10-Q/A 1 form10qa.txt FORM 10-Q/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q/A [X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2003 or [ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission file numbers: 001-11331 333-06693 Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. (Exact name of registrants as specified in their charters) Delaware 43-1698480 Delaware 43-1742520 ------------------ -------------------- (States or other jurisdictions of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Nos.) One Liberty Plaza, Liberty, Missouri 64068 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrants' telephone number, including area code: (816) 792-1600 Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ X ] No [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ X ] No [ ] At February 28, 2003, the registrants had units or shares outstanding as follows: Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. 36,189,053 Common Units Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. 1,000 Common Stock EXPLANATORY NOTE On March 12, 2003, we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended January 31, 2003. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarterly period ended January 31, 2003, is being filed to restate our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows related to our accounts receivable securitizations. This information was previously shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows on a net basis in the section "Cash Flows from Investing Activities" and is now shown on a gross basis in the section "Cash Flows from Operating Activities." This restatement necessitated the addition of a new Note N to our condensed consolidated financial statements to explain the restatement. It is important to note that this restated filing has no effect on our aggregate "Increase in cash and cash equivalents" for the six-months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002, but merely affect the allocation of our cash flows. Our aggregate "Increase in cash and cash equivalents" for the six-months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 remain the same as initially disclosed in our Quarterly Report filed on March 12, 2003. Additionally, other than as stated above, this restatement has no impact on our previously reported condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the six-months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002. The amendments being made pursuant to this Form 10-Q/A are as follows: o Item 1. "Financial Statements" has been revised to restate our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.. See "Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows" and Note N of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements; and; o Item 2. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" has been revised to reflect the amendments made to Item 1 as follows: o "Liquidity and Capital Resources" - the first paragraph from our initial 10-Q has been modified; o "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Operating Activities" - the first paragraph from our initial 10-Q has been modified and a new second paragraph has been added; o "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Investing Activities" - the forth paragraph from our initial 10-Q has been deleted; and o Item 6. "Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K" has been revised to include the certifications required by Title 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. See Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, 99.3 and 99.4 hereto. Except as described above, no other changes have been made to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. For the convenience of the reader and as required under SEC rules, this Form 10-Q/A sets forth the complete text of Items 1, 2 and 6, rather than just the amended portions thereof. To preserve the nature and character of the disclosures set forth in these Items as originally filed, this Form 10-Q/A continues to speak as of March 12, 2002, and we have not updated the disclosures in this Form 10-Q/A to speak as of a later date or to reflect any events which occurred at a later date. For Items not modified herein, reference should be made to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC on March 12, 2003. The filing of this Form 10-Q/A is not an admission that our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, when made, knowingly included any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact necessary to make a statement not misleading. FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP. Form 10-Q/A Table of Contents Page PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and Subsidiaries ------------------------------------------ Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - January 31, 2003 and July 31, 2002 (unaudited) 1 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings - Three and six months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited) 2 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Partners' Capital - Six months ended January 31, 2003 (unaudited) 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited) (as restated) 4 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 5 Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. --------------------------------- Condensed Balance Sheets - January 31, 2003 and July 31, 2002 (unaudited) 13 Condensed Statements of Earnings - Three and six months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited) 13 Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - Six months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited) 14 Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited) 14 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 15 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 24 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except unit data) (unaudited) January 31, July 31, ASSETS 2003 2002 --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- --------------- Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,245 $ 19,781 Accounts and notes receivable, net 113,199 74,274 Inventories 71,739 48,034 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 8,321 10,724 --------------- --------------- Total Current Assets 219,504 152,813 Property, plant and equipment, net 687,426 506,531 Goodwill 124,190 124,190 Intangible assets, net 103,130 98,170 Other assets, net 23,354 3,424 --------------- --------------- Total Assets $ 1,157,604 $ 885,128 =============== =============== LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL --------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 100,408 $ 54,316 Other current liabilities 89,270 89,061 -------------- --------------- Total Current Liabilities 189,678 143,377 Long-term debt 902,235 703,858 Other liabilities 17,718 14,861 Contingencies and commitments (Note I) - - Minority interest 2,793 1,871 Partners' Capital: Senior unitholder (2,743,020 and 2,782,211 units outstanding at January 31, 2003 and July 31, 2002, respectively - liquidation preference $109,721 and $111,288 at January 31, 2003 and July 31, 2002, respectively) 109,721 111,288 Common unitholders (36,180,553 and 36,081,203 units outstanding at January 31, 2003 and July 31, 2002, respectively) (3,769) (28,320) General partner unitholder (393,167 and 392,556 units outstanding at January 31, 2003 and July 31, 2002, respectively) (58,843) (59,035) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,929) (2,772) -------------- --------------- Total Partners' Capital 45,180 21,161 --------------- --------------- Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital $ 1,157,604 $ 885,128 =============== ===============
See notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements. 1 FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (in thousands, except per unit data) (unaudited) For the three months ended For the six months ended ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ January 31, 2003 January 31, 2002 January 31, 2003 January 31, 2002 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 439,301 $ 331,129 $ 634,201 $ 555,414 Other 25,165 24,609 46,579 45,567 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Total revenues 464,466 355,738 680,780 600,981 Cost of product sold (exclusive of depreciation, shown with amortization below) 254,718 176,591 378,390 326,538 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Gross profit 209,748 179,147 302,390 274,443 Operating expense 79,677 70,373 148,105 137,500 Depreciation and amortization expense 10,261 10,765 20,156 22,219 General and administrative expense 7,759 6,632 14,661 13,457 Equipment lease expense 5,528 6,086 11,520 12,631 Employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 1,639 1,274 3,034 2,583 Loss on disposal of assets and other 1,125 431 1,796 1,278 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Operating income 103,759 83,586 103,118 84,775 Interest expense (16,084) (15,208) (30,780) (30,322) Interest income 364 545 426 871 Early extinguishment of debt expense - (7,052) ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Earnings before minority interest and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 88,039 68,923 65,712 55,324 Minority interest 937 735 822 638 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 87,102 68,188 64,890 54,686 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of minority interest of $28 - - (2,754) - ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Net earnings 87,102 68,188 62,136 54,686 Distribution to senior unitholder 2,743 2,802 5,525 5,604 Net earnings available to general partner unitholder 843 654 566 491 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Net earnings available to common unitholders $83,516 $64,732 $56,045 $48,591 ================ ================ ================ ================ Basic earnings per common unit: Net earnings available to common unitholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 2.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.62 $ 1.35 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - - (0.07) - ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Net earnings available to common unitholders $ 2.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.55 $ 1.35 ================ ================ ================ ================ Diluted earnings per common unit: Net earnings available to common unitholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 2.30 $ 1.79 $ 1.62 $ 1.35 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - - (0.07) - ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Net earnings available to common unitholders $ 2.30 $ 1.79 $ 1.55 $ 1.35 ================ ================ ================ ================
See notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements. 2 FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL (in thousands) (unaudited) Number of units Accumulated ----------------------------------- other General General compre- Total Senior Common partner Senior Common partner hensive partners' unitholder unitholders unitholder unitholder unitholders unitholder loss capital ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- -------- --------- August 1, 2002 2,782.2 36,081.2 392.6 $111,288 $ (28,320) $ (59,035) $ (2,772) $ 21,161 Contribution in connection with ESOP compensation charge - - - - 2,974 30 - 3,004 Common unit cash distribution - - - - (36,110) (365) - (36,475) Senior unit cash and accrued distribution - - - - (5,502) (111) - (5,613) Redemption of senior units (39.2) - (0.4) (1,567) - - - (1,567) Common unit options exercised - 99.4 1.0 - 1,674 17 - 1,691 Comprehensive income: Net earnings - - - - 61,515 621 - 62,136 Other comprehensive income: Risk management fair value adjustment - - - - - - 843 843 --------- Comprehensive income 62,979 ---------- ----------- -------- ---------- ----------- ---------- -------- --------- January 31, 2003 2,743.0 36,180.6 393.2 $109,721 $ (3,769) $ (58,843) $ (1,929) $45,180 ========== =========== ======== ========== =========== ========== ======== =========
See notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements 3 FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (unaudited) For the six months ended ------------------------------------- January 31, 2003 January 31, 2002 (as restated*) (as restated*) ---------------- ---------------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $64,890 $54,686 Adjustments to reconcile earnings before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle to net cash provided by operating activities: Early extinguishment of debt expense 1,854 - Depreciation and amortization expense 20,156 22,219 Employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 3,034 2,583 Minority interest 822 638 Other 4,968 757 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions: Accounts and notes receivable, net (111,337) (52,176) Inventories (20,391) 13,812 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,285 615 Accounts payable 46,012 15,317 Other current liabilities (6,940) (10,169) Other liabilities (315) 436 Accounts receivable securitization: Proceeds from new accounts receivable securitizations 60,000 10,000 Proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving period accounts receivable securitizations 303,837 307,827 Remittances of amounts collected as servicer of accounts receivable securitizations (303,837) (329,827) ---------------- ---------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 64,038 36,718 ---------------- ---------------- Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (34,120) (6,536) Capital expenditures - tank lease buyout (155,600) - Capital expenditures - technology initiative (10,993) (6,100) Capital expenditures - other (7,509) (9,940) Other 1,516 2,088 ---------------- ---------------- Net cash used in investing activities (206,706) (20,488) ---------------- ---------------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Distributions (42,129) (41,992) Proceeds from issuance of debt 359,715 30,107 Principal payments on debt (161,559) (11,655) Net additions to short-term borrowings - 8,135 Cash paid for financing costs (7,001) - Minority interest activity 97 (481) Proceeds from exercise of common unit options 1,576 649 Redemption of senior units (1,567) - Cash contribution from general partner - 23 ---------------- ---------------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 149,132 (15,214) ---------------- ---------------- Increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 6,464 $ 1,016 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 19,781 25,386 ---------------- ---------------- Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $26,245 $26,402 =============== ================ Cash paid for interest $28,551 $29,038 =============== ================
* See Note N to these condensed consolidated financial statements. See notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JANUARY 31, 2003 (Dollars in thousands, except per unit data) (unaudited) A. Organization Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.'s activities are primarily conducted through its subsidiary Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas Partners is the sole limited partner of Ferrellgas, L.P. with an approximate 99% limited partner interest. Ferrellgas Partners and its subsidiaries, including Ferrellgas, L.P., are together referred to as Ferrellgas. The general partner of both Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas, L.P. is Ferrellgas, Inc., which owns an effective 2% general partner interest in Ferrellgas on a combined basis. The condensed consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas Partners and subsidiaries reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed consolidated financial statements were of a normal, recurring nature. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in Ferrellgas Partners' Annual Report on Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 2 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2002. B. Accounting estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the condensed consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for product liability and other claims. C. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to the three and six months ended January 31, 2002 condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the six months ended January 31, 2003 condensed consolidated financial statements presentation. D. Nature of operations Ferrellgas is engaged primarily in the retail distribution of propane and related equipment and supplies in the United States. The retail market is seasonal because propane is used primarily for heating in residential and commercial buildings. Therefore, the results of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full fiscal year. 5 E. Supplemental Balance Sheet and Statement of Earnings Information: Inventories consist of: January 31, July 31, 2003 2002 --------------- --------------- Propane gas and related products $54,311 $29,169 Appliances, parts and supplies 17,428 18,865 --------------- --------------- $71,739 $48,034 =============== =============== In addition to inventories on hand, Ferrellgas enters into contracts to buy and sell product, primarily propane for supply procurement purposes. Nearly all of these contracts have terms of less than one year and most call for payment based on market prices at the date of delivery. All fixed price contracts have terms of less than one year. As of January 31, 2003, Ferrellgas had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to make net delivery of approximately 5.7 million gallons of propane at a fixed price. Property, plant and equipment, net consist of: January 31, July 31, 2003 2002 --------------- --------------- Property, plant and equipment $999,988 $810,416 Less: accumulated depreciation 312,562 303,885 --------------- --------------- $687,426 $506,531 =============== =============== On December 10, 2002, Ferrellgas purchased propane tanks and related assets for $155.6 million that were previously leased. See Note F for a discussion regarding the funding of this purchase. Intangible assets consist of: January 31, 2003 July 31, 2002 ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Gross Gross Carrying Accumulated Carrying Accumulated Amount Amortization Net Amount Amortization Net ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- ------------ --------- Customer lists $217,465 $(129,112) $88,353 $208,662 $(124,860) $83,802 Non-compete agreements 65,354 (50,577) 14,777 62,893 (48,525) 14,368 ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- ------------ --------- Total $282,819 $(179,689) $103,130 $271,555 $(173,385) $98,170 ========== ============ ========= ========== ============ =========
Aggregate Amortization Expense: 2003 2002 ---------- ---------- For the six months ended January 31 $6,304 $7,982
Estimated Amortization Expense: For the year ended July 31 2003 $12,275 2004 11,742 2005 11,570 2006 10,691 2007 10,051
6 Other assets, net consist of: January 31, July 31, 2003 2002 -------------- -------------- Debt issue costs $7,722 $2,399 Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary 14,291 - Other 1,341 1,025 -------------- -------------- $23,354 $3,424 ============== ============== On September 24, 2002, Ferrellgas issued $170.0 million of 8.75% senior notes due 2012, the proceeds of which were used to repurchase and redeem the $160.0 million of 9.375% senior secured notes due 2006. Debt issue costs of $4.8 million, of which $4.3 million is classified as other assets, related to the $170.0 million senior note issuance, were capitalized and will be amortized to interest expense through fiscal 2012. On December 10, 2002, Ferrellgas refinanced its $157.0 million bank credit facility with an amended $307.5 million bank credit facility, which will terminate on April 28, 2006, unless extended or renewed. Debt issue costs of $1.9 million, of which $1.3 million is classified as other assets, related to this refinancing, were capitalized and will be amortized to interest expense through 2006. The investment in unconsolidated subsidiary represents Ferrellgas' investment in Ferrellgas Receivables, LLC and is accounted for using the equity method. During the six months ended January 31, 2003, Ferrellgas increased its investment in the subsidiary. F. Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consists of: January 31, July 31, 2003 2002 --------------- --------------- Senior notes Fixed rate, 7.16%, due 2005-2013 $350,000 $350,000 Fixed rate, 8.75%, due 2012 219,658 - Fixed rate, 9.375%, due 2006 - 160,000 Fixed rate, 8.8%, due 2006-2009 184,000 184,000 Credit agreement, variable interest rates, due 2006 140,000 - Notes payable, 7.4% and 7.6% weighted average interest rates, respectively, due 2003 to 2011 11,057 12,177 --------------- --------------- 904,715 706,177 Less: current portion, included in other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets 2,480 2,319 --------------- --------------- $902,235 $703,858 =============== ===============
