þ | Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
o | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | |
For the transition period from __________ to __________ |
Delaware Delaware Delaware Delaware |
43-1698480 43-1742520 43-1698481 14-1866671 |
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(States or other jurisdictions of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Nos.) |
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 to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
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Yes þ No o |
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
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Yes þ No o |
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., Ferrellgas, L.P. and
Ferrellgas Finance Corp.
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Yes o No þ |
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and Ferrellgas, L.P.
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Yes o No þ | |
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. and Ferrellgas Finance Corp.
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Yes þ No o |
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
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60,416,208 | Common Units | ||||
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp.
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1,000 | Common Stock | ||||
Ferrellgas, L.P.
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n/a | n/a | ||||
Ferrellgas Finance Corp.
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1,000 | Common Stock |
October 31, | July 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2005 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 24,541 | $ | 20,505 | ||||
Accounts and notes receivable, net |
121,958 | 107,778 | ||||||
Inventories |
161,865 | 97,743 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
17,336 | 12,861 | ||||||
Total current assets |
325,700 | 238,887 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
756,480 | 766,765 | ||||||
Goodwill |
234,663 | 234,142 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net |
257,074 | 255,277 | ||||||
Other assets, net |
13,429 | 13,902 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,587,346 | $ | 1,508,973 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 157,604 | $ | 108,667 | ||||
Short-term borrowings |
82,982 | 19,800 | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
77,995 | 71,535 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
318,581 | 200,002 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
961,444 | 948,977 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
20,337 | 20,165 | ||||||
Contingencies and commitments (Note G) |
— | — | ||||||
Minority interest |
5,670 | 6,151 | ||||||
Partners’ capital: |
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Common unitholders (60,172,054 and 60,134,054 units
outstanding at October 31, 2005 and July 31, 2005, respectively) |
338,493 | 390,422 | ||||||
General partner (607,799 and 607,415 units outstanding at
October 31, 2005 and July 31, 2005, respectively) |
(56,658 | ) | (56,132 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(521 | ) | (612 | ) | ||||
Total partners’ capital |
281,314 | 333,678 | ||||||
Total liabilities and partners’ capital |
$ | 1,587,346 | $ | 1,508,973 | ||||
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For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Revenues: |
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Propane and other gas liquids sales |
$ | 353,418 | $ | 313,022 | ||||
Other |
32,180 | 30,750 | ||||||
Total revenues |
385,598 | 343,772 | ||||||
Cost of product sold (exclusive of
depreciation, shown with amortization below) |
258,002 | 231,232 | ||||||
Gross profit |
127,596 | 112,540 | ||||||
Operating expense |
89,724 | 88,472 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
21,103 | 19,592 | ||||||
General and administrative expense |
11,168 | 10,322 | ||||||
Equipment lease expense |
7,020 | 5,760 | ||||||
Employee stock ownership plan compensation charge |
2,457 | 2,087 | ||||||
Loss on disposal of assets and other |
1,596 | 1,256 | ||||||
Operating loss |
(5,472 | ) | (14,949 | ) | ||||
Interest expense |
(20,875 | ) | (22,863 | ) | ||||
Interest income |
377 | 319 | ||||||
Loss before income taxes, minority interest and
discontinued operations |
(25,970 | ) | (37,493 | ) | ||||
Income tax benefit |
— | (406 | ) | |||||
Minority interest |
(202 | ) | (313 | ) | ||||
Loss from continuing operations before discontinued
operations |
(25,768 | ) | (36,774 | ) | ||||
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of minority interest of $18 |
— | 1,785 | ||||||
Net loss |
(25,768 | ) | (34,989 | ) | ||||
Distribution to senior unitholder |
— | 1,994 | ||||||
Net loss available to general partner unitholder |
(258 | ) | (370 | ) | ||||
Net loss available to common unitholders |
$ | (25,510 | ) | $ | (36,613 | ) | ||
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common unit: |
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Loss from continuing operations available to common unitholders before
discontinued operations |
$ | (0.42 | ) | $ | (0.74 | ) | ||
Earnings from discontinued operations |
— | 0.03 | ||||||
Net loss available to common unitholders |
$ | (0.42 | ) | $ | (0.71 | ) | ||
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Accumulated other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of units | comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General | General | Currency | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common | partner | Common | partner | Risk | translation | Pension | partners’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
unitholders | unitholder | unitholders | unitholder | management | adjustments | liability | capital | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
August 1, 2005 |
60,134.1 | 607.4 | $ | 390,422 | $ | (56,132 | ) | $ | 70 | $ | 65 | $ | (747 | ) | $ | 333,678 | |||||||||||||||||
Contribution in connection with
ESOP and stock-based compensation charges |
— | — | 2,946 | 29 | — | — | — | 2,975 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common unit distributions |
— | — | (30,086 | ) | (304 | ) | — | — | — | (30,390 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common unit options exercised |
38.0 | 0.4 | 721 | 7 | — | — | — | 728 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss): |
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Net loss |
— | — | (25,510 | ) | (258 | ) | — | — | — | (25,768 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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Net gains on risk management derivatives |
— | — | — | — | 1,721 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of derivatives to earnings |
— | — | — | — | (1,636 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 91 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss |
(25,677 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
October 31, 2005 |
