands, except per share data) (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation - --------------------------- The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc. ("Petro") and its subsidiaries ("the Company"), each of which is wholly owned. The Company currently operates in twenty-six major markets in the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of Boston, New York City, Baltimore, Providence, and Washington DC serving approximately three hundred and forty thousand customers in those areas. Credit is granted to substantially all of these customers with no individual account comprising a concentrated credit risk. The Company is primarily engaged in the retail distribution of #2 home heating oil, related equipment services, and equipment sales to residential and commercial customers. It operates from twenty-four branches / depots and thirteen satellites primarily in the Northeast United States. #2 home heating oil is principally used by the Company's residential and commercial customers to heat their homes and buildings, and as a result, weather conditions have a significant impact on the demand for the product. Actual weather conditions can vary substantially from year to year, and accordingly can significantly affect the Company's performance. In addition, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary Star Gas Corporation ("Star Gas"), has a 40.5% equity interest in Star Gas, L.P. (the "Partnership") which is being accounted for by the equity method. Additionally, Star Gas is the general partner of the Partnership. The Partnership is primarily engaged in the retail distribution of propane and related equipment and supplies to residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and motor fuel customers. The Partnership believes that it is the eighth largest retail propane distributor in the United States, serving approximately one hundred and sixty- six thousand customers from fifty-five branch locations and thirty-two satellite storage facilities in the Midwest and nineteen branch locations and fourteen satellite storage facilities in the Northeast. The Partnership also serves approximately thirty wholesale customers from its wholesale operation in southern Indiana (see note 2 and 3). Comprehensive Income - -------------------- The Company's comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income, the sole component of which is the minimum pension liability adjustment. Use of Estimates - ---------------- The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Revenue Recognition - ------------------- Sales of fuel oil and heating equipment are recognized at the time of delivery of the product to the customer or at the time of sale or installation. Revenue from repairs and maintenance service is recognized upon completion of the service. Payments received from customers for heating equipment service contracts are deferred and amortized into income over the terms of the respective service contracts, on a straight line basis, which generally do not exceed one year. F-7 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (In thousands, except per share data) (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Equity Accounting for Star Gas Investment - ----------------------------------------- The Company has accounted for its investment in the Partnership using the equity method of accounting since the Partnership's initial public offering in December 1995 (see note 2 and 3). The Company believes that the equity method is appropriate due to the Partnership Agreement which places significant restrictions on the General Partner's authority to make Partnership decisions such as possessing or assigning specific partnership property, admitting a new partner, or transferring its interest as General Partner. The Partnership Agreement also allows for the removal of the General Partner by a 2/3 vote of the common unitholders. In addition, Petro has no voting rights, except to the extent that the Company holds Common Units, which are minimal. Inventories - ----------- Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first- out method. The components of inventories were as follows at the dates indicated:
December 31, ---------------------------- 1997 1998 ------------- ------------- Fuel oil $ 9,246 $11,158 Parts and equipment 7,039 6,376 ------- ------- $16,285 $17,534 ======= =======
Property, Plant and Equipment - ----------------------------- Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Customer Lists and Deferred Charges - ----------------------------------- Customer lists are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization for the fuel oil customer lists is computed using the straight-line method with 90% of the cost amortized over six years and 10% of the cost amortized over 25 years. Deferred charges include goodwill and payments related to covenants not to compete. The covenants are amortized using the straight-line method over the terms of the related contracts while goodwill is amortized using the straight- line method over a twenty-five year period. Also included as deferred charges are the costs associated with the issuance of the Company's subordinated debt. Such costs are being amortized using the interest method over the lives of the instruments. The Company assesses the recoverability of intangible assets at the end of each fiscal year and, when appropriate, at the end of each fiscal quarter, by comparing the carrying values of such intangibles to market values, where a market exists, supplemented by cash flow analyses to determine that the carrying values are recoverable over the remaining estimated lives of the intangibles through undiscounted future operating cash flows. When an intangible asset is deemed to be impaired, the amount of impairment is measured based on market values, as available, or by projected operating cash flows, using a discount rate reflecting the Company's assumed average cost of funds. Advertising Expenses - -------------------- Advertising costs are expensed as they are incurred. Advertising expenses were $2,947, $3,294 and $2,503 for 1996, 1997 and 1998 respectively. Issuance of Stock by Subsidiaries - --------------------------------- At the time a subsidiary sells its stock to an unrelated party a gain is recognized only if there are no significant uncertainties regarding realization. Customer Credit Balances - ------------------------ Customer credit balances represent payments received from customers pursuant to a budget payment plan (whereby customers pay their estimated annual fuel charges on a fixed monthly basis) in excess of actual deliveries billed. F-8 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Continued) Concentration of Revenue with Guaranteed Maximum Price Customers - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Approximately 25% of the Company's heating oil volume is sold to individual customers under an agreement pre-establishing the maximum sales price of oil over a twelve month period. The maximum price at which oil is sold to these capped-price customers is renegotiated in the Spring of each year in light of then current market conditions. The Company currently enters into forward purchase contracts and futures contracts for a substantial majority of the oil it sells to these capped-price customers in advance and at a fixed cost. Should events occur after a capped-sales price is established that increases the cost of oil above the amount anticipated, margins for the capped-price customers whose oil was not purchased in advance would be lower than expected, while those customers whose oil was purchased in advance would be unaffected. Conversely, should events occur during this period that decrease the cost of oil below the amount anticipated, margins for the capped-price customers whose oil was purchased in advance could be lower than expected, while those customers whose oil was not purchased in advance would be unaffected or higher than expected. For the year ended December 31, 1997 the Company purchased put options to hedge the risk associated with a decrease in heating oil prices in situations where forward purchase contracts and futures contracts had been entered into to match capped-price customer commitments. The cost of acquiring these options was recognized in cost of goods sold over the life of each option agreement. For the year ended December 31, 1998 the Company did not purchase similar put options. In accordance with SFAS No. 80, "Accounting for Futures Contracts," futures contracts are classified as a hedge when the item to be hedged exposes the company to price risk and the futures contract reduces that risk exposure. Future contracts that relate to transactions that are expected to occur are accounted for as a hedge when the significant characteristics and expected terms of the anticipated transactions are identified and it is probable that the anticipated transaction will occur. If a transaction does not meet the criteria to qualify as a hedge, it is considered to be speculative. Any gains or losses associated with futures contracts which are classified as speculative are recognized in the current period. If a futures contract that has been accounted for as a hedge is closed or matures before the date of the anticipated transaction, the accumulated change in value of the contract is carried forward and included in the measurement of the related transaction. Option contracts are accounted for in the same manner as futures contracts. At December 31, 1997 and 1998 the Company had futures contracts to buy #2 home heating oil with notional amounts totaling $11,925 and $17,406, and futures contracts to sell #2 home heating oil with notional amounts totaling $5,061 and $0 respectively. At December 31, 1997 the Company had put options outstanding with an aggregate notional value of $14,438 to hedge the risk associated with approximately 50% of the 33.8 million gallons of heating oil forward purchase contracts and 20.6 million gallons under futures contracts, that expired at various times with no contract expiring later than April 1998. At December 31, 1998 the Company did not have similar put options, but did have 15.7 million gallons of heating oil forward purchase contracts and 38.8 million gallons of futures contracts, which expire at various times with no contract expiring later than May 1999. The unrealized losses on the Company's hedging activity was ($2.7) million and ($6.0) million at December 31, 1997 and 1998 respectively. This hedging activity is designed to help the Company achieve its planned margins and represents approximately 23% and 24% of the expected total #2 oil volume for the corresponding 1997 and 1998 period. The carrying amount of all hedging financial instruments at December 31, 1997 and 1998 was $488 and $3,009 respectively, and were included in Prepaid Expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The risk that counterparties to such instruments may be unable to perform is minimized by limiting the counterparties to major oil companies and major financial institutions, including the New York Mercantile Exchange. The Company does not expect any losses due to such counterparty default. Corporate Identity Expenses - --------------------------- Corporate identity expenses represent the costs associated with the Company's brand identity program, implemented first in Long Island in 1996 and in the Company's Metro New York and Mid Atlantic regions in 1997. These expenses include the cost of repainting all delivery and service vehicles to reflect the Company's new identity, and are expensed as they are incurred. F-9 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Continued) Star Gas Transaction Expenses - ----------------------------- Star Gas transaction expenses represent costs incurred in association with the Company's previously announced business combination with the Partnership (see note 3). These expenses include legal, printing, advisory, and other professional charges incurred to accomplish this business combination, and are expensed as they are incurred. The Company estimates that it will incur a total of $7.5 million to $8.5 million of costs associated with this transaction. If this transaction is successfully completed, the Partnership will reimburse the Company approximately $7.0 million for these expenses. Environmental Costs - ------------------- The Company expenses, on a current basis, costs associated with managing hazardous substances and pollution in ongoing operations. The Company also accrues for costs associated with the remediation of environmental pollution when it becomes probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Income Taxes - ------------ The Company files a consolidated Federal Income Tax return with its subsidiaries. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Basic and Diluted Earnings (Losses) per Common Share - ---------------------------------------------------- The company computes basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128 - "Earnings Per Share". When the impact of converting dilutive securities are antidilutive, the computation treats such conversions as having no effect and presents basic and diluted earnings per share as the same amount during periods with losses (see note 17). Accounting Changes - ------------------ In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130 - "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for reporting and displaying changes in equity that results from non-owner transactions and events. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. The Company adopted SFAS No. 130 and has made the appropriate disclosures. In June 1997 the FASB issued SFAS No. 131 - "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." SFAS No. 131 requires disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information such as the different types of business activities and economic environments in which a business operates. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. The Company adopted SFAS No. 131 and in accordance with the Statement has disclosed its only reportable segment. In February 1998 the FASB issued SFAS No. 132 - "Employer's Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits." SFAS No. 132 attempts to standardize the disclosure requirements for pensions and other postretirement benefits. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. The Company adopted SFAS No. 132 and has made the appropriate disclosures. In June 1998 the FASB issued SFAS No. 133 - "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. This statement is effective for all fiscal quarters of all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The Company is assessing the impact and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133. F-10 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (2) Star Gas Investment In December 1993, the Company acquired an approximate 29.5% equity interest (42.8% voting interest) in Star Gas for $16.0 million in cash. Each of the other investors in Star Gas granted the Company an option, exercisable to December 31, 1998, to purchase such investor's interest in Star Gas. In December 1994, the Company exercised its right to purchase the remaining outstanding common equity of Star Gas by paying $3.8 million in cash and issuing approximately 2.5 million shares ($22.1 million) of the Company's Class A Common Stock. The Company also incurred $0.9 million of acquisition related cost in connection with the Star Gas acquisition. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and accordingly the purchase price was allocated to the underlying assets and liabilities based upon the Company's estimate of their respective fair value at the date of acquisition. The fair value of assets acquired was $141.3 million (including $3.3 million in cash) and liabilities and preferred stock was $109.5 million. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was $9.0 million and was being amortized over a period of twenty-five years. The Company's investment in Star Gas was accounted for using the equity method from December 23, 1993 to December 7, 1994, at which time the Company exercised its right to purchase the remaining outstanding common equity of Star Gas (the "Star Gas Acquisition"). From December 8, 1994 to December 19, 1995 while Star Gas was a wholly owned subsidiary of Petro, Star Gas operations, assets and liabilities were included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company. In November 1995, Star Gas organized Star Gas Partners, L.P. a Delaware limited partnership (the "Partnership") and Star Gas and the Partnership together organized Star Gas Propane, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Operating Partnership"). In December 1995, Petro transferred substantially all of its propane assets and liabilities to Star Gas, and Star Gas transferred ("Star Gas Conveyance") substantially all of its assets (including the propane assets transferred by Petro) in exchange for a general partnership interest in the Operating Partnership and the assumption by the Operating Partnership of substantially all of the liabilities of Star Gas. The total value of the assets conveyed to the Operating Partnership was $156.5 million. Concurrently with the Star Gas Conveyance, Star Gas issued approximately $85.0 million in First Mortgage Notes to certain institutional investors. In connection with the Star Gas Conveyance, the Operating Partnership assumed $91.5 million of Star Gas liabilities including the $85.0 million of First Mortgage Notes; however, Star Gas retained approximately $83.7 million in cash from the proceeds of the First Mortgage Notes. As a result of the foregoing transactions ("1995 Star Gas Transaction"), Star Gas received a 46.5% equity interest in the Partnership, and Petro received distributions from the public sale of 2.6 million Master Limited Partnership units at $20.46 per share for $51.0 million in cash. In order for the Partnership to begin operations with $6.2 million of working capital, Star Gas and the Operating Partnership agreed that the amount of debt assumed by the Operating Partnership would be adjusted upward or downwards to the extent that the working capital of the Operating Partnership at closing was more or less than $6.2 million. At closing, the net working capital of the Operating Partnership was $9.2 million and as a result, $3.0 million was paid to Petro in January 1996. In accordance with the Company's accounting policies, the Company deferred the gain of approximately $20.0 million for this transaction because the Company holds subordinate units which do not have a readily ascertainable market price creating an uncertainty regarding realization, and due to the fact that Star Gas as general partner had a $6.0 million additional capital contribution obligation to enhance the Partnership's ability to make quarterly distributions on the common units (at December 31, 1998, these funds were no longer restricted at the Star Gas level and had been released to Petro since the quarterly guarantee provisions were fulfilled). The Company will recognize the gain from this transaction when the Company's subordinated units convert into common units in accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement. In general, full conversion of subordinated units to common units will take place no earlier than the first day of any quarter beginning on or after January 1, 2001, based upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria for a period of at least three non-overlapping consecutive four-quarter periods immediately preceding the conversion date. In October 1997, Star Gas acquired the outstanding stock of an unaffiliated Ohio propane company ("1997 Star Gas Transaction") and in an equal exchange subsequently transferred all of such assets to the Partnership for the assumption of $23 million of debt incurred by Star Gas in connection with this acquisition, a 0.00027% general partnership interest in the Partnership along with one hundred and forty-eight thousand Partnership common units, and the assumption by Star Gas of approximately $3.5 million of future income tax liabilities resulting from this asset conveyance. Subsequently in December 1997, the Company sold twenty-four thousand common units and in January 1998 sold sixty-three thousand common units. F-11 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (2) Star Gas Investment (Continued) As a result of the Partnership's secondary public offering in December 1997 a difference of $2.4 million between the Company's carrying value of its investment in the Partnership and its ownership percentage of the underlying net assets of the Partnership, is being amortized to income over twenty-five years. As of December 31, 1998 Petro has, through Star Gas, a 40.5% equity interest in the Partnership and Star Gas is its general partner. (3) Star Gas / Petro Transaction On October 23, 1998, the Partnership and Petro jointly announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Petro would be acquired by the Partnership and would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Partnership ("the Star Gas/Petro transaction"). It is anticipated that this acquisition will be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. This transaction would be effected through Petro shareholders exchanging their approximate 26.5 million shares of Petro Common Stock for an approximate 3.2 million limited partnership units and General Partnership units of the Partnership which will be subordinated to the existing Common Units of the Partnership. Of the 3.2 million subordinated Partnership units anticipated to be distributed to Petro shareholders, 2.5 million will be Senior Subordinated Units and 0.7 million will be Junior Subordinated Units and General Partnership Units. The Senior Subordinated Units will be publicly registered and tradable (they are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange) and will be subordinated in distributions to the Partnership's Common Units. The Junior Subordinated Units and General Partnership Units will not be registered nor publicly tradable and will be subordinated to both the Common Units and the Senior Subordinated Units. The Senior Subordinated Units will be exchanged with holders of Petro's Class A and Class C Common Stock, other then shares held by Audrey Sevin, Irik Sevin, and two corporations controlled by Wolfgang Traber, whose shares will be exchanged for Junior Subordinated Units and General Partnership Units. Pursuant to the partnership subordination provision, distributions on the Partnership's Senior Subordinated Units may be made only after distributions of Available Cash on Common Units meet the Minimum Quarterly Distribution ("MQD") requirement. Distributions on the Partnership's Junior Subordinated Units and General Partner Units may be made only after distributions of Available Cash on Common Units and Senior Subordinated Units meet the MQD requirement. The Subordination Period will generally extend until the Partnership earns and pays its MQD for three years. As a condition of the Star Gas/Petro transaction, the Partnership agreement will be amended so that no distribution will be paid on the Senior Subordinated Units, Junior Subordinated Units, or the General Partner Units except to the extent Available Cash is earned from operations beginning with the quarter ending December 31, 1999. The first possible distribution is February 2000. Like many other publicly traded master limited partnerships, the Partnership contains a provision which provides the General Partner with incentive distributions in excess of certain targeted amounts. This provision will be modified so that should there be any such incentive distributions, they will be made pro rata to the holders of Senior Subordinated Units, Junior Subordinated Units, and General Partner Units. In connection with the Star Gas/Petro transaction, the Senior Subordinated Units, Junior Subordinated Units and General Partnership Units can earn, pro rata, 0.3 million additional Senior Subordinated Units each year that Petro meets certain financial goals to a maximum of 0.9 million additional Senior Subordinated Units. F-12 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (3) Star Gas / Petro Transaction (Continued) In connection with the Star Gas/Petro transaction, the Partnership intends to raise approximately $170 million through a public offering of Common Units and $90 million through a private offering of debt securities. The net proceeds from these offerings will be used primarily to redeem approximately $240 million in Petro public and private debt and preferred stock. Any such offering will be made only by means of a prospectus or in transactions not requiring registration under securities laws. In October 1998, Petro completed an exchange offer with the holders of its 10 1/8% notes, 9 3/8% debentures, and 12 1/4% debentures and entered into individually negotiated agreements with the holders of its 12 7/8% preferred stock. In the debt exchange offer and preferred stock agreements, the holders of approximately 98.5% in aggregate principal amount and liquidation preference of Petro's public debt and preferred stock exchanged those securities for a like principal amount and liquidation preference of new securities, the terms of which are in all material respects the same as the terms of the old securities, except that (1) the new debt securities are senior to the old debt securities, and (2) the terms of the new debt securities and the new preferred stock (i) give Petro the right to redeem these securities at the closing of the Star Gas / Petro transaction but not later than April 1, 1999 at; 103.5% of face value for the new 12 1/4% debentures; 100% of face value for the new 10 1/8% notes; 100% of face value for the new 9 3/8% debentures; and $23.00 per share for the new 12 7/8% preferred stock; and (ii) eliminate substantially all covenants from the indentures under which the old debt securities were issued. The tendering holders of the old 12 7/8% preferred stock have also granted Petro an irrevocable proxy to vote all their shares of preferred stock in favor of the acquisition proposal at the special meeting. In the debt exchange offer, Petro issued an aggregate 0.8 million shares of junior convertible preferred stock (convertible to Petro Class A Common Stock on a share for share basis) to the tendering holders. At the completion of the transaction, those shares will be exchanged into an aggregate 0.1 million Partnership Common Units in the merger. Holders of these shares have also granted Petro an irrevocable proxy or have agreed to vote these shares in favor of the acquisition proposal. Petro currently has a 40.5% equity interest in the Partnership representing its 2.4 million Subordinated Units and a 2.0% interest in the Partnership or the equivalent of 0.1 million units. As part of the Transaction, these units will be contributed to the Partnership by Petro in exchange for forty-two thousand Common Units and approximately 1.7 million Senior Subordinated Units. The Common Units will be exchanged by Petro with the holders of Petro Junior Convertible Preferred Stock and the Senior Subordinated Units ultimately be exchanged with a portion of the holders of Petro's Common Stock. After completion of the Star Gas/Petro transaction, the Petro shareholders will own approximately 20% of the Partnership's equity through Subordinated Units and General Partnership Units. The holders of the Partnership's Common Units (including an estimated 8.9 million Common Units that will be sold in the Partnership's $170 million public offering) will own an approximate aggregate 80% equity interest in the Partnership following the completion of the transaction. The General Partner of the Partnership will be a newly organized Delaware limited liability company that will be owned by certain officers and directors of Petro consisting of Irik Sevin, Audrey Sevin and two entities affiliated with Wolfgang Traber. The completion of the Star Gas/Petro Transaction is subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals, the approval of Star's non-affiliated Common unitholders and non-affiliated Petro shareholders and other necessary partnership and corporate approvals, as well as the successful completion of the debt and equity offerings. F-13 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (4) Property, Plant and Equipment The components of property, plant and equipment and their estimated useful lives were as follows at the indicated dates:
December ------------------------- Estimated 1997 1998 Useful Lives ------------ ----------- ------------------- Land $ 2,088 $ 2,088 Buildings 5,641 6,672 20-45 years Fleet and other equipment 38,065 38,811 3-7 years Tanks and equipment 1,460 1,932 8-20 years Furniture and fixtures 18,678 19,757 5-7 years Leasehold improvements 7,465 7,719 Term of leases ------- ------- 73,397 76,979 Less accumulated depreciation 42,782 48,855 ------- ------- $30,615 $28,124 ======= =======