On September 24, 2002, Ferrellgas issued $170.0 million of 8.75% senior notes due 2012, the proceeds of which were used to repurchase and redeem its $160.0 million of 9.375% senior secured notes due 2006. During the three months ended October 31, 2002, Ferrellgas recognized $7.1 million of early extinguishment of debt expense related to the $5.2 million of premium and other costs incurred to repurchase and redeem its $160.0 million senior secured notes and the write-off of $1.9 million of unamortized debt issue costs. 7 On December 18, 2002, Ferrellgas issued $48.0 million of 8.75% senior notes due 2012, the proceeds of which were used to reduce borrowings under the bank credit facility to provide increased availability of funds for working capital, acquisition, capital expenditure and general corporate purposes. The $48.0 million senior notes were issued with a debt premium of $1.7 million that will be amortized to interest expense through 2012. Interest on the 8.75% senior notes due 2012 is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15. Interest on the $170.0 million 8.75% senior notes commenced on December 15, 2002 and interest on the $48.0 million 8.75% senior notes will commence on June 15, 2003. These notes are unsecured and are not redeemable before June 15, 2007, except in specific circumstances. On December 10, 2002, Ferrellgas refinanced its $157.0 million bank credit facility with a $307.5 million amended bank credit facility, using $155.6 million of the funds available to purchase propane tanks and related assets that were previously leased, plus a $1.2 million payment of related accrued lease expense. The remaining portion of the amended bank credit facility is available for working capital, acquisition, capital expenditure and general partnership purposes and will terminate on April 28, 2006, unless extended or renewed. As of January 31, 2003, Ferrellgas had borrowings of $140.0 million, at a weighted average interest rate of 3.64%, under this amended bank credit facility. As of January 31, 2003, Ferrellgas believes that it has met all the required quarterly financial tests and covenants. All borrowings under the amended bank credit facility bear interest, at Ferrellgas' option, at a rate equal to either: o the base rate, which is defined as the higher of the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or Bank of America's prime rate (as of January 31, 2003, the federal funds rate and Bank of America's prime rate were 1.33% and 4.25%, respectively); or o the Eurodollar Rate plus a margin varying from 1.75% to 2.75% (as of January 31, 2003, the one-month Eurodollar Rate was 1.26%). The scheduled annual principal payments on long-term debt as of January 31, 2003, are as follows: Scheduled annual Fiscal year ending July 31, principal payments --------------------------- -------------------- Payments remaining in 2003 $ 760 2004 2,134 2005 2,299 2006 251,313 2007 59,039 Thereafter 587,512 G. Asset Retirement Obligations Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 143 provides accounting requirements for retirement obligations associated with tangible long-lived assets, including the requirement that a liability be recognized if there is a legal or financial obligation associated with the retirement of the assets. Ferrellgas adopted SFAS No. 143 beginning in the year ending July 31, 2003. This cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle resulted in a one-time charge to earnings of $2.8 million during the three months ended October 31, 2002, together with the recognition of a $3.1 million long-term liability and a $0.3 million long-term asset. Ferrellgas believes the implementation will not have a material ongoing effect on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. These obligations relate primarily to the estimated future expenditures required to retire Ferrellgas' underground storage facilities. These facilities will likely require closure and remediation expenditures in approximately 50 years. The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending carrying amounts of the asset retirement obligation: 8 Six months ended January 31, 2003 --------------- Asset retirement obligation as of August 1, 2002 $3,073 Add: Accretion 99 --------------- Asset retirement obligation as of January 31, 2003 $3,172 =============== The related asset carried for the purpose of settling the asset retirement obligation is $0.3 million as of January 31, 2003, and is not a legally restricted asset. Assuming retroactive application of the change in accounting principle as of August 1, 2001, there would be no material change in the pro forma net earnings for the six months ended January 31, 2002. Other liabilities, assuming retroactive application of the change in accounting principle as of August 1, 2001 and July 31, 2002, would have increased $2.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively. H. Guarantees Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Financial Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others," expands the existing disclosure requirements for guarantees and requires recognition of a liability for the fair value of guarantees issued after December 31, 2002. As of January 31, 2003, the only material guarantees that Ferrellgas had outstanding were associated with residual value guarantees of operating leases. These operating leases are related to transportation equipment with remaining lease periods scheduled to expire over the next seven fiscal years. Upon completion of the lease period, Ferrellgas guarantees that the fair value of the equipment will equal or exceed the guaranteed amount, or Ferrellgas will pay the lessor the difference. The fair value of these residual value guarantees entered into after December 31, 2002 was $30 thousand as of January 31, 2003. Although the fair values at the end of the lease terms have historically exceeded these guaranteed amounts, the maximum potential amount of aggregate future payments Ferrellgas could be required to make under these leasing arrangements, assuming the equipment is worthless at the end of the lease term, is $16.6 million. I. Contingencies Ferrellgas is threatened with or named as a defendant in various lawsuits that, among other items, claim damages for product liability. It is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of these matters; however, management is of the opinion that there are no known claims or contingent claims that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas. Currently, Ferrellgas is not a party to any legal proceedings other than various claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. J. Distributions On September 13, 2002 and December 13, 2002, Ferrellgas paid cash distributions of $1.00 and $0.50 per senior and common unit, respectively, for the three months ended July 31, 2002 and October 31, 2002. On February 17, 2003, Ferrellgas declared cash distributions of $1.00 and $0.50 per senior and common unit, respectively, for the three months ended January 31, 2003, that will be paid on March 14, 2003. 9 K. Earnings Per Common Unit Below is a calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per common unit in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the periods indicated. For diluted earnings per common unit purposes, the senior units were excluded as they are considered contingently issuable common units for which all necessary conditions for their issuance have not been satisfied as of the end of the reporting period. In order to compute the basic and diluted earnings per common unit, the distributions on senior units are subtracted from net earnings to compute net earnings available to common unitholders. Three months ended Six months ended ------------------------------ ------------------------------ January 31 January 31 January 31 January 31 2003 2002 2003 2002 ------------- --------------- ------------- --------------- Net earnings available to common unitholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $83,516 $64,732 $58,771 $48,591 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of minority interest and general partner interest of $56 - - (2,726) - ------------- --------------- ------------- --------------- Net earnings available to common unitholders $83,516 $64,732 $56,045 $48,591 ============= =============== ============= =============== ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average common units outstanding 36,144.0 36,022.7 36,116.0 35,970.9 Dilutive securities 92.7 64.3 84.3 32.9 ------------- --------------- ------------- --------------- Weighted average common units outstanding plus dilutive securities 36,236.7 36,087.0 36,200.3 36,003.8 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic earnings per common unit: ------------------------------- Net earnings available to common unitholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $2.31 $1.80 $1.62 $1.35 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of minority interest and general partner interest of $56 - - (0.07) - ------------- --------------- ------------- --------------- Net earnings available to common unitholders $2.31 $1.80 $1.55 $1.35 ============= =============== ============= =============== ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diluted earnings per common unit: -------------------------------- Net earnings available to common unitholders before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $2.30 $1.79 $1.62 $1.35 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - - (0.07) - ------------- --------------- ------------- --------------- Net earnings available to common unitholders $2.30 $1.79 $1.55 $1.35 ============= =============== ============= ===============
10 L. Business Combinations During the six months ended January 31, 2003, Ferrellgas acquired the following retail propane businesses with an aggregate value at $43.6 million: o ProAm, Inc., based primarily in Georgia and Texas, acquired December, 2002; o a branch of Cenex Propane Partners Co., based in Iowa, acquired November, 2002; and o Northstar Propane, based in Nevada, acquired November, 2002. These purchases were primarily funded by $34.1 million of cash payments and the issuance of a $10.0 million non-interest bearing note due in December 2003. The aggregate value of $43.6 million of these three retail propane businesses was preliminarily allocated as follows: $25.9 million for fixed assets such as customer tanks, buildings and land, $9.4 million for customer lists, $2.5 million for non-compete agreements and $5.8 million for net working capital. Net working capital was comprised of $7.8 million of current assets and $2.0 million of current liabilities. The estimated fair values and useful lives of assets acquired are based on a preliminary valuation and are subject to final valuation adjustments. Ferrellgas intends to continue its analysis of the net assets of these acquired businesses to determine the final allocation of the total purchase price to the various assets acquired. The weighted average amortization period for non-compete agreements and customer lists are five and 15 years, respectively. The results of operations of all acquisitions have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements from their dates of acquisition. The pro forma effect of these transactions was not material to the results of operations. M. Adoption of New Accounting Standards The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued SFAS No. 143 "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations", SFAS No. 144 "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets", SFAS No. 145 "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections," SFAS No. 146 "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities," SFAS No. 148 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure," FASB Financial Interpretation No. 45 "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" and FASB Financial Interpretation No. 46 "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities." SFAS No. 143 requires the recognition of a liability if a company has a legal or contractual financial obligation in connection with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset. Ferrellgas implemented SFAS No. 143 beginning in the year ending July 31, 2003. This cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle resulted in a one-time charge to earnings of $2.8 million during the three months ended October 31, 2002, together with the recognition of a $3.1 million long-term liability and a $0.3 million long-term asset. See Note G for further discussion of these obligations. Ferrellgas believes this implementation will not have a material ongoing effect on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. SFAS No. 144 modifies the financial accounting and reporting for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale and it broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions. Ferrellgas implemented SFAS No. 144 beginning in the year ending July 31, 2003, with no material effect on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. 