60,172.1 | 607.8 | $ | 338,493 | $ | (56,658 | ) | $ | 155 | $ | 71 | $ | (747 | ) | $ | 281,314 | |||||||||||||||||
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For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ | (25,768 | ) | $ | (34,989 | ) | ||
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in
operating activities
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Depreciation and amortization expense |
21,103 | 19,847 | ||||||
Employee stock ownership plan compensation charge |
2,457 | 2,087 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation charges |
549 | — | ||||||
Loss on disposal of assets |
413 | 809 | ||||||
Minority interest |
(202 | ) | (295 | ) | ||||
Other |
2,955 | 1,871 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects
from business acquisitions: |
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Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization |
(32,158 | ) | (50,326 | ) | ||||
Inventories |
(64,876 | ) | (50,372 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
(4,473 | ) | (3,271 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable |
48,937 | 66,809 | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
6,590 | (2,705 | ) | |||||
Other liabilities |
270 | 96 | ||||||
Accounts receivable securitization: |
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Proceeds from new accounts receivable securitizations |
24,500 | 38,300 | ||||||
Proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving
period accounts receivable securitizations |
241,245 | 132,441 | ||||||
Remittances of amounts collected as servicer of
accounts receivable securitizations |
(249,245 | ) | (132,441 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(27,703 | ) | (12,139 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
(10,649 | ) | (18,359 | ) | ||||
Capital expenditures — technology initiative |
(585 | ) | (3,212 | ) | ||||
Capital expenditures — other |
(5,083 | ) | (9,740 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of assets |
4,763 | 1,889 | ||||||
Other |
(1,422 | ) | (902 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(12,976 | ) | (30,324 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Distributions |
(30,390 | ) | (28,101 | ) | ||||
Issuance of common units, net of issuance costs of $139 |
— | 54,917 | ||||||
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt |
12,518 | — | ||||||
Principal payments on debt |
(954 | ) | (55,934 | ) | ||||
Net additions to short-term borrowings |
63,182 | 78,756 | ||||||
Cash paid for financing costs |
(58 | ) | (195 | ) | ||||
Minority interest activity |
(310 | ) | 326 | |||||
Proceeds from exercise of common unit options |
721 | 252 | ||||||
Cash contribution from general partner |
— | 554 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
44,709 | 50,575 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
6 | 40 | ||||||
Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
4,036 | 8,152 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of year |
20,505 | 15,428 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period |
$ | 24,541 | $ | 23,580 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for: |
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Interest |
$ | 18,303 | $ | 22,125 | ||||
Income taxes |
$ | 32 | $ | 371 | ||||
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A. | Partnership organization and formation | |
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (“Ferrellgas Partners”) is a publicly traded limited partnership, owning an approximate 99% limited partner interest in Ferrellgas, L.P. (the “operating partnership”). Ferrellgas Partners and the operating partnership are collectively referred to as “Ferrellgas.” Ferrellgas, Inc. (the “general partner”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrell Companies, Inc. (“Ferrell Companies”), has retained a 1% general partner interest in Ferrellgas Partners and also holds a 1.0101% general partner interest in the operating partnership, representing an effective 2% general partner interest in Ferrellgas on a combined basis. As general partner, it performs all management functions required by Ferrellgas. Ferrell Companies beneficially owns 18.4 million of the outstanding Ferrellgas Partners common units. | ||
Ferrellgas Partners is a holding entity that conducts no operations and has two subsidiaries, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. and the operating partnership. Ferrellgas Partners owns a 100% equity interest in Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., whose only purpose is to act as the co-issuer and co-obligor of any debt issued by Ferrellgas Partners. The operating partnership is the only operating subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners. | ||
The condensed consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation 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 should be read in conjunction with (i) the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and (ii) the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as set forth in Ferrellgas’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2005, as amended on Form 10-K/A. | ||
B. | Summary of significant accounting policies | |
(1) Nature of operations: | ||
The operating partnership is engaged primarily in the distribution of propane and related equipment and supplies in the United States. The propane distribution market is seasonal because propane is used primarily for heating in residential and commercial buildings. Therefore, the results of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2005 and 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full fiscal year. The operating partnership serves more than one million residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural and other customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada. | ||
(2) 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 contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment assets, residual values of tanks, amortization methods of intangible assets and valuation methods of derivative commodity contracts. |
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(3) Cash and cash equivalents and non-cash activities: | ||
For purposes of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, Ferrellgas considers cash equivalents to include all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. Significant non-cash operating, investing and financing activities are primarily related to accounts receivable securitization and transactions with related parties and are disclosed in Note E – Accounts receivable securitization and Note J – Transactions with related parties, respectively. | ||
(4) New accounting standards: | ||
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”) is a revision of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”) and supersedes Accounting Principles Board No. 25 “Accounting for Stock issued to Employees” (“APB 25”) and its related implementation guidance. This statement requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. Ferrellgas adopted this standard on August 1, 2005. See Note C – Unit and stock-based compensation – for current disclosures. | ||
Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 04-5, “Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights” concludes that a general partner of a limited partnership is presumed to control the limited partnership, and should therefore consolidate the limited partnership, unless the limited partners have substantive kick-out rights or participating rights. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard and believes that its limited partners do not have substantive kick out or participation rights. EITF 04-5 is effective after June 29, 2005 for existing limited partnerships that have partnership agreements that have been modified and no later than the beginning of the first reporting period in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005 for existing limited partnerships with partnership agreements that have not been modified. Ferrellgas will adopt this EITF at the beginning of fiscal 2007 or earlier if a modification is made to our partnership agreements. | ||
EITF 04-13 “Accounting for Purchases and Sales of Inventory with the Same Counterparty” addresses the accounting for an entity’s sale of inventory to another entity from which it also purchases inventory to be sold in the same line of business. EITF 04-13 concludes that two or more inventory transactions with the same counterparty should be accounted for as a single non-monetary transaction at fair value or recorded amounts based on inventory classifications. EITF 04-13 is effective for new arrangements entered into, and modifications or renewals of existing arrangements, beginning in the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after March 15, 2006. Ferrellgas is evaluating the potential impact of EITF 04-13 and does not believe it will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. | ||
(5) Reclassifications: | ||
Certain reclassifications have been made to the condensed consolidated financial statements of prior periods to conform to the condensed consolidated financial statements of the current period presentation. For additional discussion regarding reclassifications related to discontinued operations, see Note D – Discontinued operations. | ||
C. | Unit and stock-based compensation | |
Ferrellgas adopted SFAS 123(R) on August 1, 2005. Prior to adoption, Ferrellgas accounted for unit and stock-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value method under the provisions of APB 25 and made the fair value method pro forma disclosures required under SFAS 123. SFAS 123(R) requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. It also establishes fair value as the measurement method in accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees. Adoption of SFAS 123(R) resulted in a non-cash compensation charge of $0.1 million and $0.4 million to operating expense and general and administrative expense, respectively, for the three months ended October 31, 2005. Adoption of SFAS 123(R) increased basic and diluted loss per share by $0.01 each for the three months ended October 31, 2005. |
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For the three | ||||
months ended | ||||
October 31, 2004 | ||||
Net loss available to common unitholders, as reported |
$ | (36,613 | ) | |
Deduct: Total stock based employee compensation expense
determined under fair value based method for all awards |
(316 | ) | ||
Pro forma net loss available to common unitholders |
$ | (36,929 | ) | |
Basic and diluted loss per common unit: |
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Loss from continuing operations available to common
unitholders before discontinued operations, as reported |
$ | (0.74 | ) | |
Net loss available to common unit holders, as reported |
$ | (0.71 | ) | |
Loss from continuing operations available to common
unitholders before discontinued operations, pro forma |
$ | (0.75 | ) | |
Net loss available to common unit holders, pro forma |
$ | (0.72 | ) |
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Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||
average | ||||||||||||||||
remaining | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted | contractual | Aggregate | ||||||||||||||
Number of | average | term | intrinsic value | |||||||||||||
units | exercise price | (in years) | (in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Outstanding, August
1, 2005 |
344,676 | $ | 18.52 | |||||||||||||
Exercised |
(38,000 | ) | $ | 18.98 | ||||||||||||
Forfeited |
(2,775 | ) | $ | 19.64 | ||||||||||||
Outstanding,
October 31, 2005 |
303,901 | $ | 18.45 | 4.4 | $ | 947 | ||||||||||
Options
exercisable,
October 31, 2005 |
299,449 | $ | 18.46 | 4.4 | $ | 931 |
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D. | Discontinued operations | |
During July 2005, Ferrellgas sold its wholesale storage business which consisted of non-strategic storage and terminal assets located in Arizona, Kansas, Minnesota, North Carolina and Utah for $144.0 million in cash, before $1.9 million of fees and expenses. Ferrellgas recorded a gain during fiscal 2005 of $97.0 million on the sale. The assets consisted of underground storage facilities and rail and pipeline-to-truck terminals. Ferrellgas considers the sale of these assets to be discontinued operations. Therefore, in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” Ferrellgas has reported results of operations from these assets as discontinued operations for all periods presented on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings as follows: |
For the three months ended | ||||||||
October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Total revenues |
$ | — | $ | 15,916 | ||||
Cost of product sold (exclusive of
depreciation, shown with amortization
below) |
— | 13,284 | ||||||
Gross profit |
— | 2,632 | ||||||
Operating expense |
— | 568 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
— | 255 | ||||||
Equipment lease expense |
— | 6 | ||||||
Earnings before income taxes, minority
interest and discontinued operations |
— | 1,803 | ||||||
Minority interest |
— | 18 | ||||||
Earnings from discontinued operations |
$ | — | $ | 1,785 | ||||
E. | Accounts receivable securitization | |
The operating partnership transfers certain of its trade accounts receivable to Ferrellgas Receivables, LLC (“Ferrellgas Receivables”), a wholly-owned unconsolidated, special purpose entity, and retains an interest in a portion of these transferred receivables. As these transferred receivables are subsequently collected and the funding from the accounts receivable securitization facility is reduced, the operating partnership’s retained interest in these receivables is reduced. The accounts receivable securitization facility consisted of the following: |
October 31, | July 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2005 | |||||||
Retained interest |
$ | 19,540 | $ | 15,710 | ||||
Accounts receivable transferred |
$ | 103,125 | $ | 82,500 |
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For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Net non-cash activity |
$ | 480 | $ | 69 | ||||
Bad debt expense |
