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NET INCOME PER COMMON UNIT
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
NET INCOME PER COMMON UNIT  
NET INCOME PER COMMON UNIT
NOTE 7                 NET INCOME PER COMMON UNIT

Net income per common unit is computed by dividing net income, after deduction of the General Partner’s allocation, by the weighted average number of common units outstanding. The General Partner’s allocation is equal to an amount based upon its effective two percent general partner interest, plus an amount equal to incentive distributions. Incentive distributions are paid to the General Partner if quarterly cash distributions on the common units exceed levels specified in the Partnership Agreement.

Net income per common unit was determined as follows:

(unaudited)
 
Three months ended
 June 30,
   
Six months ended
June 30,
 
(millions of dollars except per common unit amounts)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net income(a)
    36.1       27.7       78.4       61.4  
Net income allocated to General Partner:
                               
   General Partner interest
    (0.7 )     (0.5 )     (1.6 )     (1.2 )
   Incentive distribution income allocation
    -       -       -       -  
      (0.7 )     (0.5 )     (1.6 )     (1.2 )
Net income allocable to common units
    35.4       27.2       76.8       60.2  
Weighted average common units outstanding (millions)
    50.9       46.2       48.6       46.2  
Net income per common unit
    $0.69       $0.59       $1.58       $1.30  
 
(a) Includes equity earnings from GTN and Bison from May 3, 2011, date of acquisition, to June 30, 2011.