11 SFAS No. 145 eliminates the requirement that material gains and losses resulting from the early extinguishment of debt be classified as an extraordinary item in the consolidated statements of earnings. Instead, companies must evaluate whether the transaction meets both the criteria of being unusual in nature and infrequent in occurrence. Other aspects of SFAS No. 145 relating to accounting for intangible assets of motor carriers and accounting for certain lease modifications do not currently apply to Ferrellgas. Ferrellgas implemented SFAS No. 145 beginning in the year ending July 31, 2003, and began reporting expenses associated with early extinguishment of debt in income from continuing operations. For the three months ended October 31, 2002, Ferrellgas recognized $7.1 million of expenses associated with the early extinguishment of the $160.0 million senior secured notes. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 145, Ferrellgas would have classified this type of expense as an extraordinary item. SFAS No. 146 modifies the financial accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities. This statement requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred. Additionally, the statement requires the liability to be recognized and measured initially at fair value. Under previous rules, liabilities for exit costs were recognized at the date of the entity's commitment to an exit plan. Ferrellgas has adopted and implemented SFAS No. 146 for all exit or disposal activities initiated after July 31, 2002. Ferrellgas believes the implementation will not have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. SFAS No. 148 amends SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair-value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. This statement also amends SFAS 123 disclosure requirements for annual and interim financial statements to provide more prominent disclosures about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. This statement is effective for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2003, with earlier application permitted. However, the interim disclosure requirements will be effective for the three months ending April 30, 2003. Ferrellgas is currently studying SFAS 148 and the related implications of SFAS 123. FASB Financial Interpretation No. 45 expands the existing disclosure requirements for guarantees and requires that companies recognize a liability for guarantees issued after December 31, 2002. Ferrellgas implemented this interpretation beginning in the three months ended January 31, 2003. The implementation resulted in the recognition of a liability of $30 thousand, and a related prepaid asset of $30 thousand, both of which will be amortized over the life of the guarantees. See Note H for further discussion about these guarantees. FASB Financial Interpretation No. 46 clarified Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements." If certain conditions are met, this interpretation requires the primary beneficiary to consolidate certain variable interest entities in which equity investors lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity investment at risk to permit the variable interest entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. This interpretation is effective immediately for variable interest entities created or obtained after January 31, 2003. For variable interest entities acquired before February 1, 2003, the interpretation is effective for the first fiscal year or interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. Ferrellgas currently does not have any variable interest entities that would be subject to this interpretation. 12 N. Restatement of Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Subsequent to the issuance of the Partnership's condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended January 31, 2003, management of the Partnership determined that the cash flows from the partnership's accounts receivable securitizations should be reflected gross in its consolidated statements of cash flows and be included within operating activities rather than a net presentation within investing activities. As a result, the Partnership's condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 have been restated to present the gross cash flow activities from the accounts receivable securitizations and within the correct cash flow activity. A summary of the significant effects of the restatement is as follows: For the six months ended -------------------------------------- January 31, January 31, 2003 2002 ----------------- ---------------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities, as previously reported $4,038 $48,718 Adjustment of cash flows related to accounts receivable securitizations: Proceeds from new accounts receivable securitizations 60,000 10,000 Proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving period accounts receivable securitizations 303,837 307,827 Remittances of amounts collected as servicer of accounts receivable securitizations (303,837) (329,827) ----------------- ---------------- Net cash provided by operating activities, as restated $64,038 $36,718 ================= ================ Cash Flows From Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities, as previously reported $(146,706) $(32,488) Adjustment of cash flows related to accounts receivable securitizations: (60,000) 12,000 ----------------- ---------------- Net cash used in investing activities, as restated $(206,706) $(20,488) ================= ================
FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.) CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in dollars) (unaudited) January 31, July 31, ASSETS 2003 2002 ----------------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------------- Cash $1,000 $1,000 ------------------ ------------------- Total Assets $1,000 $1,000 ================== =================== STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY ----------------------------------------------- Common stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding $1,000 $1,000 Additional paid in capital 2,061 2,061 Accumulated deficit (2,061) (2,061) ------------------ ------------------- Total Stockholder's Equity $1,000 $1,000 ================== ===================
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- January 31, January 31, January 31, January 31, 2003 2002 2003 2002 --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- General and administrative expense $ - $ 50 $ - $ 95 --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- Net loss $ - $ (50) $ - $(95) =============== =============== =============== ===============
See notes to these condensed financial statements. 13 FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP. (A wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) (Amounts in dollars) For the six months ended -------------------------------------------- January 31, January 31, 2003 2002 ------------------ ------------------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net loss $ - $ (95) ------------------ ------------------ Cash used in operating activities $ - (95) ------------------ ------------------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Capital contribution - 95 ------------------ ------------------- Cash provided by financing activities - 95 ------------------ ------------------- Change in cash - - Cash - beginning of period 1,000 1,000 ------------------ ------------------- Cash - end of period $1,000 $1,000 ================== ===================
See notes to these financial statements. NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JANUARY 31, 2003 (unaudited) A. Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., a Delaware corporation, was formed on March 28, 1996, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. B. The financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the financial statements were of a normal, recurring nature. 