$ | 81 | $ | 68 | ||||
Weighted average discount rate used to value
retained interest |
5.1 | % | 2.3 | % | ||||
Average collection cycle days |
45 | 45 |
F. | Supplemental financial statement information | |
Inventories consist of: |
October 31, | July 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2005 | |||||||
Propane gas and related products |
$ | 133,509 | $ | 70,380 | ||||
Appliances, parts and supplies |
28,356 | 27,363 | ||||||
$ | 161,865 | $ | 97,743 | |||||
October 31, 2005 | July 31, 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Accum- | Gross | Accum- | |||||||||||||||||||||
carrying | ulated | carrying | ulated | |||||||||||||||||||||
amount | amortization | Net | amount | amortization | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
GOODWILL, NET |
$ | 234,663 | — | $ | 234,663 | $ | 234,142 | — | $ | 234,142 | ||||||||||||||
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET |
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Amortized intangible assets |
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Customer lists |
$ | 341,567 | $ | (159,199 | ) | $ | 182,368 | $ | 335,557 | $ | (155,281 | ) | $ | 180,276 | ||||||||||
Non-compete agreements |
35,476 | (23,093 | ) | 12,383 | 34,270 | (21,803 | ) | 12,467 | ||||||||||||||||
Other |
5,470 | (2,235 | ) | 3,235 | 5,470 | (2,010 | ) | 3,460 | ||||||||||||||||
382,513 | (184,527 | ) | 197,986 | 375,297 | (179,094 | ) | 196,203 | |||||||||||||||||
Unamortized intangible assets |
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Tradenames & trademarks |
59,088 | — | 59,088 | 59,074 | — | 59,074 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total intangibles
assets, net |
$ | 441,601 | $ | (184,527 | ) | $ | 257,074 | $ | 434,371 | $ | (179,094 | ) | $ | 255,277 | ||||||||||
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For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Aggregate amortization expense |
$ | 5,434 | $ | 5,771 |
For the years ended July 31, | ||||
Amortization remaining in 2006 |
$ | 16,562 | ||
2007 |
20,645 | |||
2008 |
18,698 | |||
2009 |
17,658 | |||
2010 |
16,638 |
For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Loss on disposal of assets |
$ | 413 | $ | 809 | ||||
Loss on transfer of accounts receivable related
to the accounts receivable securitization |
1,828 | 818 | ||||||
Service income related to the accounts
receivable securitization |
(645 | ) | (371 | ) | ||||
$ | 1,596 | $ | 1,256 | |||||
For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Operating expense |
$ | 31,762 | $ | 32,211 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
1,492 | 1,701 | ||||||
Equipment lease expense |
5,165 | 5,884 | ||||||
$ | 38,419 | $ | 39,796 | |||||
October 31, | July 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2005 | |||||||
Accrued interest |
$ | 26,385 | $ | 24,328 | ||||
Accrued payroll |
16,346 | 13,816 | ||||||
Accrued insurance |
8,334 | 8,627 | ||||||
Other |
26,930 | 24,764 | ||||||
$ | 77,995 | $ | 71,535 | |||||
G. | Contingencies | |
Ferrellgas’ operations are subject to all operating hazards and risks normally incidental to handling, storing, transporting and otherwise providing for use by consumers of combustible liquids such as propane. As a result, at any given time, Ferrellgas is threatened with or named as a defendant in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Currently, Ferrellgas is not a party to any legal proceedings other than various claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. 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 are reasonably expected to have a |
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material adverse effect on the condensed consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas. |
H. | Loss per common unit | |
Below is a calculation of the basic and diluted loss per common unit in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the periods indicated. Prior to their conversion to common units in June 2005, the senior units were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per common unit as they were considered contingently issuable common units for which all necessary conditions for their issuance had not been satisfied as of the end of the three months ended October 31, 2004. For the three months ended October 31, 2004, distributions to the senior unitholder increased the net loss available to common unitholders. Common units that could potentially dilute basic earnings per common unit in the future, that were not included in this period in the calculation of diluted earnings per common unit, were 46,554 and 54,801 common units for the three months ended October 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. | ||
In accordance with EITF 03-6, “Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method under FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings per Share,” Ferrellgas calculates net earnings per limited partner unit for each period presented according to distributions declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings, as if all of the earnings for the period had been distributed. In periods with undistributed earnings above certain levels, the calculation according to the two-class method results in an increased allocation of undistributed earnings to the general partner and a dilution of the earnings to the limited partners. Due to the seasonality of the propane business, the dilution effect of EITF 03-6 on net earnings per limited partner unit will typically impact the three months and six months ending January 31. There was not a dilutive effect of EITF 03-6 on basic net loss per common unit for the three months ended October 31, 2005 and 2004. | ||
In periods with year-to-date net losses the allocation of the net losses to the limited partners and the general partner will be determined based on the same allocation basis specified in the Ferrellgas Partners’ partnership agreement that would apply to periods in which there were no undistributed earnings. Ferrellgas typically incurs net losses in the three month period ended October 31. |
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For the three months ended | ||||||||
October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Net loss available to common
unitholders before discontinued operations |
$ | (25,510 | ) | $ | (38,380 | ) | ||
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of
minority interest and general partner interest
of $36 |
— | 1,767 | ||||||
Net loss available to common unitholders |
$ | (25,510 | ) | $ | (36,613 | ) | ||
(in thousands) |
||||||||
Weighted average common units
outstanding |
60,162.1 | 51,505.1 | ||||||
Basic and diluted loss per common unit: |
||||||||
Net loss available to common
unitholders before discontinued operations |
$ | (0.42 | ) | $ | (0.74 | ) | ||
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of
minority interest and general partner interest
of $36 |
— | 0.03 | ||||||
Net loss available to common unitholders |
$ | (0.42 | ) | $ | (0.71 | ) | ||
I. | Distributions | |