(5) Notes Payable and Other Long-Term Debt Notes payable and other long-term debt, including working capital borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt, consisted of the following at the indicated dates:
December 31, ------------------------ 1997 1998 ----------- ----------- Notes payable to banks under credit facility (a) $ 3,000 $ - Notes payable in connection with the purchase of fuel oil dealers and other notes payable, due in monthly, quarterly and annual installments with interest at various rates ranging from 8% to 15% per annum, maturing at various dates through the year 2004 16,798 14,302 ------- ------- 19,798 14,302 Less current maturities, including working capital borrowings 3,291 5,921 ------- ------- $16,507 $ 8,381 ======= =======
a) Pursuant to the July 1998 extension of the Credit Agreement as restated and amended (Credit Agreement), the Company may borrow up to $47.0 million under a working capital revolving credit facility with a sublimit under a borrowing base established weekly. Amounts borrowed under the working capital revolving credit facility are subject to a 60 day clean-up requirement during the period April 1 to September 30 of each year, and this portion of the Credit Agreement expires on June 29, 1999. The Company pays a facility fee of 0.5% on the unused portion of this facility. At December 31, 1998, no amount was outstanding under the working capital revolving credit facility. The Credit Agreement also includes a $14.1 million acquisition letter of credit facility all of which has been used to support notes given to certain sellers of heating oil companies. The Credit Agreement provides that on June 30, 1998 and June 29, 1999 that 83.3% and 100% respectively, of the facility outstanding be cash collateralized. As of December 31, 1998 $11.8 million (83.3%) of this facility has been cash collateralized in accordance with the agreement. Interest under the Credit Agreement is payable monthly on the working capital revolving credit facility and is based upon a floating rate selected by the Company of either the Eurodollar Loan Rate or the Alternate Base Rate, plus 50 to 125 basis points on Alternate Base Rate Loans and 175 to 250 basis points on Eurodollar Loans, based upon the Interest Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Eurodollar Loan Rate means the prevailing rate in the interbank Eurodollar market adjusted for reserve requirements. Alternate Base Rate means the greater of (i) the prime or base rate of The Chase Manhattan Bank in effect or (ii) the Federal funds rate in effect plus 1/2 of 1%. The weighted average rate for 1997 and 1998 was 7.75% and 7.62% respectively. The fees for the Credit Agreement acquisition letters of credit range from 225 to 300 basis points based upon the same ratio as that used for the working capital revolving credit facility. To the extent that the letters of credit are cash collateralized the fee is reduced to 25 basis points. F-14 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (5) Notes Payable and Other Long-Term Debt - (Continued) Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company is restricted from incurring any indebtedness except subordinated debt and certain other indebtedness specifically authorized, if certain ratios of EBITDA to interest are met. The Company is also restricted from amongst other things, in paying common cash dividends and making acquisitions of other companies, as well as not selling, transferring, or conveying customer lists except, among other exceptions, from a sale where the net cash proceeds are used to cash collateralize the acquisition letters of credit. The Credit Agreement also provides that the Company is required to maintain certain minimum levels of cash flow and EBITDA, as well as certain ratios of EBITDA to net interest expense, and limits the total amount of capital expenditures to $4.0 million per four consecutive quarters. In the event of noncompliance with certain of the covenants, the bank has the right to declare all amounts outstanding to be due and payable immediately. As collateral for the Credit Agreement the Company granted to the lenders a security interest in its receivables which at December 31, 1998 was $56,845. The Company expects to renew or replace the working capital revolving credit facility prior to June 29, 1999. Based on this expected renewal and the Company's working capital position and expected net cash to be provided by operating activities, the Company expects to be able to meet all of its obligations in 1999. Aggregate annual maturities including working capital borrowings, but excluding the requisite $2.5 million acquisition letter of credit facility cash collateralization due in June 1999 are as follows as of December 31, 1998:
Years Ending December 31, - -------------- 1999 $ 5,921 2000 8,141 2001 60 2002 60 2003 60 Thereafter 60 ------- Thereafter $14,302 =======
(6) Senior, Senior Subordinated, and Subordinated Notes Payable Senior, Senior Subordinated, and Subordinated Notes Payable at the dates indicated, consisted of:
December 31, -------------------------- 1997 1998 ------------ ------------ 10.90% Senior Notes (a) $ 60,000 $ 60,000 14.10% Senior Subordinated and Senior Notes (b) 8,300 6,200 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated and Subordinated Notes (c) 50,000 50,000 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated and Subordinated Debentures (d) 75,000 75,000 12 1/4% Senior Subordinated and Subordinated Debentures (e) 81,250 81,250 -------- -------- Total Senior, Senior Subordinated, and Subordinated Notes Payable 274,550 272,450 Less short-term Senior Subordinated Notes (b) 1,050 1,050 Less short-term Senior Notes (b) 1,050 1,050 Less long-term Senior Notes (a)(b) 63,100 62,050 -------- -------- Total long-term Senior Subordinated and Subordinated Notes Payable $209,350 $208,300 ======== ========
In October 1998, Petro completed an exchange offer with the holders of its 10 1/8% notes, 9 3/8% debentures, and 12 1/4% debentures. In the debt exchange offer the holders of approximately 98.5% in aggregate principal amount of Petro's public debt exchanged those securities for a like principal amount of new securities, the terms of which are in all material respects the same as the terms of the old securities, except that (1) the new debt securities are senior to the old debt securities, and (2) the terms of the new debt securities (i) give Petro the right to redeem these securities at the closing of the Star Gas / Petro transaction but not later than April 1, 1999 at; 103.5% of face value for the new 12 1/4% debentures; 100% of face value for the new 10 1/8% notes; and 100% of face value for the new 9 3/8% debentures; and (ii) eliminate substantially all covenants from the indentures under which the old debt securities were issued. F-15 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (6) Senior, Senior Subordinated, and Subordinated Notes Payable - (Continued) a) On September 1, 1988, the Company authorized the issuance of $60.0 million of Subordinated Notes originally due October 1, 1998 bearing interest payable semiannually at an average rate of 11.96% ("11.96% Notes"). In connection with the Company's 9 3/8% Subordinated Debenture offering in February 1994 (see note 6d) $30.0 million of the 11.96% Notes became ranked as senior debt. In February 1997 the Company entered into agreements ("Private Debt Modification") to among other things, exchange $30.0 million of the 11.96% Notes then ranked as subordinated debt for senior debt, and to extend the maturity date of the 11.96% Notes from October 1, 1998 to October 1, 2002 with $15.0 million sinking fund payments due on October 1, 2000 and October 1, 2001 and the remaining $30.0 million balance due on October 1, 2002. The Company paid approximately $1.1 million in fees and expenses to obtain such modifications. In addition, effective October 1, 1998, the interest on these notes were lowered to 10.9%. The debt instruments were not considered to be substantially different since the cash flow effect on a present value basis was less than 10 percent. Accordingly, the modification was not accounted for as an extinguishment of debt. All such notes are redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part upon payment of a premium rate as defined. b) On January 15, 1991, the Company authorized the issuance of $12.5 million of 14.10% Subordinated Notes due January 15, 2001 bearing interest payable quarterly. In connection with the Company's 9 3/8% Subordinated Debenture offering in February 1994 (see note 6d) $6.25 million of these notes became ranked as senior debt. The notes are redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part upon payment of a premium rate as defined. On each January 15th commencing 1996 and ending January 15, 2000, the Company is required to repay $2.1 million of these Notes. The remaining principal of $2.0 million is due on January 15, 2001. No premium is payable in connection with these required payments. c) On April 6, 1993, the Company issued $50.0 million of 10 1/8% Subordinated Notes due April 1, 2003 which are redeemable at the Company's option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after April 1, 1998 upon payment of a premium rate as defined. Interest is payable semiannually. d) On February 3, 1994, the Company issued $75.0 million of 9 3/8% Subordinated Debentures due February 1, 2006 which are redeemable at the Company's option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 1, 1999 upon payment of a premium rate as defined. Interest is payable semiannually. In connection with the offering of its 9 3/8% Subordinated Debentures, the Company received consents of the holders of a majority of each class of subordinated debt and redeemable preferred stock (see note 8) to certain amendments to the respective agreements. In consideration for the consents, the Company paid holders of certain subordinated debt a cash payment of $0.6 million and caused approximately $42.6 million of the subordinated debt at December 31, 1994 to be ranked as senior debt. In addition, the Company agreed to increase dividends on the redeemable preferred stock by $2.00 per share per annum. The Company also paid approximately $1.5 million in fees and expenses to obtain such consents. e) On February 3, 1995, the Company issued $125.0 million of 12 1/4% Subordinated Debentures due February 1, 2005 which are redeemable at the Company's option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 1, 2000 upon payment of a premium rate as defined. On February 5, 1996, a portion of the proceeds received as a result of the Star Gas MLP Offering (see note 2) were used to retire $43.8 million of the $125.0 million 12 1/4% Subordinated Debentures. The Company paid $4.8 million, representing an 11% premium to retire this portion of the debt. Interest on these debentures is payable semi-annually. Expenses connected with the above outstanding offerings, and amendments thereto, amounted to approximately $15.8 million, which includes $1.2 million paid in debt consents permitting the Star Gas MLP Offering (see note 2). At December 31, 1997 and 1998, the unamortized balances relating to notes still outstanding amounted to approximately $8.4 million and $7.0 million respectively, and such balances are included in Deferred Charges and Pension Costs on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. F-16 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (6) Senior, Senior Subordinated, and Subordinated Notes Payable - (Continued) Aggregate annual maturities including sinking fund payments at December 31, 1998 are as follows:
Years Ended December 31, - -------------- 1999 $ 2,100 2000 17,100 2001 17,000 2002 30,000 2003 50,000 Thereafter 156,250 -------- $272,450 ========
The Company has substantial repayment obligations on indebtedness that become due beginning in the year 2000. If the proposed Star Gas / Petro Transaction (see note 3) is completed, these obligations are expected to be refinanced on or before their maturities. In the event that such transaction does not occur, the Company will explore alternatives including the repayment or refinancing of such maturities. If such alternatives cannot be effected, it could have a material adverse affect on the Company. Total accrued interest on notes payable, and senior and subordinated notes which were included in accrued expenses and other liabilities were $10,664 and $10,160 at December 31, 1997 and 1998 respectively. (7) Common Stock and Common Stock Dividends The Company's outstanding Common Stock consists of Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock, each with various designations, rights and preferences. Holders of Class A Common Stock and Class C Common Stock have identical rights, except that holders of Class A Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class C Common Stock are entitled to ten votes per share. Holders of Class B Common Stock do not have voting rights, except as required by law, or in certain limited circumstances. The following table summarizes the cash dividends declared on Common Stock and the cash dividends declared per common share for the years indicated:
Years Ended December 31, ----------------------------------------- Cash dividends declared 1996 1997 1998 ------------ ------------ ------------- Class A $13,789 $7,019 $ - Class C 1,559 779 - Cash dividends declared per share Class A $ .60 $ .30 $ - Class C .60 .30 -
