3.	Acquisition and Disposition of Businesses

On April 22, 2016, the Operating Partnership sold certain assets and operations in a non-strategic market of its propane segment for $26,000, including $5,000 representing non-compete consideration that will be received over a five-year period, resulting in a gain of $9,769 that was recognized during the third quarter of fiscal 2016. The corresponding net assets and results of operations were not material to the Partnership’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

On December 15, 2015, the Operating Partnership acquired the assets of Propane USA Distribution, LLC (“Propane USA”), a propane marketer headquartered in Margate, Florida, and its affiliate companies, for $45,000, including $3,000 for non-compete consideration, plus working capital acquired. As of June 25, 2016, $42,945 was paid, of which $41,250 was paid at closing, and the remainder of the purchase price will be funded in accordance with the terms of the non-compete agreements. The acquisition of Propane USA was consummated pursuant to the Partnership’s strategic growth initiatives and was funded entirely from cash on hand. The purchase price allocation and results of operations of Propane USA were not material to the Partnership’s consolidated financial position and statement of operations.