14 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. is a Delaware limited partnership. Our common units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and our activities are primarily conducted through our operating partnership Ferrellgas, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. We are the sole limited partner of Ferrellgas, L.P. with an approximate 99% limited partner interest. In this report, unless the context indicates otherwise, the terms "our," "we" and "its" are used sometimes as abbreviated references to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including Ferrellgas, L.P. The following is a discussion of our historical financial condition and results of operations and should be read in conjunction with our historical condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. As discussed in Note N to the condensed consolidated financial statements, we have restated our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002. The Management Discussion and Analysis for Operating Activities and for Investing Activities give effect to this restatement. Forward-looking statements Statements included in this report include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. These forward-looking statements are identified as any statement that does not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "forecast," "strategy," "position," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "may," "will," or the negative of those terms or other variations of them or comparable terminology. In particular, statements, express or implied, concerning future operating results, or the ability to generate sales, income or cash flow are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements. Many of the factors that will affect our future results are beyond our ability to control or predict. Some of our forward-looking statements include the following: o whether Ferrellgas, L.P. will have sufficient funds to meet its obligations, including its obligations under its debt securities, and enable it to distribute to Ferrellgas Partners sufficient funds to permit Ferrellgas Partners to meet its obligations with respect to its existing securities; o whether we will continue to meet all of the quarterly financial tests required by the agreements governing our indebtedness; and o the expectation that propane and other gas liquids sales and cost of product sold in the second half of fiscal 2003 will exceed the second half of fiscal 2002 amounts. For a more detailed description of these particular forward-looking statements and for risk factors that may affect any forward-looking statements, see the section entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 23, 2002. Results of Operations Due to the seasonality of the retail distribution of propane, results of our operations for the six months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full fiscal year. Other factors affecting the results of our operations include competitive conditions, demand for product, timing of acquisitions, general economic conditions in the United States, variations in the weather and fluctuations in commodity prices. 15 As we have grown through acquisitions, fixed costs such as personnel costs, equipment leases, depreciation and interest expense have increased. Historically, due to the seasonality of our business, these fixed costs have caused net losses in the first and fourth fiscal quarters. Three Months Ended January 31, 2003 vs. January 31, 2002 PROPANE AND OTHER GAS LIQUIDS SALES. Propane and other gas liquids sales increased $74.6 million primarily due to an increase in retail propane sales volume and an additional $33.6 million primarily due to an increase in the average propane sales price per gallon. Retail sales volumes increased 70.0 million gallons compared to the prior year period primarily due to colder winter temperatures, and to a lesser extent, acquisitions. In addition, the average propane sales price per gallon increased due to the effect of the increase in our weighted average cost of propane inventory. For the three months ended January 31, 2003, national temperatures as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, were 2% warmer than normal as compared to 16% warmer than normal in the prior year period. The prior year quarter was the warmest November through January period in recorded history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The average sales price per gallon of propane increased due to the effect of a significant increase in the wholesale cost of propane during fiscal 2003. The wholesale cost of propane for the second quarter of fiscal 2003 was significantly higher than the prior year period. The wholesale market price at one of the major supply points, Mt. Belvieu, Texas, averaged $0.54 per gallon, and reached a high of $0.78 during the second quarter of fiscal 2003, compared to an average of $0.31 per gallon in the prior year period. Other major supply points in the United States also experienced significant increases. COST OF PRODUCT SOLD. Cost of product sold increased $38.8 million primarily due to an increase in our weighted average cost of propane inventory. Additionally, our cost of product sold increased $44.6 million primarily due to the effect of a 24.1% increase in our retail propane sales volume compared to the prior year period. Improved results from our risk management trading activities caused a decrease of $5.3 million in our cost of product sold compared to the prior year period. GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit increased 17.1% primarily due to the effect of the increase in our retail propane volumes. Improved results from our risk management trading activities were partially offset by retail margins that were better than expected for the quarter but less than the prior year period. Retail margins in the prior year period were temporarily increased to partially offset the impact of significantly warmer winter temperatures. See additional discussion regarding risk management trading activities in Item 3 "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk." OPERATING EXPENSE. Operating expense increased 13.2% primarily due to increased sales volume and performance-based variable expenses. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE. General and administrative expense increased 17.0% primarily due to performance-based incentives. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased 4.7% primarily due to the effect of an intangible asset completing its amortizable life in December 2001. EQUIPMENT LEASE EXPENSE. Equipment lease expense decreased 9.2% primarily due to the effect of the December 2002 buyout of our operating tank leases. See further discussion about the buyout of these leases in "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Investing Activities." INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased 5.8% due to increased borrowings to buyout our previously leased propane tanks in December 2002 and acquisitions, partially offset by capitalized interest and the effect of refinancing fixed-rate debt and lower interest rates on credit facility borrowings. See further discussion about increased borrowings to buyout these leases in "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Financing Activities." 16 NET EARNINGS. Net earnings increased 27.7% primarily due to the effect of an increase in delivered retail propane volumes, partially offset by the increased operating expenses incurred to deliver the increased retail propane volumes. Six Months Ended January 31, 2003 vs. January 31, 2002 PROPANE AND OTHER GAS LIQUIDS SALES. Propane and other gas liquids sales increased $52.2 million primarily due to an increase in retail propane sales volume and an additional $26.6 million primarily due to an increase in the average propane sales price per gallon. Retail sales volumes increased 52.1 million gallons compared to the prior year period, primarily due to colder winter temperatures, and to a lesser extent, acquisitions. In addition, the average propane sales price per gallon increased due to the effect of the increase in our weighted average cost of propane inventory. For the six months ended January 31, 2003, temperatures as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, were 1% warmer than normal as compared to 14% warmer than normal in the prior year period. The prior year period was the second warmest August through January period in recorded United States history, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. The average sales price per gallon increased due to the effect of a significant increase in the wholesale cost of propane during fiscal 2003. The wholesale cost of propane for the first half of fiscal 2003 was significantly higher than the first half of fiscal 2002. The wholesale market price at one of the major supply points, Mt. Belvieu, Texas, averaged $0.49 per gallon during the first half of fiscal 2003, and reached a high of $0.78, compared to an average of $0.36 per gallon in the prior year period. Other major supply points in the United States also experienced significant increases. COST OF PRODUCT SOLD. Cost of product sold increased $32.4 million primarily due to an increase in our weighted average cost of propane inventory. Additionally, our cost of product sold increased $31.8 million primarily due to the effect of a 10.8% increase in our retail sales volume compared to the prior year period. This increase was offset by improved results from risk management trading activities that caused a decrease of $12.3 million in our cost of product sold compared to the prior year period. GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit increased 10.2% primarily due to the effect of the increase in our retail propane volumes. Improved results from our risk management trading activities were largely offset by retail margins that were better than expected but less than the prior year period. Retail margins in the prior year period were temporarily increased to partially offset the impact of significantly warmer winter temperatures. See additional discussion regarding risk management trading activities in Item 3 "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk." OPERATING EXPENSE. Operating expense increased 7.7% primarily due to increased sales volume, increased expenses related to our operational improvement initiative and increased self-insurance costs. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE. General and administrative expense increased 8.9% due to increased information technology and other expenses. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased 9.3% primarily due to the effect of an intangible asset completing its amortizable life in December 2001. 