Under the Company's most restrictive dividend limitation imposed by certain debt covenants, $31.6 million was available at December 31, 1998 for the payment of dividends on all classes of Capital Stock. Under these covenants the amount available for dividends is increased each quarter by 50% of the cash flow, as defined, for the previous fiscal quarter, and by the new issuance of capital stock. Notwithstanding these covenants, the Company is however currently restricted from paying common stock dividends under its bank credit agreement. On October 1, 1995 the Company began offering a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan which provides holders of the Company's Class A Common Stock and Class C Common Stock a vehicle to reinvest their dividends and purchase additional shares of Class A Common Stock at a 5% discount from the current market price without incurring any fees. In addition, optional cash deposits receive a 3% discount from the market price. Pursuant to the plan offering, three hundred and two thousand, six hundred and ninety-one thousand, and two hundred and seventy-one thousand additional Class A Common Shares were issued in 1996, 1997, and 1998 respectively. F-17 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (8) Preferred Stock, Redeemable Preferred Stock and Exchangeable Preferred Stock The Company entered into agreements dated as of August 1, 1989 with John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company to sell up to two hundred and fifty thousand shares of its Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.10 per share, at a price of one hundred dollars per share, which shares are exchangeable into Subordinated Notes due August 1, 1999 ("1999 Notes"). On August 1 of each year, one-sixth of the number of originally issued shares of each series of Redeemable Preferred shares outstanding, less the number of shares of such series previously exchanged for 1999 Notes, are to be redeemed, with the final redemption occurring on August 1, 1999. The redemption price is one hundred dollars per share plus all accrued and unpaid dividends to such August 1. As of December 31, 1997 and 1998, eighty-three thousand shares and forty-two thousand shares respectively were outstanding of which forty-two thousand shares were reflected as current. In February 1997 the Company issued one million two hundred thousand shares of its 12 7/8% Exchangeable Preferred Stock ("Exchangeable Preferred Stock") due February 15, 2009, par value $0.10 per share, at a price of twenty-five dollars per share. The Company incurred $1,678 of offering costs in connection with this preferred stock issuance. Dividends are payable on these shares on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year. These shares are callable at twenty-three dollars per share at the closing of the Star Gas / Petro transaction but not later than April 1, 1999 otherwise, the liquidation preference on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock is twenty-five dollars per share, and they are redeemable at the option of the Company in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 15, 2002 upon payment of a premium rate as defined. Subject to certain conditions the Company may also issue an additional eight hundred thousand shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock. Also, on any scheduled dividend payment date on or after February 15, 2000 at the Company's option these Exchangeable Preferred Stock may be exchanged into 12 7/8% Junior Subordinated Exchangeable Debentures due 2009. At December 31, 1997 and 1998 $30.0 million of Exchangeable Preferred Stock was outstanding. In August and September of 1998 the Company issued seven hundred and eighty- seven thousand of no par value preferred stock ("Junior Convertible Preferred Stock") in connection with the Star Gas / Petro transaction. These shares were issued in addition to other consideration, for the early redemption rights of its 9 3/8% Subordinated Debentures, 10 1/8% Subordinated Notes, 12 1/4% Subordinated Debentures and 12 7/8% Exchangeable Preferred Stock (see note 3). The Company issued such holders three and thirty-seven one-hundredths shares of Junior Convertible Preferred Stock for each thousand dollars in principal amount or liquidation preference of such securities. Each share of Junior Convertible Preferred Stock will be exchangeable into thirteen one-hundredths of a Partnership Common Unit at the conclusion of the Star Gas/Petro transaction representing a maximum of approximately one hundred and three Common Units. Should the transaction not be consummated, the Junior Convertible Preferred Stock will be convertible into a like number of Class A Common Stock (see note 3). Preferred dividends of $2,389, $4,644 and $5,057 were declared on all classes of preferred stock in 1996, 1997, and 1998 respectively. Aggregate annual maturities of Redeemable Preferred Stock and Exchangeable Preferred Stock are as follows as of December 31, 1998:
Years Ended December 31 - ----------------- 1999 $ 4,167 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - Thereafter 30,000 ------ $34,167
F-18 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (9) Pension Plans Effective December 31, 1996 the Company consolidated all of its defined contribution pension plans and froze the benefits for nonunion personnel covered under defined benefit pension plans. In the third quarter of 1997 the Company froze the benefits of its New York City union defined benefit pension plan as a result of operation consolidations. In freezing the defined benefit pension plans and the New York City union defined benefit pension plan the Company incurred $557 and $654 of expenses in 1996 and 1997 respectively, for pension curtailment costs relating to the amortization of certain previously unrecognized pension expenses. The defined benefit and defined contribution plans covered substantially all of the Company's nonunion employees. Benefits under the frozen defined benefit plans were generally based on years of service and each employee's compensation. Benefits under the consolidated defined contribution plan are based on an employees compensation. Pension expense under all non-union plans for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 was $4,350, $4,036 and $4,428 respectively, net of amortization of the pension obligation acquired. The following tables provide a reconciliation of the changes in the plans' benefit obligations, fair value of assets, and a statement of the funded status at the indicated dates:
December 31, --------------------------------- Reconciliation of Benefit Obligations 1997 1998 - ------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- Benefit obligations at beginning of year $29,323 $29,258 Service cost 116 - Interest cost 1,895 1,930 Actuarial (gain) loss 977 (63) Benefit payments (1,384) (1,547) Settlements (1,669) (2,201) --------------- --------------- Benefit obligation at end of year $29,258 $27,377 =============== =============== Reconciliation of Fair Value of Plan Assets - ------------------------------------------- Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $20,367 $22,292 Actual return on plan assets 2,780 2,561 Employer contributions 2,458 615 Benefit payments (1,384) (1,547) Settlements (1,929) (2,883) --------------- --------------- Fair value of plan assets at end of year $22,292 $21,038 =============== ===============
Funded Status 1996 1997 1998 - ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Benefit obligation $29,323 $29,258 $27,377 Fair value of plan assets 20,367 22,292 21,038 Unrecognized transition (asset) obligation (65) (52) (39) Unrecognized prior service cost 453 - - Unrecognized net actuarial (gain) loss 6,812 5,807 4,776 Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost prior to additional liability (1,756) (1,211) (1,602) Amount included in comprehensive income 6,065 4,646 4,737 --------------- --------------- --------------- Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost $(7,821) $(5,857) $(6,339) =============== =============== =============== Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost - --------------------------------------- Service cost $ 1,630 $ 116 $ - Interest cost 1,974 1,895 1,930 Expected return on plan assets 1,573 1,787 1,846 Amortization of unrecognized transition (asset) obligation 60 (13) (13) Amortization of prior service cost 76 49 - Recognized net (gains) losses 678 369 160 Settlement (gain) loss - 344 572 Curtailment (gain) loss 557 404 - --------------- --------------- --------------- Net periodic benefit cost after curtailments and settlements $ 3,402 $ 1,377 $ 803 =============== =============== =============== Weighted-Average Assumptions Used in the Measurement of the Company's Benefit Obligation as of December 31, - ------------------------------------------------------------ Discount rate 6.5% 6.5% 6.5% Expected return on plan assets 8.5% 8.5% 8.5% Rate of compensation increase 4.0% N/A N/A
F-19 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (9) Pension Plans - (Continued) In addition, the Company made contributions to union-administered pension plans during the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 of $2,996, $2,508, and $1,991 respectively. The Company recorded an additional minimum pension liability for underfunded plans of $4,698 as of December 31, 1998, representing the excess of unfunded accumulated benefit obligations over plan assets. A corresponding amount is recognized as an intangible asset except to the extent that these additional liabilities exceed the related unrecognized prior service costs and net transition obligation, in which case the increase in liabilities is charged as a reduction of stockholders' equity of $4,737 as of December 31, 1998. In connection with the purchase of shares of a predecessor company as of January 1, 1979 by a majority of the Company's present holders of Class C Common Stock, the Company assumed a pension liability in the aggregate amount of $1,512 as adjusted, representing the excess of the actuarially computed present value of accumulated vested plan benefits over the net assets available for such benefits. Such liability, which amounted to $1,108 and $1,082 at December 31, 1997 and 1998 is being amortized over 40 years and is included in supplemental benefits and other long-term liabilities at those dates. Under a 1992 supplemental benefit agreement, Malvin P. Sevin, the Company's then Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, was entitled to receive $25 per month for a period of one hundred twenty months following his retirement. In the event of his death, his designated beneficiary is entitled to receive such benefit. Mr. Sevin passed away in December 1992, prior to his retirement. The amounts accrued for such benefit payable net of payments made at December 31, 1997 and 1998 were $1,204, and $1,005 respectively and are included in supplemental benefits and other long-term liabilities on the balance sheets at those dates. (10) Leases The Company leases office space and other equipment under noncancelable operating leases which expire at various times through 2017. Certain of the real property leases contain renewal options and require the Company to pay property taxes. The future minimum rental commitments at December 31, 1998 for all operating leases having an initial or remaining noncancelable term of one year or more are as follows:
Years Ending Operating December Leases - ---------------- ----------- 1999 $ 4,333 2000 3,763 2001 3,194 2002 3,437 2003 3,292 Thereafter 19,056 ------- $37,075 =======
Rental expense under operating leases for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 was $6,461, $7,475, and $6,621 respectively. F-20 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (11) Income Taxes Income tax expense was comprised of the following for the indicated periods:
Years Ended December 31, ---------------------------------------- 1996 1997 1998 ------------ ------------ ------------ Current: Federal $ - $ - $ - State 500 500 400 ----- ----- ----- $ 500 $ 500 $ 400 ===== ===== =====
The sources of deferred income tax expense (benefit) and the tax effects of each were as follows:
Years Ended December 31, ------------------------------------------ 1996 1997 1998 ------------ ------------- ------------- Excess of book over tax (tax over book) depreciation $ (81) $ (227) $ (432) Excess of book over tax amortization expense (2,051) (2,490) (2,727) Excess of book over tax vacation expense (180) (107) (12) Excess of book over tax restructuring expense (206) (618) 254 (Excess of book over tax) tax over book bad debt expense (41) 37 12 (Excess of book over tax) tax over book supplemental benefit expense (14) 14 20 Equity in income (loss) of Star Gas Partnership 2,597 1,037 (1,048) Other, net (228) 5 197 Recognition of tax benefit of net operating loss to the extent of current and previous recognized temporary differences (9,114) (4,491) (8,130) Change in valuation allowance 9,318 6,840 11,866 ------- ------- ------- $ - $ - $ - =========== ============ ============
The components of the net deferred tax assets and the related valuation allowance for 1997 and 1998 using current rates were as follows:
Years Ended December 31, ------------------------------ 1997 1998 -------------- -------------- Net operating loss carryforwards $ 39,690 $ 47,820 Excess of tax over book depreciation (4,814) (4,382) Excess of book over tax amortization 6,114 8,841 Excess of book over tax vacation expense 1,600 1,612 Excess of book over tax restructuring expense 824 570 Excess of book over tax bad debt expense 333 321 Excess of book over tax supplemental benefit expense 666 646 Equity in loss (income) of Star Gas Partnership (2,775) (1,727) Other, net 360 163 -------- -------- 41,998 53,864 Valuation allowance (41,998) (53,864) -------- -------- $ - $ - ============= =============
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company has determined, based on the Company's recent history of annual net losses, that a full valuation allowance is appropriate. At December 31, 1998, the Company had the following income tax loss carryforwards for Federal Income Tax reporting purposes:
Expiration Date - ------------- 2005 $ 26,651 2006 15,012 2007 1,367 2008 8,400 2009 1,662 2010 23,356 2011 26,554 2012 13,948 2018 23,695 -------- $140,645 ========
F-21 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (12) Related Party Transactions In October 1986, Irik P. Sevin purchased one hundred sixty-one thousand shares of Class A Common Stock and forty thousand shares of Class C Common Stock of the Company for $1,280 (which was the fair market value as established by the Pricing Committee pursuant to the Stockholders' Agreement). The purchase price was financed by a note due December 31, 1999. The note requires annual payments of interest and principal, payable in cash or Class A Common Stock of the Company, until complete satisfaction. In accordance with the note repayment schedule and the criteria for stock payment valuation, Mr. Sevin surrendered sixty-one thousand Class A Common Shares representing $411 of value, sixty-two thousand Class A Common Shares representing $392 of value, and fifty-eight thousand Class A Common Shares representing $370 of value in December 1996, 1997 and 1998 respectively. The criteria agreed upon for valuing stock payment for this transaction is the average market price ten days prior to payment or $6.3479 per share, whichever is greater. The outstanding balance of the note was $984, $656, and $328 at December 31, 1996, 1997, and 1998 respectively. Interest accrues on the outstanding balance of the note at the LIBOR rate in effect for each month plus 0.75%. Mr. Sevin has entered into an agreement with the Company that he will not sell or otherwise transfer to a third party any of the shares of Class A Common Stock or Class C Common Stock received pursuant to this transaction until the note has been paid in full. The existing holders of Class C Common Stock of the Company have entered into a Shareholders' Agreement which provides that each will vote his shares to elect certain designated directors. The Shareholders' Agreement also provides for first refusal rights to the Company if a holder of Class C Common Stock receives a bona fide written offer from a third party to buy such holder's Class C Common Stock. (13) Restructuring Charges Late in 1995 the Company completed a study with a leading consulting firm to help provide a structure for superior customer service, a brand image, and reduced operating costs. Over the last few years the Company has dedicated a large amount of effort toward defining the best organizational structure, and has implemented various initiatives toward achieving this objective. As part of the initial implementation of this program, Petro undertook certain business improvement strategies in its Long Island, New York region. These steps included the consolidation of the region's five home heating oil branches into one central customer service center and three depots. The regional customer service center consolidated accounting, credit, customer service and the sales function into a single new facility in Port Washington, Long Island. All external communications and marketing previously undertaken in the five branches were centralized into this one location freeing the three newly configured depots to focus on oil delivery and heating equipment repair, maintenance and installation, in mutually exclusive operating territories. The Company incurred $1.2 million in restructuring expenses in 1996, for costs associated with the initial implementation of the restructuring program and reported such expenses in restructuring charges. This cost was comprised of $0.5 million in termination benefit arrangements for the twenty-three servicemen and drivers, twenty-eight credit and customer service personnel, and eight sales, general, and administrative personnel displaced by the program; and $0.7 million for continuing lease obligations for an unused, non-cancelable, non-strategic facility. In 1997 the Company continued with its restructuring program and combined its three New York City branches into one new central depot that specializes in delivery, installation, maintenance, and service functions, and like the Long Island depots, is supported by the Port Washington facility. The Company also proceeded with its commitment to define the best possible organizational structure, by restructuring select branch and corporate responsibilities to eliminate redundant functions and locate responsibilities where they can best serve customers and the Company. Toward achieving these strategic intentions the Company incurred $2.9 million in restructuring expenses in 1997, and reported such expenses in restructuring charges. This cost was comprised of $2.0 million in termination benefit arrangements for twenty-three servicemen and drivers, ten credit and customer service personnel, and twenty-two sales, general, and administrative personnel displaced by the program; and $0.9 million for continuing lease obligations for three unused, non-cancelable, non-strategic facilities. The Company continued its restructuring and cost reduction initiative in the first quarter of 1998, incurring $0.5 million in termination benefit arrangements with four sales, general, and administrative personnel. The total unpaid amounts included in accrued expenses and other liabilities are $2.4 million and $1.7 million respectively at December 31, 1997 and 1998. These amounts predominately represent continuing lease obligations as all the termination benefit arrangements have been paid. F-22 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (13) Restructuring Charges - (Continued) This liability is expected to be paid and relieved as follows:
Year Ended December 31, - -------------- 1999 $ 500 2000 300 2001 100 2002 100 2003 200 Thereafter 500 ------ $1,700 ======
(14) Stock Options In March 1994 the Company issued stock options to Irik P. Sevin to purchase one hundred thousand shares of Class A Common Stock. The option price for each such share is $8.50, the then market value of the stock on the date the options were granted. These options vested upon issuance are non-transferable and expire on March 31, 2004. In June 1994, the Board of Directors and shareholders adopted the Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc. 1994 Stock Option Plan, which authorized one million shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock to be granted from time to time, and to vest at various times, to key employees, officers, directors, consultants, advisers, or agents, who help contribute to the long-term success and growth of the firm, at prices not less than the fair market value at the date of grant and at terms not to exceed ten years. As allowable by SFAS No. 123, the Company will continue to apply APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations in accounting for its stock compensation plan, and does not recognize compensation expense for its stock-based compensation plan. Had compensation cost for this plan been determined based upon the fair value at the grant date for awards under this plan consistent with the methodology prescribed under SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss and loss per share for 1997 and 1998 would have been increased by approximately nineteen thousand dollars, or $0.0007 per share, and one hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars, or $0.0048 per share respectively. All options were granted at an amount equal to the quoted market price of the Company's stock at the date of the grants and vest at various times with no vesting period exceeding five years. The proforma costs charged against income for options granted are based on the following assumptions calculated on a straight line basis over the vesting period of the grants for options granted prior to 1998, and calculated as a period expense for those granted in 1998. The average fair value of the options granted during 1997 was $0.21 per option on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option- pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield of 12.97%, volatility of 35%, risk-free interest rate of 6.19%, assumed forfeiture rate of 0%, and an average expected life of 10 years. The fair value of the options granted during 1998 was $1.27 per option on the date of grant using the Black- Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0%, volatility of 52%, risk-free interest rate of 5.83%, assumed forfeiture rate of 50%, and an expected life of 10 years. F-23 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (14) Stock Options - (Continued) Information relating to stock options during 1996, 1997 and 1998 are summarized as follows:
Weighted-Average Range of Number of Shares Exercise Price ---------------- Exercise Prices Class A Class C Per Share Total ---------------- ------- ------- ---------------- ------- Shares under option at December 31, 1995 $ 4.10 to $11.25 1,393 103 $7.66 $11,447 Granted $ 6.87 to $ 7.38 132 - 7.21 955 Exercised - - - - - Expired / Forfeited $ 7.50 to $ 7.50 24 6 7.50 225 ------------------------------------------------------------- Shares under option at December 31, 1996 $ 4.10 to $11.25 1,501 97 7.62 12,177 Granted $ 3.00 to $ 3.13 40 - 3.05 122 Exercised - - - - - Expired / Forfeited $ 4.10 to $ 8.77 1,097 79 7.16 8,410 ------------------------------------------------------------- Shares under option at December 31, 1997 $ 3.00 to $11.25 444 18 8.41 3,889 Granted $ 1.81 to $ 1.81 200 - 1.81 362 Exercised - - - - - Expired / Forfeited $ 3.13 to $11.25 319 18 8.78 2,964 ------------------------------------------------------------- Shares under option at December 31, 1998 $ 1.81 to $ 8.50 325 - $3.96 $ 1,287 =============================================================== Shares exercisable from $ 1.81 to $ 3.00 225 - $1.94 $ 437 Shares exercisable $8.50 100 - 8.50 850 --------------------------------------------------------------- Total shares exercisable at December 31, 1998 $ 1.81 to $ 8.50 325 - $3.96 $ 1,287 ===============================================================
The weighted average life of the shares exercisable from $1.81 to $3.00 is 8.8 years, and the weighted average life of the shares exercisable at $8.50 is 5.3 years. F-24 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (15) Acquisitions During 1996, the Company acquired the customer lists and equipment of thirteen unaffiliated fuel oil dealers. The aggregate consideration for these acquisitions, accounted for by the purchase method, was approximately $28,500; and approximately 90% of this consideration was for customer lists, goodwill, and covenants not to compete. In June 1996, the Company sold its Springfield Massachusetts operations to an unaffiliated fuel oil dealer. The Company received proceeds of approximately $4,100 and realized a gain on this transaction of approximately $1,800. During 1997, the Company acquired the customer lists and equipment of eleven unaffiliated fuel oil dealers. The aggregate consideration for these acquisitions, accounted for by the purchase method, was approximately $16,300; and approximately 90% of this consideration was for customer lists, goodwill, and covenants not to compete. In November 1997, the Company sold its Hartford Connecticut operation to an unaffiliated fuel oil dealer. The Company received proceeds of approximately $15,600 and recognized a gain on this transaction of approximately $11,400. The Company did not make any acquisitions nor sell any branches in 1998. Sales and net income of the acquired companies are included in the consolidated statements of operations from the respective dates of acquisition. Unaudited pro forma data giving effect to the purchased and disposed businesses, as if they had been acquired on January 1 of the year preceding the year of purchase and disposal, with adjustments, primarily for amortization of intangibles are as follows:
1996 1997 --------- --------- Net sales $607,240 $538,988 Loss before extraordinary item $(23,029) $(22,397) Net loss $(29,443) $(22,397) Preferred stock dividends (2,389) (4,644) -------- -------- Net loss applicable to common stockholders (Numerator) $(31,832) $(27,041) ======== ======== Class A Common Stock 22,983 23,441 Class B Common Stock 12 11 Class C Common Stock 2,598 2,598 -------- -------- Weighted average number of shares outstanding (Denominator) 25,593 26,050 ======== ======== Basic and Diluted losses per common share before extraordinary item: Class A and C Common Stock $ (0.99) $ (1.04) Extraordinary loss per common share: Class A and C Common Stock $ (0.25) $ - Basic and Diluted losses per common share: Class A and C Common Stock $ (1.24) $ (1.04)
(16) Litigation The Company is not party to any litigation which individually or in the aggregate could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company. F-25 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (17) Disclosures About the Fair Value of Financial Instruments Cash, Restricted Cash, Accounts Receivable, Notes Receivable and Other Current - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Assets, Working Capital Borrowings, Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. Long-Term Debt, Subordinated Notes Payable, Senior Notes Payable and Cumulative - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Redeemable Exchangeable Preferred Stock - --------------------------------------- The fair values of each of the Company's long-term financing instruments, including current maturities, are based on the amount of future cash flows associated with each instrument, discounted using the Company's current borrowing rate for similar instruments of comparable maturity. The estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments are summarized as follows:
At December 31, At December 31, 1997 1998 ------------------- ------------------- Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value ------------------- ---------- ------------------- ---------- Long-term debt $ 16,798 $ 15,853 $ 14,302 $ 13,488 Senior Subordinated and Subordinated notes payable 210,400 197,883 209,350 198,394 Senior notes payable 64,150 64,343 63,100 61,408 Preferred stock 36,656 39,722 32,745 33,894
Limitations - ----------- Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. (18) Earnings Per Share
December 31, ------------------------------- 1996 1997 1998 --------- --------- --------- Basic Earnings Per Share: - ------------------------- Net loss $(28,315) $(22,899) $(35,337) Less: Preferred stock dividends (2,389) (4,644) (5,057) -------- -------- -------- Loss available to common stockholders (Numerator) $(30,704) $(27,543) $(40,394) ======== ======== ======== Class A Common Stock 22,983 23,441 23,962 Class B Common Stock 12 11 11 Class C Common Stock 2,598 2,598 2,598 -------- -------- -------- Weighted average number of shares outstanding (Denominator) 25,593 26,050 26,571 ======== ======== ======== Basic losses per share $ (1.20) $ (1.06) $ (1.52) ======== ======== ======== Diluted Earnings Per Share: - --------------------------- Effect of dilutive securities $ - $ - $ - Loss available to common stockholders (Numerator) $(30,704) $(27,543) $(40,394) ======== ======== ======== Effect of dilutive securities - - - -------- -------- -------- Weighted average number of shares outstanding (Denominator) 25,593 26,050 26,571 ======== ======== ======== Diluted losses per share $ (1.20) $ (1.06) $ (1.52) ======== ======== ========
Certain potentially dilutive securities issued (i.e. options) are not considered in the above calculation due to the fact that they would be anti-dilutive. F-26 PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) (In thousands, except per share data) (19) Selected Quarterly Financial Data - (Unaudited) The seasonal nature of the Company's business results in the sale by the Company of approximately 50% of its volume of home heating oil in the first quarter and 30% of its volume of home heating oil in the fourth quarter of each year. The Company generally realizes net income in both of these quarters and net losses during the warmer quarters ending June and September.
