0001423902-18-000044.txt : 20181217 0001423902-18-000044.hdr.sgml : 20181217 20181217170014 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001423902-18-000044 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20181217 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20181217 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20181217 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Western Gas Equity Partners, LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001423902 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION [4922] IRS NUMBER: 261075656 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-35753 FILM NUMBER: 181238672 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1201 LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE CITY: THE WOODLANDS STATE: TX ZIP: 77380-7046 BUSINESS PHONE: 832-636-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1201 LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE CITY: THE WOODLANDS STATE: TX ZIP: 77380-7046 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WGR Holdings LLC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20080115 8-K 1 wgp20198-kxdrop.htm FORM 8-K Document



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
 
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 17, 2018
 

WESTERN GAS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
001-35753
(Commission
File Number)
46-0967367
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
1201 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380-1046
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
 
 
 
(832) 636-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
þ  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
þ  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
¨  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
¨  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).    Emerging growth company   ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ¨







Introductory Note
On November 7, 2018, Western Gas Equity Partners, LP (“WGP”), Western Gas Partners, LP (“WES”), Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (“Anadarko”) and certain of their affiliates entered into a Contribution Agreement and Agreement and Plan of Merger (as may be amended from time to time, the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, Clarity Merger Sub, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of WGP, will merge with and into WES, with WES continuing as the surviving entity and a subsidiary of WGP (the “Merger”). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Merger, WES will acquire substantially all of Anadarko’s remaining midstream assets (collectively, the “Anadarko Midstream Assets”), which are largely associated with Anadarko’s two premier U.S. onshore oil plays in the Delaware and DJ Basins.
Item 8.01 Other Information.
This Current Report on Form 8-K includes the following financial information prepared in connection with the Merger and WES’s acquisition of the Anadarko Midstream Assets.
Audited historical Consolidated Financial Statements of the Anadarko Midstream Assets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2017, together with the notes thereto, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Unaudited historical Consolidated Financial Statements of the Anadarko Midstream Assets as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, together with the notes thereto, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of WGP as of September 30, 2018, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2017, and the nine months ended September 30, 2018, together with the notes thereto, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated herein by reference.
Important Information for Investors and Unitholders
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval.
In connection with the Merger and the other proposed transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the “Transactions”), WGP will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) a registration statement on Form S-4, which will include a prospectus of WGP and a proxy statement of WES. WES and WGP also plan to file other documents with the Commission regarding the proposed Transactions. After the registration statement has been declared effective by the Commission, a definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to the unitholders of WES. INVESTORS AND UNITHOLDERS OF WES ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED MERGER THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE COMMISSION CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. Investors and unitholders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about WES and WGP once such documents are filed with the Commission, through the website maintained by the Commission at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the Commission by WES and WGP will be available free of charge on their internet website at www.westerngas.com or by contacting their Investor Relations Department at 832-636-6000.
Participants in the Solicitation
WES, WGP, their respective general partners and their respective general partners’ directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the unitholders of WES in connection with the proposed Transactions. Information about the directors and executive officers of WES is set forth in WES’s Annual Report on Form 10-K which was filed with the Commission on February 16, 2018. Information about the directors and executive officers of WGP is set forth in WGP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K which was filed with the Commission on February 16, 2018. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the Commission when they become available. Free copies of these documents can be obtained using the contact information above.

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements. For example, statements regarding future financial performance, future competitive positioning, future market demand, future benefits to unitholders, future economic and industry conditions, the proposed merger (including its benefits, results, effects and timing) and whether and when the Transactions will be consummated, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. WES, WGP and their respective general partners believe that their expectations are based on reasonable assumptions. No assurance, however, can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct.
A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this communication. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the failure of the unitholders of WES to approve the proposed merger; the risk that the conditions to the closing of the proposed Transactions are not satisfied; the risk that regulatory approvals required for the proposed Transactions are not obtained or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed Transactions; uncertainties as to the timing of the proposed Transactions; competitive responses to the proposed Transactions; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the proposed Transactions; the outcome of pending or potential litigation; the inability to retain key personnel; uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the pro forma partnership, following completion of the proposed Transactions; and any changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions.
WES and WGP caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in WES’s and WGP’s most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Commission filings, which are available at the Commission’s website, http://www.sec.gov. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning WES, WGP, the proposed Transactions or other matters attributable to WES and WGP or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Each forward looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. Except as required by law, WES, WGP and their respective general partners undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description of the Exhibit
 
23.1
 
 
99.1
 
 
99.2
 
 
99.3
 


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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
WESTERN GAS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP
 
 
 
 
 
By:
Western Gas Equity Holdings, LLC, its general partner
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dated:
December 17, 2018
By:
/s/ Philip H. Peacock
 
 
 
Philip H. Peacock
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary


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EX-23.1 2 wgp20198-kxdropxexh231.htm EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF KPMG LLP Exhibit


EXHIBIT 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


The Board of Directors and Unitholders
Western Gas Equity Holdings, LLC (as general partner of Western Gas Equity Partners, LP):

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No. 333-214447) on Form S-3 and (No. 333-186306) on Form S-8 of Western Gas Equity Partners, LP of our report dated December 17, 2018, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Anadarko Midstream Assets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of operations, net investment by Anadarko, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes (collectively, the “consolidated financial statements”), which report appears in the current report on Form 8-K of Western Gas Equity Partners, LP dated December 17, 2018.



/s/ KPMG LLP

Houston, Texas
December 17, 2018



EX-99.1 3 wgp20198-kxdropxexh991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit
EXHIBIT 99.1

ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Unitholders
Western Gas Equity Holdings, LLC (as general partner of Western Gas Equity Partners, LP):

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Anadarko Midstream Assets (the Company) as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the related consolidated statements of operations, net investment by Anadarko, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2012.
Houston, Texas
December 17, 2018


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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
thousands
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues and other – affiliates
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
$
123,897

 
$
104,960

 
$
67,287

Product sales
 
61,486

 
26,935

 
28,259

Total revenues and other – affiliates
 
185,383

 
131,895

 
95,546

Revenues and other – third parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
7,416

 
6,331

 
7,350

Other
 
55

 
44

 
60

Total revenues and other – third parties
 
7,471

 
6,375

 
7,410

Total revenues and other
 
192,854

 
138,270

 
102,956

Equity income, net – affiliates
 
30,186

 
23,126

 
16,126

Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of product (1)
 
56,694

 
24,386

 
24,712

Operation and maintenance (1)
 
29,623

 
24,395

 
19,495

General and administrative – affiliates
 
3,281

 
3,112

 
2,951

Property and other taxes
 
6,328

 
5,493

 
4,717

Depreciation and amortization
 
27,501

 
22,783

 
17,757

Impairments
 
1,678

 
2,287

 
1,410

Total operating expenses
 
125,105

 
82,456

 
71,042

Operating income
 
97,935

 
78,940

 
48,040

Income before income taxes
 
97,935

 
78,940

 
48,040

Income tax (benefit) expense
 
(62,143
)
 
22,149

 
15,205

Net income
 
$
160,078

 
$
56,791

 
$
32,835

 
                                                                                                                                                                                    
(1) 
Cost of product includes product purchases from affiliates (as defined in Note 1) of $0.1 million, $(3.3) million and $4.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Operation and maintenance includes charges from affiliates of $9.8 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, and $7.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2015.


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
December 31,
thousands
 
2017
 
2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
 
$
478

 
$
444

Other current assets
 
593

 
1,969

Total current assets
 
1,071

 
2,413

Property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
Cost
 
1,102,972

 
653,157

Less accumulated depreciation
 
79,338

 
55,010

Net property, plant and equipment
 
1,023,634

 
598,147

Goodwill
 
29,641

 
29,641

Other intangible assets
 
96,917

 
99,154

Equity investments
 
244,139

 
227,240

Total assets
 
$
1,395,402

 
$
956,595

LIABILITIES, EQUITY AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
 
Accounts and imbalance payables
 
$
117,037

 
$
12,480

Accrued ad valorem taxes
 
6,503

 
5,153

Total current liabilities
 
123,540

 
17,633

Long-term liabilities
 
 
 
 
APCWH Note Payable
 
98,966

 

Deferred income taxes
 
127,439

 
178,920

Asset retirement obligations
 
8,874

 
7,675

Other liabilities
 
3

 

Total long-term liabilities
 
235,282

 
186,595

Total liabilities
 
358,822

 
204,228

Net investment by Anadarko
 
1,036,580

 
752,367

Total liabilities and net investment by Anadarko
 
$
1,395,402

 
$
956,595



See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INVESTMENT BY ANADARKO
thousands
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
 
$
555,801

Net income
 
32,835

Net contributions from Anadarko
 
150,655

Elimination of net deferred tax liabilities
 
(20,246
)
Balance at December 31, 2015
 
$
719,045

Net income
 
56,791

Net distributions to Anadarko
 
(17,298
)
Elimination of net deferred tax liabilities
 
(6,171
)
Balance at December 31, 2016
 
$
752,367

Net income
 
160,078

Net contributions from Anadarko
 
125,641

Elimination of net deferred tax liabilities
 
(1,506
)
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
$
1,036,580



See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
thousands
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
160,078

 
$
56,791

 
$
32,835

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
27,501

 
22,783

 
17,757

Impairments
 
1,678

 
2,287

 
1,410

Deferred income taxes
 
(52,988
)
 
44,884

 
29,183

Equity income, net – affiliates
 
(30,186
)
 
(23,126
)
 
(16,126
)
Distributions from equity investment earnings - affiliates
 
29,713

 
22,762

 
15,556

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
 
(49
)
 
507

 
(612
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts and imbalance payables and accrued liabilities, net
 
5,982

 
2,338

 
9,117

Change in other items, net
 
1,443

 
5,186

 
(7,127
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
143,172

 
134,412

 
81,993

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(351,200
)
 
(70,381
)
 
(144,887
)
Acquisitions from affiliates
 

 
(131
)
 

Acquisitions from third parties
 
(22,500
)
 

 
(7,004
)
Investments in equity affiliates
 
(2,500
)
 
(55,090
)
 
(90,255
)
Distributions from equity investments in excess of cumulative earnings – affiliates
 
8,574

 
8,488

 
9,498

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(367,626
)
 
(117,114
)
 
(232,648
)
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
APCWH Note Payable
 
98,813

 

 

Net contributions from (distributions to) Anadarko
 
125,641

 
(17,298
)
 
150,655

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
224,454

 
(17,298
)
 
150,655

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
$

 
$

 
$

Supplemental disclosures
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accrued capital expenditures
 
$
108,411

 
$
8,333

 
$
22,916



See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General. On November 7, 2018, Western Gas Equity Partners, LP (“WGP”), Western Gas Partners, LP (“WES”), Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (“APC”), WGR Asset Holding Company LLC (“WGRAH”) and certain of their affiliates entered into a Contribution Agreement and Agreement and Plan of Merger (as may be amended from time to time, the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, Clarity Merger Sub, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of WGP, will merge with and into WES, with WES continuing as the surviving entity and a subsidiary of WGP (the “Merger”).
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Merger, (i) Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC and WGRAH will contribute all of their interests in each of Anadarko Wattenberg Oil Complex LLC, Anadarko DJ Oil Pipeline LLC, Anadarko DJ Gas Processing LLC, Wamsutter Pipeline LLC, DBM Oil Services, LLC, Anadarko Pecos Midstream LLC, Anadarko Mi Vida LLC and APC Water Holdings 1, LLC (“APCWH”) to WGR Operating, LP, Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC and Delaware Basin Midstream, LLC and (ii) APC Midstream Holdings, LLC will sell to WES all of its interests in each of Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Panola Pipeline Company, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (together with the Merger, the “Transactions”). The assets to be acquired by WES as a result of the Transactions are collectively referred to as the Anadarko Midstream Assets (“AMA”) and, as of December 31, 2017, were comprised of the following:

Wattenberg processing plant. The Wattenberg processing plant consists of a cryogenic train (with capacity of 190 million cubic feet per day (“MMcf/d”)) and a refrigeration train (with capacity of 100 MMcf/d) located in Adams County, Colorado.

Wamsutter pipeline. The Wamsutter pipeline is a crude oil gathering pipeline located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming and delivers crude oil into Plains All American Pipeline.

DJ Basin oil system. The DJ Basin oil system consists of (i) a crude oil gathering system, (ii) a centralized oil stabilization facility (“COSF”), which commenced operation in 2015, and (iii) a 12-mile crude oil pipeline, located in Weld County, Colorado. The COSF consists of Trains I through V with total capacity of 125 thousand barrels per day (“MBbls/d”) and two storage tanks with total capacity of 500,000 barrels. Train VI, with capacity of 30 MBbls/d, commenced operation in 2018. The pipeline connects the COSF to Tampa Rail.

DBM oil system. The DBM oil system consists of (i) a crude oil gathering system, (ii) three central production facilities (“CPFs”), which include ten processing trains with total capacity of 71 MBbls/d, (iii) three storage tanks with total capacity of 30,000 barrels, (iv) a 14-mile crude oil pipeline, and (v) two regional oil treating facilities (“ROTFs”), which include four trains with total capacity of 120 MBbls/d, located in Reeves and Loving Counties, Texas. The ROTFs commenced operation in 2018. The pipeline transports crude oil from the DBM oil system and one third-party CPF into Plains All American Pipeline.