On September 14, 2005, Ferrellgas paid a cash distribution of $0.50 per common unit for the three months ended July 31, 2005. On November 21, 2005, Ferrellgas declared a cash distribution of $0.50 per common unit for the three months ended October 31, 2005, which is expected to be paid on December 14, 2005. | ||
J. | Transactions with related parties | |
General and administrative | ||
Ferrellgas has no employees and is managed and controlled by its general partner. Pursuant to Ferrellgas’ partnership agreements, the general partner is entitled to reimbursement for all direct and indirect expenses incurred or payments it makes on behalf of Ferrellgas, and all other necessary or appropriate expenses allocable to Ferrellgas or otherwise reasonably incurred by its general partner in connection with operating Ferrellgas’ business. These costs, which include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas’ behalf, as well as related general and administrative costs, are as follows: |
For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Reimbursable costs |
$ | 55,316 | $ | 50,031 |
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For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Ferrell Companies |
$ | 9,094 | $ | 8,902 | ||||
FCI Trading Corp. (1) |
98 | 98 | ||||||
Ferrell Propane, Inc. (2) |
26 | 26 | ||||||
James E. Ferrell (3) |
2,086 | 2,134 | ||||||
The general partner |
304 | 281 |
(1) | FCI Trading Corp. (“FCI Trading”) is an affiliate of the general partner. |
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(2) | Ferrell Propane, Inc. (“Ferrell Propane”) is controlled by the general partner. | |
(3) | James E. Ferrell is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the general partner. |
For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Net receipts (disbursements)
|
$ | — | $ | (2,622 | ) | |||
Receipts
from providing accounting services |
10 | 10 |
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October 31, | July 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2005 | |||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||
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 |
3,282 | 3,282 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(3,282 | ) | (3,282 | ) | ||||
Total stockholder’s equity |
$ | 1,000 | $ | 1,000 | ||||
For the three months ended | ||||||||
October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
General and administrative expense |
$ | — | $ | 45 | ||||
Net loss |
$ | — | $ | (45 | ) | |||
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For the three months ended | ||||||||
October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
||||||||
Net loss |
$ | — | $ | (45 | ) | |||
Cash used in operating activities |
— | (45 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||
Capital contribution |
— | 45 | ||||||
Cash provided by financing activities |
— | 45 | ||||||
Change in cash |
— | — | ||||||
Cash — beginning of period |
1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
Cash — end of period |
$ | 1,000 | $ | 1,000 | ||||
A. Organization | ||
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. (the “Finance Corp.”), a Delaware corporation, was formed on March 28, 1996, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P (the “Partnership”). | ||
The condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed financial statements were of a normal, recurring nature. | ||
The Finance Corp. has nominal assets, does not conduct any operations, has no employees and serves as co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. |
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October 31, | July 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2005 | |||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||
Current assets: |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 23,574 | $ | 20,191 | ||||
Accounts and notes receivable, net |
121,958 | 107,778 | ||||||
Inventories |
161,865 | 97,743 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
16,594 | 12,121 | ||||||
Total current assets |
323,991 | 237,833 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
756,480 | 766,765 | ||||||
Goodwill |
234,663 | 234,142 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net |
257,074 | 255,277 | ||||||
Other assets, net |
9,936 | 10,254 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,582,144 | $ | 1,504,271 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL |
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Current liabilities: |
||||||||
Accounts payable |
$ | 157,604 | $ | 108,667 | ||||
Short-term borrowings |
82,982 | 19,800 | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
68,884 | 68,288 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
309,470 | 196,755 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
690,929 | 678,367 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
20,334 | 20,162 | ||||||
Contingencies and commitments (Note G) |
— | — | ||||||
Partners’ capital |
||||||||
Limited partner |
556,262 | 603,448 | ||||||
General partner |
5,670 | 6,151 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(521 | ) | (612 | ) | ||||
Total partners’ capital |
561,411 | 608,987 | ||||||
Total liabilities and partners’ capital |
$ | 1,582,144 | $ | 1,504,271 | ||||
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For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||
Propane and other gas liquids sales |
$ | 353,418 | $ | 313,022 | ||||
Other |
32,180 | 30,750 | ||||||
Total revenues |
385,598 | 343,772 | ||||||
Cost of product sold (exclusive of
depreciation, shown with amortization below) |
258,002 | 231,232 | ||||||
Gross profit |
127,596 | 112,540 | ||||||
Operating expense |
89,659 | 88,409 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
21,103 | 19,592 | ||||||
General and administrative expense |
11,168 | 10,322 | ||||||
Equipment lease expense |
7,020 | 5,760 | ||||||
Employee stock ownership plan compensation charge |
2,457 | 2,087 | ||||||
Loss on disposal of assets and other |
1,596 | 1,256 | ||||||
Operating loss |
(5,407 | ) | (14,886 | ) | ||||
Interest expense |
(14,952 | ) | (16,858 | ) | ||||
Interest income |
377 | 316 | ||||||
Loss before income taxes and discontinued
operations |
(19,982 | ) | (31,428 | ) | ||||
Income tax benefit |
— | (406 | ) | |||||
Loss before discontinued operations |
(19,982 | ) | (31,022 | ) | ||||
Earnings from discontinued operations |
— | 1,803 | ||||||
Net loss |
$ | (19,982 | ) | $ | (29,219 | ) | ||
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Accumulated other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited | General | Risk | translation | Pension | partners’ | |||||||||||||||||||
partner | partner | management | adjustments | liability | capital | |||||||||||||||||||
August 1, 2005 |
$ | 603,448 | $ | 6,151 | $ | 70 | $ | 65 | $ | (747 | ) | $ | 608,987 | |||||||||||
Contributions in connection with
ESOP and stock-based compensation charges |
2,975 | 31 | — | — | — | 3,006 | ||||||||||||||||||
Quarterly distribution |
(30,381 | ) | (310 | ) | — | — | — | (30,691 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss): |
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Net loss |