Three Months Ended ----------------------------------------------------------- 3/31/97 6/30/97 9/30/97 12/31/97 Total -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------- Net sales $248,095 $ 87,972 $ 50,788 $ 161,286 $548,141 Income (loss) before income taxes and equity interest $ 31,285 $(25,550) $(37,959) $ 10,060 $(22,164) Net income (loss) $ 33,388 $(27,454) $(40,316) $ 11,483 $(22,899) Preferred dividends (896) (921) (1,861) (966) (4,644) -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $ 32,492 $(28,375) $(42,177) $ 10,517 $(27,543) ======== ======== ======== ========= ======== Basic earnings (losses) per common share: Class A and C Common Stock $ 1.26 $ (1.09) $ (1.61) $ 0.40 $ (1.06) Diluted earnings (losses) per common share: Class A and C Common Stock $ 1.26 $ (1.09) $ (1.61) $ 0.40 $ (1.06) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Class A Common Stock 23,150 23,326 23,538 23,751 23,441 Class B Common Stock 11 11 11 11 11 Class C Common Stock 2,598 2,598 2,598 2,598 2,598
Three Months Ended -------------------------------------------------------- 3/31/98 6/30/98 9/30/98 12/31/98 Total -------- -------- -------- --------- --------- Net sales $183,139 $ 66,227 $ 42,113 $ 116,540 $408,019 Income (loss) before income taxes and equity interest $ 24,761 $(20,897) $(31,860) $ (5,821) $(33,817) Net income (loss) $ 26,978 $(22,974) $(34,215) $ (5,126) $(35,337) Preferred dividends (1,563) (965) (1,562) (967) (5,057) -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $ 25,415 $(23,939) $(35,777) $ (6,093) $(40,394) ======== ======== ======== ========= ======== Basic earnings (losses) per common share: Class A and C Common Stock $.96 $(.90) $(1.35) $(.23) $ (1.52) Diluted earnings (losses) per common share: Class A and C Common Stock $.95 $(.90) $(1.35) $(.23) $ (1.52) Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Class A Common Stock 23,955 23,962 23,965 23,965 23,962 Class B Common Stock 11 11 11 11 11 Class C Common Stock 2,598 2,598 2,598 2,598 2,598 Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Class A Common Stock 24,155 23,962* 23,965* 23,965* 23,962* Class B Common Stock 11 11 11 11 11 Class C Common Stock 2,598 2,598 2,598 2,598 2,598
* 0 shares included for the effects of stock grants and convertible securities due to the loss in the period. F-27 SCHEDULE II PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 Additions ---------
Balance Charged - ------ at to Costs Other Changes Balance Beginning and Add / (Deduct) at End Description of Year Expenses of Year Year ---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- - ------ 1996 Accumulated amortization: Customer lists $225,333 $18,611 $ (4,104) (1) $239,840 Deferred charges 39,123 4,760 (237) (1) 43,646 $264,456 $23,371 $ (4,341) $283,486 =========================================== ============== Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 969 $ 1,882 $ (1,763) (2) $ 1,088 =========================================== ============== 1997 Accumulated amortization: Customer lists $239,840 $17,903 $(18,292) (3) $239,451 Deferred charges 43,646 4,639 (1,886) (3) 46,399 $283,486 $22,542 $(20,178) $285,850 =========================================== ============== Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 1,088 $ 1,853 $ (1,961) (2) $ 980 =========================================== ============== 1998 Accumulated amortization: Customer lists $239,451 $16,669 $ - $256,120 Deferred charges 46,399 4,303 - 50,702 $285,850 $20,972 $ - $306,822 =========================================== ============== Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 980 $ 1,419 $ (1,455) (2) $ 944 =========================================== ==============
(1) Valuation and qualifying accounts conveyed through the disposition of the Springfield Massachusetts branch location (2) Bad debts written off net of any recoveries (3) Valuation and qualifying accounts conveyed through the disposition of the Hartford Connecticut branch location F-28 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information gives effect to the acquisition of Petro by Star Gas Partners, the transaction, including the equity offering, the debt offering and the application of the net proceeds from these offerings as described below. The information presented is derived from, should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, reference to the historical financial statements, and related notes contained in the annual and quarterly reports and other information that Star Gas Partners has filed with the SEC. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet was prepared as if the transaction had occurred on December 31, 1998. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months ended September 30, 1998 was prepared as if the transaction had occurred on October 1, 1997. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended December 31, 1998 was prepared as if the transaction had occurred on October 1, 1998. The pro forma adjustments are based upon currently available information and certain estimates and assumptions described below, and therefore, the actual adjustments may differ from the unaudited pro forma adjustments. However, management believes that the assumptions provide a reasonable basis for representing the significant effects of the transaction as contemplated and that the unaudited pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions and are properly applied in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations are not necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations of Star Gas Partners if the transaction had actually occurred on the dates indicated above. Likewise, the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information is not necessarily indicative of future financial combined position or future results of combined operations of Star Gas Partners. P-1 Star Gas Partners, L.P. and Subsidiaries Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited) December 31, 1998 (in thousands)
Star Gas Star Gas Partners, L.P. Partners Pro Forma Pro Forma The Adjusted L.P. Petro Adjustments Combined Offerings Pro Forma -------- --------- ----------- --------- --------- -------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash.................. $ 5,831 $ 2,004 $ 7,835 $ 87,915 (g) $ 11,287 --------- -------- -------- 159,900 (h) (244,363)(o) Restricted cash....... 4,900 4,900 4,900 Accounts receivable... 9,153 56,845 65,998 65,998 Inventories........... 9,898 17,534 27,432 27,432 Prepaid expenses and other current assets............... 632 7,023 7,655 7,655 -------- --------- -------- --------- -------- Total current assets.............. 25,514 88,306 113,820 3,452 117,272 -------- --------- -------- --------- -------- Cash collateral account.............. 6,900 6,900 6,900 Property and equipment, net....... 109,475 28,124 $ 11,985 (f) 149,584 149,584 Intangible and other assets, net.......... 50,414 76,201 274,963 (f) 401,578 2,085 (g) 403,663 -------- --------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total assets......... $185,403 $ 199,531 $286,948 $671,882 $ 5,537 $677,419 ======== ========= ======== ======== ========= ======== LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL Current liabilities: Current debt and preferred stock...... $ 1,384 $ 12,188 $ 13,572 $ (9,797)(o) $ 3,775 Bank credit facility borrowings........... 10,720 -- 10,720 10,720 Accounts payable...... 3,608 10,129 13,737 13,737 Unearned service contract revenue..... 15,430 15,430 15,430 Accrued expenses and income taxes......... 2,500 31,652 $ 4,600 (d) 42,254 (3,502)(o) 38,752 3,502 (e) Accrued interest and dividends............ 2,390 -- 648 (a) 3,038 3,038 Customer credit balances............. 4,684 27,884 32,568 32,568 -------- --------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total current liabilities......... 25,286 97,283 8,750 131,319 (13,299) 118,020 -------- --------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Long-term debt........ 103,616 278,731 2,844 (b) 385,191 90,000 (g) 271,727 (203,464)(o) Deferred income taxes................ -- 46,000 (d) 46,000 46,000 Other long-term liabilities.......... 53 10,764 (3,500)(d) 7,317 7,317 Redeemable and exchangeable preferred stock...... 28,578 (978)(b) 27,600 (27,600)(o) -- Partners' capital Common unitholders.... 57,347 1,953 (c) 59,300 159,900 (h) 219,200 Subordinated unitholders.......... (962) 46,165 (f) 13,861 13,861 (31,342)(f) General partner....... 63 4,313 (f) 1,294 1,294 (3,082)(f) Petro's stockholders' deficiency........... (215,825) (648)(a) (1,866)(b) (1,953)(c) (47,100)(d) (3,502)(e) 270,894 (f) -------- --------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total partners' capital.............. 56,448 (215,825) 233,832 74,455 159,900 234,355 -------- --------- -------- -------- --------- -------- Total liabilities and partners' capital.... $185,403 $ 199,531 $286,948 $671,882 $ 5,537 $677,419 ======== ========= ======== ======== ========= ========
P-2 Star Gas Partners, L.P. and Subsidiaries Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited) Twelve Months Ended September 30, 1998 (in thousands, except per Unit data)
Star Gas Combined Partners, Propane Propane Pro Forma Pro Forma The L.P. Acquisitions(i) Operations Petro(j) Adjustments Combined Offerings --------- --------------- ---------- -------- ----------- --------- --------- Sales.................. $111,685 $4,386 $116,071 $452,765 $(2,681)(k) $566,155 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales........ 49,498 1,972 51,470 299,987 (1,985)(k) 349,472 Operating expenses... 43,281 1,090 44,371 117,849 (669)(k) 161,551 Restructuring charges............. 2,085 2,085 Transaction expenses............ 1,029 1,029 Corporate identity expenses............ 1,100 1,100 Provision for supplemental benefits 409 409 Depreciation and amortization........ 11,462 548 12,010 27,514 (87)(k) 36,671 (2,766)(l) Net gain (loss) on sales of assets..... (271) (271) 11,507 (11,284)(k) (48) -- -------- ------ -------- -------- ------- -------- -------- Operating income 7,173 776 7,949 14,299 (8,458) 13,790 Interest (income) expense, net.. 7,927 427 8,354 30,803 39,157 $(15,488)(p) Amortization of debt issuance costs........ 176 -- 176 1,432 -- 1,608 (1,225)(n) -------- ------ -------- -------- ------- -------- -------- Income (loss) before income taxes.......... (930) 349 (581) (17,936) (8,458) (26,975) 16,713 Income tax expense..... 25 25 475 500 -------- Income before equity interest in Star Gas Corporation........... (18,411) Share of income (loss) of Star Gas Corporation........... (317) 317 (m) -------- ------ -------- -------- ------- -------- -------- Net income (loss)...... $ (955) $ 349 $ (606) $(18,728) $(8,141) $(27,475) $ 16,713 ======== ====== ======== ======== ======= ======== ======== General partner's interest in net income (loss)................ $ (19) ======== Limited partners' interest in net income (loss)................ $ (936) ======== Basic and diluted net income (loss) per limited partner unit.. $ (0.16) ======== Weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding..... 6,035 220 6,255 103 (c) 6,884 8,947 (h) (2,396)(f) 430 (f) 2,492 (f) Star Gas Partners, L.P. Adjusted Pro Forma --------------- Sales.................. $566,155 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales........ 349,472 Operating expenses... 161,551 Restructuring charges............. 2,085 Transaction expenses............ 1,029 Corporate identity expenses............ 1,100 Provision for supplemental benefits 409 Depreciation and amortization........ 36,671 Net gain (loss) on sales of assets..... (48) --------------- Operating income 13,790 Interest (income) expense, net.. 23,669 Amortization of debt issuance costs........ 383 --------------- Income (loss) before income taxes.......... (10,262) Income tax expense..... 500 Income before equity interest in Star Gas Corporation........... Share of income (loss) of Star Gas Corporation........... -- --------------- Net income (loss)...... $(10,762) =============== General partner's interest in net income (loss)................ $ (215) =============== Limited partners' interest in net income (loss)................ $(10,547) =============== Basic and diluted net income (loss) per limited partner unit.. $ (0.67)(q) =============== Weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding..... 15,831 (q)
P-3 Star Gas Partners, L.P. and Subsidiaries Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31, 1998 (in thousands, except per Unit data)
Star Gas Star Gas Partners, L.P. Partners, Pro Forma Pro Forma The Adjusted L.P. Petro(j) Adjustments Combined Offerings Pro Forma --------- -------- ----------- --------- --------- -------------- Sales................... $30,237 $116,540 $146,777 $146,777 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales......... 11,978 74,018 85,996 85,996 Operating expenses.... 11,724 30,123 41,847 41,847 Transaction expenses.. -- 3,794 3,794 3,794 Provision for supplemental benefits............. 90 90 90 Depreciation and amortization......... 3,008 6,166 $ (1)(l) 9,173 9,173 Net gain (loss) on sales of assets...... (4) (15) (19) (19) ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- -------- Operating income 3,523 2,334 1 5,858 5,858 Interest expense, net... 2,178 7,820 9,998 $(3,872)(p) 6,126 Amortization of debt issuance costs......... 45 335 380 (283)(n) 97 ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- -------- Income (loss) before income taxes........... 1,300 (5,821) 1 (4,520) 4,155 (365) ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- -------- Income tax expense...... 6 75 81 81 -------- Income before equity interest in Star Gas Corporation............ (5,896) Share of income (loss) of Star Gas Corporation............ 770 (770)(m) ------- -------- ------- -------- ------- -------- Net income (loss)....... $ 1,294 $ (5,126) $ (769) $ (4,601) $ 4,155 $ (446) ======= ======== ======= ======== ======= ======== General partner's interest in net income (loss)................. $ 26 $ (9) ======= ======== Limited partners' interest in net income (loss)................. $ 1,268 $ (437) ======= ======== Basic and diluted net income (loss) per limited partner unit... $ 0.20 $ (0.03) ======= ======== Weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding...... 6,255 103 (c) 8,947 (h) 15,831 (2,396)(f) 430 (f) 2,492 (f)
P-4 Star Gas Partners, L.P. and Subsidiaries Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information The following pro forma adjustments give effect to (1) the offering of 809,000 common units by Star Gas Partners on December 16, 1997, (2) the acquisition of Petro, (3) the debt offering and (4) the equity offering, as if each transaction had taken place on December 31, 1998, in the case of the pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet, or as of October 1, 1997, in the case of the pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the twelve months ended September 30, 1998, or as of October 1, 1998, in the case of the pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended December 31, 1998. The pro forma adjustments are based upon currently available information, estimates and assumptions and a preliminary determination and allocation of the total purchase price for Petro and therefore the actual results may differ from the pro forma results. However, management believes that the assumptions provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects of the transactions as contemplated, and that the pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions and are properly applied in the pro forma financial information. Transaction Related Adjustments (a) Reflects the accrued dividends payable on Petro's 1989 preferred stock and 12 7/8% preferred stock (b) Reflects the negotiated discount of approximately $1.0 million to redeem Petro's 12 7/8% preferred stock and the negotiated premium of approximately $2.8 million to refinance Petro's public debt (c) Reflects the issue of 0.8 million shares of junior preferred stock of Petro, which will be converted into 0.1 million common units upon completion of the transaction at an assumed value of $19.00 per unit. The junior preferred stock was issued to the holders of Petro's 9 3/8% subordinated debentures, 10 1/8% subordinated notes, and 12% subordinated debentures, and 12 7/8% preferred stock as consideration for consenting to the early redemption of those securities. The Transaction (Merger and Exchange) (d) Represents: (1) the estimated amount of current federal and state taxes to be incurred of $4.6 million (2) the estimated amount of deferred federal and state income taxes to be recognized of $46.0 million, and (3) the elimination of the tax liability associated with the Pearl Gas conveyance of $3.5 million. P-5 (e) Reflects the estimated additional amount of $3.5 million to be recorded by Petro for legal, professional and advisory fees incurred by Petro and Star Gas Partners in the transaction. Total estimated expenses are $8.3 million. As of September 30, 1998 Petro has recorded $1.0 million in transaction expenses. For the three months December 31, 1998, Petro has recorded $3.8 million in transaction expenses. (f) Represents the exchange of 26.5 million shares of Petro's Class A common stock and Class C common stock valued at $50.5 million for 2.5 million Star Gas Partners senior subordinated units valued at $40.4 million, 0.4 million Star Gas Partners junior subordinated units valued at $5.8 million and 0.3 million general partner units valued at $4.3 million. The 2.4 million Star Gas Partners subordinated units outstanding prior to the transaction will be contributed to Star Gas Partners by Petro. The value assigned to Petro's Class A common stock is $45.5 million or $1.91 per share and the value assigned to Petro's Class C common stock is $5.0 million or $1.91 per share. The method used to determine the fair market value of Petro's Class A and Class C common stock was based on an implied unit analysis. The method used to determine the fair market value of Star Gas Partners' senior subordinated units, junior subordinated units and general partner units was based on an implied unit analysis. See page 68 of the joint proxy statement and prospectus of Star Gas Partners, L.P. and Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc. dated February 10, 1999 for a description of the implied unit analysis method. The table below summarizes the preliminary allocation by Star Gas Partners of the excess of purchase price over book value related to the acquisition of Petro. The allocation of the purchase price is based on the results of a preliminary appraisal of property, plant and equipment, customer lists and the December 31, 1998 recorded values for tangible assets and liabilities. The anticipated closing date of the transaction is March 31, 1999. This purchase price allocation will be updated for changes in current assets and liabilities based on Petro's operating results from January 1, 1999 to the anticipated closing date. From January 1, 1999 to the closing date, it is expected that Petro will generate net income and positive cash flows and that working capital will increase. As a result, the amount of goodwill to be recorded on the closing date will decrease. Subject to Petro's operating results which could be impacted by weather, among other factors, it is estimated that the increase in working capital for Petro from January 1, 1999 to the closing date will range between $35 million to $40 million. The preliminary allocation is as follows (in thousands): Consideration given for the exchange of Petro shares................ $ 50,478 Transaction expenses (1)............................................ 6,954 -------- Total consideration............................................. 57,432 -------- Fair market value of Petro's asset and liabilities as of December 31, 1998: Current assets.................................................... (91,758) Cash collateral account........................................... (6,900) Property, plant and equipment (2)................................. (40,109) Value of Petro's investment in Star Gas........................... (34,424) Current liabilities............................................... 97,283 Accrued income taxes.............................................. 4,600 Accrued preferred dividends....................................... 648 Long-term debt.................................................... 281,575 Deferred income taxes............................................. 46,000 Other liabilities................................................. 7,264 Preferred stock................................................... 27,600 Junior preferred stock............................................ 1,953 -------- Subtotal........................................................ 293,732 -------- Total value assigned to intangibles and other assets................ 351,164 Carrying amount of intangibles and other assets..................... (76,201) -------- Allocation of excess purchase price to intangibles.................. $274,963 ======== Consisting of: Customer lists.................................................... $ 95,000 Goodwill.......................................................... 255,199 Other assets...................................................... 965 -------- Total intangibles and other assets.............................. $351,164 ========
- -------- (1)Transaction expenses include legal, accounting, investment advisory and asset appraisal costs. (2)Includes fair market value adjustment of $12.0 million. P-6 The fair market value for property plant and equipment, excluding real estate, was established using the cost approach method. The market approach was used in valuing the real estate. The value assigned to customer lists was derived using a discounted cash flow analysis. The cash flows attributable to the customer lists were discounted back at an equity risk adjusted cost of capital to the net present value. Any excess was attributable to goodwill. The Debt Offering and the Equity Offering (g) Reflects the estimated net proceeds to Petro of $87.9 million from the $90.0 million debt offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions estimated to be $1.1 million and offering expenses estimated to be $1.0 million. These costs are being amortized over the term of the related debt which is assumed to be 10 years. (h) Reflects the estimated net proceeds to Star Gas Partners of $159.9 million from the issuance and sale of 8.9 million common units in the equity offering at an assumed offering price of $19.00 per common unit, net of underwriting discounts and commissions estimated to be $8.5 million and offering expenses estimated to be $1.6 million. The Propane Acquisitions (i) Represents the results of certain propane distributors acquired by Star Gas Partners in fiscal 1998 from October 1, 1997 to their dates of acquisition. Results of these distributors from the dates of acquisition to September 30, 1998 are included in Star Gas Partners' twelve months ended September 30, 1998 results adjusted for: (1) cost savings of $0.3 million, primarily executive compensation and legal expenses relating to selling shareholders; (2) additional depreciation and amortization of $0.5 million; and (3) additional interest expense of $0.4 million. There were no propane acquisitions completed in the three months ended December 31, 1998. The Transaction (Acquisition of Petro) (j) Represents the results of operations of Petro for the twelve months ended September 30, 1998 or the three months ended December 31, 1998. Estimated expenses of $8.3 million to be incurred by Petro as a direct result of its acquisition by Star Gas Partners will be included in Petro's actual statement of operations. For the twelve months ended September 30, 1998, Petro has recorded $1.0 million of these expenses. For the three months ended December 31, 1998, Petro has recorded $3.8 million of these expenses. (k) Adjustment to reflect the disposition of Petro's Hartford, Connecticut operations in November 1997. Petro received cash proceeds of $15.6 million and recorded a gain of $11.3 million. The carrying value of these assets at the time of sale was $4.3 million. (l) Adjustment to depreciation and amortization expense attributable to the acquisition of Petro. P-7 Star Gas Partners believes that the amortization periods assigned to the assets below are appropriate. However, if the final amortization periods assigned to the tangible and intangible assets were of shorter duration, the amount of depreciation and amortization would increase and reduce net income. For the twelve months ended September 30, 1998, the following table summarizes the effect on depreciation and amortization of the acquisition of Petro.