APC water systems. The APC water systems consist of one produced-water disposal system (with capacity of 30 MBbls/d), which commenced operation in 2017. Three additional produced-water disposal systems commenced operation in 2018, increasing the total capacity to 505 MBbls/d. The APC water systems are located in Reeves, Loving, Winkler and Ward Counties, Texas.

A 20% interest in Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC (“Saddlehorn”). Saddlehorn owns (i) a 600-mile crude oil and condensate pipeline (excluding pipeline capacity leased by Saddlehorn) that originates in Laramie County, Wyoming and terminates in Cushing, Oklahoma, and (ii) four storage tanks with total capacity of 300,000 barrels. The Saddlehorn interest was acquired in 2015 for a net investment of $6.0 million and is accounted for under the equity method. The pipeline commenced operation in 2016 and is operated by a third party.

A 15% interest in Panola Pipeline Company, LLC (“Panola”). Panola owns a 248-mile natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) pipeline that originates in Panola County, Texas and terminates in Mont Belvieu, Texas. The Panola interest was acquired in 2015 for a net investment of $1.0 million and is accounted for under the equity method. The pipeline is operated by a third party.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

A 50% interest in Mi Vida JV LLC (“Mi Vida JV”). Mi Vida JV owns a cryogenic gas processing plant (with capacity of 200 MMcf/d) located in Ward County, Texas. The interest in Mi Vida JV is accounted for under the equity method. The processing plant commenced operation in 2015 and is operated by a third party.

A 50% interest in Ranch Westex JV LLC (“Ranch Westex JV”). Ranch Westex JV owns a processing plant consisting of a cryogenic train (with capacity of 100 MMcf/d) and a refrigeration train (with capacity of 25 MMcf/d), located in Ward County, Texas. In 2017, an additional interest in Ranch Westex JV was purchased from a third party for a net investment of $22.5 million, increasing the ownership from 33% to 50%. The interest in Ranch Westex JV is accounted for under the equity method and the processing plant is operated by a third party.

For purposes of these consolidated financial statements, “WGP” refers to Western Gas Equity Partners, LP and its subsidiaries, including WES as the context requires. “Anadarko” refers to Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries, excluding WGP, and “affiliates” refers to subsidiaries of Anadarko, excluding WGP, but including equity interests in Saddlehorn, Panola, Mi Vida JV and Ranch Westex JV. WGP has no independent operations or material assets other than its partnership interests in WES. The consolidated financial results of WES are included in WGP’s consolidated financial statements due to WGP’s 100% ownership interest in WES’s general partner and WES’s general partner’s control of WES.

Basis of presentation. These consolidated financial statements and related notes were prepared in connection with WES’s proposed acquisition of AMA from Anadarko and for the purpose of complying with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations, including but not limited to Regulation S-X, Article 3, General Instructions as to Financial Statements, and Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 1-B, Allocation of Expenses and Related Disclosure in Financial Statements of Subsidiaries, Divisions or Lesser Business Components of Another Entity. These consolidated financial statements and related notes incorporate the activities and account balances of AMA from the historical cost-basis accounts of Anadarko with certain adjustments made to reasonably reflect the stand-alone costs of doing business and may not necessarily be indicative of the actual results of operations that would have occurred if AMA had been owned separately during the periods reported and are also not indicative of future results of operations. For example, in connection with the closing of the acquisition of AMA, existing agreements between Anadarko and WES will become effective for AMA. See Note 8. These agreements will materially affect how general and administrative expense is charged to AMA and how those expenses are reflected in these consolidated financial statements. In addition, the current federal and state income taxes included in these consolidated financial statements represent AMA’s allocable share of Anadarko’s current federal and state income tax, whereas WGP, and AMA upon closing of the acquisition, are generally not subject to federal or state income tax, other than Texas margin tax. Transactions between AMA and Anadarko have been identified in the consolidated financial statements as transactions between affiliates. Management’s adjustments, allocations and related estimates and assumptions are further described in this Note 1 and Note 2.

Use of estimates. In preparing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, management makes informed judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in the financial statements and the notes thereto. Management evaluates its estimates and related assumptions regularly, using historical experience and other methods considered reasonable under the particular circumstances. Changes in facts and circumstances or additional information may result in revised estimates and actual results may differ from these estimates. Effects on the business, financial position and results of operations resulting from revisions to estimates are recognized when the facts that give rise to the revision become known.
The information included herein reflects all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Fair value. The fair-value-measurement standard defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The standard characterizes inputs used in determining fair value according to a hierarchy that prioritizes those inputs based upon the degree to which they are observable. The three input levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1 – Inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly (for example, quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets not considered to be active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, or market-corroborated inputs).

Level 3 – Inputs that are not observable from objective sources, such as management’s internally developed assumptions used in pricing an asset or liability (for example, an estimate of future cash flows used in management’s internally developed present value of future cash flows model that underlies the fair value measurement).

In determining fair value, management uses observable market data when available, or models that incorporate observable market data. When a fair value measurement is required and there is not a market-observable price for the asset or liability or a market-observable price for a similar asset or liability, the cost, income, or multiples approach is used, depending on the quality of information available to support management’s assumptions. The cost approach is based on management’s best estimate of the current asset replacement cost. The income approach uses management’s best assumptions regarding expectations of projected cash flows, and discounts the expected cash flows using a commensurate risk adjusted discount rate. Such evaluations involve a significant amount of judgment, since the results are based on expected future events or conditions, such as sales prices, estimates of future throughput, capital and operating costs and the timing thereof, economic and regulatory climates and other factors. A multiples approach uses management’s best assumptions regarding expectations of projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) and the multiple of that EBITDA that a buyer would pay to acquire an asset. Management’s estimates of future net cash flows and EBITDA are inherently imprecise because they reflect management’s expectation of future conditions that are often outside of management’s control.
In arriving at fair value estimates, management uses relevant observable inputs available for the valuation technique employed. If a fair value measurement reflects inputs at multiple levels within the hierarchy, the fair value measurement is characterized based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Nonfinancial assets and liabilities initially measured at fair value include certain assets and liabilities acquired in a third-party business combination, assets and liabilities exchanged in non-monetary transactions, goodwill and other intangibles, initial recognition of asset retirement obligations, and initial recognition of environmental obligations assumed in a third-party acquisition. Impairment analyses for long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangibles, and the initial recognition of asset retirement obligations and environmental obligations use Level 3 inputs.
The carrying amounts of accounts receivable and accounts payable reported on the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these items.

Cash. Anadarko provided cash as needed to support AMA and collected cash from the services provided by AMA. Consequently, the consolidated balance sheets do not include any cash balances. See Note 2 for information on Anadarko’s centralized cash management process. Net cash received from Anadarko is reflected as a contribution from Anadarko on the consolidated statements of net investment by Anadarko and cash flows.

Bad-debt reserve. Accounts receivable on the consolidated balance sheets are primarily comprised of receivables from third parties associated with joint-interest billings. Affiliate accounts receivable were entirely settled through an adjustment to net investment by Anadarko in connection with WES’s acquisition of AMA. Management analyzes the exposure to bad debts on a customer-by-customer basis for its third-party accounts receivable and may establish credit limits for significant third-party customers. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no amounts recorded for bad-debt reserve.


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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Imbalances. The consolidated balance sheets include imbalance receivables and payables resulting from differences in volumes received into the systems and volumes delivered to customers. Volumes owed to or by AMA that are subject to monthly cash settlement are valued according to the terms of the contract as of the balance sheet dates and reflect market index prices. Other volumes owed to or by AMA are valued at the weighted-average cost as of the balance sheet dates and are settled in-kind. As of December 31, 2017, imbalance receivables and payables were $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, imbalance receivables and payables were $2.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Net changes in imbalance receivables and payables are reported in Cost of product in the consolidated statements of operations.

Property, plant and equipment. Property, plant and equipment are generally stated at the lower of historical cost less accumulated depreciation or fair value, if impaired. All construction-related direct labor and material costs are capitalized. The cost of renewals and betterments that extend the useful life of property, plant and equipment is also capitalized. The cost of repairs, replacements and major maintenance projects that do not extend the useful life or increase the expected output of property, plant and equipment is expensed as incurred.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives and salvage values of assets. However, subsequent events could cause a change in estimates, thereby impacting future depreciation amounts. Uncertainties that may impact these estimates include, but are not limited to, changes in laws and regulations relating to environmental matters, including air and water quality, restoration and abandonment requirements, economic conditions and supply and demand in the area.
Management evaluates the ability to recover the carrying amount of its long-lived assets to determine whether its long-lived assets have been impaired. Impairments exist when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds estimates of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. When alternative courses of action to recover the carrying amount of a long-lived asset are under consideration, estimates of future undiscounted cash flows take into account possible outcomes and probabilities of their occurrence. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset is not recoverable based on the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, the impairment loss is measured as the excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its estimated fair value, such that the asset’s carrying amount is adjusted to its estimated fair value with an offsetting charge to impairment expense. Refer to Note 4 for a description of impairments recorded during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Capitalized interest. Interest is capitalized as part of the historical cost of constructing assets for significant projects that are in progress. Capitalized interest is determined by multiplying the weighted-average borrowing cost on debt by the average amount of qualifying costs incurred. Once the construction of an asset subject to interest capitalization is completed and the asset is placed in service, the associated capitalized interest is expensed through depreciation or impairment, together with other capitalized costs related to that asset.

Goodwill. Goodwill included in these consolidated balance sheets represents the allocated portion of Anadarko’s midstream goodwill attributed to AMA upon WES’s acquisition. The carrying value of Anadarko’s midstream goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid to a third-party entity over the estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed by Anadarko. The goodwill balance in the consolidated financial statements does not represent, and in some cases is significantly different from, the difference between the consideration to be paid for the acquisition from Anadarko and the fair value of such net assets on the acquisition date. The consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, include goodwill of $29.6 million for each period presented, none of which is deductible for tax purposes.
Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually, as of October 1, or more often as facts and circumstances warrant. An initial qualitative assessment is performed to determine the likelihood of whether or not goodwill is impaired. If management concludes, based on qualitative factors, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, then goodwill is not impaired and further testing not necessary. If a quantitative assessment must be performed and the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is written down to its implied fair value through a charge to operating expense. The carrying value of goodwill after such an impairment would represent a Level 3 fair value measurement. Estimating the fair value was not necessary based on the qualitative evaluation performed in 2017 or 2016 and no goodwill impairment has been recognized in these consolidated financial statements.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Other intangible assets. Intangible assets are assessed for impairment together with related underlying long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. See Property, plant and equipment within this Note 1 for further discussion of management’s process to evaluate potential impairment of long-lived assets.
The intangible asset balance on the consolidated balance sheet includes the fair value, net of amortization, of contracts assumed by Anadarko in connection with the Wattenberg processing plant acquisition in 2011, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 50 years. The gross carrying amount of Other intangible assets was $111.8 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, and accumulated amortization was $14.9 million and $12.7 million, at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $2.2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015. An estimated $2.2 million of intangible asset amortization will be recorded for each of the next five years.

Asset retirement obligations. A liability based on the estimated costs of retiring tangible long-lived assets is recognized as an asset retirement obligation in the period incurred. The liability is recognized at fair value, measured using discounted expected future cash outflows for the asset retirement obligation when the obligation originates, which generally is when an asset is acquired or constructed. The carrying amount of the associated asset is increased commensurate with the liability recognized. Over time, the discounted liability is adjusted to its expected settlement value through accretion expense, which is reported within Depreciation and amortization in the consolidated statements of operations. Subsequent to the initial recognition, the liability is also adjusted for any changes in the expected value of the retirement obligation (with a corresponding adjustment to property, plant and equipment) until the obligation is settled. Revisions in estimated asset retirement obligations may result from changes in estimated inflation rates, discount rates, asset retirement costs and the estimated timing of settling asset retirement obligations. See Note 6.

Segments. AMA’s operations are organized into a single operating segment, the assets of which gather, compress, treat, process and transport natural gas; gather, stabilize and transport condensate, NGLs and crude oil; and gather and dispose of produced water in the United States.

Revenues and cost of product. The revenue recognition policies described in this section reflect revenue recognition through December 31, 2017. Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“Topic 606”), was adopted effective January 1, 2018. See Accounting standards adopted in 2018 below for further discussion.
Under fee-based gathering, treating, processing and disposal arrangements, a fixed fee is received based on the volume and/or thermal content of natural gas or produced water and revenues are recognized for services provided by AMA in the month such services are performed. Producers’ wells or production facilities are connected to gathering systems for delivery of natural gas to processing or treating plants, where the natural gas is processed to extract NGLs and condensate or treated in order to satisfy pipeline specifications. In some areas, where no processing is required, the producers’ gas is gathered and delivered to pipelines for market delivery. Under cost-of-service gathering agreements, fee revenue is recognized for gathering and compression services based on the current rate calculated in a cost-of-service model, and such rates are reviewed and updated periodically over the life of the agreements. Under percent-of-proceeds contracts, revenue is recognized when the natural gas, NGLs or condensate is sold. The percentage of the product sale ultimately paid to the producer is recorded as a related cost of product expense.
In certain circumstances, natural gas volumes are purchased at the wellhead or production facility for gathering and processing. As a result, AMA has volumes of NGLs and condensate to sell and volumes of residue to sell, to use for system fuel or to satisfy keep-whole obligations. In addition, depending upon specific contract terms, condensate and NGLs recovered during gathering and processing are either returned to the producer or retained and sold. Under keep-whole contracts, when condensate or NGLs are retained and sold, producers are kept whole for the condensate or NGLs volumes through the receipt of a thermally equivalent volume of residue. The keep-whole contract conveys an economic benefit to AMA when the combined value of the individual NGLs is greater in the form of liquids than as a component of the natural gas stream; however, AMA is adversely impacted when the value of the NGLs is lower than the value of the natural gas stream including the liquids. Revenue is recognized from the sale of condensate and NGLs upon transfer of title, and related purchases are recorded as cost of product.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Transportation revenues are earned through firm contracts that obligate customers to pay a monthly reservation or demand charge regardless of the pipeline capacity used by that customer. An additional commodity usage fee is charged to the customer based on the actual volume of natural gas transported. Transportation revenues are also generated from interruptible contracts pursuant to which a fee is charged to the customer based on volumes transported through the pipeline. Revenues for transportation of natural gas and NGLs are recognized over the period of firm transportation contracts or, in the case of usage fees and interruptible contracts, when the volumes are received into the pipeline.
Revenues attributable to the fixed-fee component of gathering and processing contracts as well as demand charges and commodity usage fees on transportation contracts are reported as Service revenues – fee based in the consolidated statements of operations. Proceeds from the sale of residue, NGLs and condensate are reported as Product sales in the consolidated statements of operations.
 
Income taxes. AMA is not subject to income tax as a stand-alone entity. The current federal and state income taxes included in these consolidated financial statements represent Anadarko’s current federal and state income taxes allocable to AMA. Deferred federal and state income taxes are provided on temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of recognized assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as if tax returns were filed for AMA as a stand-alone entity. See Note 3.

Subsequent events. For purposes of these consolidated financial statements, subsequent events have been evaluated through December 17, 2018, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued. See Note 8.

Accounting standards adopted in 2017. ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test in an effort to simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill. This ASU was adopted using a prospective approach on January 1, 2017, and will only be applicable to the extent goodwill is determined to be impaired.
ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business assists in determining whether a transaction should be accounted for as an acquisition or disposal of assets or a business. This ASU provides a screen that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired, or disposed of, are concentrated in a single identifiable asset, or a group of similar identifiable assets, the assets will not be considered a business. If the screen is not met, the assets must include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create an output to be considered a business. Adoption of this ASU on January 1, 2017, using a prospective approach, could have a material impact on future consolidated financial statements as goodwill will not be allocated to divestitures or recorded on acquisitions that are not considered businesses.
ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs and eliminates the exception for an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory. This ASU was adopted on January 1, 2017, using a modified retrospective approach, with no impact to the consolidated financial statements.


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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Accounting standards adopted in 2018. ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) supersedes current revenue recognition requirements and industry-specific guidance, and requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. This new standard was adopted beginning January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective method applied to contracts that were not completed as of January 1, 2018. The cumulative effect adjustment that will be recognized in the 2018 opening balance of the AMA consolidated statements of net investment by Anadarko will be an increase of $0.6 million. New business processes, procedures, controls and system changes to gather, categorize and analyze the necessary data for the accounting changes and expanded disclosure under Topic 606 have been implemented. Beginning in 2018, additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures will be required, including (i) expanded descriptions of the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows from contracts with customers, (ii) details of customer contract assets and liabilities, (iii) revenue from customers on a disaggregated basis, and (iv) comparative information presented under both Topic 605, Revenue Recognition (“Topic 605”) and Topic 606. While 2018 net income of AMA is not expected to be materially impacted by revenue recognition timing changes as a result of applying Topic 606, there will be significant changes to the presentation of revenues and related expenses recognized beginning January 1, 2018. The impacts of adopting Topic 606 include the following:

Fee-based gathering / processing. Under Topic 605, fee revenues were recognized based on the rate in effect for the month of service, even when certain fees were charged on an upfront or limited-term basis. In addition, deficiency fees were charged and recognized only when the customer did not meet the specified delivery minimums for the completed performance period. Under Topic 606, (i) revenues will continue to be recognized based on the rate in effect when the fee is either the same rate per unit over the contract term or when the fee escalates and the escalation factor approximates inflation, (ii) deficiency fees will be estimated and recognized during the performance period as the services are performed for the customer’s delivered volumes, and (iii) timing differences between Service revenues – fee based recognized and amounts billed to customers will be recognized as contract assets or contract liabilities, as appropriate, which will result in a change in the timing of revenue and changes to net income as a result of the revenue contract’s consideration provisions. In addition, under Topic 606, revenue associated with upfront or limited-term fees is recognized over the expected period of customer benefit, which is generally the life of the related properties. These revenues will also include revenues earned for marketing services performed on behalf of AMA’s customers, and the expense associated with these marketing activities will be recognized in cost of product expense, resulting in no impact to operating income.

Cost of service rate adjustments. Under Topic 605, revenue was recognized based on the amounts billed to customers each period as Service revenues – fee based. Under Topic 606, fixed minimum volume commitment demand fees and variable fees that are also billed on these minimum volumes will be recognized as Service revenues – fee based on a consistent per-unit rate over the term of the contract. Annual adjustments are made to the cost of service rates charged to customers, and, as a result, a cumulative catch-up revenue adjustment related to the services already provided under the contract may be recorded in future periods, with revenues for the remaining term of the contract recognized on a consistent per-unit rate. Fees received on volumes in excess of the minimum volumes will be recognized as Service revenues – fee based as service is provided to the customer based on the billing rate in effect for the performance period. This revenue recognition timing will not affect billings to customers, and differences between amounts billed and revenue recognized will be recorded as contract assets or liabilities, as appropriate.

Aid in construction. Under Topic 605, aid in construction reimbursements were reflected as a reduction to property, plant and equipment upon receipt (and a reduction to capital expenditures). Under Topic 606, reimbursement of capital costs received from customers will be reflected as a contract liability (deferred revenue) upon receipt. The contract liability will be amortized to Service revenues – fee based over the expected period of customer benefit, which is generally the life of the related properties.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Percent-of-proceeds gathering / processing. Under Topic 605, cost of product expense was recognized when the product was purchased from a producer to whom services were provided, and revenue was recognized when the product was sold to Anadarko or a third party. Under Topic 606, in some instances, where all or a percentage of the proceeds from the sale must be returned to the producer, the net margin from the purchase and sale transactions will be presented net within Service revenues – product based because AMA is acting as the producer’s agent in the product sale.

Noncash consideration - keep-whole and percent-of-product agreements. Under Topic 605, revenues were recognized only upon the sale of the related products. Under Topic 606, (i) Service revenues – product based will be recognized for the products received as noncash consideration in exchange for the services provided, with the keep-whole noncash consideration value based on the net value of the NGLs over the replacement residue gas cost, and (ii) product sales revenue will be recognized, along with cost of product expense related to the sale, when the product is sold to Anadarko or a third party. When the product is sold to Anadarko, Anadarko is acting as AMA’s agent in the product sale and AMA will recognize revenue, along with cost of product expense related to the sale, based on the Anadarko sales price to the third party, resulting in no impact to operating income.

Wellhead purchase / sale incorporated into gathering / processing. Under Topic 605, the natural gas purchase cost was recognized as cost of product expense and any specified gathering or processing fees charged to the producer were recognized as revenues. Under Topic 606, the fees charged to the producer under this contract type will be recognized as adjustments to the amount recognized in cost of product expense instead of revenues when such fees relate to services performed after control of the product transfers to AMA.

2.  TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Affiliate transactions. Revenues from affiliates include amounts earned by AMA from services provided to Anadarko as well as from the sale of natural gas, condensate and NGLs to Anadarko. In addition, natural gas, condensate and NGLs is purchased from an affiliate of Anadarko pursuant to gas purchase agreements. Operation and maintenance expense includes amounts accrued for or paid to affiliates for the operation of AMA, whether in providing services to affiliates or to third parties, including field labor, measurement and analysis, and other disbursements. Affiliate expenses do not bear a direct relationship to affiliate revenues, and third-party expenses do not bear a direct relationship to third-party revenues.

Cash management. Anadarko operates a cash management system whereby excess cash from most of its subsidiaries’ separate bank accounts is generally swept to centralized accounts. Sales and purchases related to third-party transactions of AMA were received or paid in cash by Anadarko within its centralized cash management system and were ultimately settled through an adjustment to net investment by Anadarko. Anadarko did not charge interest on intercompany balances for all periods presented because cash settlement of the intercompany balances was never the intent. The outstanding affiliate balances were entirely settled through an adjustment to net investment by Anadarko in connection with the acquisition of AMA.

APCWH Note Payable. In June 2017, in connection with funding the construction of the APC water systems, the Anadarko subsidiary that owns the APC water systems entered into an eight-year note payable agreement with Anadarko (the “APCWH Note Payable”). This note payable has a maximum borrowing limit of $500 million, and accrues interest, which is payable upon maturity, at the applicable mid-term federal rate based on a quarterly compounding basis as determined by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.
As of December 31, 2017, the consolidated balance sheet included a long-term APCWH Note Payable of $99.0 million, which approximates fair value, and the interest rate on the outstanding borrowings was 2.09%. The interest expense related to the APCWH Note Payable of $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, was offset by capitalized interest in the consolidated statements of operations (see Capitalized interest in Note 1). At December 31, 2017, AMA was in compliance with all covenants under this agreement.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

2.  TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (CONTINUED)

Gathering and processing agreements. AMA has significant gathering and processing arrangements with affiliates of Anadarko. AMA’s natural gas processing throughput (excluding equity investment throughput) attributable to production owned or controlled by Anadarko was 76%, 71% and 72% for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. AMA’s crude oil, NGLs and produced water gathering, treating, transportation and disposal throughput (excluding equity investment throughput) attributable to production owned or controlled by Anadarko was 91%, 93% and 94% for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Commodity purchase and sale agreements. AMA sells a significant amount of its natural gas, condensate and NGLs to Anadarko Energy Services Company (“AESC”), Anadarko’s marketing affiliate. In addition, AMA purchases natural gas, condensate and NGLs from AESC pursuant to purchase agreements. AMA’s purchase and sale agreements with AESC are generally one-year contracts, subject to annual renewal.

Allocation of costs. For the purpose of these consolidated financial statements, a portion of Anadarko’s general and administrative expenses has been allocated and included in General and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations in the form of a management services fee. General, administrative and management costs were allocated based on AMA’s proportionate share of Anadarko’s revenues and expenses or other contractual arrangements. Management believes these allocation methodologies are reasonable. The management services fee represents allocable costs, including compensation, benefits, pension and postretirement costs, associated with the provision of services for or on behalf of AMA by Anadarko related to the following: (i) various business services, including but not limited to, payroll, accounts payable and facilities management; and (ii) various corporate services, including, but not limited to, legal, accounting, treasury, information technology and human resources.

Net contributions from (distributions to) Anadarko. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, AMA recorded Net contributions from (distributions to) Anadarko of $125.6 million, $(17.3) million and $150.7 million, respectively, on the consolidated statements of net investment by Anadarko. These amounts represent contribution of net intercompany accounts receivables and payables between AMA and Anadarko.

3.  INCOME TAXES

Following the adoption of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law on December 22, 2017 (“Tax Reform Legislation”), AMA recognized a one-time deferred tax benefit of $84.1 million due to the remeasurement of its U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%.
AMA regards this item as provisional since the amount is based on reasonable estimates of material temporary difference changes in 2017 and its state tax apportionment ratios. The provisional federal tax benefit is included in the Deferred income taxes balance as presented on the consolidated balance sheet. AMA expects to adjust this provisional amount in subsequent periods when more information becomes available. Analysis of the income tax effects of the Tax Reform Legislation will be completed before the end of the measurement period on December 21, 2018.
The components of allocated income tax expense (benefit) are as follows:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
thousands
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Current income tax expense (benefit)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal income tax expense (benefit)
 
$
(9,170
)
 
$
(22,659
)
 
$
(13,956
)
State income tax expense (benefit)
 
15

 
(76
)
 
(22
)
Total current income tax expense (benefit)
 
(9,155
)
 
(22,735
)
 
(13,978
)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal income tax expense (benefit)
 
(53,220
)
 
44,504

 
29,148

State income tax expense (benefit)
 
232

 
380

 
35

Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)
 
(52,988
)
 
44,884

 
29,183

Total income tax expense (benefit)
 
$
(62,143
)
 
$
22,149

 
$
15,205


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   


3.  INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

The following table summarizes the reconciliation of the federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
thousands except percentages
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Income before income taxes
 
$
97,935

 
$
78,940

 
$
48,040

Statutory tax rate
 
 %
 
%
 
%
Tax computed at statutory rate
 
$

 
$

 
$

Adjustments resulting from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. federal tax reform
 
(84,147
)
 

 

Federal taxes on income attributable to AMA
 
21,843

 
21,952

 
15,197

State taxes on income attributable to AMA (net of federal benefit)
 
161

 
197

 
8

Income tax expense (benefit)
 
$
(62,143
)
 
$
22,149

 
$
15,205

Effective tax rate
 
(63
)%
 
28
%
 
32
%

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax liabilities are as follows:
 
 
December 31,
thousands
 
2017
 
2016
Depreciable property
 
$
127,439

 
$
178,920

Net long-term deferred income tax liabilities
 
$
127,439

 
$
178,920


4.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of the historical cost of property, plant and equipment is as follows:
 
 
 
 
December 31,
thousands
 
Estimated Useful Life
 
2017
 
2016
Land
 
n/a
 
$
646

 
$
645

Gathering systems and processing complexes
 
3 to 49 years
 
726,233

 
623,378

Assets under construction
 
n/a
 
375,218

 
27,993

Other
 
3 to 40 years
 
875

 
1,141

Total property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
1,102,972

 
653,157

Less accumulated depreciation
 
 
 
79,338

 
55,010

Net property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
$
1,023,634

 
$
598,147


The cost of property classified as “Assets under construction” is excluded from capitalized costs being depreciated. These amounts represent property that is not yet suitable to be placed into productive service as of the respective balance sheet date.

Impairments. Impairment expense of $1.7 million, $2.3 million and $1.4 million was recognized during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, all primarily due to project cancellations at the DBM oil system.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

5.  EQUITY INVESTMENTS

The following table presents the activity in equity investments for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:
thousands
 
Saddlehorn
 
Panola
 
Mi Vida JV
 
Ranch Westex JV
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2015
 
$
50,026

 
$
18,023

 
$
78,443

 
$
33,782

 
$
180,274

Investment earnings, net of amortization
 
2,580

 
2,430

 
10,255

 
7,861

 
23,126

Contributions
 
51,308

 
7,446

 
(3,151
)
 

 
55,603

Capitalized interest
 

 
(513
)
 

 

 
(513
)
Distributions
 
(1,800
)
 
(2,191
)
 
(12,462
)
 
(6,309
)
 
(22,762
)
Distributions in excess of cumulative earnings (1)
 

 
(649
)
 
(7,282
)
 
(557
)
 
(8,488
)
Balance at December 31, 2016
 
$
102,114

 
$
24,546

 
$
65,803

 
$
34,777

 
$
227,240

Acquisitions
 

 

 

 
22,500

 
22,500

Investment earnings, net of amortization
 
10,135

 
2,230

 
10,135

 
7,686

 
30,186

Contributions
 
2,454

 
46

 

 

 
2,500

Distributions
 
(10,127
)
 
(2,470
)
 
(9,161
)
 
(7,955
)
 
(29,713
)
Distributions in excess of cumulative earnings (1)
 
(521
)
 
(727
)
 
(3,618
)
 
(3,708
)
 
(8,574
)
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
$
104,055

 
$
23,625

 
$
63,159

 
$
53,300

 
$
244,139

                                                                                                                                                                                   
(1) 
Distributions in excess of cumulative earnings, classified as investing cash flows in the consolidated statements of cash flows, are calculated on an individual investment basis.

Investments in non-controlled entities over which AMA exercises significant influence are accounted for under the equity method. Management evaluates its equity investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such investments may have experienced a decline in value that is other than temporary. When evidence of loss in value has occurred, management compares the estimated fair value of the investment to the carrying value of the investment to determine whether the investment has been impaired. Management assesses the fair value of equity investments using commonly accepted techniques, and may use more than one method, including, but not limited to, recent third-party comparable sales and discounted cash flow models. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value, the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized as an impairment loss. No equity investment impairment has been recognized in these consolidated financial statements.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

5.  EQUITY INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

The following tables present the summarized combined financial information for the equity investments (amounts represent 100% of investee financial information):
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
thousands
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues
 
$
173,596

 
$
119,117

 
$
81,274

Operating income
 
106,656

 
74,785

 
54,813

Net income
 
105,789

 
74,749

 
54,720

 
 
December 31,
thousands
 
2017
 
2016
Current assets
 
$
76,515

 
$
93,755

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
854,540

 
861,237

Other assets
 
48,149

 
49,941

Total assets
 
$
979,204

 
$
1,004,933

Current liabilities
 
$
31,653

 
$
43,207

Non-current liabilities
 
37,965

 
45,154

Equity
 
909,586

 
916,572

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
979,204

 
$
1,004,933


6.  ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

The following table provides a summary of changes in asset retirement obligations:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
thousands
 
2017
 
2016
Carrying amount of asset retirement obligations at beginning of year
 
$
7,675

 
$
6,076

Liabilities incurred
 
1,779

 
1,575

Accretion expense
 
384

 
324

Revisions in estimated liabilities
 
(964
)
 
(300
)
Carrying amount of asset retirement obligations at end of year
 
$
8,874

 
$
7,675



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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   

7.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation and legal proceedings. From time to time, AMA is involved in legal, tax, regulatory and other proceedings in various forums regarding performance, contracts and other matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. Management is not aware of any such proceedings for which a final disposition could have a material adverse effect on AMA’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Other commitments. AMA has short-term payment obligations, or commitments, related to its capital spending, as well as those of its unconsolidated affiliates, the majority of which is expected to be paid in the next twelve months. These commitments relate primarily to construction and expansion projects at the DBM and DJ Basin oil systems and the APC water systems.

Lease commitments. Anadarko, on behalf of AMA, has entered into lease arrangements for shared field offices and equipment supporting AMA’s operations, for which Anadarko charges AMA lease expense. The leases for shared field offices extend through 2019. Lease expense charged to AMA associated with these lease arrangements was $0.6 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

8.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Agreements with Anadarko. Beginning on the closing date of the Transactions, AMA is subject to the terms and conditions of new and existing agreements between WES and Anadarko including the following:

the Merger Agreement pursuant to which Anadarko agreed to indemnify WES against certain losses resulting from breaches of Anadarko’s representations, warranties, covenants or agreements and for certain other matters;

an omnibus agreement that provides for reimbursement for expenses paid by Anadarko on behalf of WES and compensation to Anadarko for providing WES with certain general and administrative services and insurance coverage; and

a tax sharing agreement pursuant to which WES will reimburse Anadarko for WES’s share of Texas margin tax borne by Anadarko as a result of the financial results of AMA being included in a combined or consolidated tax return filed by Anadarko with respect to activity subsequent to the Transactions closing.

Change in tax status. WES is generally not subject to federal or state income tax, other than Texas margin tax. As such, the income attributable to the interest in AMA upon WES’s consolidation is not subject to federal income tax, thereby eliminating the applicability of entity-level federal income taxation.

Affiliated balances subsequent to acquisition. Prior to the Transactions closing, cash transactions attributable to AMA were received or paid in cash by Anadarko within its centralized cash management system. In connection with the closing of the Transactions associated with the AMA acquisition, net affiliate receivable and payable balances with Anadarko other than the APCWH Note Payable will be settled through an adjustment to net investment by Anadarko. Subsequent to the Transactions closing, WES will cash-settle transactions directly with third parties and Anadarko, including transactions attributable to AMA, and no interest is charged or earned on affiliate balances other than balances associated with loan agreements.
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, upon closing of the Transactions, WES will assume and then immediately repay the APCWH Note Payable, which had an outstanding balance of $368.5 million at September 30, 2018. Borrowings under this note have been used to construct the APC water systems.


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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)





ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
thousands
 
2018
 
2017
Revenues and other – affiliates
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
$
177,275

 
$
89,136

Service revenues – product based
 
822

 

Product sales
 
6,250

 
42,303

Total revenues and other – affiliates
 
184,347

 
131,439

Revenues and other – third parties
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
13,970

 
4,980

Service revenues – product based
 
1,166

 

Product sales
 
85

 

Other
 
496

 
39

Total revenues and other – third parties
 
15,717

 
5,019

Total revenues and other
 
200,064

 
136,458

Equity income, net – affiliates
 
31,301

 
21,076

Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
Cost of product (1)
 
12,955

 
38,478

Operation and maintenance (1)
 
38,363

 
21,111

General and administrative – affiliates
 
2,595

 
2,461

Property and other taxes
 
6,406

 
5,472

Depreciation and amortization
 
32,240

 
20,176

Impairments
 
1,668

 
1,353

Total operating expenses
 
94,227

 
89,051

Operating income
 
137,138

 
68,483

Income before income taxes
 
137,138

 
68,483

Income tax expense
 
34,908

 
15,387

Net income
 
$
102,230

 
$
53,096

 
                                                                                                                                                                                    
(1) 
Cost of product includes product purchases from affiliates (as defined in Note 1) of $6.6 million and zero for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Operation and maintenance includes charges from affiliates of $10.8 million and $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

2


ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
thousands
 
September 30,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
 
$
641

 
$
478

Other current assets
 
220

 
593

Total current assets
 
861

 
1,071

Property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
Cost
 
1,909,524

 
1,102,972

Less accumulated depreciation
 
191,052

 
79,338

Net property, plant and equipment
 
1,718,472

 
1,023,634

Goodwill
 
29,641

 
29,641

Other intangible assets
 
95,240

 
96,917

Equity investments
 
240,819

 
244,139

Other assets (1)
 
6,203

 

Total assets
 
$
2,091,236

 
$
1,395,402

LIABILITIES, EQUITY AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
 
Accounts and imbalance payables
 
$
128,506

 
$
117,037

Accrued ad valorem taxes
 
6,215

 
6,503

Accrued liabilities
 
257

 

Total current liabilities
 
134,978

 
123,540

Long-term liabilities
 
 
 
 
APCWH Note Payable
 
368,456

 
98,966

Deferred income taxes
 
192,320

 
127,439

Asset retirement obligations
 
23,099

 
8,874

Other liabilities
 

 
3

Total long-term liabilities
 
583,875

 
235,282

Total liabilities
 
718,853

 
358,822

Net investment by Anadarko
 
1,372,383

 
1,036,580

Total liabilities and net investment by Anadarko
 
$
2,091,236

 
$
1,395,402

                                                                                                                                                                                    
(1) 
Other assets includes affiliate amounts (as defined in Note 1) of $3.0 million and zero as of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, respectively.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET INVESTMENT BY ANADARKO
(UNAUDITED)
thousands
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
$
1,036,580

Cumulative effect of accounting change (1)
 
629

Net income
 
102,230

Net contributions from Anadarko
 
174,285

Net contributions from Anadarko of other assets
 
58,834

Elimination of net deferred tax liabilities
 
(175
)
Balance at September 30, 2018
 
$
1,372,383

                                                                                                                                                                                    
(1) 
See Note 1.


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

4


ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
thousands
 
2018
 
2017
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
102,230

 
$
53,096

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
32,240

 
20,176

Impairments
 
1,668

 
1,353

Deferred income taxes
 
64,705

 
21,790

Equity income, net – affiliates
 
(31,301
)
 
(21,076
)
Distributions from equity investment earnings - affiliates
 
32,007

 
23,253

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
 
(163
)
 
(401
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts and imbalance payables and accrued liabilities, net
 
5,760

 
3,675

Change in other items, net
 
(5,201
)
 
1,340

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
201,945

 
103,206

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(644,312
)
 
(164,723
)
Acquisitions from third parties
 

 
(22,500
)
Investments in equity affiliates
 
893

 
(2,500
)
Distributions from equity investments in excess of cumulative earnings – affiliates
 
1,721

 
5,623

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(641,698
)
 
(184,100
)
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
 
APCWH Note Payable
 
265,468

 
14,132

Net contributions from Anadarko
 
174,285

 
66,762

Net cash provided by financing activities
 
439,753

 
80,894

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
$

 
$

Supplemental disclosures
 
 
 
 
Net distributions to (contributions from) Anadarko of other assets
 
$
(58,834
)
 
$

Accrued capital expenditures
 
118,111

 
95,846



See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

1.  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

General. On November 7, 2018, Western Gas Equity Partners, LP (“WGP”), Western Gas Partners, LP (“WES”), Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (“APC”), WGR Asset Holding Company LLC (“WGRAH”) and certain of their affiliates entered into a Contribution Agreement and Agreement and Plan of Merger (as may be amended from time to time, the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, Clarity Merger Sub, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of WGP, will merge with and into WES, with WES continuing as the surviving entity and a subsidiary of WGP (the “Merger”).
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Merger, (i) Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC and WGRAH will contribute all of their interests in each of Anadarko Wattenberg Oil Complex LLC, Anadarko DJ Oil Pipeline LLC, Anadarko DJ Gas Processing LLC, Wamsutter Pipeline LLC, DBM Oil Services, LLC, Anadarko Pecos Midstream LLC, Anadarko Mi Vida LLC and APC Water Holdings 1, LLC (“APCWH”) to WGR Operating, LP, Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC and Delaware Basin Midstream, LLC and (ii) APC Midstream Holdings, LLC will sell to WES all of its interests in each of Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Panola Pipeline Company, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (together with the Merger, the “Transactions”). The assets to be acquired by WES as a result of the Transactions are collectively referred to as the Anadarko Midstream Assets (“AMA”) and, as of September 30, 2018, were comprised of the following:

Wattenberg processing plant. The Wattenberg processing plant consists of a cryogenic train (with capacity of 190 million cubic feet per day (“MMcf/d”)) and a refrigeration train (with capacity of 100 MMcf/d) located in Adams County, Colorado.

Wamsutter pipeline. The Wamsutter pipeline is a crude oil gathering pipeline located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming and delivers crude oil into Plains All American Pipeline.

DJ Basin oil system. The DJ Basin oil system consists of (i) a crude oil gathering system, (ii) a centralized oil stabilization facility (“COSF”), which commenced operation in 2015, and (iii) a 12-mile crude oil pipeline, located in Weld County, Colorado. The COSF consists of Trains I through VI with total capacity of 155 thousand barrels per day (“MBbls/d”) and two storage tanks with total capacity of 500,000 barrels. Train VI commenced operation in 2018. The pipeline connects the COSF to Tampa Rail.

DBM oil system. The DBM oil system consists of (i) a crude oil gathering system, (ii) three central production facilities (“CPFs”), which include ten processing trains with total capacity of 71 MBbls/d, (iii) three storage tanks with total capacity of 30,000 barrels, (iv) a 14-mile crude oil pipeline, and (v) two regional oil treating facilities (“ROTFs”), which include four trains with total capacity of 120 MBbls/d, located in Reeves and Loving Counties, Texas. The ROTFs commenced operation in 2018. The pipeline transports crude oil from the DBM oil system and one third-party CPF into Plains All American Pipeline.

APC water systems. The APC water systems consist of four produced-water disposal systems with total capacity of 505 MBbls/d, located in Reeves, Loving, Winkler and Ward Counties, Texas. One of the produced-water disposal systems commenced operation in 2017 and the other three commenced operation in 2018.

A 20% interest in Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC (“Saddlehorn”). Saddlehorn owns (i) a 600-mile crude oil and condensate pipeline (excluding pipeline capacity leased by Saddlehorn) that originates in Laramie County, Wyoming and terminates in Cushing, Oklahoma, and (ii) four storage tanks with total capacity of 300,000 barrels. The Saddlehorn interest was acquired in 2015 and is accounted for under the equity method. The pipeline commenced operation in 2016 and is operated by a third party.

A 15% interest in Panola Pipeline Company, LLC (“Panola”). Panola owns a 248-mile natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) pipeline that originates in Panola County, Texas and terminates in Mont Belvieu, Texas. The Panola interest was acquired in 2015 and is accounted for under the equity method. The pipeline is operated by a third party.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

1.  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)

A 50% interest in Mi Vida JV LLC (“Mi Vida JV”). Mi Vida JV owns a cryogenic gas processing plant (with capacity of 200 MMcf/d) located in Ward County, Texas. The interest in Mi Vida JV is accounted for under the equity method. The processing plant commenced operation in 2015 and is operated by a third party.

A 50% interest in Ranch Westex JV LLC (“Ranch Westex JV”). Ranch Westex JV owns a processing plant consisting of a cryogenic train (with capacity of 100 MMcf/d) and a refrigeration train (with capacity of 25 MMcf/d), located in Ward County, Texas. In 2017, an additional interest in Ranch Westex JV was purchased from a third party for a net investment of $22.5 million, increasing the ownership from 33% to 50%. The interest in Ranch Westex JV is accounted for under the equity method and the processing plant is operated by a third party.

For purposes of these consolidated financial statements, “WGP” refers to Western Gas Equity Partners, LP and its subsidiaries, including WES as the context requires. “Anadarko” refers to Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries, excluding WGP, and “affiliates” refers to subsidiaries of Anadarko, excluding WGP, but including equity interests in Saddlehorn, Panola, Mi Vida JV and Ranch Westex JV. WGP has no independent operations or material assets other than its partnership interests in WES. The consolidated financial results of WES are included in WGP’s consolidated financial statements due to WGP’s 100% ownership interest in WES’s general partner and WES’s general partner’s control of WES.

Basis of presentation. These consolidated financial statements and related notes were prepared in connection with WES’s proposed acquisition of AMA from Anadarko and for the purpose of complying with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations, including but not limited to Regulation S-X, Article 3, General Instructions as to Financial Statements, and Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 1-B, Allocation of Expenses and Related Disclosure in Financial Statements of Subsidiaries, Divisions or Lesser Business Components of Another Entity. These consolidated financial statements and related notes incorporate the activities and account balances of AMA from the historical cost-basis accounts of Anadarko with certain adjustments made to reasonably reflect the stand-alone costs of doing business and may not necessarily be indicative of the actual results of operations that would have occurred if AMA had been owned separately during the periods reported and are also not indicative of future results of operations. For example, in connection with the closing of the acquisition of AMA, existing agreements between Anadarko and WES will become effective for AMA. See Note 8. These agreements will materially affect how general and administrative expense is charged to AMA and how those expenses are reflected in these consolidated financial statements. In addition, the current federal and state income taxes included in these consolidated financial statements represent AMA’s allocable share of Anadarko’s current federal and state income tax, whereas WGP, and AMA upon closing of the acquisition, are generally not subject to federal or state income tax, other than Texas margin tax. Transactions between AMA and Anadarko have been identified in the consolidated financial statements as transactions between affiliates. Management’s adjustments, allocations and related estimates and assumptions are further described in this Note 1 and Note 3.
Certain information and note disclosures commonly included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited historical financial statements of AMA, as presented in Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.

Use of estimates. In preparing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, management makes informed judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in the financial statements and the notes thereto. Management evaluates its estimates and related assumptions regularly, using historical experience and other methods considered reasonable under the particular circumstances. Changes in facts and circumstances or additional information may result in revised estimates and actual results may differ from these estimates. Effects on the business, financial position and results of operations resulting from revisions to estimates are recognized when the facts that give rise to the revision become known.
The information included herein reflects all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

7

ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

1.  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)

Subsequent events. For purposes of these consolidated financial statements, subsequent events have been evaluated through December 17, 2018, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued. See Note 8.

Recently adopted accounting standards. ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“Topic 606”) was adopted on January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective method applied to contracts that were not completed as of January 1, 2018. The cumulative effect adjustment that was recognized in the opening balance of the AMA consolidated statement of net investment by Anadarko was an increase of $0.6 million. The comparative historical financial information has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) (“Topic 605”).
Effective January 1, 2018, the accounting policy for revenue recognition was changed as detailed below:

Fee-based gathering / processing. Under Topic 605, fee revenues were recognized based on the rate in effect for the month of service, even when certain fees were charged on an upfront or limited-term basis. In addition, deficiency fees were charged and recognized only when the customer did not meet the specified delivery minimums for the completed performance period. Under Topic 606, (i) revenues continue to be recognized based on the rate in effect when the fee is either the same rate per unit over the contract term or when the fee escalates and the escalation factor approximates inflation, (ii) deficiency fees are estimated and recognized during the performance period as the services are performed for the customer’s delivered volumes, and (iii) timing differences between Service revenues – fee based recognized and amounts billed to customers are recognized as contract assets or contract liabilities, as appropriate, which results in a change in the timing of revenue and changes to net income as a result of the revenue contract’s consideration provisions. In addition, under Topic 606, revenue associated with upfront or limited-term fees is recognized over the expected period of customer benefit, which is generally the life of the related properties. These revenues also include revenues earned for marketing services performed on behalf of AMA’s customers, and the expense associated with these marketing activities is recognized in cost of product expense, resulting in no impact to operating income.

Cost of service rate adjustments. Under Topic 605, revenue was recognized based on the amounts billed to customers each period as Service revenues – fee based. Under Topic 606, fixed minimum volume commitment demand fees and variable fees that are also billed on these minimum volumes are recognized as Service revenues – fee based on a consistent per-unit rate over the term of the contract. Annual adjustments are made to the cost of service rates charged to customers, and, as a result, a cumulative catch-up revenue adjustment related to the services already provided under the contract may be recorded in future periods, with revenues for the remaining term of the contract recognized on a consistent per-unit rate. Fees received on volumes in excess of the minimum volumes are recognized as Service revenues – fee based as service is provided to the customer based on the billing rate in effect for the performance period. This revenue recognition timing does not affect billings to customers, and differences between amounts billed and revenue recognized are recorded as contract assets or liabilities, as appropriate.

Aid in construction. Under Topic 605, aid in construction reimbursements were reflected as a reduction to property, plant and equipment upon receipt (and a reduction to capital expenditures). Under Topic 606, reimbursement of capital costs received from customers is reflected as a contract liability (deferred revenue) upon receipt. The contract liability is amortized to Service revenues – fee based over the expected period of customer benefit, which is generally the life of the related properties.

Percent-of-proceeds gathering / processing. Under Topic 605, cost of product expense was recognized when the product was purchased from a producer to whom services were provided, and revenue was recognized when the product was sold to Anadarko or a third party. Under Topic 606, in some instances, where all or a percentage of the proceeds from the sale must be returned to the producer, the net margin from the purchase and sale transactions is presented net within Service revenues – product based because AMA is acting as the producer’s agent in the product sale.

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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

1.  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)

Noncash consideration - keep-whole and percent-of-product agreements. Under Topic 605, revenues were recognized only upon the sale of the related products. Under Topic 606, (i) Service revenues – product based is recognized for the products received as noncash consideration in exchange for the services provided, with the keep-whole noncash consideration value based on the net value of the NGLs over the replacement residue gas cost, and (ii) product sales revenue is recognized, along with cost of product expense related to the sale, when the product is sold to Anadarko or a third party. When the product is sold to Anadarko, Anadarko is acting as AMA’s agent in the product sale and AMA recognizes revenue, along with cost of product expense related to the sale, based on the Anadarko sales price to the third party, resulting in no impact to operating income.

Wellhead purchase / sale incorporated into gathering / processing. Under Topic 605, the natural gas purchase cost was recognized as cost of product expense and any specified gathering or processing fees charged to the producer were recognized as revenues. Under Topic 606, the fees charged to the producer under this contract type are recognized as adjustments to the amount recognized in cost of product expense instead of revenues when such fees relate to services performed after control of the product transfers to AMA.

The following tables summarize the impact of adopting Topic 606 on the impacted line items within the consolidated statement of operations and the consolidated balance sheet. The differences between revenue as reported following Topic 606 and revenue as it would have been reported under Topic 605 are due to the changes described above.

 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2018
thousands
 
As Reported
 
Without Adoption of Topic 606
 
Effect of Change
Increase / (Decrease)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
$
191,245

 
$
186,082

 
$
5,163

Service revenues – product based
 
1,988

 

 
1,988

Product sales
 
6,335

 
77,198

 
(70,863
)
Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of product
 
12,955

 
78,850

 
(65,895
)
Income tax (benefit) expense
 
34,908

 
34,557

 
351

Net income
 
102,230

 
100,398

 
1,832

 
 
 
September 30, 2018
thousands
 
As Reported
 
Without Adoption of Topic 606
 
Effect of Change
Increase / (Decrease)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other assets
 
$
6,203

 
$
3,200

 
$
3,003

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
192,320

 
191,638

 
682

Net investment by Anadarko
 
1,372,383

 
1,370,062

 
2,321


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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

1.  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)

Revenue and cost of product. Upon adoption of the new revenue recognition standard on January 1, 2018 (discussed in Recently adopted accounting standards), AMA changed its accounting policy for revenue recognition as described below.
AMA provides gathering, processing, treating, transportation and disposal services pursuant to a variety of contracts. Under these arrangements, AMA receives fees and/or retains a percentage of products or a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the customer’s products. These revenues are included in Service revenues and Product sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Payment is generally received from the customer in the month following the service or delivery of the product. Contracts with customers generally have initial terms ranging from 5 to 10 years.
Service revenues – fee based is recognized for fee-based contracts in the month of service based on the volumes delivered by the customer. Producers’ wells or production facilities are connected to AMA’s gathering systems for gathering, processing, treating, transportation and disposal of natural gas, NGLs, condensate, crude oil and produced water, as applicable. Revenues are valued based on the rate in effect for the month of service when the fee is either the same rate per unit over the contract term or when the fee escalates and the escalation factor approximates inflation. Deficiency fees charged to customers that do not meet their minimum delivery requirements are recognized as services are performed based on an estimate of the fees that will be billed upon completion of the performance period. Because of its significant upfront capital investment, additional service fees may be charged to customers for only a portion of the contract term (i.e., for the first year of a contract or until reaching a volume threshold), and these fees are recognized as revenue over the expected period of customer benefit, which is generally the life of the related properties. AMA also recognizes revenue and cost of product expense from marketing services performed on behalf of its customers by Anadarko.
AMA also receives Service revenues – fee based from contracts that have minimum volume commitment demand fees and fees that require periodic rate redeterminations based upon the related facility cost of service. These fees include fixed and variable consideration that are recognized on a consistent per-unit rate over the term of the contract. Annual adjustments are made to the cost of service rates charged to customers, and a cumulative catch-up revenue adjustment related to services already provided to the minimum volumes under the contract may be recorded in future periods, with revenues for the remaining term of the contract recognized on a consistent per-unit rate.    
Service revenues – product based includes service revenues from percent-of-proceeds gathering and processing contracts that are recognized net of the cost of product for purchases from customers since it is acting as the agent in the product sale. Keep-whole and percent-of-product agreements result in Service revenues – product based being recognized when the natural gas and/or NGLs are received from the customer as noncash consideration for the services provided. Noncash consideration for these services is valued at the time the services are provided. Revenue from product sales is also recognized, along with the cost of product expense related to the sale, when the product received as noncash consideration is sold to either Anadarko or a third party. When the product is sold to Anadarko, Anadarko is acting as AMA’s agent in the product sale, with AMA recognizing revenue and related cost of product expense associated with these marketing activities based on the Anadarko sales price to the third party.
AMA also purchases natural gas volumes from producers at the wellhead or from a production facility, typically at an index price, and charges the producer fees associated with the downstream gathering and processing services. When the fees relate to services performed after control of the product has transferred to AMA, the fees are treated as a reduction of the purchase cost. Revenue from product sales is recognized, along with cost of product expense related to the sale, when the purchased product is sold to either Anadarko or a third party.
AMA receives aid in construction reimbursements for certain capital costs necessary to provide services to customers (i.e., connection costs, etc.) under certain service contracts. Aid in construction reimbursements are reflected as a contract liability upon receipt and amortized to Service revenues – fee based over the expected period of customer benefit, which is generally the life of the related properties.


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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

2.  REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

The following table summarizes revenue from contracts with customers:
thousands
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2018
Revenue from customers
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
$
191,245

Service revenues – product based
 
1,988

Product sales
 
6,335

Total revenue from customers
 
199,568

Revenue from other than customers
 
 
Other
 
496

Total revenues and other
 
$
200,064

 

Contract balances. Receivables from customers, which are included in Accounts receivable, net on the consolidated balance sheets were $0.6 million and $0.5 million as of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, respectively.
Contract assets, which are included in Other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, primarily relate to accrued deficiency fees AMA expects to charge customers once the related performance periods are completed. The following table summarizes the current period activity related to contract assets from contracts with customers:
thousands
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
$

Cumulative effect of adopting Topic 606
 
821

Additional estimated revenues recognized
 
2,182

Balance at September 30, 2018
 
$
3,003


Transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations. Revenues expected to be recognized from certain performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of September 30, 2018, are reflected in the following table. AMA applies the optional exemptions in Topic 606 and does not disclose consideration for remaining performance obligations with an original expected duration of one year or less or for variable consideration related to unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) performance obligations. Therefore, the following table represents only a small portion of expected future revenues from existing contracts as most future revenues from customers are dependent on future variable customer volumes and in some cases variable commodity prices for those volumes.
thousands
 
 
Remainder of 2018
 
$
30,593

2019
 
204,419

2020
 
293,058

2021
 
360,929

2022
 
416,866

Thereafter
 
3,107,367

Total
 
$
4,413,232



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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

3.  TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Affiliate transactions. Revenues from affiliates include amounts earned by AMA from services provided to Anadarko as well as from the sale of natural gas, condensate and NGLs to Anadarko. Anadarko sells such natural gas, condensate and NGLs as an agent on behalf of either AMA or AMA’s customers. When such sales are on AMA’s customers’ behalf, AMA recognizes associated service revenues and cost of product expense. When such sales are on AMA’s behalf, AMA recognizes product sales revenues based on the Anadarko sales price to the third party and cost of product expense associated with these sales activities.
In addition, natural gas, condensate and NGLs is purchased from an affiliate of Anadarko pursuant to gas purchase agreements. Operation and maintenance expense includes amounts accrued for or paid to affiliates for the operation of AMA, whether in providing services to affiliates or to third parties, including field labor, measurement and analysis, and other disbursements. Affiliate expenses do not bear a direct relationship to affiliate revenues, and third-party expenses do not bear a direct relationship to third-party revenues.

Cash management. Anadarko operates a cash management system whereby excess cash from most of its subsidiaries’ separate bank accounts is generally swept to centralized accounts. Sales and purchases related to third-party transactions of AMA were received or paid in cash by Anadarko within its centralized cash management system and were ultimately settled through an adjustment to net investment by Anadarko. Anadarko did not charge interest on intercompany balances for all periods presented because cash settlement of the intercompany balances was never the intent. The outstanding affiliate balances were entirely settled through an adjustment to net investment by Anadarko in connection with the acquisition of AMA.

APCWH Note Payable. In June 2017, in connection with funding the construction of the APC water systems, the Anadarko subsidiary that owns the APC water systems entered into an eight-year note payable agreement with Anadarko (the “APCWH Note Payable”). This note payable has a maximum borrowing limit of $500 million, and accrues interest, which is payable upon maturity, at the applicable mid-term federal rate based on a quarterly compounding basis as determined by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.
As of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the consolidated balance sheets included a long-term APCWH Note Payable of $368.5 million and $99.0 million, respectively, which approximates fair value. As of September 30, 2018, the interest rate on the outstanding borrowings was 2.83%. The interest expense related to the APCWH Note Payable of $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, was offset by capitalized interest in the consolidated statements of operations. At September 30, 2018, AMA was in compliance with all covenants under this agreement.

Gathering and processing agreements. AMA has significant gathering and processing arrangements with affiliates of Anadarko. AMA’s natural gas processing throughput (excluding equity investment throughput) attributable to production owned or controlled by Anadarko was 81% and 75% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. AMA’s crude oil, NGLs and produced water gathering, treating, transportation and disposal throughput (excluding equity investment throughput) attributable to production owned or controlled by Anadarko was 92% and 91% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Commodity purchase and sale agreements. AMA sells a significant amount of its natural gas, condensate and NGLs to Anadarko Energy Services Company (“AESC”), Anadarko’s marketing affiliate that acts as an agent in the sale to a third party. In addition, AMA purchases natural gas, condensate and NGLs from AESC pursuant to purchase agreements. AMA’s purchase and sale agreements with AESC are generally one-year contracts, subject to annual renewal.


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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

3.  TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (CONTINUED)

Allocation of costs. For the purpose of these consolidated financial statements, a portion of Anadarko’s general and administrative expenses has been allocated and included in General and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations in the form of a management services fee. General, administrative and management costs were allocated based on AMA’s proportionate share of Anadarko’s revenues and expenses or other contractual arrangements. Management believes these allocation methodologies are reasonable. The management services fee represents allocable costs, including compensation, benefits, pension and postretirement costs, associated with the provision of services for or on behalf of AMA by Anadarko related to the following: (i) various business services, including but not limited to, payroll, accounts payable and facilities management; and (ii) various corporate services, including, but not limited to, legal, accounting, treasury, information technology and human resources.

Net contributions from Anadarko. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, AMA recorded Net contributions from Anadarko of $174.3 million on the consolidated statement of net investment by Anadarko. This amount represents contribution of net intercompany accounts receivables and payables between AMA and Anadarko.

Affiliate asset contribution. The following table summarizes Anadarko’s contribution of other assets to AMA:
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
thousands
 
2018
 
2017
Net carrying value
 
$
58,834


$

Partners’ capital adjustment
 
$
58,834

 
$


4.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of the historical cost of property, plant and equipment is as follows:
thousands
 
Estimated Useful Life
 
September 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Land
 
n/a
 
$
646

 
$
646

Gathering systems and processing complexes
 
3 to 49 years
 
1,615,415

 
726,233

Assets under construction
 
n/a
 
292,286

 
375,218

Other
 
3 to 40 years
 
1,177

 
875

Total property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
1,909,524

 
1,102,972

Less accumulated depreciation
 
 
 
191,052

 
79,338

Net property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
$
1,718,472

 
$
1,023,634


The cost of property classified as “Assets under construction” is excluded from capitalized costs being depreciated. These amounts represent property that is not yet suitable to be placed into productive service as of the respective balance sheet date.

Impairments. Impairment expense of $1.7 million was recognized during both the nine months ended September 30, 2018, and year ended December 31, 2017, primarily due to project cancellations at the DBM oil system.


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ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

5.  EQUITY INVESTMENTS

The following table presents the activity in equity investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2018:
thousands
 
Saddlehorn
 
Panola
 
Mi Vida JV
 
Ranch Westex JV
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
$
104,055

 
$
23,625

 
$
63,159

 
$
53,300

 
$
244,139

Investment earnings (loss), net of amortization
 
11,016

 
1,621

 
10,621

 
8,043

 
31,301

Contributions
 
(893
)
 

 
 
 

 
(893
)
Distributions
 
(11,582
)
 
(1,621
)
 
(9,271
)
 
(9,533
)
 
(32,007
)
Distributions in excess of cumulative earnings (1)
 
(830
)
 
(655
)
 
(91
)
 
(145
)
 
(1,721
)
Balance at September 30, 2018
 
$
101,766

 
$
22,970

 
$
64,418

 
$
51,665

 
$
240,819

                                                                                                                                                                                   
(1) 
Distributions in excess of cumulative earnings, classified as investing cash flows in the consolidated statements of cash flows, are calculated on an individual investment basis.

6.  ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

The following table provides a summary of changes in asset retirement obligations:
thousands
 
September 30,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
Carrying amount of asset retirement obligations at beginning of period
 
$
8,874

 
$
7,675

Liabilities incurred
 
12,266

 
1,779

Accretion expense
 
417

 
384

Revisions in estimated liabilities
 
1,542

 
(964
)
Carrying amount of asset retirement obligations at end of period
 
$
23,099

 
$
8,874


The liabilities incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, represented additions in asset retirement obligations primarily related to (i) the three produced-water disposal systems that commenced operation in 2018 at the APC water systems and (ii) the ROTFs that commenced operation in 2018 at the DMB oil system.

7.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation and legal proceedings. From time to time, AMA is involved in legal, tax, regulatory and other proceedings in various forums regarding performance, contracts and other matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. Management is not aware of any such proceedings for which a final disposition could have a material adverse effect on AMA’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Other commitments. AMA has short-term payment obligations, or commitments, related to its capital spending, as well as those of its unconsolidated affiliates, the majority of which is expected to be paid in the next twelve months. These commitments relate primarily to construction and expansion projects at the DBM and DJ Basin oil systems and the APC water systems.

Lease commitments. Anadarko, on behalf of AMA, has entered into lease arrangements for shared field offices and equipment supporting AMA’s operations, for which Anadarko charges AMA lease expense. The leases for shared field offices extend through 2019. Lease expense charged to AMA associated with these lease arrangements was $1.7 million and $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.


14

ANADARKO MIDSTREAM ASSETS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

8.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Agreements with Anadarko. Beginning on the closing date of the Transactions, AMA is subject to the terms and conditions of new and existing agreements between WES and Anadarko including the following:

the Merger Agreement pursuant to which Anadarko agreed to indemnify WES against certain losses resulting from breaches of Anadarko’s representations, warranties, covenants or agreements and for certain other matters;

an omnibus agreement that provides for reimbursement for expenses paid by Anadarko on behalf of WES and compensation to Anadarko for providing WES with certain general and administrative services and insurance coverage; and

a tax sharing agreement pursuant to which WES will reimburse Anadarko for WES’s share of Texas margin tax borne by Anadarko as a result of the financial results of AMA being included in a combined or consolidated tax return filed by Anadarko with respect to activity subsequent to the Transactions closing.

Change in tax status. WES is generally not subject to federal or state income tax, other than Texas margin tax. As such, the income attributable to the interest in AMA upon WES’s consolidation is not subject to federal income tax, thereby eliminating the applicability of entity-level federal income taxation.

Affiliated balances subsequent to acquisition. Prior to the Transactions closing, cash transactions attributable to AMA were received or paid in cash by Anadarko within its centralized cash management system. In connection with the closing of the Transactions associated with the AMA acquisition, net affiliate receivable and payable balances with Anadarko other than the APCWH Note Payable will be settled through an adjustment to net investment by Anadarko. Subsequent to the Transactions closing, WES will cash-settle transactions directly with third parties and Anadarko, including transactions attributable to AMA, and no interest is charged or earned on affiliate balances other than balances associated with loan agreements.
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, upon closing of the Transactions, WES will assume and then immediately repay the APCWH Note Payable, which had an outstanding balance of $368.5 million at September 30, 2018. Borrowings under this note have been used to construct the APC water systems.