(19,780 | ) | (202 | ) | — | — | — | (19,982 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gains on risk management derivatives |
— | — | 1,721 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of derivatives to earnings |
— | — | (1,636 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
— | — | — | 6 | — | 91 | ||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss |
(19,891 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
October 31, 2005 |
$ | 556,262 | $ | 5,670 | $ | 155 | $ | 71 | $ | (747 | ) | $ | 561,411 | |||||||||||
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For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (19,982 | ) | $ | (29,219 | ) | ||
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used
in operating activities: |
||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
21,103 | 19,847 | ||||||
Employee stock ownership plan compensation charge |
2,457 | 2,087 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation charges |
549 | — | ||||||
Loss on disposal of assets |
413 | 809 | ||||||
Other |
2,896 | 1,730 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects
from business acquisitions: |
||||||||
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization |
(32,158 | ) | (50,326 | ) | ||||
Inventories |
(64,876 | ) | (50,372 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
(4,473 | ) | (3,271 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable |
48,937 | 66,809 | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
633 | (8,580 | ) | |||||
Other liabilities |
270 | 96 | ||||||
Accounts receivable securitization: |
||||||||
Proceeds from new accounts receivable securitizations |
24,500 | 38,300 | ||||||
Proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving
period accounts receivable securitizations |
241,245 | 132,441 | ||||||
Remittances of amounts collected as servicer of
accounts receivable securitizations |
(249,245 | ) | (132,441 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(27,731 | ) | (12,090 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
(10,649 | ) | (18,359 | ) | ||||
Capital expenditures — technology initiative |
(585 | ) | (3,212 | ) | ||||
Capital expenditures — other |
(5,083 | ) | (9,740 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from asset sales |
4,763 | 1,889 | ||||||
Other |
(1,393 | ) | (915 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(12,947 | ) | (30,337 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||
Distributions |
(30,691 | ) | (28,388 | ) | ||||
Contributions from partners |
— | 55,999 | ||||||
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt |
12,518 | — | ||||||
Principal payments on debt |
(954 | ) | (55,934 | ) | ||||
Net additions to short-term borrowings |
63,182 | 78,756 | ||||||
Cash paid for financing costs |
— | (113 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
44,055 | 50,320 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
6 | 40 | ||||||
Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
3,383 | 7,933 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period |
20,191 | 13,751 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period |
$ | 23,574 | $ | 21,684 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for: |
||||||||
Interest |
$ | 18,303 | $ | 22,125 | ||||
Income taxes |
$ | 32 | $ | 371 | ||||
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A. | Partnership organization and formation | |
Ferrellgas, L.P. was formed to acquire, own and operate the propane business and assets of Ferrellgas, Inc. (the “general partner”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrell Companies, Inc. (“Ferrell Companies”). The general partner holds an approximate 1% general partner interest in Ferrellgas, L.P. and performs all management functions. Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (“Ferrellgas Partners”), a publicly traded limited partnership, holds an approximate 99% limited partner interest in and consolidates Ferrellgas, L.P. | ||
The condensed consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas, L.P. and subsidiaries reflect all adjustments, that 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 should be read in conjunction with (i) the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and (ii) the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes, as set forth in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal 2005, as amended on Form 10-K/A. | ||
B. | Summary of significant accounting policies | |
(1) Nature of operations: | ||
Ferrellgas, L.P. is engaged primarily in the distribution of propane and related equipment and supplies in the United States. The propane distribution market is seasonal because propane is used primarily for heating in residential and commercial buildings. Therefore, the results of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2005 and 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full fiscal year. Ferrellgas, L.P. serves more than one million residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural and other customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada. | ||
(2) 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 contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment assets, residual values of tanks, amortization methods of intangible assets and valuation methods of derivative commodity contracts. | ||
(3) Cash and cash equivalents and non-cash activities: | ||
For purposes of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, Ferrellgas, L.P. considers cash equivalents to include all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. Significant non-cash operating, investing and financing activities are primarily related to accounts receivable securitization and transactions with related parties and are disclosed in Note E – Accounts receivable securitization and Note I – Transactions with related parties, respectively. |
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(4) New accounting standards: | ||
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” (“SFAS 123(R)”) is a revision of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”) and supersedes Accounting Principles Board No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”) and its related implementation guidance. This statement requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. See Note C – Unit and stock-based compensation — for current disclosures. | ||
EITF 04-13 “Accounting for Purchases and Sales of Inventory with the Same Counterparty” addresses the accounting for an entity’s sale of inventory to another entity from which it also purchases inventory to be sold in the same line of business. EITF 04-13 concludes that two or more inventory transactions with the same counterparty should be accounted for as a single non-monetary transaction at fair value or recorded amounts based on inventory classifications. EITF 04-13 is effective for new arrangements entered into, and modifications or renewals of existing arrangements, beginning in the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after March 15, 2006. Ferrellgas L.P. is evaluating the potential impact of EITF 04-13 and does not believe it will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. | ||
(5) Reclassifications: | ||
Certain reclassifications have been made to the condensed consolidated financial statements of prior periods to conform to the condensed consolidated financial statements of the current period presentation. For additional discussion regarding reclassifications related to discontinued operations, see Note D – Discontinued operations. | ||
C. | Unit and stock-based compensation | |
Ferrellgas, L.P. has no unit or stock-based compensation plans and is not required to adopt SFAS 123(R). However, in accordance with the partnership agreements, all employee-related costs incurred by Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrell Companies are allocated to Ferrellgas, L.P. On August 1, 2005 Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrell Companies adopted SFAS 123(R) and now account for their respective unit and stock-based compensation plans in accordance with that standard. As a result, Ferrellgas, L.P. now incurs a non-cash compensation charge from Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrell Companies as they account for these for plans in accordance with SFAS 123(R). | ||
Prior to adoption, Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrell Companies accounted for their respective unit and stock-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value method under the provisions of APB 25 and made the fair value method pro forma disclosures required under SFAS 123. SFAS 123(R) requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. It also establishes fair value as the measurement method in accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees. Adoption of SFAS 123(R) by Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrell Companies resulted in a non-cash compensation charge of $0.1 million and $0.4 million to operating expense and general and administrative expense, respectively, for the three months ended October 31, 2005. | ||
Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrell Companies adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective application method. Under this method, SFAS 123(R) applies to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after the adoption date of August 1, 2005. Additionally, compensation cost for the portion of awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered that are outstanding as of August 1, 2005 will be recognized as the requisite service is rendered. The compensation cost for that portion of awards is based on the fair value of those awards as of the grant-date as was calculated for pro forma disclosures under SFAS 123. The compensation cost for those earlier awards is attributed to periods beginning on or after August 1, 2005, using the attribution method that was used under SFAS 123. | ||
Had compensation cost for Ferrellgas Partners’ and Ferrell Companies’ plans been recognized in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statement of earnings for the three months ended October |
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For the three | ||||
months ended | ||||
October 31, 2004 | ||||
Net loss, as reported |
$ | (29,219 | ) | |
Deduct: Total stock based employee compensation expense
determined under fair value based method for all awards |
(319 | ) | ||
Pro forma net loss |
$ | (29,538 | ) | |
Ferrellgas Unit Option Plan (“UOP”) | ||
The UOP is authorized to issue options covering up to 1.35 million common units to employees of the general partner or its affiliates. The Board of Directors of the general partner administers the UOP, authorizes grants of unit options thereunder and sets the unit option price and vesting terms of unit options in accordance with the terms of the UOP. No single officer or director of the general partner may acquire more than 314,895 common units under the UOP. In general, the options currently outstanding under the UOP vest over a five-year period, and expire on the tenth anniversary of the date of the grant. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a binomial option valuation model. There have been no awards granted pursuant to the UOP since fiscal 2001. During the three months ended October 31, 2005, the portion of the total non-cash compensation charge relating to the UOP was $0.1 million. | ||
Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan (“ICP”) Ferrell Companies is authorized to issue options covering up to 6.25 million shares of Ferrell Companies common stock under the ICP. The ICP was established by Ferrell Companies to allow upper middle and senior level managers of the general partner to participate in the equity growth of Ferrell Companies. The shares underlying the stock options are common shares of Ferrell Companies, therefore, there is no potential dilution of Ferrellgas Partners. The ICP stock options vest ratably over periods ranging from five to 12 years or 100% upon a change of control of Ferrell Companies, or upon the death, disability or retirement at the age of 65 of the participant. Vested options are exercisable in increments based on the timing of the payoff of Ferrell Companies’ debt, but in no event later than 20 years from the date of issuance. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a binomial option valuation model. During the three months ended October 31, 2005, the portion of the total non-cash compensation charge relating to the ICP was $0.4 million. |
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D. | Discontinued operations | |
During July 2005, Ferrellgas, L.P. sold its wholesale storage business which consisted of non-strategic storage and terminal assets located in Arizona, Kansas, Minnesota, North Carolina and Utah for $144.0 million in cash, before $1.9 million of fees and expenses. Ferrellgas, L.P. recorded a gain during fiscal 2005 of $97.0 million on the sale. The assets consisted of underground storage facilities and rail and pipeline-to-truck terminals. Ferrellgas, L.P. considers the sale of these assets to be discontinued operations. Therefore, in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” Ferrellgas, L.P. has reported results of operations from these assets as discontinued operations for all periods presented on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings as follows: |
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For the three months ended | ||||||||
October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Total revenues |
$ | — | $ | 15,916 | ||||
Cost of product sold (exclusive of
depreciation, shown with amortization
below) |
— | 13,284 | ||||||
Gross profit |
— | 2,632 | ||||||
Operating expense |
— | 568 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
— | 255 | ||||||
Equipment lease expense |
— | 6 | ||||||
Earnings from discontinued operations |
$ | — | $ | 1,803 | ||||
E. | Accounts receivable securitization | |