Net Book Value Amount per Petro's Financials Amount per Appraisal Difference --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ------------ Property and equipment, net Asset(1) Life Depreciation(2) Asset(1) Life Depreciation(2) Depreciation - --------------------------- -------- -------------- --------------- -------- -------------- --------------- ------------ Land................ $ 2,092 $ -- $ 3,300 $ -- $ -- Buildings........... 4,788 20-45 years 419 4,300 30 years 143 (276) Fleet............... 5,908 5 to 7 years 2,866 12,800 6 years 2,135 (731) Leasehold........... 4,270 term of leases 562 5,900 term of leases 457 (105) Computer, furniture and fixtures....... 7,377 5 to 7 years 2,491 9,700 5 to 7 years 1,661 (830) Service & other equipment.......... 3,689 5 to 13 years 692 4,109 5 to 13 years 557 (135) ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- Total property and equipment.......... $28,124 $ 7,030 $ 40,109 $ 4,953 $(2,077) ======= ======= ======== ======= ======= Intangible and other assets, net Asset(1) Life Amortization(2) Asset(1) Life Amortization(2) Amortization - -------------------------------- -------- -------------- --------------- -------- -------------- --------------- ------------ Customer list....... $52,596 6.5 years $17,364 $ 95,000 10 years $ 9,500 $(7,864) Goodwill............ 9,013 25 years 1,129 255,199 25 years 10,208 9,079 Covenants not to compete............ 2,855 5 to 7 years 1,904 -- -- (1,904) Other assets........ 965 -- 965 -- -- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- Total intangible and other assets....... $65,429 $20,397 $351,164 $19,708 $ (689) ======= ------- ======== ------- ------- Totals.............. $27,427 $24,661 $(2,766) ======= ======= =======
- ------- (1) As of December 31, 1998. (2) For the twelve months ended September 30, 1998. Petro's property, plant and equipment is being depreciated using a historical cost which is approximately $80 million. The fair market value of these assets is $40.1 million. When depreciation expense is calculated based on the fair market value, this expense is $2.1 million lower than historical depreciation. Pro forma depreciation is less than historical depreciation due to decline in the asset base being depreciated and an extension of the useful lives of those assets. The remaining lives assigned to property, plant and equipment were determined by an independent appraisal firm. All property, plant and equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method. Pro forma customer list amortization is less than historical amortization due to a longer life and a lower amortization asset. The original cost used to amortize historical customer list was approximately $120 million. The longer life represents Petro's improved retention rate as well as the retention of customers obtained through internal marketing, which have a higher retention rate than for customers acquired through acquisition. Petro's previous acquisitions represented the acquisition of customers. The acquisition of Petro by Star Gas Partners is an acquisition of an on-going business. The appraisal assigned a greater allocation to goodwill than what was previously allocated by Petro in their purchase of a 188 relatively small fuel oil dealers. This resulted in approximately $9.1 million of additional amortization, largely offsetting the $7.9 million of less customer list amortization. Restrictive covenants were not assigned a value under the pro forma intangibles due to the minimal amount of the asset value expected at closing. Intangibles are amortized on a straight-line basis. P-8 For the three months ended December 31, 1998, the following table summarizes the effect on depreciation and amortization of the acquisition of Petro.
Net Book Value Amount per Petro's Financials Amount per Appraisal Difference --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ------------ Property and equipment, net Asset(1) Life Depreciation(2) Asset(1) Life Depreciation(2) Depreciation - --------------------------- -------- -------------- --------------- -------- -------------- --------------- ------------ Land................ $ 2,092 $ -- $ 3,300 $ -- $ -- Buildings........... 4,788 20-45 years 76 4,300 30 years 36 (40) Fleet............... 5,908 5 to 7 years 676 12,800 6 years 534 (142) Leasehold........... 4,270 term of leases 148 5,900 term of leases 114 (34) Computer, furniture and fixtures....... 7,377 5 to 7 years 655 9,700 5 to 7 years 415 (240) Service & other equipment.......... 3,689 5 to 13 years 219 4,109 5 to 13 years 139 (80) ------- ------ -------- ------ ------- Total property and equipment.......... $28,124 $1,774 $ 40,109 $1,238 $ (536) ======= ====== ======== ====== ======= Intangible and other assets, net Asset(1) Life Amortization(2) Asset(1) Life Amortization(2) Amortization - -------------------------------- -------- -------------- --------------- -------- -------------- --------------- ------------ Customer list....... $52,596 6.5 years $3,703 $ 95,000 10 years $2,375 $(1,328) Goodwill............ 9,013 25 years 248 255,199 25 years 2,552 2,304 Covenants not to compete............ 2,855 5 to 7 years 441 -- -- (441) Other assets........ 965 -- 965 -- -- ------- ------ -------- ------ ------- Total intangible and other assets....... $65,429 $4,392 $351,164 $4,927 $ 535 ======= ------ ======== ------ ------- Totals.............. $6,166 $6,165 $ (1) ====== ====== =======
- ------- (1) As of December 31, 1998. (2) For the three months ended December 31, 1998. (m) Reflects the elimination of Petro's equity interest in Star Gas Partners. P-9 The Offerings (n) Reflects the net adjustment for the twelve months ended September 30, 1998 to amortization of debt issuance costs of $1.2 million attributable to the debt offering and the acquisition of Petro. Amortization of debt issuance costs is decreased by $1.4 million relating to the repayment of Petro debt and is increased by $0.2 million relating to the 7.5% notes. For the three months ended December 31, 1998, amortization of debt issuance costs is decreased by $0.3 million relating to the repayment of Petro debt and is increased by $0.1 million relating to the 7.5% notes. (o) Reflects the use of the net proceeds from the equity offering and the debt offering to repay $84.1 million of Petro's 12 1/4% Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2005 including $2.8 million of premiums, to repay $50.0 million of Petro's 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003, to repay $75.0 million of Petro's 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2006, to retire $27.6 million of Petro's 12 7/8% Exchangeable Preferred Stock, to retire $4.1 million of Petro's 14.33% Exchangeable Preferred Stock and to pay $3.5 million of transaction expenses. As of December 31, 1998 Petro had paid $4.8 million in transaction expenses. (p) Reflects the net reduction to interest expense of $15.5 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 1998. This amount reflects $6.8 million of additional interest expense annually on the $90.0 million in principal amount of the notes at an assumed interest rate of 7.5%. This amount also reflects an annual reduction in interest expense of $22.2 million due to the repayment of $206.3 million of Petro public debt with the proceeds of the equity offering and the debt offering. The following table summarizes the effect on interest expense of the transaction for the twelve months ended September 30, 1998:
Interest Interest Amount Rate Expense ------- -------- -------- Debt Repaid Petro 12 1/4% Senior Subordinated Debentures(1).... $81,250 12.25% $ 9,953 Petro 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes............ 50,000 10.125% 5,063 Petro 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures........ 75,000 9.375% 7,031 Lower letter of credit fees on Acquisition Notes... 191 ------- Total Reductions to Interest Expense............. $22,238 ======= Interest Interest Amount Rate Expense ------- -------- -------- New Debt Issued Petro 7.5% Notes................................... $90,000 7.5% $(6,750) ------- Net Reduction to Interest Expense.................. $15,488 =======
- -------- (1) Excludes prepayment premium of $2.8 million. P-10 The following table summarizes the effect on interest expense of the transaction for the three months ended December 31, 1998:
Interest Interest Amount Rate Expense ------- -------- -------- Debt Repaid Petro 12 1/4% Senior Subordinated Debentures(1).... $81,250 12.25% $ 2,488 Petro 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes............ 50,000 10.125% 1,266 Petro 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures........ 75,000 9.375% 1,758 Lower letter of credit fees on Acquisition Notes... 48 ------- Total Reductions to Interest Expense............. $ 5,560 ======= Interest Interest Amount Rate Expense ------- -------- -------- New Debt Issued Petro 7.5% Notes................................... $90,000 7.5% $(1,688) ------- Net Reduction to Interest Expense.................. $ 3,872 =======
- -------- (1) Excludes prepayment premium of $2.8 million. (q) The amended and restated partnership agreement provides that for each non-overlapping four quarter period that occurs after the first anniversary of the transaction, but before the fifth anniversary of the transaction, in which the dollar amount of Petro Adjusted Operating Surplus per Petro Unit equals or exceeds $2.90. Star Gas Partners will issue 303,000 senior subordinated units, pro rata, or 303,000 Class B common units, pro rata, if such issuance occurs after the end of the subordination period. These additional senior subordinated units will be issued to the current holders of the senior subordinated units, junior subordinated units and the general partner units. Star Gas Partners may not issue more than an aggregate of 909,000 senior subordinated units or Class B common units under this provision. The issuance of these senior subordinated units will not generate any additional proceeds to Star Gas Partners. When these units are issued, an additional amount of goodwill will be recorded. Assuming 303,000 senior subordinated units are issued, the amount of goodwill to be recorded will be $4.9 million. As a result, annual amortization expense would increase by $0.2 million and would decrease net income per limited partner unit by $0.01 per unit. If these senior subordinated units are issued and they are converted into Class B common units, the Class A common units would be diluted in terms of available cash to be used for payment of the quarterly distributions. P-11 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned thereunto duly authorized: Star Gas Partners, L.P. By: Star Gas Corporation (General Partner) /s/ Joseph P. Cavanaugh ---------------------------- By: Joseph P. Cavanaugh Joseph P. Cavanaugh President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated: Signature Title Date --------- ----- ---- /s/ Joseph P. Cavanaugh President February 18, 1999 - ------------------------- Star Gas Corporation Joseph P. Cavanaugh (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ Richard F. Ambury Vice President - Finance February 18, 1999 - ------------------------- Star Gas Corporation Richard F. Ambury (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----