17 EQUIPMENT LEASE EXPENSE. Equipment lease expense decreased 8.8% due to effect of the December 2002 buyout of our operating tank leases. See further discussion about the buyout of these leases in "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Investing Activities." INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased 1.5% due to increased borrowings to buyout previously leased propane tanks in December 2002 and acquisitions, partially offset by capitalized interest, the effect of refinancing fixed-rate debt and lower interest rates on credit facility borrowings. See further discussion about the increased borrowings to buyout these leases in "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Financing Activities." NET EARNINGS. Net earnings increased 13.6% primarily due to the effect of an increase in retail propane volumes, partially offset by the increased operating expenses incurred to deliver the increased retail propane volumes, a $7.1 million early extinguishment of debt expense related to the repurchase and redemption of our $160.0 million senior secured notes and the $2.8 million cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle related to the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations." Forward-looking statements Our propane and other gas liquids sales, cost of product sold, gross profit, operating expenses, general and administrative expenses and net earnings increased between eight and 16% in the six months ended January 31, 2003 as compared to the same period last year. Assuming that the wholesale cost of propane remains at relatively higher levels, we expect propane and other gas liquids sales and cost of product sold in the second half of fiscal 2003 to exceed the second half of fiscal 2002 amounts. Liquidity and Capital Resources Our ability to satisfy our obligations is dependent upon future performance, which will be subject to prevailing economic, financial, business, and weather conditions and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. Due to the seasonality of the retail propane distribution business, a significant portion of our cash flow from operations is typically generated during the winter heating season, which occurs during our second and third fiscal quarters. Typically, we generate significantly lower cash flows from operations in our first and fourth fiscal quarters as compared to the second and third fiscal quarters because our fixed costs generally exceed gross profit during the non-peak heating season. Subject to meeting the financial tests discussed below, our general partner believes that Ferrellgas, L.P. will have sufficient funds available to meet its obligations, and to distribute to Ferrellgas Partners sufficient funds to permit Ferrellgas Partners to meet its obligations with respect to its 8.75% senior notes due 2012. In addition, our general partner believes that Ferrellgas, L.P. will have sufficient funds available to distribute to Ferrellgas Partners sufficient cash to pay the required quarterly distribution on its senior units and the minimum quarterly distribution on all of its common units during the fiscal year ending July 31, 2003. The minimum quarterly distribution of $0.50 to be paid on all common units on March 14, 2003, represents the thirty-fourth consecutive minimum quarterly distribution paid to our common unitholders dating back to October 1994. 18 Our bank credit facility, public debt, private debt and accounts receivable securitization facility contain several financial tests and covenants restricting our ability to pay distributions, incur debt and engage in certain other business transactions. In general, these tests are based on our debt to cash flow ratio and cash flow to interest expense ratio. Our general partner currently believes that the most restrictive of these tests are debt incurrence limitations under the terms of our bank credit and accounts receivable securitization facilities and limitations on the payment of distributions within our 8.75% senior notes. The bank credit and accounts receivable securitization facilities generally limit Ferrellgas, L.P.'s ability to incur debt if it exceeds prescribed ratios of either debt to cash flow or cash flow to interest expense. Our 8.75% senior notes restrict payments if a minimum ratio of cash flow to interest expense is not met, assuming certain exceptions to this ratio limit have previously been exhausted. This restriction places limitations on our ability to make restricted payments such as the payment of cash distributions to our unitholders. The cash flow used to determine these financial tests generally is based upon our most recent cash flow performance giving pro forma effect for acquisitions and divestitures made during the test period. It should be noted that our bank credit facility, public debt, private debt and accounts receivable securitization facility do not contain repayment provisions related to a decline in our credit rating. As of January 31, 2003, our general partner believes that we met all the required quarterly financial tests and covenants. Based upon current estimates of our cash flow, our general partner believes that we will be able to continue to meet all of the required quarterly financial tests and covenants for the remainder of the year ending July 31, 2003. However, if we were to encounter unexpected downturns in business operations in the future, such as significantly warmer than normal winter temperatures, a volatile energy commodity cost environment or continued economic downturn, we may not meet the applicable financial tests in future quarters. This could have a materially adverse effect on our operating capacity and cash flows and could restrict our ability to incur debt or to make cash distributions to our unitholders, even if sufficient funds were available. Depending on the circumstances, we may consider alternatives to permit the incurrence of debt or the continued payment of the quarterly cash distribution to our unitholders. No assurances can be given, however, that such alternatives can or will be implemented with respect to any given quarter. Our future capital expenditures and working capital needs are expected to be provided by cash generated from future operations, existing cash balances, the bank credit facility or the accounts receivable securitization facility. To fund expansive capital projects and future acquisitions, we may obtain funds from our facilities, we may issue additional debt to the extent permitted under existing financing arrangements or we may issue additional equity securities, including, among others, common units. Toward this purpose, on February 18, 2003, we filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the periodic sale of $500 million of equity and/or debt securities. Upon effectiveness of the registration statement, the registered securities will be available to us for sale in the future to fund acquisitions, to reduce indebtedness, to redeem senior units or to provide funds for general partnership purposes. We also maintain a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for approximately 2.0 million common units. We may issue these common units in connection with our acquisition of other businesses, properties or securities in business combination transactions. Operating Activities Cash provided by operating activities was $64.0 million for the six months ended January 31, 2003, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $36.7 million for the prior fiscal year period. This increase in cash provided by operating activities is primarily increased utilization of the accounts receivable securitization facility, partially offset by the effect of higher wholesale cost of product, the timing of collections of accounts receivable and the timing of purchases of inventory. Accounts Receivable Securitization At January 31, 2003, $60.0 million had been funded from our accounts receivable securitization facility. This funding resulted from our increased liquidity needs caused primarily by the seasonal increase in accounts receivable outstanding and in propane inventory levels. We renewed this facility effective September 24, 2002, for a 364-day commitment with Banc One, N.A. In accordance with SFAS No. 140, this transaction is reflected on our condensed consolidated financial statements as a sale of accounts receivable and an investment in an unconsolidated subsidiary. See Note E to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion about this facility. 19 Investing Activities CAPITAL EXPENDITURES During the six months ended January 31, 2003, we made cash capital expenditures of $11.0 million related to our technology initiative and $7.5 million primarily for the following: o upgrading district plant facilities; o purchase of vehicles at the end of the lease terms; and o purchase of additional propane storage tanks and cylinders. Our capital requirements for repair and maintenance of property, plant and equipment are expected to remain relatively low. We lease property, computer equipment, propane tanks, light and medium duty trucks, tractors and trailers. We believe leasing is a cost-effective method for meeting our equipment needs. On December 10, 2003, we purchased $155.6 million of equipment whose lease terms would have expired in June 2003. See "Financing Activities" and Note F to our condensed consolidated financial statements for discussions about the financing of the equipment lease buyouts. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS We continue to consider opportunities to expand our operations through strategic acquisitions of retail propane operations located throughout the United States. During the six months ended January 31, 2003, we made total acquisition capital expenditures of $43.6 million for three retail propane companies, which included the acquisition of $5.8 million of working capital. These expenditures were funded by $34.1 million in cash payments and the issuance of a $10.0 million non-interest bearing note due in December 2003. Financing Activities CREDIT FACILITY On December 10, 2002, we refinanced our $157.0 million bank credit facility with a $307.5 million amended bank credit facility. This amended bank credit facility will terminate on April 28, 2006, unless extended or renewed. This $307.5 million amended bank credit facility consists of the following: o a $151.5 million revolving working capital facility, general corporate and acquisition facility, including an $80.0 million letter of credit sub-facility; and o a $156.0 million revolving facility, which was used on December 10, 2002, to purchase propane tanks and related assets that we previously leased. 20 All borrowings under the amended bank credit facility bear interest, at our option, at a rate equal to either: o a base rate, which is defined as the higher of the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or Bank of America's prime rate (as of January 31, 2003, the federal funds rate and Bank of America's prime rate were 1.33% and 4.25%, respectively); or o the Eurodollar Rate plus a margin varying from 1.75% to 2.75% (as of January 31, 2003, the one-month Eurodollar Rate was 1.26%). At January 31, 2003, $140.0 million of borrowings and $50.6 million of letters of credit were outstanding under the amended bank credit facility. Letters of credit are currently used to cover obligations primarily relating to requirements for our insurance coverage and, and to a lesser extent, our risk management activities. At January 31, 2003, we had $116.9 million available for working capital, acquisition, capital expenditure and general partnership purposes under the amended bank credit facility. We believe that the liquidity available from the amended bank credit facility and the accounts receivable securitization facility will be sufficient to meet our future working capital needs for the year ending July 31, 2003. See "Investing Activities." However, if we were to experience an unexpected significant increase in working capital requirements, our working capital needs could exceed our immediately available resources. Events that could cause increases in working capital borrowings or letter of credit requirements include, but are not limited to the following: o a significant increase in the wholesale cost of propane; o a significant delay in the collections of accounts receivable; o increased volatility in energy commodity prices related to risk management activities; o increased liquidity requirements imposed by insurance providers; o a significant downgrade in our credit rating; or o decreased trade credit. If one or more of these or other events caused a significant use of available funding, we would consider alternatives to provide increased working capital funding. No assurances can be given, however, that such alternatives could, or would, be implemented. LONG-TERM DEBT On September 24, 2002, we issued, in a public offering, $170.0 million of 8.75% senior notes due 2012. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15, commencing on December 15, 2002. These senior notes are unsecured and not redeemable before June 15, 2007, except under specific circumstances. We used the proceeds from the $170.0 million senior note issuance to repurchase and redeem our $160.0 million 9.375% senior secured notes due 2006 and fund related premiums, fees, accrued and unpaid interest and tender consent payments On December 18, 2002, we issued, in a public offering, $48.0 million of 8.75% senior notes with the same terms as those on the $170.0 million 8.75% senior notes. We used the proceeds from the $48.0 million senior note issuance to reduce borrowings under the amended bank credit facility and to provide increased availability of funds for working capital, acquisition, capital expenditure and general partnership purposes. The $48.0 million senior notes were issued with a debt premium of $1.7 million that will be amortized to interest expense through fiscal 2012. 21 The following table summarizes our long-term debt obligations as of January 31, 2003: Principal Payments due by Fiscal Year -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remainder 2007 and of 2003 2004 2005 2006 Thereafter Total ------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ----------- Long-term debt, including current portion $760 $2,134 $2,299 $251,313 $646,551 $903,057
See Note F in the footnotes to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the maturity dates and interest rates related to our long-term debt. DISTRIBUTIONS During the six months ended January 31, 2003, we declared and paid the required quarterly distribution on our senior units and the minimum quarterly distribution on all common units for the three months ended July 31, 2002 and the three months ended October 31, 2002. The required quarterly distribution on the senior units and the minimum quarterly distribution on all common units for the three months ended January 31, 2003 will be paid on March 14, 2003 to holders of record on February 28, 2003. Disclosures about Risk Management Activities Accounted for at Fair Value The following table summarizes the change in the unrealized fair value of contracts from our risk management trading activities for the three and six months ended January 31, 2003. This table summarizes the contracts where settlement has not yet occurred: Three months Six months ended ended January 31, 2003 January 31, 2003 ---------------- ---------------- Unrealized losses in fair value of contracts outstanding at beginning of period $(3,816) $(4,569) Other unrealized gains recognized 6,611 9,473 Less: realized gains recognized 1,213 3,322 ---------------- ---------------- Unrealized gains in fair value of contracts outstanding at January 31, 2003 $1,582 $1,582 ================ ================
The following table summarizes the maturity of contracts from our risk management trading activities for the valuation methodologies we utilized as of January 31, 2003. This table summarizes the contracts where settlement has not yet occurred: Fair Value of Contracts at Period-End ------------------------------------- Maturity greater than 1 Maturity less year and less Source of Fair Value than 1 year than 18 months ------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- Prices actively quoted $ 824 $ - Prices provided by other external sources 758 - Prices based on models and other valuation methods - - ---------------- ---------------- Unrealized gains in fair value of contracts outstanding at January 31, 2003 $1,582 $ - ================ ================
22 See additional discussion about market, counterparty credit and liquidity risks related to our risk management trading activities and other risk management activities in Item 3 "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk." Disclosures about Effects of Transactions with Related Parties We have no employees and are managed and controlled by our general partner. Pursuant to our partnership agreement, our general partner is entitled to reimbursement for all direct and indirect expenses incurred or payments it makes on our behalf, and all other necessary or appropriate expenses allocable to us or otherwise reasonably incurred by our general partner in connection with operating our business. These reimbursable costs, which totaled $99.3 million for the six months ended January 31, 2003, include compensation and benefits paid to employees of our general partner who perform services on our behalf, as well as related general and administrative costs. We paid senior unit distributions of $2.8 million to JEF Capital Management on both September 13, 2002 and December 14, 2002. On January 31, 2003, in a noncash transaction, we accrued a senior unit distribution of $2.7 million that we will pay to JEF Capital Management on March 14, 2003. JEF Capital Management is beneficially owned by James E. Ferrell, the Chairman, President and CEO of our general partner, and thus is an affiliate. On January 15, 2003, we redeemed 39.2 thousand senior units held by JEF Capital Management with a cash payment of $1.6 million. Ferrell International Limited is beneficially owned by James E. Ferrell and thus is an affiliate. We enter into transactions with Ferrell International Limited in connection with our risk management activities and do so at market prices in accordance with our affiliate trading policy approved by our general partner's Board of Directors. These transactions include forward, option and swap contracts and are all reviewed for compliance with the policy. During the six months ended January 31, 2003, we recognized net receipts from purchases, sales and commodity derivative transactions of $0.2 million. These net purchases, sales and commodity derivative transactions with Ferrell International Limited are classified as cost of product sold on our condensed consolidated statements of earnings. There were no amounts due from or due to Ferrell International Limited at January 31, 2003. We believe these related party transactions were conducted in the ordinary course of business and under terms that were no less favorable to us than those available with third parties. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements Our off-balance sheet arrangements include the leasing of transportation equipment, property, computer equipment and propane tanks. We account for these arrangements as operating leases. We believe these arrangements are a cost-effective method for financing our equipment needs. These off-balance sheet arrangements enable us to lease equipment from third parties rather than, among other options, purchasing the equipment using on-balance sheet financing. See further discussion about these leases in "Investing Activities." Most of the operating leases involving our transportation equipment contain residual value guarantees. These transportation equipment lease arrangements are scheduled to expire over the next seven years. Most of these arrangements provide that the fair value of the equipment will equal or exceed a guaranteed amount, or we will be required to pay the lessor the difference. Although the fair values at the end of the lease terms have historically exceeded these guaranteed amounts, the maximum potential amount of aggregate future payments we could be required to make under these leasing arrangements, assuming the equipment is worthless at the end of the lease term, is $16.6 million. We do not know of any event, demand, commitment, trend or uncertainty that would result in a material change to these arrangements. See Note H to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others." 23 The following table summarizes our future minimum rental payments as of January 31, 2003: Future Minimum Rental and Buyout Amounts by Fiscal Year ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Remainder 2007 and of 2003 2004 2005 2006 Thereafter Total ------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ----------- Operating lease rental payments $7,543 $13,478 $10,222 $8,228 $9,661 $49,132 Operating lease buyouts 3,237 4,738 4,105 2,076 9,162 23,318
Historically, we have been successful in renewing certain leases that are subject to buyouts. However, there is no assurance that we will be successful in the future. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) Exhibits The exhibits listed below are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A. Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act, which are not listed, are not applicable. Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 3.1 Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., dated as of February 18, 2003. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2003. 3.2 Articles of Incorporation for Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. Incorporated by reference to the same numbered Exhibit to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed June 13, 1997. 3.3 Bylaws of Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. Incorporated by reference to the same numbered Exhibit to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed June 13, 1997. 4.1 Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2002, with Form of Note attached, by and among Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to $170,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our 8 3/4% Senior Notes due 2012. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 24, 2002. 4.2 Ferrellgas, L.P., Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 1, 1998, relating to: $109,000,000 6.99% Senior Notes, Series A, due August 1, 2005, $37,000,000 7.08% Senior Notes, Series B, due August 1, 2006, $52,000,000 7.12% Senior Notes, Series C, due August 1, 2008, $82,000,000 7.24% Senior Notes, Series D, due August 1, 2010, and $70,000,000 7.42% Senior Notes, Series E, due August 1, 2013. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 29, 1998. 4.3 Ferrellgas, L.P., Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2000, relating to: $21,000,000 8.68% Senior Notes, Series A, due August 1, 2006, $70,000,000 8.78% Senior Notes, Series B, due August 1, 2007, and $93,000,000 8.87% Senior Notes, Series C, due August 1, 2009. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed March 16, 2000. 4.4 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 17, 1999, by and between Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and Williams Natural Gas Liquids, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 29, 2000. 24 Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 4.5 First Amendment to the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 14, 2000, by and between Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and Williams Natural Gas Liquids, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed March 16, 2000. 4.6 Second Amendment to the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2001, by and between Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and The Williams Companies, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 6, 2001. 4.7 Representations Agreement, dated as of December 17, 1999, by and among Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., Ferrellgas, Inc., Ferrellgas, L.P. and Williams Natural Gas Liquids, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 29, 1999. 4.8 First Amendment to Representations Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2001, by and among Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., Ferrellgas, Inc., Ferrellgas, L.P. and The Williams Companies, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 6, 2001. 10.1 Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ferrellgas, L.P., dated as of October 14, 1998. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed March 17, 1999. 10.2 First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ferrellgas, L.P. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed June 14, 2000. 10.3 Certificate of Incorporation of Ferrellgas Finance Corp. filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on January 16, 2003. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2003. 10.4 Bylaws of Ferrellgas Finance Corp. adopted as of January 16, 2003. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2003. 10.5 Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 10, 2002, by and among Ferrellgas, L.P., Ferrellgas, Inc., Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as agent, and the other financial institutions party. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed December 11, 2002. 10.6 Receivable Interest Sale Agreement, dated as of September 26, 2000, by and between Ferrellgas, L.P., as originator, and Ferrellgas Receivables, L.L.C., as buyer. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 26, 2000. 10.7 First Amendment to the Receivable Interest Sale Agreement dated as of January 17, 2001, by and between Ferrellgas, L.P., as originator, and Ferrellgas Receivables, L.L.C., as buyer. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed March 14, 2001. 25 Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 10.8 Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 26, 2000, by and among Ferrellgas Receivables, L.L.C., as seller, Ferrellgas, L.P., as servicer, Jupiter Securitization Corporation, the financial institutions from time to time party hereto, and Bank One, NA, main office Chicago, as agent. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 26, 2000. 10.9 First Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 17, 2001, by and among Ferrellgas Receivables, L.L.C., as seller, Ferrellgas, L.P., as servicer, Jupiter Securitization Corporation, the financial institutions from time to time party hereto, and Bank One, N.A., main office Chicago, as agent. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed March 14, 2001. 10.10 Second Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of September 25, 2001, by and among Ferrellgas Receivables, L.L.C., as seller, Ferrellgas, L.P., as servicer, Jupiter Securitization Corporation, the financial institutions from time to time party hereto, and Bank One, N.A., main office Chicago, as agent. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 25, 2001. 10.11 Third Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2002, by and among Ferrellgas Receivables, L.L.C., as seller, Ferrellgas, L.P., as servicer, Jupiter Secruritization Corporation, the financial institutions from time to time party hereto, and Bank One, NA, main office Chicago, as agent. 10.12 Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 7, 1999, by and among Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., Ferrellgas, L.P and Williams Natural Gas Liquids, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 12, 1999. 10.13 First Amendment to Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 17, 1999, by and among Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., Ferrellgas, L.P., and Williams Natural Gas Liquids, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 29, 1999. 10.14 Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 14, 2000, by and among Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., Ferrellgas L.P., and Williams Natural Gas Liquids, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed March 16, 2000. 10.15 Third Amendment to Purchase Agreement dated as of April 6, 2001, by and among Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., Ferrellgas L.P. and The Williams Companies, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 6, 2001. # 10.16 Ferrell Companies, Inc. Supplemental Savings Plan, restated January 1, 2000. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2003. 26 Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- # 10.17 Second Amended and Restated Ferrellgas Unit Option Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 5, 2001. # 10.18 Ferrell Companies, Inc. 1998 Incentive Compensation Plan - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 29, 1998. # 10.19 Employment agreement between James E. Ferrell and Ferrellgas, Inc., dated July 31, 1998. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 29, 1998. # 10.20 Employment agreement between Patrick Chesterman and Ferrellgas, Inc. dated July 31, 2000. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 26, 2000. # 10.21 Employment agreement between Kevin Kelly and Ferrellgas, Inc. dated July 31, 2000. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 26, 2000. * 99.1 Certification of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. * 99.2 Certification of Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. Pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. --------------- * Filed herewith # Management contracts or compensatory plans. (b) Reports on Form 8-K The Partnership filed no Form 8-K's during the three months ended January 31, 2003. The Partnership furnished one Form 8-K during the three months ended January 31, 2003. Items Date of Report Reported Financial Statements Furnished --------------------------- -------- ------------------------------ Furnished November 19, 2003 9 None 27 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. By Ferrellgas, Inc. (General Partner) Date: June 6, 2003 By /s/ Kevin T. Kelly ----------------------------------- Kevin T. Kelly Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP. Date: June 6, 2003 By /s/ Kevin T. Kelly ----------------------------------- Kevin T. Kelly Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) CERTIFICATIONS FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. I, James E. Ferrell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly 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 quarterly 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-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a. designed such disclosure controls and procedures 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 quarterly report is being prepared; b. evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c. presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons forming the equivalent function): a. all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b. any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: June 6, 2003 /s/ James E. Ferrell ------------------------------------------- James E. Ferrell Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ferrellgas, Inc., the registrant's general partner CERTIFICATIONS FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. I, Kevin T. Kelly, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly 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 quarterly 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-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a. designed such disclosure controls and procedures 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 quarterly report is being prepared; b. evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c. presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons forming the equivalent function): a. all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b. any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: June 6, 2003 /s/ Kevin T. Kelly ----------------------------------------- Kevin T. Kelly Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ferrellgas, Inc., the registrant's general partner CERTIFICATIONS FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP. I, James E. Ferrell, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly 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 quarterly 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-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a. designed such disclosure controls and procedures 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 quarterly report is being prepared; b. evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c. presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons forming the equivalent function): a. all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b. any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: June 6, 2003 /s/ James E. Ferrell ------------------------------------- James E. Ferrell President and Chief Executive Officer CERTIFICATIONS FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP. I, Kevin T. Kelly, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly 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 quarterly 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-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a. designed such disclosure controls and procedures 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 quarterly report is being prepared; b. evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c. presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons forming the equivalent function): d. all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and e. any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: June 6, 2003 /s/ Kevin T. Kelly ------------------------------------------------- Kevin T. Kelly Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer