x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 |
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Transition Period from to |
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Item | Page |
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||
(in thousands of dollars, except unit amounts) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 178,676 | $ | 169,559 | ||||
Accounts receivable—Westlake Chemical Corporation ("Westlake") | 56,043 | 39,655 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net—third parties | 6,066 | 11,927 | ||||||
Inventories | 2,590 | 3,879 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 157 | 267 | ||||||
Total current assets | 243,532 | 225,287 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,096,354 | 1,020,469 | ||||||
Other assets, net | ||||||||
Goodwill | 5,814 | 5,814 | ||||||
Deferred charges and other assets, net | 38,377 | 38,779 | ||||||
Total other assets, net | 44,191 | 44,593 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,384,077 | $ | 1,290,349 | ||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable—Westlake | $ | 7,290 | $ | 15,550 | ||||
Accounts payable—third parties | 29,421 | 18,737 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities | 36,627 | 23,407 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 73,338 | 57,694 | ||||||
Long-term debt payable to Westlake | 443,525 | 384,006 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1,571 | 1,392 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 420 | 90 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 518,854 | 443,182 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 9 and 16) | ||||||||
EQUITY | ||||||||
Common unitholders—public (12,937,500 units issued and outstanding) | 296,357 | 294,565 | ||||||
Common unitholder—Westlake (1,436,115 units issued and outstanding) | 4,701 | 4,502 | ||||||
Subordinated unitholder—Westlake (12,686,115 units issued and outstanding) | 41,543 | 39,786 | ||||||
General partner—Westlake | (242,570 | ) | (242,572 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (451 | ) | 280 | |||||
Total Westlake Chemical Partners LP partners' capital | 99,580 | 96,561 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest in Westlake Chemical OpCo LP ("OpCo") | 765,643 | 750,606 | ||||||
Total equity | 865,223 | 847,167 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 1,384,077 | $ | 1,290,349 |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
(in thousands of dollars, except unit amounts and per unit data) | ||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||
Net sales—Westlake | $ | 231,260 | $ | 208,913 | ||||
Net co-product, ethylene and feedstock sales—third parties | 21,344 | 49,478 | ||||||
Total net sales | 252,604 | 258,391 | ||||||
Cost of sales | 142,190 | 162,164 | ||||||
Gross profit | 110,414 | 96,227 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 6,097 | 6,000 | ||||||
Income from operations | 104,317 | 90,227 | ||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||
Interest expense—Westlake | (1,231 | ) | (1,376 | ) | ||||
Other income, net | 84 | 5 | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 103,170 | 88,856 | ||||||
Provision for income taxes | 399 | 467 | ||||||
Net income | 102,771 | 88,389 | ||||||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OpCo | 90,687 | 79,889 | ||||||
Net income attributable to Westlake Chemical Partners LP | $ | 12,084 | $ | 8,500 | ||||
Net income attributable to Westlake Chemical Partners LP per limited partner unit (basic and diluted) | ||||||||
Common units | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.31 | ||||
Subordinated units | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.31 | ||||
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding (basic and diluted) | ||||||||
Common units—public | 12,937,500 | 12,937,500 | ||||||
Common units—Westlake | 1,436,115 | 1,436,115 | ||||||
Subordinated units—Westlake | 12,686,115 | 12,686,115 |
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | ||||||
(in thousands of dollars) | |||||||
Net income | $ | 102,771 | $ | 88,389 | |||
Other comprehensive loss | |||||||
Cash flow hedge: | |||||||
Interest rate contract: | |||||||
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge | (827 | ) | — | ||||
Reclassification of loss to net income | 96 | — | |||||
Total other comprehensive loss | (731 | ) | — | ||||
Comprehensive income | 102,040 | 88,389 | |||||
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OpCo | 90,687 | 79,889 | |||||
Comprehensive income attributable to Westlake Chemical Partners LP | $ | 11,353 | $ | 8,500 |
Common Unitholders— Public | Common Unitholder— Westlake | Subordinated Unitholder— Westlake | General Partner— Westlake | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Noncontrolling Interests in OpCo | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands of dollars) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2014 | $ | 290,377 | $ | 4,038 | $ | 35,681 | $ | (242,572 | ) | $ | — | $ | 747,426 | $ | 834,950 | |||||||||||||
Net income | 4,065 | 451 | 3,984 | — | — | 79,889 | 88,389 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Quarterly distribution to unitholders | (3,558 | ) | (395 | ) | (3,488 | ) | — | — | — | (7,441 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Quarterly distribution to noncontrolling interest retained in OpCo by Westlake | — | — | — | — | — | (85,277 | ) | (85,277 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balances at March 31, 2015 | $ | 290,884 | $ | 4,094 | $ | 36,177 | $ | (242,572 | ) | $ | — | $ | 742,038 | $ | 830,621 | |||||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2015 | $ | 294,565 | $ | 4,502 | $ | 39,786 | $ | (242,572 | ) | $ | 280 | $ | 750,606 | $ | 847,167 | |||||||||||||
Net income | 5,777 | 641 | 5,664 | 2 | — | 90,687 | 102,771 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net effect of cash flow hedge | — | — | — | — | (731 | ) | — | (731 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Quarterly distributions to unitholders | (3,985 | ) | (442 | ) | (3,907 | ) | — | — | — | (8,334 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Quarterly distributions to noncontrolling interest retained in OpCo by Westlake | — | — | — | — | — | (75,650 | ) | (75,650 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balances at March 31, 2016 | $ | 296,357 | $ | 4,701 | $ | 41,543 | $ | (242,570 | ) | $ | (451 | ) | $ | 765,643 | $ | 865,223 |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
(in thousands of dollars) | ||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 102,771 | $ | 88,389 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 20,396 | 19,803 | ||||||
Loss from disposition of property, plant and equipment | 327 | 1 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 179 | 54 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts receivable—third parties | 5,862 | 20,523 | ||||||
Net accounts receivable—Westlake | (24,649 | ) | (14,500 | ) | ||||
Inventories | 1,289 | 2,070 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 110 | 90 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 7,610 | 589 | ||||||
Accrued and other liabilities | 2,575 | (3,477 | ) | |||||
Other, net | (3,895 | ) | (307 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 112,575 | 113,235 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | (79,091 | ) | (39,540 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from disposition of assets | 98 | — | ||||||
Net cash used for investing activities | (78,993 | ) | (39,540 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
Proceeds from debt payable to Westlake | 59,519 | 30,191 | ||||||
Quarterly distributions to noncontrolling interest retained in OpCo by Westlake | (75,650 | ) | (85,277 | ) | ||||
Quarterly distributions to unitholders | (8,334 | ) | (7,441 | ) | ||||
Net cash used for financing activities | (24,465 | ) | (62,527 | ) | ||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 9,117 | 11,168 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 169,559 | 133,750 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 178,676 | $ | 144,918 |
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||
Trade customers | $ | 6,236 | $ | 12,097 | ||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (170 | ) | (170 | ) | ||||
Accounts receivable, net—third parties | $ | 6,066 | $ | 11,927 |
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||
Finished products | $ | 2,243 | $ | 3,527 | ||||
Feedstock, additives and chemicals | 347 | 352 | ||||||
Inventories | $ | 2,590 | $ | 3,879 |
Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions | ||||||
Total Quarterly Distribution Per Unit | Unitholders | IDR Holders | ||||
Above $0.3163 up to $0.3438 | 85.0 | % | 15.0 | % | ||
Above $0.3438 up to $0.4125 | 75.0 | % | 25.0 | % | ||
Above $0.4125 | 50.0 | % | 50.0 | % |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Net income attributable to the Partnership | $ | 12,084 | $ | 8,500 | ||||
Less: | ||||||||
Limited partners' distribution declared on common units | 4,554 | 4,065 | ||||||
Limited partners' distribution declared on subordinated units | 4,019 | 3,590 | ||||||
Distribution declared with respect to the incentive distribution rights | 2 | — | ||||||
Net income in excess of distribution | $ | 3,509 | $ | 845 |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
Limited Partners' Common Units | Limited Partners' Subordinated Units | Incentive Distribution Rights | Total | |||||||||||||
Net income attributable to the Partnership: | ||||||||||||||||
Distribution declared | $ | 4,554 | $ | 4,019 | $ | 2 | $ | 8,575 | ||||||||
Net income in excess of distribution | 1,864 | 1,645 | — | 3,509 | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 6,418 | $ | 5,664 | $ | 2 | $ | 12,084 | ||||||||
Weighted average units outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | 14,373,615 | 12,686,115 | 27,059,730 | |||||||||||||
Net income per limited partner unit: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.45 |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||
Limited Partners' Common Units | Limited Partners' Subordinated Units | Incentive Distribution Rights | Total | |||||||||||||
Net income attributable to the Partnership: | ||||||||||||||||
Distribution declared | $ | 4,065 | $ | 3,590 | $ | — | $ | 7,655 | ||||||||
Net income in excess of distribution | 451 | 394 | — | 845 | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 4,516 | $ | 3,984 | $ | — | $ | 8,500 | ||||||||
Weighted average units outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | 14,373,615 | 12,686,115 | 27,059,730 | |||||||||||||
Net income per limited partner unit: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.31 |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Net sales—Westlake | $ | 231,260 | $ | 208,913 |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Feedstock purchased from Westlake and included in cost of sales | $ | 66,108 | $ | 80,819 | ||||
Other charges from Westlake and included in cost of sales | 20,453 | 13,896 | ||||||
Total | $ | 86,561 | $ | 94,715 |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Services received from Westlake and included in selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 5,468 | $ | 5,148 |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Goods and services purchased from Westlake and capitalized as assets | $ | 2,007 | $ | 962 |
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||
Accounts receivable—Westlake | $ | 56,043 | $ | 39,655 | ||||
Accounts payable—Westlake | (7,290 | ) | (15,550 | ) |
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||
Long-term debt payable to Westlake | $ | 443,525 | $ | 384,006 |
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||
August 2013 Promissory Notes (variable interest rate of prime plus 1.5%, original scheduled maturity of August 1, 2023) | $ | 31,775 | $ | 31,775 | ||||
OpCo Revolver (variable interest rate of London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 3.0%, original scheduled maturity of August 4, 2019) | 276,409 | 216,890 | ||||||
MLP Revolver (variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.0%, original scheduled maturity of April 29, 2018) | 135,341 | 135,341 | ||||||
$ | 443,525 | $ | 384,006 |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | ||||
Balances at December 31, 2015 | $ | 280 | ||
Interest rate contract—Other comprehensive loss before reclassification | (827 | ) | ||
Interest rate contract—Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net income | 96 | |||
Balances at March 31, 2016 | $ | (451 | ) |
Derivative Assets | ||||||||||
Derivative in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship | Balance Sheet Location | Fair Value as of | ||||||||
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||||
Interest rate contract | Deferred charges and other assets, net | $ | — | $ | 436 |
Derivative Liabilities | ||||||||||
Derivative in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship | Balance Sheet Location | Fair Value as of | ||||||||
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||||
Interest rate contract | Other liabilities | $ | 312 | $ | — |
Derivative in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship | Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Statement of Operations | Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | |||||
Interest rate contract—Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | Interest expense | $ | (96 | ) |
Derivative in cash flow hedge relationship | Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | |||
Interest rate contract—Change in value recognized in other comprehensive loss | $ | 827 |
March 31, 2016 | ||||||||
Level 2 | Total | |||||||
Derivative instruments | ||||||||
Liability—Interest rate contract | $ | 312 | $ | 312 |
December 31, 2015 | ||||||||
Level 2 | Total | |||||||
Derivative instruments | ||||||||
Asset—Interest rate contract | $ | 436 | $ | 436 |
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
August 2013 Promissory Notes | $ | 31,775 | $ | 31,775 | $ | 31,775 | $ | 31,775 | ||||||||
OpCo Revolver | 276,409 | 273,324 | 216,890 | 215,738 | ||||||||||||
MLP Revolver | 135,341 | 130,814 | 135,341 | 130,439 |
• | produce sufficient volumes of ethylene to meet our commitments under the Ethylene Sales Agreement or recover our estimated costs through the pricing provisions of the Ethylene Sales Agreement; |
• | contract with third parties for the remaining uncommitted processing capacity; |
• | add or increase capacity at our existing processing facilities, or add additional processing capacity via organic expansion projects and acquisitions; and |
• | achieve or exceed the specified yield factors for natural gas, ethane and other feedstock under the Ethylene Sales Agreement. |
• | our operating performance as compared to other publicly traded partnerships; |
• | our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures; |
• | the viability of acquisitions and other capital expenditure projects and the returns on investment of various investment opportunities. |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
(dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||
Net sales—Westlake | $ | 231,260 | $ | 208,913 | ||||
Net co-product, ethylene and feedstock sales—third parties | 21,344 | 49,478 | ||||||
Total net sales | 252,604 | 258,391 | ||||||
Cost of sales | 142,190 | 162,164 | ||||||
Gross profit | 110,414 | 96,227 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 6,097 | 6,000 | ||||||
Income from operations | 104,317 | 90,227 | ||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||
Interest expense—Westlake | (1,231 | ) | (1,376 | ) | ||||
Other income, net | 84 | 5 | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 103,170 | 88,856 | ||||||
Provision for income taxes | 399 | 467 | ||||||
Net income | 102,771 | 88,389 | ||||||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OpCo | 90,687 | 79,889 | ||||||
Net income attributable to Westlake Chemical Partners LP | $ | 12,084 | $ | 8,500 | ||||
MLP distributable cash flow (1) | $ | 9,517 | $ | 8,961 | ||||
EBITDA (2) | $ | 124,797 | $ | 110,035 | ||||
____________ | ||||||||
(1) Non GAAP financial measure. See the "Reconciliation of MLP Distributable Cash Flow to Net Income and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities." | ||||||||
(2) Non GAAP financial measure. See the "Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities." |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 | ||||||
Average Sales Price | Volume | |||||
Product sales prices and volume percentage change from prior year period | -3.0 | % | +0.8 | % | ||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Average industry prices (1) | ||||||
Ethane (cents/lb) | 5.3 | 6.3 | ||||
Propane (cents/lb) | 9.1 | 12.6 | ||||
Ethylene (cents/lb) (2) | 21.1 | 36.6 |
(1) | Industry pricing data was obtained through IHS Chemical. We have not independently verified the data. |
(2) | Represents average North American spot prices of ethylene over the period as reported by IHS Chemical. |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
MLP distributable cash flow | $ | 9,517 | $ | 8,961 | ||||
Add: | ||||||||
Distributable cash flow attributable to noncontrolling interest in OpCo | 73,916 | 83,824 | ||||||
Maintenance capital expenditures (1) | 33,610 | 8,286 | ||||||
Contribution to turnaround reserves | 6,124 | 7,121 | ||||||
Less: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (20,396 | ) | (19,803 | ) | ||||
Net income | 102,771 | 88,389 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other | 9,298 | 24,791 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 179 | 54 | ||||||
Loss from disposition of property, plant and equipment | 327 | 1 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 112,575 | $ | 113,235 |
(1) | Higher maintenance capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2016 as compared to the first quarter of 2015 are primarily related to Petro 1 maintenance capital expenditures incurred. |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
EBITDA | $ | 124,797 | $ | 110,035 | ||||
Less: | ||||||||
Provision for income taxes | (399 | ) | (467 | ) | ||||
Interest expense | (1,231 | ) | (1,376 | ) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | (20,396 | ) | (19,803 | ) | ||||
Net income | 102,771 | 88,389 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other | 9,298 | 24,791 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 179 | 54 | ||||||
Loss from disposition of property, plant and equipment | 327 | 1 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 112,575 | $ | 113,235 |
• | the amount of ethane that we are able to process, which could be adversely affected by, among other things, operating difficulties; |
• | the volume of ethylene that we are able to sell; |
• | the price at which we are able to sell ethylene; |
• | industry market outlook, including prices and margins in third-party ethylene and co-products sales; |
• | the parties to whom we will sell ethylene and on what basis; |
• | volumes of ethylene that Westlake may purchase, in addition to the minimum commitment under the Ethylene Sales Agreement; |
• | timing, funding and results of capital projects, such as OpCo’s plan to increase the ethylene capacity of the ethylene processing facility at Calvert City Olefins and upgrade and expand the capacity of Petro 1; |
• | our intended minimum quarterly distributions and the manner of making such distributions; |
• | our ability to meet our liquidity needs; |
• | timing of and amount of capital expenditures; |
• | potential loans from Westlake to OpCo to fund OpCo’s expansion capital expenditures in the future; |
• | expected mitigation of exposure to commodity price fluctuations; |
• | turnaround activities and the variability of OpCo’s cash flow; |
• | compliance with present and future environmental regulations and costs associated with environmentally related penalties, capital expenditures, remedial actions and proceedings, including any new laws, regulations or treaties that may come into force to limit or control carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions or to address other issues of climate change; and |
• | effects of pending legal proceedings. |
• | general economic and business conditions; |
• | the cyclical nature of the chemical industry; |
• | the availability, cost and volatility of raw materials and energy; |
• | uncertainties associated with the United States and worldwide economies, including those due to political tensions and unrest in the Middle East, the Commonwealth of Independent States (including Ukraine) and elsewhere; |
• | current and potential governmental regulatory actions in the United States and regulatory actions and political unrest in other countries; |
• | industry production capacity and operating rates; |
• | the supply/demand balance for our product; |
• | competitive products and pricing pressures; |
• | instability in the credit and financial markets; |
• | access to capital markets; |
• | terrorist acts; |
• | operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); |
• | changes in laws or regulations; |
• | technological developments; |
• | our ability to integrate acquired businesses; |
• | foreign currency exchange risks; |
• | our ability to implement our business strategies; and |
• | creditworthiness of our customers. |
Exhibit No. | Description | |
31.1† | Rule 13a – 14(a) / 15d – 14(a) Certification (Principal Executive Officer) | |
31.2† | Rule 13a – 14(a) / 15d – 14(a) Certification (Principal Financial Officer) | |
32.1# | Section 1350 Certification (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) | |
101.INS† | XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
101.CAL† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
101.DEF† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
101.LAB† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
101.PRE† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
† | Filed herewith. |
# | Furnished herewith. |
WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS LP | ||||||
Date: | May 4, 2016 | By: | /S/ ALBERT CHAO | |||
Albert Chao | ||||||
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC (Principal Executive Officer) | ||||||
Date: | May 4, 2016 | By: | /S/ M. STEVEN BENDER | |||
M. Steven Bender | ||||||
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC (Principal Financial Officer) |
Exhibit No. | Exhibit | |
31.1† | Rule 13a – 14(a) / 15d – 14(a) Certification (Principal Executive Officer) | |
31.2† | Rule 13a – 14(a) / 15d – 14(a) Certification (Principal Financial Officer) | |
32.1# | Section 1350 Certification (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) | |
101.INS† | XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
101.CAL† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
101.DEF† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
101.LAB† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
101.PRE† | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
† | Filed herewith. |
# | Furnished herewith. |
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Westlake Chemical Partners LP; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a) | designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: | May 4, 2016 | /S/ ALBERT CHAO | |||||
Albert Chao | |||||||
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC (Principal Executive Officer) |
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Westlake Chemical Partners LP; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a) | designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: | May 4, 2016 | /S/ M. STEVEN BENDER | |||||
M. Steven Bender | |||||||
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC (Principal Financial Officer) |
(1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and |
(2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material aspects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership. |
Date: | May 4, 2016 | /S/ ALBERT CHAO | |||||
Albert Chao | |||||||
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC (Principal Executive Officer) | |||||||
Date: | May 4, 2016 | /S/ M. STEVEN BENDER | |||||
M. Steven Bender | |||||||
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC (Principal Financial Officer) |
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Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2016 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Trading Symbol | WLKP | |
Entity Registrant Name | WESTLAKE CHEMICAL PARTNERS LP | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001604665 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | |
Common units [Member] | ||
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 14,373,615 | |
Subordinated units [Member] | ||
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 12,686,115 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - shares |
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Common units [Member] | Westlake [Member] | ||
Units issued | 1,436,115 | 1,436,115 |
Units outstanding | 1,436,115 | 1,436,115 |
Common units [Member] | Public [Member] | ||
Units issued | 12,937,500 | 12,937,500 |
Units outstanding | 12,937,500 | 12,937,500 |
Subordinated units [Member] | Westlake [Member] | ||
Units issued | 12,686,115 | 12,686,115 |
Units outstanding | 12,686,115 | 12,686,115 |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Net income | $ 102,771 | $ 88,389 |
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge | (827) | 0 |
Reclassification of loss to net income | 96 | 0 |
Total other comprehensive loss | (731) | 0 |
Comprehensive income | 102,040 | 88,389 |
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OpCo | 90,687 | 79,889 |
Comprehensive income attributable to Westlake Chemical Partners LP | $ 11,353 | $ 8,500 |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | $ 834,950 | $ 747,426 | $ 0 | $ (242,572) | $ 290,377 | $ 4,038 | $ 35,681 | |
Net income | 88,389 | 79,889 | 4,065 | 451 | 3,984 | |||
Quarterly distributions to unitholders | (7,441) | (3,558) | (395) | (3,488) | ||||
Quarterly distributions to noncontrolling interest retained in OpCo by Westlake | (85,277) | (85,277) | ||||||
Equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2015 | 830,621 | 742,038 | 0 | (242,572) | 290,884 | 4,094 | 36,177 | |
Equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2015 | 847,167 | 750,606 | 280 | (242,572) | 294,565 | 4,502 | 39,786 | |
Net income | 102,771 | 90,687 | 5,777 | 641 | 5,664 | $ 2 | ||
Net effect of cash flow hedge | (731) | (731) | ||||||
Quarterly distributions to unitholders | (8,334) | 0 | (3,985) | (442) | (3,907) | |||
Quarterly distributions to noncontrolling interest retained in OpCo by Westlake | (75,650) | (75,650) | ||||||
Equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2016 | $ 865,223 | $ 765,643 | $ (451) | $ (242,570) | $ 296,357 | $ 4,701 | $ 41,543 |
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation |
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Description of Business Westlake Chemical Partners LP (the "Partnership") is a Delaware limited partnership formed in March 2014 to operate, acquire and develop facilities and related assets for the processing of natural gas liquids. On August 4, 2014, the Partnership completed its initial public offering (the "IPO") of 12,937,500 common units representing limited partner interests. In connection with the IPO, the Partnership acquired a 10.6% interest in Westlake Chemical OpCo LP ("OpCo") and a 100% interest in Westlake Chemical OpCo GP LLC ("OpCo GP"), which is the general partner of OpCo. On April 29, 2015, the Partnership purchased an additional 2.7% newly-issued limited partner interest in OpCo for approximately $135,341, resulting in an aggregate 13.3% limited partner interest in OpCo effective April 1, 2015. OpCo owns three natural gas liquids processing facilities and a common carrier ethylene pipeline. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for interim periods. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required for complete financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") have not been included. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the December 31, 2015 combined and consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of the Partnership included in the annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 (the "2015 Form 10-K"), filed with the SEC on March 8, 2016. These financial statements have been prepared in conformity with the accounting principles and practices as disclosed in the notes to the combined and consolidated financial statements of the Partnership for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. References to "Westlake" refer collectively to Westlake Chemical Corporation and its subsidiaries, other than the Partnership, OpCo and OpCo GP. The Partnership holds a 13.3% limited partner interest and the entire non-economic general partner interest in OpCo. The remaining 86.7% limited partner interest in OpCo is owned by Westlake, which has no rights to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of OpCo. As a result of the fact that substantially all of OpCo's activities are conducted on behalf of Westlake, and the fact that OpCo exhibits disproportionality of voting rights to economic interest, OpCo was deemed to be a variable interest entity. The Partnership, through its ownership of OpCo's general partner, has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of OpCo, and it also has the obligation or right to absorb losses or receive benefits from OpCo that could potentially be significant to OpCo. As such, the Partnership was determined to be OpCo's primary beneficiary and therefore consolidates OpCo's results of operations and financial position. The Partnership’s operations consist exclusively of the variable interest entity’s operations and, as such, no additional variable interest entity disclosures are considered necessary. Westlake's retained interest of 86.7% is recorded as noncontrolling interest in the Partnership's consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of the Partnership's management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary for a fair statement of the Partnership's financial position as of March 31, 2016, its results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 and the changes in its cash position for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. Results of operations and changes in cash position for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that will be realized for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 or any other period. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standards update on a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will supersede the existing revenue recognition guidance. The new accounting guidance creates a framework by which an entity will allocate the transaction price to separate performance obligations and recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. Under the new standard, entities will be required to use judgment and make estimates, including identifying performance obligations in a contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation and determining when an entity satisfies its performance obligations. The standard allows for either "full retrospective" adoption, meaning that the standard is applied to all of the periods presented with a cumulative catch-up as of the earliest period presented, or "modified retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements with a cumulative catch-up as of the current period. In March 2016, the FASB issued additional authoritative guidance to provide clarification on principal versus agent considerations included within the new revenue recognition standard. The accounting standard (including the clarification guidance issued in March 2016) will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Partnership is in the process of evaluating the impact that the new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update on a new lease standard that will supersede the existing lease guidance. The standard requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities related to long-term leases that are classified as operating leases under current guidance on its balance sheet. An asset would be recognized related to the right to use the underlying asset and a liability would be recognized related to the obligation to make lease payments over the term of the lease. The standard also requires expanded disclosures related to leases. The accounting standard will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Partnership is in the process of evaluating the impact that the new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Stock Compensation In March 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classifications of awards as either equity or liabilities and certain related classifications on the statement of cash flows. The accounting standard is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Partnership is in the process of evaluating the impact that the new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update making certain changes to the current consolidation guidance. The amendments affect both the variable interest entity and voting interest entity consolidation models. The new standard changes the consideration of substantive rights, related party interests and fees paid to the decision maker when applying the variable interest entity consolidation model and eliminate certain guidance for limited partnerships and similar entities under the voting interest consolidation model. The accounting standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Partnership adopted this accounting standard effective January 1, 2016 and the adoption did not have an impact on the Partnership's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Effects on Historical Earnings per Unit of Master Limited Partnership Dropdown Transactions In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update requiring that the earnings of transferred net assets from a general partner prior to the dropdown date of the net assets to a master limited partnership be allocated entirely to the general partner when calculating earnings per unit under the two class method. As a result, previously reported earnings per unit of the limited partners will not change as a result of a dropdown transaction. The accounting standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Partnership adopted this accounting standard effective January 1, 2016 and the adoption of this accounting standard did not have an impact on the Partnership's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes In November 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. As a result, each jurisdiction will now only have one net noncurrent deferred tax asset or liability. The new guidance does not change the existing requirement that only permits offsetting within a jurisdiction. The accounting standard is required to be adopted for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016; however, early adoption of this standard is permitted. The Partnership elected to early adopt this accounting standard, to be applied prospectively, effective January 1, 2016. Consistent with the prospective application of this accounting standard, prior period comparative information was not adjusted. The early adoption of this accounting standard did not have an impact on the Partnership's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. |
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Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Financial Instruments | Financial Instruments Cash Equivalents The Partnership had $115,073 and $150,031 of held-to-maturity securities with original maturities of three months or less, primarily consisting of corporate debt securities, classified as cash equivalents at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The Partnership's investments in held-to-maturity securities are held at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. |
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Accounts Receivable - Third Parties | Accounts Receivable—Third Parties Accounts receivable—third parties consist of the following:
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Inventories | Inventories Inventories consist of the following:
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Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and Equipment As of March 31, 2016, the Partnership had property, plant and equipment, net totaling $1,096,354. The Partnership assesses these assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, including when negative conditions such as significant current or projected operating losses exist. Other factors considered by the Partnership when determining if an impairment assessment is necessary include, but are not limited to, significant changes or projected changes in supply and demand fundamentals (which would have a negative impact on operating rates or margins), new technological developments, new competitors with significant raw material or other cost advantages, adverse changes associated with the U.S. and world economies and uncertainties associated with governmental actions. Long-lived assets assessed for impairment are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Depreciation expense on property, plant and equipment of $16,553 and $15,593 is included in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. |
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Other Assets | Other Assets Amortization expense on other assets of $3,843 and $4,210 is included in the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. |
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Distributions and Net Income Per Limited Partner Unit | Distributions and Net Income Per Limited Partner Unit On April 27, 2016, the board of directors of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC ("Westlake GP"), the Partnership's general partner, declared a quarterly cash distribution for the period from January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016 of $0.3168 per unit and of $2 to the holders of the Partnership's incentive distribution rights ("IDR Holders"). This distribution is payable on May 24, 2016 to unitholders and IDR Holders of record as of May 10, 2016. The Partnership Agreement provides that the Partnership will distribute cash each quarter during the subordination period in the following manner: first, to the holders of common units, until each common unit has received the minimum quarterly distribution of $0.2750, plus any arrearages from prior quarters; second, to the holders of subordinated units, until each subordinated unit has received the minimum quarterly distribution of $0.2750; and third, to the holders of common and subordinated units, pro-rata, until each unit has received a distribution of $0.3163. If cash distributions to the Partnership's unitholders exceed $0.3163 per common unit and subordinated unit in any quarter, the Partnership's unitholders and Westlake, as the holder of the Partnership's incentive distribution rights, will receive distributions according to the following percentage allocations:
For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Partnership's distribution exceeded the $0.3163 per common and subordinated unit target by $0.0005 per common and subordinated unit, which resulted in distributions to the IDR Holders. The distributions are declared subsequent to quarter end; therefore, the table below represents total cash distributions and the related periods pertaining to such distributions.
Net income per unit applicable to common limited partner units and to subordinated limited partner units is computed by dividing the respective limited partners' interest in net income by the weighted-average number of common units and subordinated units outstanding for the period. Because the Partnership has more than one class of participating securities, it uses the two-class method when calculating the net income per unit applicable to limited partners. The classes of participating securities include common units, subordinated units and incentive distribution rights. Net income attributable to the Partnership is allocated to the unitholders in accordance with their respective ownership percentages in preparation of the consolidated statements of equity. However, when distributions related to the incentive distribution rights are made, net income equal to the amount of those distributions is first allocated to the general partner before the remaining net income is allocated to the unitholders based on their respective ownership percentages. Basic and diluted net income per unit is the same because the Partnership does not have any potentially dilutive units outstanding for the periods presented.
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Related Party Transactions | Related Party Transactions The Partnership and OpCo regularly enter into related party transactions with Westlake. See below for a description of transactions with related parties. Sales to Related Parties OpCo sells ethylene to Westlake under the Ethylene Sales Agreement. Additionally, the Partnership and OpCo from time to time provide other services or products for which each charges Westlake a fee. Sales to related parties were as follows:
Cost of Sales from Related Parties Charges for goods and services purchased by the Partnership and OpCo from Westlake and included in cost of sales relate primarily to feedstock purchased under the Feedstock Supply Agreement and services provided under the Services and Secondment Agreement. Charges from related parties in cost of sales were as follows:
Services from Related Parties Included in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Charges for services purchased by the Partnership from Westlake and included in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily relate to services Westlake performs on behalf of the Partnership under the Omnibus Agreement, including the Partnership's finance, legal, information technology, human resources, communication, ethics and compliance, and other administrative functions. Charges from related parties included within selling, general and administrative expenses were as follows:
Goods and Services from Related Parties Capitalized as Assets Charges for goods and services purchased by the Partnership and OpCo from Westlake which were capitalized as assets relate primarily to the services of Westlake employees under the Services and Secondment Agreement. Charges from related parties for goods and services capitalized as assets were as follows:
Accounts Receivable from and Accounts Payable to Related Parties The Partnership's accounts receivable from Westlake result primarily from ethylene sales to Westlake under the Ethylene Sales Agreement. The Partnership's accounts payable to Westlake result primarily from feedstock purchases under the Feedstock Supply Agreement and services provided under the Services and Secondment Agreement and the Omnibus Agreement. The related party accounts receivable and accounts payable balances were as follows:
Debt Payable to Related Parties OpCo assumed promissory notes payable to Westlake ("the August 2013 Promissory Notes") and entered into a senior unsecured revolving credit facility with Westlake in connection with the IPO. The Partnership entered into an unsecured revolving credit facility with Westlake during April 2015. See Note 9 for a description of related party debt payable balances. Interest on related party debt payable balances for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were $1,231 and $1,376, respectively, and is presented as interest expense—Westlake in the consolidated statements of operations. Interest capitalized as a component of property, plant and equipment on related party debt was $2,386 and $1,215 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, accrued interest on related party debt was $3,600 and $2,879, respectively, and is reflected as a component of accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Debt payable to related parties was as follows:
General OpCo, together with other subsidiaries of Westlake not included in these consolidated financial statements, are guarantors under Westlake's revolving credit facility and the indentures governing its senior notes. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Westlake had outstanding letters of credit totaling $30,445 and $30,098, respectively, under its revolving credit facility and $754,000 principal amount outstanding under its senior notes (less the unamortized discount and debt issuance costs of $6,589 and $6,741, as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively). The indentures governing Westlake's senior notes prevent OpCo from making distributions to the Partnership if any default or event of default (as defined in the indentures) exists. However, Westlake's credit facility does not prevent OpCo from making distributions to the Partnership. In 2015, the Partnership entered into an interest rate contract with Westlake to fix the LIBOR component of the interest rate for a portion of the MLP Revolver balance. See Note 11 for additional information on the interest rate contract. OpCo has two site lease agreements with Westlake, and each has a term of 50 years. Pursuant to the site lease agreements, OpCo pays Westlake one dollar per site per year. |
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Long-term Debt Payable to Westlake | Long-term Debt Payable to Westlake Long-term debt payable to Westlake consists of the following:
The weighted average interest rate on all long-term debt was 3.41% and 3.30% at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of March 31, 2016, the Partnership was in compliance with all of the covenants under the August 2013 Promissory Notes, the OpCo Revolver and the MLP Revolver. |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss primarily reflects the effective portion of the gain or loss on derivative instrument designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge. Gain or loss amounts related to a cash flow hedge recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss are reclassified to income in the same period in which the underlying hedged forecasted transaction affects income. If it becomes probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur, the related net gain or loss in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss is immediately reclassified into income. The following sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016:
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Derivative Instruments | Derivative Instruments The accounting guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities requires that the Partnership recognize all derivative instruments on the balance sheet at fair value, and changes in the derivative's fair value must be currently recognized in earnings or comprehensive income, depending on the designation of the derivative. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in comprehensive income and is recognized in the statement of operations when the hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recognized in earnings currently. Interest Rate Risk Management During August 2015, the Partnership entered into an interest rate contract with Westlake designed to reduce the risks of variability of the interest rate under the MLP Revolver. The interest rate contract fixed the LIBOR component of the interest rate for a portion of the MLP Revolver balance. This contract was designated as a cash flow hedge. With the exception of this interest rate contract, the Partnership did not have any other derivative financial instruments during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The Partnership did not have any interest rate contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The fair values of the derivative instrument on the Partnership's consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
The following tables present the effect of the derivative instrument designated as cash flow hedge on the consolidated statement of operations and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2016:
There was no ineffective portion of the derivative instrument during the three months ended March 31, 2016. See Note 12 for the fair value of derivative instruments. |
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Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements The Partnership reports certain assets and liabilities at fair value, which is defined 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 (exit price). Under the accounting guidance for fair value measurements, inputs used to measure fair value are classified in one of three levels: Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. The following tables summarize, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Partnership's liability and asset under the interest rate contract that was accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:
The fair value of the Level 2 interest rate contract is determined using standard valuation methodologies which incorporate relevant contract terms along with readily available market data (i.e. the 3-month LIBOR forward curve). There were no transfers in or out of Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The Partnership has other financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measures. These financial assets and liabilities include accounts receivable, net, accounts payable and long-term debt payable to Westlake, all of which are recorded at carrying value. The amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for accounts receivable, net and accounts payable approximate their fair value due to the short maturities of these instruments. The carrying and fair values of the Partnership's long-term debt at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are summarized in the table below. The Partnership's long-term debt includes the August 2013 Promissory Notes, the OpCo Revolver and the MLP Revolver. The fair value of debt is determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows using a discounted cash flow methodology. Because the Partnership's valuation methodology used for long-term debt requires the use of significant unobservable inputs, the inputs used to measure the fair value of the Partnership's long-term debt are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Inputs used to estimate the fair values of the Partnership's long-term debt include the selection of an appropriate discount rate.
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Income Taxes | Income Taxes The Partnership is a limited partnership and is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and, therefore, is not liable for entity-level federal income taxes. The Partnership is, however, subject to state and local income taxes. The effective income tax rates were 0.4% and 0.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. |
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Supplemental Information | Supplemental Information Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities were $36,627 and $23,407 at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The accrual related to capital expenditures, which is a component of accrued liabilities, was $27,004 and $14,745 at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. No other component of accrued liabilities was more than five percent of total current liabilities. Non-cash Investing Activity The change in capital expenditure accrual reducing additions to property, plant and equipment was $13,719 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The change in capital expenditure accrual reducing additions to property, plant and equipment was $545 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. |
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Major Customer and Concentration of Credit Risk | Major Customer and Concentration of Credit Risk During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, Westlake accounted for approximately 91.6% and 80.9%, respectively, of the Partnership's net sales. |
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Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies The Partnership is subject to environmental laws and regulations that can impose civil and criminal sanctions and that may require the Partnership to mitigate the effects of contamination caused by the release or disposal of hazardous substances into the environment. These laws include the federal Clean Air Act, the federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), the Toxic Substances Control Act and various other federal, state and local laws and regulations. Under CERCLA, an owner or operator of property may be held strictly liable for remediating contamination without regard to whether that person caused the contamination, and without regard to whether the practices that resulted in the contamination were legal at the time they occurred. Because the Partnership's production sites have a history of industrial use, it is impossible to predict precisely what effect these legal requirements will have on the Partnership. Westlake will indemnify the Partnership for liabilities that occurred or existed prior to August 4, 2014. Contract Disputes with Goodrich and PolyOne. In connection with the 1990 and 1997 acquisitions of the Goodrich Corporation ("Goodrich") chemical manufacturing facility in Calvert City, Kentucky, which is a portion of the B.F. Goodrich superfund site, Goodrich agreed to indemnify Westlake for any liabilities related to preexisting contamination at the site. Westlake agreed to indemnify Goodrich for post-closing contamination caused by Westlake's operations. The soil and groundwater at the site had been extensively contaminated under Goodrich's operations. In 1993, Goodrich spun off the predecessor of PolyOne Corporation ("PolyOne"), and that predecessor assumed Goodrich's indemnification obligations relating to preexisting contamination. In 2003, litigation arose among Westlake, Goodrich and PolyOne with respect to the allocation of the cost of remediating contamination at the site. The parties settled this litigation in December 2007, and the case was dismissed. In the settlement the parties agreed that, among other things: (1) PolyOne would pay 100% of the costs (with specified exceptions), net of recoveries or credits from third parties, incurred with respect to environmental issues at the Calvert City site from August 1, 2007 forward; (2) either Westlake or PolyOne might, from time to time in the future (but not more than once every five years), institute an arbitration proceeding to adjust that percentage; and (3) Westlake and PolyOne would negotiate a new environmental remediation utilities and Services and Secondment Agreement to cover Westlake's provision to or on behalf of PolyOne of certain environmental remediation services at the site. The current environmental remediation activities at the Calvert City site do not have a specified termination date but are expected to last for the foreseeable future. The costs incurred by Westlake that have been invoiced to PolyOne to provide the environmental remediation services were $2,210 in 2015. By letter dated March 16, 2010, PolyOne notified Westlake that it was initiating an arbitration proceeding under the settlement agreement. In this proceeding, PolyOne sought to readjust the percentage allocation of costs and to recover approximately $1,400 from Westlake in reimbursement of previously paid remediation costs. In December 2015, the arbitration panel dismissed the proceeding with prejudice. In a separate proceeding in Ohio state court, Westlake is seeking certain insurance documents from PolyOne. Westlake will indemnify the Partnership for liabilities that occurred or existed prior to August 4, 2014. State Administrative Proceedings. There are several administrative proceedings in Kentucky involving Westlake, Goodrich and PolyOne related to the same manufacturing site in Calvert City, which includes OpCo's natural gas liquids processing facility in Calvert City. In 2003, the Kentucky Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet (the "Cabinet") re-issued Goodrich's RCRA permit which requires Goodrich to remediate contamination at the Calvert City manufacturing site. Both Goodrich and PolyOne challenged various terms of the permit in an attempt to shift Goodrich's clean-up obligations under the permit to Westlake. Westlake intervened in the proceedings. The Cabinet has suspended all corrective action under the RCRA permit in deference to a remedial investigation and feasibility study ("RIFS") being conducted, under the auspices of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") pursuant to an Administrative Settlement Agreement ("AOC"), which became effective on December 9, 2009. See "Federal Administrative Proceedings" below. Periodic status conferences will be held to evaluate whether additional proceedings will be required. Federal Administrative Proceedings. In May 2009, the Cabinet sent a letter to the EPA requesting the EPA's assistance in addressing contamination at the Calvert City site under CERCLA. In its response to the Cabinet, the EPA stated that it concurred with the Cabinet's request and would incorporate work previously conducted under the Cabinet's RCRA authority into the EPA's cleanup efforts under CERCLA. Since 1983, the EPA has been addressing contamination at an abandoned landfill adjacent to the Partnership's plant which had been operated by Goodrich and which was being remediated pursuant to CERCLA. The EPA has directed Goodrich and PolyOne to conduct additional investigation activities at the landfill and at the Calvert City site. In June 2009, the EPA notified Westlake that Westlake may have potential liability under section 107(a) of CERCLA at its plant site. Liability under section 107(a) of CERCLA is strict and joint and several. The EPA also identified Goodrich and PolyOne, among others, as potentially responsible parties at the plant site. Westlake negotiated, in conjunction with the other potentially responsible parties, an AOC and an order to conduct an RIFS. Due to the Partnership's ownership and current operation of the property, the Partnership may be subject to additional requirements and liabilities under CERCLA. Potential Flare Modifications. For several years, the EPA has been conducting an enforcement initiative against petroleum refineries and petrochemical plants with respect to emissions from flares. A number of companies have entered into consent agreements with the EPA requiring both modifications to reduce flare emissions and the installation of additional equipment to better track flare operations and emissions. On April 21, 2014, Westlake received a Clean Air Act Section 114 Information Request from the EPA which sought information regarding flares at the Calvert City and Lake Charles facilities. Westlake submitted information pursuant to such request, including information regarding three flares that the Partnership owns. The EPA has informed Westlake that the information provided leads the EPA to believe that some of the flares are out of compliance with applicable standards. The EPA has demanded that Westlake conduct additional flare sampling and provide supplemental information. Westlake is currently in negotiations with the EPA regarding these demands, some of which are applicable to the Partnership's flares. The EPA has indicated that it is seeking a consent decree with that would obligate Westlake to take corrective actions relating to the alleged noncompliance. Westlake has not agreed that any flares are out of compliance or that any corrective actions are warranted. Depending on the outcome of Westlake's negotiations with the EPA, additional controls on emissions from the Partnership's flares may be required and these could result in increased capital and operating costs. Louisiana Notice of Violations. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality ("LDEQ") has issued notices of violations ("NOVs") regarding the Partnership's assets, and those of Westlake, for various air compliance issues. The Partnership and Westlake are working with LDEQ to settle these claims, and a global settlement of all claims is being discussed. While settlement may result in a total civil penalty in excess of $100, such a settlement will likely cover assets owned by the Partnership and Westlake, and to the extent it covers the Partnership's assets, Westlake will indemnify the Partnership for liabilities that occurred or existed prior to August 4, 2014. Westlake has reached a verbal agreement with the LDEQ to settle various NOVs in two separate settlements for a combined $192 in civil penalties. In addition to the matters described above, the Partnership is involved in various legal proceedings incidental to the conduct of its business. The Partnership does not believe that any of these legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. |
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Subsequent Events | Subsequent Events On April 27, 2016, the board of directors of Westlake GP declared a quarterly distribution for the period from January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016 of $0.3168 per unit and $2 to IDR Holders. This distribution is payable on May 24, 2016 to unitholders and IDR Holders of record as of May 10, 2016. Subsequent events were evaluated through the date on which the financial statements were issued. |
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Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for interim periods. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required for complete financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") have not been included. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the December 31, 2015 combined and consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of the Partnership included in the annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 (the "2015 Form 10-K"), filed with the SEC on March 8, 2016. These financial statements have been prepared in conformity with the accounting principles and practices as disclosed in the notes to the combined and consolidated financial statements of the Partnership for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. References to "Westlake" refer collectively to Westlake Chemical Corporation and its subsidiaries, other than the Partnership, OpCo and OpCo GP. The Partnership holds a 13.3% limited partner interest and the entire non-economic general partner interest in OpCo. The remaining 86.7% limited partner interest in OpCo is owned by Westlake, which has no rights to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of OpCo. As a result of the fact that substantially all of OpCo's activities are conducted on behalf of Westlake, and the fact that OpCo exhibits disproportionality of voting rights to economic interest, OpCo was deemed to be a variable interest entity. The Partnership, through its ownership of OpCo's general partner, has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of OpCo, and it also has the obligation or right to absorb losses or receive benefits from OpCo that could potentially be significant to OpCo. As such, the Partnership was determined to be OpCo's primary beneficiary and therefore consolidates OpCo's results of operations and financial position. The Partnership’s operations consist exclusively of the variable interest entity’s operations and, as such, no additional variable interest entity disclosures are considered necessary. Westlake's retained interest of 86.7% is recorded as noncontrolling interest in the Partnership's consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of the Partnership's management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary for a fair statement of the Partnership's financial position as of March 31, 2016, its results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 and the changes in its cash position for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. Results of operations and changes in cash position for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that will be realized for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 or any other period. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recent Accounting Pronouncements Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standards update on a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will supersede the existing revenue recognition guidance. The new accounting guidance creates a framework by which an entity will allocate the transaction price to separate performance obligations and recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. Under the new standard, entities will be required to use judgment and make estimates, including identifying performance obligations in a contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation and determining when an entity satisfies its performance obligations. The standard allows for either "full retrospective" adoption, meaning that the standard is applied to all of the periods presented with a cumulative catch-up as of the earliest period presented, or "modified retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements with a cumulative catch-up as of the current period. In March 2016, the FASB issued additional authoritative guidance to provide clarification on principal versus agent considerations included within the new revenue recognition standard. The accounting standard (including the clarification guidance issued in March 2016) will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Partnership is in the process of evaluating the impact that the new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update on a new lease standard that will supersede the existing lease guidance. The standard requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities related to long-term leases that are classified as operating leases under current guidance on its balance sheet. An asset would be recognized related to the right to use the underlying asset and a liability would be recognized related to the obligation to make lease payments over the term of the lease. The standard also requires expanded disclosures related to leases. The accounting standard will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Partnership is in the process of evaluating the impact that the new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Stock Compensation In March 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classifications of awards as either equity or liabilities and certain related classifications on the statement of cash flows. The accounting standard is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Partnership is in the process of evaluating the impact that the new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update making certain changes to the current consolidation guidance. The amendments affect both the variable interest entity and voting interest entity consolidation models. The new standard changes the consideration of substantive rights, related party interests and fees paid to the decision maker when applying the variable interest entity consolidation model and eliminate certain guidance for limited partnerships and similar entities under the voting interest consolidation model. The accounting standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Partnership adopted this accounting standard effective January 1, 2016 and the adoption did not have an impact on the Partnership's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Effects on Historical Earnings per Unit of Master Limited Partnership Dropdown Transactions In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update requiring that the earnings of transferred net assets from a general partner prior to the dropdown date of the net assets to a master limited partnership be allocated entirely to the general partner when calculating earnings per unit under the two class method. As a result, previously reported earnings per unit of the limited partners will not change as a result of a dropdown transaction. The accounting standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Partnership adopted this accounting standard effective January 1, 2016 and the adoption of this accounting standard did not have an impact on the Partnership's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes In November 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. As a result, each jurisdiction will now only have one net noncurrent deferred tax asset or liability. The new guidance does not change the existing requirement that only permits offsetting within a jurisdiction. The accounting standard is required to be adopted for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016; however, early adoption of this standard is permitted. The Partnership elected to early adopt this accounting standard, to be applied prospectively, effective January 1, 2016. Consistent with the prospective application of this accounting standard, prior period comparative information was not adjusted. The early adoption of this accounting standard did not have an impact on the Partnership's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. |
Derivative Instruments | Derivative Instruments The accounting guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities requires that the Partnership recognize all derivative instruments on the balance sheet at fair value, and changes in the derivative's fair value must be currently recognized in earnings or comprehensive income, depending on the designation of the derivative. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in comprehensive income and is recognized in the statement of operations when the hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recognized in earnings currently. |
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Schedule Of Accounts Receivable - Third Parties | Accounts receivable—third parties consist of the following:
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Schedule of Incentive Distributions Made to Managing Members or General Partners by Distribution [Table Text Block] | If cash distributions to the Partnership's unitholders exceed $0.3163 per common unit and subordinated unit in any quarter, the Partnership's unitholders and Westlake, as the holder of the Partnership's incentive distribution rights, will receive distributions according to the following percentage allocations:
For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Partnership's distribution exceeded the $0.3163 per common and subordinated unit target by $0.0005 per common and subordinated unit, which resulted in distributions to the IDR Holders. The distributions are declared subsequent to quarter end; therefore, the table below represents total cash distributions and the related periods pertaining to such distributions.
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Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted | when distributions related to the incentive distribution rights are made, net income equal to the amount of those distributions is first allocated to the general partner before the remaining net income is allocated to the unitholders based on their respective ownership percentages. Basic and diluted net income per unit is the same because the Partnership does not have any potentially dilutive units outstanding for the periods presented.
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Schedule of Related Party Transactions | Charges from related parties included within selling, general and administrative expenses were as follows:
The related party accounts receivable and accounts payable balances were as follows:
Sales to related parties were as follows:
Charges from related parties for goods and services capitalized as assets were as follows:
Charges from related parties in cost of sales were as follows:
Debt payable to related parties was as follows:
Long-term debt payable to Westlake consists of the following:
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Schedule of Related Party Transactions | Charges from related parties included within selling, general and administrative expenses were as follows:
The related party accounts receivable and accounts payable balances were as follows:
Sales to related parties were as follows:
Charges from related parties for goods and services capitalized as assets were as follows:
Charges from related parties in cost of sales were as follows:
Debt payable to related parties was as follows:
Long-term debt payable to Westlake consists of the following:
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Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | The following sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016:
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Derivative Instruments (Tables) |
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Fair Values of Derivatives Instruments in Consolidated Balance Sheet | The fair values of the derivative instrument on the Partnership's consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) | The following tables present the effect of the derivative instrument designated as cash flow hedge on the consolidated statement of operations and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2016:
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Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis | The following tables summarize, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Partnership's liability and asset under the interest rate contract that was accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:
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Summary Of Carrying And Fair Values Of Long-Term Debt | The carrying and fair values of the Partnership's long-term debt at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are summarized in the table below. The Partnership's long-term debt includes the August 2013 Promissory Notes, the OpCo Revolver and the MLP Revolver. The fair value of debt is determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows using a discounted cash flow methodology. Because the Partnership's valuation methodology used for long-term debt requires the use of significant unobservable inputs, the inputs used to measure the fair value of the Partnership's long-term debt are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Inputs used to estimate the fair values of the Partnership's long-term debt include the selection of an appropriate discount rate.
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Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Held-to-maturity Securities [Member] | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items] | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 115,073 | $ 150,031 |
Accounts Receivable - Third Parties Accounts Receivable—Third Parties (Schedule Of Accounts Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract] | ||
Trade customers | $ 6,236 | $ 12,097 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (170) | (170) |
Accounts receivable, net - third parties | $ 6,066 | $ 11,927 |
Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Finished products | $ 2,243 | $ 3,527 |
Feedstock, additives and chemicals | 347 | 352 |
Inventories | $ 2,590 | $ 3,879 |
Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||
Property, plant and equipment, net | $ 1,096,354 | $ 1,020,469 | |
Depreciation expense on property, plant and equipment | $ 16,553 | $ 15,593 |
Other Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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Other Assets [Member] | ||
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Amortization expense | $ 3,843 | $ 4,210 |
Related Party Transactions (Sales to Related Parties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Net sales - Westlake | $ 231,260 | $ 208,913 |
Affiliated Entity [Member] | Westlake [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Net sales - Westlake | $ 231,260 | $ 208,913 |
Related Party Transactions (Cost of Sales from Related Parties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Total charges from related parties in cost of sales | $ 142,190 | $ 162,164 |
Affiliated Entity [Member] | Westlake [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Feedstock purchased from Westlake and included in cost of sales | 66,108 | 80,819 |
Other charges from Westlake and included in cost of sales | 20,453 | 13,896 |
Total charges from related parties in cost of sales | $ 86,561 | $ 94,715 |
Related Party Transactions (Services from Related Parties Included in SG&A Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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Affiliated Entity [Member] | Westlake [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Services received from Westlake and included in selling, general and administrative expenses | $ 5,468 | $ 5,148 |
Related Party Transactions (Goods and Services from Related Parties that have been Capitalized) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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Affiliated Entity [Member] | Westlake [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Goods and services purchased from Westlake and capitalized as assets | $ 2,007 | $ 962 |
Related Party Transactions (Accounts Receivable from and Accounts Payable to Related Parties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Accounts receivable, net—Westlake | $ 56,043 | $ 39,655 |
Accounts payable—Westlake | (7,290) | (15,550) |
Affiliated Entity [Member] | Westlake [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Accounts receivable, net—Westlake | 56,043 | 39,655 |
Accounts payable—Westlake | $ (7,290) | $ (15,550) |
Related Party Transactions (Debt Payable to Related Parties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Interest on related party debt payable | $ 1,231 | $ 1,376 | |
Long-term debt payable to Westlake | 443,525 | $ 384,006 | |
Affiliated Entity [Member] | Westlake [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Interest capitalized | 2,386 | 1,215 | |
Long-term debt payable to Westlake | 443,525 | 384,006 | |
Other income (expense) | Affiliated Entity [Member] | Westlake [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Interest on related party debt payable | 1,231 | $ 1,376 | |
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member] | Westlake [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Accrued interest on related party debt | 3,600 | 2,879 | |
Senior Notes [Member] | Westlake [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs | $ 6,589 | $ 6,741 |
Related Party Transactions (General) (Details) - Westlake [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Senior unsecured revolving credit facility [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Outstanding letters of credit | $ 30,445 | $ 30,098 |
Senior Notes [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Outstanding debt | 754,000 | |
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs | $ 6,589 | $ 6,741 |
Related Party Transactions (Site Lease Agreements) (Details) - Westlake Chemical OpCo LP [Member] - Affiliated Entity [Member] - Site Lease Agreement [Member] |
3 Months Ended | |
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Aug. 04, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2016
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Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Number of site lease agreements | lease | 2 | |
Lease term | 50 years | |
Operating lease rent expense | $ | $ 1 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) - Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Balance at end of period | $ (451) | $ 280 |
Interest rate contract - Other comprehensive loss before reclassification | (827) | |
Interest rate contract - Amounts reclassified to net income | $ 96 |
Derivative Instruments (Ineffective Portion) (Details) |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Ineffective portion of a derivative instrument | $ 0 |
Fair Value Measurements (Summary of Assets and Liabilities Accounted at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) - Interest Rate Contract [Member] - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Liability - Interest rate contract | $ (312) | |
Asset - Interest rate contract | $ 436 | |
Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Liability - Interest rate contract | $ (312) | |
Asset - Interest rate contract | $ 436 |
Income Taxes (Detail) |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Effective income tax rate | 0.40% | 0.50% |
Supplemental Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] | |||
Accrued liabilities | $ 36,627 | $ 23,407 | |
Accrued capital expenditures | 27,004 | $ 14,745 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Increase (reduction) in capital expenditure accrual | $ (13,719) | $ (545) |
Major Customer and Concentration Risk (Details) |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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Net sales [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Westlake [Member] | Affiliated Entity [Member] | ||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Concentration risk percentage of net sales | 91.60% | 80.90% |
Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 27, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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IDR Holders [Member] | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Distribution declared to IDR holders | $ 2 | $ 0 | |
Cash Distribution [Member] | IDR Holders [Member] | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Distribution declared to IDR holders | $ 2 | $ 0 | |
Cash Distribution [Member] | IDR Holders [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Distribution declared to IDR holders | $ 2 | ||
Cash Distribution [Member] | Common And Subordinated Units [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Distribution declared per unit | $ 0.3168 |
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