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EX-99.3 5 wgp20198-kxdropxexh993.htm EXHIBIT 99.3 Exhibit


EXHIBIT 99.3

WESTERN GAS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP
INDEX TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





INTRODUCTION

These unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements present the impact to the results of operations and financial condition of Western Gas Equity Partners, LP attributable to (i) the acquisition of the Anadarko Midstream Assets (“AMA”) and (ii) the Merger (as defined below).
“WGP” refers to Western Gas Equity Partners, LP in its individual capacity or to Western Gas Equity Partners, LP and its subsidiaries, including Western Gas Holdings, LLC and Western Gas Partners, LP (“WES”), as the context requires. “WES GP” refers to Western Gas Holdings, LLC, individually as the general partner of WES, and excludes WES. WGP’s general partner, Western Gas Equity Holdings, LLC (“WGP GP”), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. “Anadarko” refers to Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries, excluding WGP and WGP GP, and “affiliates” refers to subsidiaries of Anadarko, excluding WGP, but including equity interests in Fort Union Gas Gathering, LLC, White Cliffs Pipeline, LLC, Rendezvous Gas Services, LLC, Enterprise EF78 LLC, Texas Express Pipeline LLC, Texas Express Gathering LLC, Front Range Pipeline LLC, Whitethorn Pipeline Company LLC and Cactus II Pipeline LLC.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Contribution Agreement and Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 7, 2018 (the “Merger Agreement”) and in accordance with Delaware law, the Merger Agreement provides for the merger of Clarity Merger Sub, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of WGP, with and into WES (the “Merger”). WES will survive the Merger and remain a subsidiary of WGP, but WES common units will no longer be publicly traded.
The Merger Agreement also provides that Anadarko, WGP and WES will, and will cause their respective affiliates to, cause the following transactions (collectively, the “pre-Merger transactions”), among others, to occur immediately prior to the effective time in the order as follows: (1) Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC and WGR Asset Holding Company LLC (“WGRAH”) (the “Contributing Parties”) will contribute all of their interests in each of Anadarko Wattenberg Oil Complex LLC, Anadarko DJ Oil Pipeline LLC, Anadarko DJ Gas Processing LLC, Wamsutter Pipeline LLC, DBM Oil Services, LLC, Anadarko Pecos Midstream LLC, Anadarko Mi Vida LLC and APC Water Holdings 1, LLC (“APCWH”) to WGR Operating, LP, Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC and Delaware Basin Midstream, LLC in exchange for aggregate consideration of $1.814 billion in cash, minus the outstanding amount payable pursuant to an intercompany note (the “APCWH Note Payable”) to be assumed in connection with the transaction, and 45,760,201 WES common units; (2) APC Midstream Holdings, LLC will sell to WES its interests in Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC and Panola Pipeline Company, LLC in exchange for aggregate consideration of $193.9 million in cash; (3) WES will contribute cash in an amount equal to the outstanding balance of the APCWH Note Payable immediately prior to the effective time to APCWH, and APCWH will pay such cash to Anadarko in satisfaction of the APCWH Note Payable; (4) WES Class C units will convert into WES common units on a one-for-one basis; and (5) WES and WES GP will cause the conversion of the incentive distribution rights and the 2,583,068 general partner units in WES held by WES GP into a non-economic general partner interest in WES and 105,624,704 WES common units. The 45,760,201 WES common units to be issued to the Contributing Parties, less 6,375,284 WES common units to be retained by WGRAH, will be converted into the right to receive an aggregate of 55,360,984 WGP common units upon the consummation of the Merger.
In connection with the cash consideration referred to above, WES has obtained, subject to customary closing conditions and negotiation of definitive documentation, committed debt financing for $2.0 billion from Barclays Bank PLC.
WGP has no independent operations or material assets other than its partnership interests in WES. Historically, the consolidated financial results of WES are included in WGP’s consolidated financial statements due to WGP’s 100% ownership interest in WES GP and WES GP’s control of WES. The term “WES assets” includes both the assets indirectly owned and the interests accounted for under the equity method by WGP through its partnership interests in WES as of September 30, 2018. WES’s acquisition of AMA from Anadarko is considered a transfer of net assets between entities under common control and recorded at Anadarko’s historic carrying value. After an acquisition of assets from Anadarko, WES and WGP (by virtue of its consolidation of WES) are required to recast their financial statements to include the activities of such assets from the date of common control.
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 are based upon the audited historical consolidated financial statements of WGP, as presented in WGP’s 2017 Form 10-K, and the audited historical consolidated financial statements of AMA, as presented in Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, have been prepared as if the acquisition of AMA occurred on January 1, 2015. In addition, the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, has been prepared as if the financing related to the acquisition of AMA and the Merger occurred on January 1, 2017.
    

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INTRODUCTION (CONTINUED)
    
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, and the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2018, are based upon the unaudited historical consolidated financial statements of WGP, as presented in WGP’s third quarter 2018 Form 10-Q, and the unaudited historical consolidated financial statements of AMA, as presented in Exhibit 99.2 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, has been prepared as if the acquisition of AMA (including the related acquisition financing) and the Merger occurred on January 1, 2017. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2018, has been prepared as if the acquisition of AMA and the Merger occurred on September 30, 2018.
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements for all periods presented have been prepared based on the assumption that WGP will continue to be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes and therefore will not be subject to U.S. federal income taxes and state income taxes, except for the Texas margin tax. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements have also been prepared based on certain acquisition and Merger pro forma adjustments as described in Note 2—Pro Forma Adjustments.
The historical financial information of AMA and WGP included in these unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements (and the notes thereto) is qualified in its entirety by reference to the audited historical consolidated financial statements of AMA as set forth in Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, the unaudited historical consolidated financial statements of AMA as set forth in Exhibit 99.2 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, WGP’s audited historical consolidated financial statements as set forth in its 2017 Form 10-K, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 16, 2018, WGP’s unaudited historical financial statements as set forth in its third quarter 2018 Form 10-Q, as filed with the SEC on October 31, 2018, and the related notes contained in those reports. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with those historical consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto.
The pro forma adjustments reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements are based upon currently available information and certain assumptions and estimates. The actual effects of these transactions will differ from these pro forma adjustments. However, WGP’s management believes that the applied estimates and assumptions provide a reasonable basis for the presentation of the significant effects of certain transactions that are expected to have a continuing impact on WGP in the case of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations. In addition, WGP’s management believes that the pro forma adjustments are factually supportable and appropriately represent the expected impact of items that are directly attributable to the acquisition of AMA by WES and the Merger.
The pro forma adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the acquisition of AMA and the Merger, including the following significant transactions:

Anadarko’s transfer of AMA to WES;

WES’s issuance of 45,760,201 WES common units to Anadarko, valued at $2.008 billion based on the 30-day volume-weighted-average price as of November 6, 2018, to fund the equity consideration for the acquisition of AMA;

WES’s underwritten commitment for a $2.0 billion senior unsecured term loan facility (the “Term loan facility”), to fund the cash consideration for the acquisition of AMA and to repay amounts outstanding on the APCWH Note Payable. The Term loan facility is classified as Short-term debt in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as it has a maturity of less than one year and WES will be required to refinance borrowings under this facility prior to its expiration;

WGP’s issuance to public WES unitholders of 1.525 WGP common units for each WES common unit, as a result of the Merger; and

the anticipated issuance of $2.0 billion senior notes (the “new WES Senior Notes”) to repay the amounts borrowed under the Term loan facility.

    

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INTRODUCTION (CONTINUED)

From and after the closing of the acquisition of AMA and the Merger, AMA is subject to the terms and conditions of new and existing agreements between WES and Anadarko including the following:

the Merger Agreement, pursuant to which Anadarko agreed to indemnify WES against certain losses resulting from breaches of Anadarko’s representations, warranties, covenants or agreements and for certain other matters;

an omnibus agreement that provides for reimbursement for expenses paid by Anadarko on behalf of WES and compensation to Anadarko for providing WES with certain general and administrative services and insurance coverage; and

a tax sharing agreement pursuant to which WES will reimburse Anadarko for WES’s share of Texas margin tax borne by Anadarko as a result of the financial results of AMA being included in a combined or consolidated tax return filed by Anadarko with respect to activity subsequent to the acquisition of AMA and the Merger closing.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition of AMA and the Merger had occurred on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future operating results of WGP.


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WESTERN GAS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017
(UNAUDITED)
thousands except per-unit amounts
 
WGP
Historical
 
AMA
Historical
 
Acquisition
Adjustments
 
Merger
Adjustments
 
WGP
Pro Forma
Revenues and other – affiliates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
$
656,795

 
$
123,897

 
$
(11,387
)
(a)
$

 
$
769,305

Product sales
 
692,447

 
61,486

 
(208
)
(a)

 
753,725

Other
 
16,076

 

 

 

 
16,076

Total revenues and other – affiliates
 
1,365,318

 
185,383

 
(11,595
)
 

 
1,539,106

Revenues and other – third parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
581,154

 
7,416

 

 

 
588,570

Product sales
 
297,486

 

 

 

 
297,486

Other
 
4,398

 
55

 

 

 
4,453

Total revenues and other – third parties
 
883,038

 
7,471

 

 

 
890,509

Total revenues and other
 
2,248,356

 
192,854

 
(11,595
)
 

 
2,429,615

Equity income, net – affiliates
 
85,194

 
30,186

 
(239
)
(b)

 
115,141

Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of product
 
908,693

 
56,694

 
(11,595
)
(a)

 
953,792

Operation and maintenance
 
315,994

 
29,623

 

 

 
345,617

General and administrative
 
50,668

 
3,281

 

 

 
53,949

Property and other taxes
 
46,818

 
6,328

 

 

 
53,146

Depreciation and amortization
 
290,874

 
27,501

 
396

(b)

 
318,771

Impairments
 
178,374

 
1,678

 

 

 
180,052

Total operating expenses
 
1,791,421

 
125,105

 
(11,199
)
 

 
1,905,327

Gain (loss) on divestiture and other, net
 
132,388

 

 

 

 
132,388

Proceeds from business interruption insurance claims
 
29,882

 

 

 

 
29,882

Operating income (loss)
 
704,399

 
97,935

 
(635
)
 

 
801,699

Interest income – affiliates
 
16,900

 

 

 

 
16,900

Interest expense
 
(144,615
)
 

 
2,094

(b)

 
(265,546
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(123,178
)
(d)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
153

(i)
 
 
 
Other income (expense), net
 
1,384

 

 

 

 
1,384

Income (loss) before income taxes
 
578,068

 
97,935

 
(121,566
)
 

 
554,437

Income tax (benefit) expense
 
4,866

 
(62,143
)
 
62,391

(c)

 
5,114

Net income (loss)
 
573,202

 
160,078

 
(183,957
)
 

 
549,323

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
196,595

 

 

 
(174,988
)
(k)
21,607

Net income (loss) attributable to Western Gas Equity Partners, LP
 
$
376,607

 
$
160,078

 
$
(183,957
)
 
$
174,988

 
$
527,716

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per common unit – basic and diluted
 
$
1.72

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1.17

Weighted-average common units outstanding – basic and diluted
 
218,931

 
 
 
 
 
231,106

(m)
450,037



See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WESTERN GAS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016
(UNAUDITED)
thousands except per-unit amounts
 
WGP
Historical
 
AMA
Historical
 
Acquisition
Adjustments
 
WGP
Pro Forma
Revenues and other – affiliates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
$
750,087

 
$
104,960

 
$
(1,209
)
(a)
$
853,838

Product sales
 
478,145

 
26,935

 

 
505,080

Total revenues and other – affiliates
 
1,228,232

 
131,895

 
(1,209
)
 
1,358,918

Revenues and other – third parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
477,762

 
6,331

 

 
484,093

Product sales
 
94,168

 

 

 
94,168

Other
 
4,108

 
44

 

 
4,152

Total revenues and other – third parties
 
576,038

 
6,375

 

 
582,413

Total revenues and other
 
1,804,270

 
138,270

 
(1,209
)
 
1,941,331

Equity income, net – affiliates
 
78,717

 
23,126

 
(150
)
(b)
101,693

Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cost of product
 
494,194

 
24,386

 
(1,209
)
(a)
517,371

Operation and maintenance
 
308,010

 
24,395

 

 
332,405

General and administrative
 
49,248

 
3,112

 

 
52,360

Property and other taxes
 
40,161

 
5,493

 

 
45,654

Depreciation and amortization
 
272,933

 
22,783

 
243

(b)
295,959

Impairments
 
15,535

 
2,287

 

 
17,822

Total operating expenses
 
1,180,081

 
82,456

 
(966
)
 
1,261,571

Gain (loss) on divestiture and other, net
 
(14,641
)
 

 

 
(14,641
)
Proceeds from business interruption insurance claims
 
16,270

 

 

 
16,270

Operating income (loss)
 
704,535

 
78,940

 
(393
)
 
783,082

Interest income – affiliates
 
16,900

 

 

 
16,900

Interest expense
 
(116,628
)
 

 
7,356

(b)
(109,272
)
Other income (expense), net
 
545

 

 

 
545

Income (loss) before income taxes
 
605,352

 
78,940

 
6,963

 
691,255

Income tax (benefit) expense
 
8,372

 
22,149

 
(27,944
)
(c)
2,577

Net income (loss)
 
596,980

 
56,791

 
34,907

 
688,678

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
251,208

 

 
58,481

(j)
309,689

Net income (loss) attributable to Western Gas Equity Partners, LP
 
$
345,772

 
$
56,791

 
$
(23,574
)
 
$
378,989

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Western Gas Equity Partners, LP
 
$
345,772

 


 

 
$
378,989

Pre-acquisition net (income) loss allocated to Anadarko
 
(11,326
)
 
 
 
 
 
(11,326
)
Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)
 
334,446

 


 

 
367,663

Net income (loss) per common unit – basic and diluted
 
$
1.53

 
 
 
 
 
$
1.68

Weighted-average common units outstanding – basic and diluted
 
218,922

 
 
 
 
 
218,922



See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WESTERN GAS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015
(UNAUDITED)
thousands except per-unit amounts
 
WGP
Historical
 
AMA
Historical
 
Acquisition
Adjustments
 
WGP
Pro Forma
Revenues and other – affiliates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
$
772,361

 
$
67,287

 
$
(1,795
)
(a)
$
837,853

Product sales
 
447,106

 
28,259

 

 
475,365

Other
 
1,172

 

 

 
1,172

Total revenues and other – affiliates
 
1,220,639

 
95,546

 
(1,795
)
 
1,314,390

Revenues and other – third parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
356,477

 
7,350

 

 
363,827

Product sales
 
170,843

 

 

 
170,843

Other
 
4,113

 
60

 

 
4,173

Total revenues and other – third parties
 
531,433

 
7,410

 

 
538,843

Total revenues and other
 
1,752,072

 
102,956

 
(1,795
)
 
1,853,233

Equity income, net – affiliates
 
71,251

 
16,126

 
(70
)
(b)
87,307

Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of product
 
528,369

 
24,712

 
(1,795
)
(a)
551,286

Operation and maintenance
 
331,972

 
19,495

 

 
351,467

General and administrative
 
44,428

 
2,951

 

 
47,379

Property and other taxes
 
33,327

 
4,717

 

 
38,044

Depreciation and amortization
 
272,611

 
17,757

 
48

(b)
290,416

Impairments
 
515,458

 
1,410

 

 
516,868

Total operating expenses
 
1,726,165

 
71,042

 
(1,747
)
 
1,795,460

Gain (loss) on divestiture and other, net
 
57,024

 

 

 
57,024

Operating income (loss)
 
154,182

 
48,040

 
(118
)
 
202,104

Interest income – affiliates
 
16,900

 

 

 
16,900

Interest expense
 
(113,874
)
 

 
7,893

(b)
(105,981
)
Other income (expense), net
 
(578
)
 

 

 
(578
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
56,630

 
48,040

 
7,775

 
112,445

Income tax (benefit) expense
 
45,532

 
15,205

 
(57,864
)
(c)
2,873

Net income (loss)
 
11,098

 
32,835

 
65,639

 
109,572

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(154,409
)
 

 
111,892

(j)
(42,517
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Western Gas Equity Partners, LP
 
$
165,507

 
$
32,835

 
$
(46,253
)
 
$
152,089

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Western Gas Equity Partners, LP
 
$
165,507

 
 
 
 
 
$
152,089

Pre-acquisition net (income) loss allocated to Anadarko
 
(79,386
)
 
 
 
 
 
(79,386
)
Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss)
 
86,121

 
 
 
 
 
72,703

Net income (loss) per common unit – basic and diluted
 
$
0.39

 
 
 
 
 
$
0.33

Weighted-average common units outstanding – basic and diluted
 
218,913

 
 
 
 
 
218,913



See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WESTERN GAS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
(UNAUDITED)
thousands except per-unit amounts
 
WGP
Historical
 
AMA
Historical
 
Acquisition
Adjustments
 
Merger
Adjustments
 
WGP
Pro Forma
Revenues and other – affiliates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
$
582,579

 
$
177,275

 
$
(24,540
)
(a)
$

 
$
735,314

Service revenues – product based
 
1,228

 
822

 

 

 
2,050

Product sales
 
182,372

 
6,250

 
(132
)
(a)

 
188,490

Total revenues and other – affiliates
 
766,179

 
184,347

 
(24,672
)
 

 
925,854

Revenues and other – third parties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service revenues – fee based
 
563,520

 
13,970

 

 

 
577,490

Service revenues – product based
 
66,205

 
1,166

 

 

 
67,371

Product sales
 
35,366

 
85

 

 

 
35,451

Other
 
1,213

 
496

 

 

 
1,709

Total revenues and other – third parties
 
666,304

 
15,717

 

 

 
682,021

Total revenues and other
 
1,432,483

 
200,064

 
(24,672
)
 

 
1,607,875

Equity income, net – affiliates
 
102,752

 
31,301

 
(179
)
(b)

 
133,874

Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of product
 
303,518

 
12,955

 
(24,623
)
(a)

 
291,850

Operation and maintenance
 
300,266

 
38,363

 

 

 
338,629

General and administrative
 
44,853

 
2,595

 

 
(629
)
(l)
46,819

Property and other taxes
 
35,090

 
6,406

 

 

 
41,496

Depreciation and amortization
 
238,187

 
32,240

 
(50
)
(a)

 
270,756

 
 
 
 
 
 
379

(b)
 
 
 
Impairments
 
152,708

 
1,668

 
908

(b)

 
155,284

Total operating expenses
 
1,074,622

 
94,227

 
(23,386
)
 
(629
)
 
1,144,834

Gain (loss) on divestiture and other, net
 
351

 

 

 

 
351

Operating income (loss)
 
460,964

 
137,138

 
(1,465
)
 
629

 
597,266

Interest income – affiliates
 
12,675

 

 

 

 
12,675

Interest expense
 
(133,359
)
 

 
4,229

(b)

 
(214,890
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(89,782
)
(d)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,022

(i)
 
 
 
Other income (expense), net
 
2,749

 

 

 

 
2,749

Income (loss) before income taxes
 
343,029

 
137,138

 
(82,996
)
 
629

 
397,800

Income tax (benefit) expense
 
3,301

 
34,908

 
(33,451
)
(c)

 
4,758

Net income (loss)
 
339,728

 
102,230

 
(49,545
)
 
629

 
393,042

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
63,669

 

 

 
(49,082
)
(k)
14,587

Net income (loss) attributable to Western Gas Equity Partners, LP
 
$
276,059

 
$
102,230

 
$
(49,545
)
 
$
49,711

 
$
378,455

Limited partners’ interest in net income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per common unit – basic and diluted
 
$
1.26

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
0.84

Weighted-average common units outstanding – basic and diluted
 
218,935

 
 
 
 
 
232,450

(m)
451,385



See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WESTERN GAS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
(UNAUDITED)
thousands
 
WGP
Historical
 
AMA
Historical
 
Acquisition
Adjustments
 
Merger
Adjustments
 
WGP
Pro Forma
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
132,877

 
$

 
$
(2,007,500
)
(e) (h)
$

 
$
109,827

 
 
 
 
 
 
1,984,450

(g)
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
 
224,887

 
641

 

 

 
225,528

Other current assets
 
26,119

 
220

 

 

 
26,339

Total current assets
 
383,883

 
861

 
(23,050
)
 

 
361,694

Note receivable – Anadarko
 
260,000

 

 

 

 
260,000

Property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost
 
8,912,755

 
1,909,524

 
(7,910
)
(a)

 
10,829,801

 
 
 
 
 
 
15,432

(b)
 
 
 
Less accumulated depreciation
 
2,494,121

 
191,052

 
(50
)
(a)

 
2,686,238

 
 
 
 
 
 
1,115

(b)
 
 
 
Net property, plant and equipment
 
6,418,634

 
1,718,472

 
6,457

 

 
8,143,563

Goodwill
 
416,160

 
29,641

 

 

 
445,801

Other intangible assets
 
753,947

 
95,240

 

 

 
849,187

Equity investments
 
786,876

 
240,819

 
6,822

(b)

 
1,034,517

Other assets
 
14,057

 
6,203

 

 

 
20,260

Total assets
 
$
9,033,557

 
$
2,091,236

 
$
(9,771
)
 
$

 
$
11,115,022

LIABILITIES, EQUITY AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts and imbalance payables
 
$
360,651

 
$
128,506

 
$

 
$

 
$
489,157

Short-term debt
 
28,000

 

 
2,000,000

(f)

 
28,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,000,000
)
(f)
 
 
 
Accrued ad valorem taxes
 
37,123

 
6,215

 

 

 
43,338

Accrued liabilities
 
114,504

 
257

 
(158
)
(a)
23,021

(l)
137,624

Total current liabilities
 
540,278

 
134,978

 
(158
)
 
23,021

 
698,119

Long-term liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
 
4,566,464

 
368,456

 
(368,456
)
(h)

 
6,550,914

 
 
 
 
 
 
1,984,450

(g)
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
10,285

 
192,320

 
(189,138
)
(c)

 
13,467

Asset retirement obligations
 
157,933

 
23,099

 

 

 
181,032

Other liabilities
 
141,957

 

 
(7,702
)
(a)

 
134,255

Total long-term liabilities
 
4,876,639

 
583,875

 
1,419,154

 

 
6,879,668

Total liabilities
 
5,416,917

 
718,853

 
1,418,996

 
23,021

 
7,577,787

Equity and partners’ capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common units
 
981,408

 

 
(635,116
)
(e)
(23,021
)
(l)
323,271

Net investment by Anadarko
 

 
1,372,383

 
189,138

(c)
2,623,300

(k)
3,202,032

 
 
 
 
 
 
21,139

(b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,003,928
)
(e)
 
 
 
Total partners’ capital
 
981,408

 
1,372,383

 
(1,428,767
)
 
2,600,279

 
3,525,303

Noncontrolling interests
 
2,635,232

 

 

 
(2,623,300
)
(k)
11,932

Total equity and partners’ capital
 
3,616,640

 
1,372,383

 
(1,428,767
)
 
(23,021
)
 
3,537,235

Total liabilities, equity and partners’ capital
 
$
9,033,557

 
$
2,091,236

 
$
(9,771
)
 
$

 
$
11,115,022


See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WESTERN GAS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements are based on the historical consolidated financial statements of WGP and the historical consolidated financial statements of AMA. As described in the Introduction, these unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements present the impact of the acquisition of AMA (including the related acquisition financing) and the Merger on WGP’s results of operations and financial condition. The contribution and sale, as applicable, of AMA to WES is recorded at Anadarko’s historical cost as this transaction is considered a reorganization of entities under common control.

2.  PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

The following pro forma adjustments have been prepared as if the acquisition of AMA occurred (i) on January 1, 2015, in the case of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, (ii) on January 1, 2017, in the case of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, and (iii) on September 30, 2018, in the case of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet:

(a)
the elimination of historical revenue, cost of product, depreciation, net property plant and equipment, accrued liabilities and other liabilities between AMA and other WES subsidiaries for consolidation purposes;

(b)
the inclusion of capitalized interest not recognized in the historical consolidated financial statements of AMA;

(c)
the elimination of historical current and deferred income taxes as WGP is generally not subject to federal and state income taxes, other than Texas margin tax. Texas margin taxes that continue to be borne by WGP on the portion of WGP’s pro forma income that is allocable to Texas have not been eliminated;

(d)
the increase in interest expense consisting of (i) interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs related to WES’s anticipated issuance of the new WES Senior Notes and (ii) the write-off of issuance costs related to the Term loan facility. The anticipated issuance of the new WES Senior Notes is assumed to have occurred on January 1, 2017, with interest expense incurred for both the nine months ended September 30, 2018, and year ended December 31, 2017. Interest expense is calculated using an assumed weighted average annual interest rate of 5.953% for the new WES Senior Notes, which is based on indicative new issue credit spreads to applicable U.S. Treasury yields;

(e)
the acquisition of AMA by WES, consisting of the cash payment of $2.008 billion (including the repayment of the APCWH Note Payable) and the issuance of 45,760,201 WES common units to Anadarko. The excess of cash consideration over the historical net book value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as a decrease to partners’ capital;

(f)
the receipt of $2.0 billion of borrowings under the Term loan facility to fund the cash consideration for the acquisition of AMA and subsequent repayment with proceeds received from the anticipated issuance of the new WES Senior Notes and cash on hand;

(g)
the increase to long-term debt and cash for the anticipated issuance of the new WES Senior Notes, net of the expected issuance costs and underwriting discounts to be amortized through interest expense over the expected life of the new WES Senior Notes;

(h)
the repayment of the APCWH Note Payable with a portion of the borrowings under the Term loan facility;

(i)
the elimination of interest expense related to the repayment of the APCWH Note Payable; and

(j)
the reallocation of net income to WGP’s noncontrolling interests in connection with the acquisition of AMA.

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WESTERN GAS EQUITY PARTNERS, LP
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2.  PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS (CONTINUED)

The following pro forma adjustments have been prepared as if the Merger occurred (i) on January 1, 2017, in the case of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, and the nine months ended September 30, 2018, and (ii) on September 30, 2018, in the case of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet:

(k)
the reallocation of net income to WGP’s noncontrolling interests in connection with the Merger;

(l)
the estimated nonrecurring transaction costs to be paid in connection with the Merger; and

(m)
the recognition of the following equity impacts:
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2017
WGP historical weighted-average common units outstanding
 
 
218,935,153

 
 
218,931,450

WES historical weighted-average common units outstanding
 
166,257,207

 
 
165,375,167

 
Less: WES common units owned by WGP
 
(50,132,046
)
 
 
(50,132,046
)
 
WES common units subject to conversion into WGP common units
 
116,125,161

 
 
115,243,121

 
Exchange ratio per unit
 
1.525

 
 
1.525

 
WGP common units issued for WES common units
 
 
177,090,871

 
 
175,745,760

WES acquisition common units subject to conversion into WGP common units
 
39,384,917

 
 
39,384,917

 
Conversion ratio per unit
 
1.4056

 
 
1.4056

 
WGP common units issued for WES acquisition common units
 
 
55,359,439

 
 
55,359,439

WGP pro forma weighted-average common units outstanding - basic and diluted
 
 
451,385,463

 
 
450,036,649


3.  PRO FORMA NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON UNIT

For purposes of calculating pro forma net income (loss) per common unit, management assumed that pro forma cash distributions were equal to pro forma earnings. Pro forma basic net income (loss) per common unit is calculated by dividing the limited partners’ interest in pro forma net income (loss) by the pro forma weighted-average number of common units outstanding during the period.    
Net income (loss) attributable to the WES assets acquired from Anadarko for periods prior to WES’s acquisition of the WES assets is not allocated to the limited partners when calculating net income (loss) per common unit (pre-acquisition net income). Net income equal to the amount of available cash (as defined by the WGP Partnership Agreement) is allocated to WGP common unitholders consistent with actual cash distributions. Net income (loss) per common unit is calculated assuming that cash distributions are equal to the net income attributable to WGP.
Upon closing of the acquisition of AMA and the Merger, WGP will own a 98% limited partner interest in WES and Anadarko will own the remaining 2% limited partner interest.


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