Ferrellgas, L.P. transfers certain of its trade accounts receivable to Ferrellgas Receivables, LLC (“Ferrellgas Receivables”), a wholly-owned unconsolidated, special purpose entity, and retains an interest in a portion of these transferred receivables. As these transferred receivables are subsequently collected and the funding from the accounts receivable securitization facility is reduced, Ferrellgas, L.P.’s retained interest in these receivables is reduced. The accounts receivable securitization facility consisted of the following: |
October 31, | July 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2005 | |||||||
Retained interest |
$ | 19,540 | $ | 15,710 | ||||
Accounts receivable transferred |
$ | 103,125 | $ | 82,500 |
For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Net non-cash activity |
$ | 480 | $ | 69 | ||||
Bad debt expense |
$ | 81 | $ | 68 | ||||
Weighted average discount rate used to value
retained interest |
5.1 | % | 2.3 | % | ||||
Average collection cycle days |
45 | 45 |
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F. | Supplemental financial statement information | |
Inventories consist of: |
October 31, | July 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2005 | |||||||
Propane gas and related products |
$ | 133,509 | $ | 70,380 | ||||
Appliances, parts and supplies |
28,356 | 27,363 | ||||||
$ | 161,865 | $ | 97,743 | |||||
October 31, 2005 | July 31, 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Gross | |||||||||||||||||||||||
carrying | Accumulated | carrying | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||
amount | amortization | Net | amount | amortization | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
GOODWILL, NET |
$ | 234,663 | — | $ | 234,663 | $ | 234,142 | — | $ | 234,142 | ||||||||||||||
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET |
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Amortized intangible assets |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer lists |
$ | 341,567 | $ | (159,199 | ) | $ | 182,368 | $ | 335,557 | $ | (155,281 | ) | $ | 180,276 | ||||||||||
Non-compete agreements |
35,476 | (23,093 | ) | 12,383 | 34,270 | (21,803 | ) | 12,467 | ||||||||||||||||
Other |
5,470 | (2,235 | ) | 3,235 | 5,470 | (2,010 | ) | 3,460 | ||||||||||||||||
382,513 | (184,527 | ) | 197,986 | 375,297 | (179,094 | ) | 196,203 | |||||||||||||||||
Unamortized intangible assets |
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Tradenames & trademarks |
59,088 | — | 59,088 | 59,074 | — | 59,074 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total intangibles
assets, net |
$ | 441,601 | $ | (184,527 | ) | $ | 257,074 | $ | 434,371 | $ | (179,094 | ) | $ | 255,277 | ||||||||||
For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Aggregate amortization expense |
$ | 5,434 | $ | 5,771 |
For the years ended July 31, | ||||
Amortization remaining in 2006 |
$ | 16,562 | ||
2007 |
20,645 | |||
2008 |
18,698 | |||
2009 |
17,658 | |||
2010 |
16,638 |
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Loss on disposal of assets and other consists of: |
For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Loss on disposal of assets |
$ | 413 | $ | 809 | ||||
Loss on transfer of accounts receivable
related to the accounts receivable
securitization |
1,828 | 818 | ||||||
Service income related to the accounts
receivable securitization |
(645 | ) | (371 | ) | ||||
$ | 1,596 | $ | 1,256 | |||||
Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of earnings line items: |
For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Operating expense |
$ | 31,762 | $ | 32,211 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
1,492 | 1,701 | ||||||
Equipment lease expense |
5,165 | 5,884 | ||||||
$ | 38,419 | $ | 39,796 | |||||
Other current liabilities consist of: |
October 31, | July 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2005 | |||||||
Accrued interest |
$ | 17,526 | $ | 21,332 | ||||
Accrued payroll |
16,346 | 13,816 | ||||||
Accrued insurance |
8,334 | 8,627 | ||||||
Other |
26,678 | 24,513 | ||||||
$ | 68,884 | $ | 68,288 | |||||
G. | Contingencies | |
Ferrellgas L.P.’s operations are subject to all operating hazards and risks normally incidental to handling, storing, transporting and otherwise providing for use by consumers of combustible liquids such as propane. As a result, at any given time, Ferrellgas, L.P. is threatened with or named as a defendant in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Currently, Ferrellgas L.P. is not a party to any legal proceedings other than various claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. 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 are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the condensed consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas, L.P. | ||
H. | Distributions | |
During the three months ended October 31, 2005, Ferrellgas, L.P. paid cash distributions of $30.7 million. On November 21, 2005, Ferrellgas L.P. declared cash distributions of $42.7 million that are expected to be paid on December 14, 2005. |
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I. | Transactions with related parties | |
General and administrative | ||
Ferrellgas, L.P. has no employees and is managed and controlled by its general partner. Pursuant to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s partnership agreement, the general partner is entitled to reimbursement for all direct and indirect expenses incurred or payments it makes on behalf of Ferrellgas, L.P., and all other necessary or appropriate expenses allocable to Ferrellgas, L.P. or otherwise reasonably incurred by its general partner in connection with operating Ferrellgas L.P.’s business. These costs, which include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s behalf, as well as related general and administrative costs, are as follows: |
For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Reimbursable costs |
$ | 55,316 | $ | 50,031 |
Partnership distributions | ||
Ferrellgas, L.P. paid to Ferrellgas Partners and the general partner distributions of $30.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively, during the three months ended October 31, 2005. On November 21, 2005, Ferrellgas, L.P. declared distributions to Ferrellgas Partners and the general partner of $42.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively, that are expected to be paid on December 14, 2005. | ||
Operations | ||
Ferrell International Limited (“Ferrell International”) is beneficially owned by James E. Ferrell, the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the general partner, and thus is an affiliate. During the prior year period, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into transactions with Ferrell International in connection with Ferrellgas L.P.’s risk management activities and did so at market prices in accordance with Ferrellgas L.P.’s affiliate trading policy approved by the general partner’s Board of Directors. These transactions include forward, option and swap contracts and were all reviewed for compliance with the policy. Ferrellgas L.P. also provides limited accounting services for Ferrell International. Ferrellgas, L.P. recognized the following net receipts (disbursements) from purchases, sales and commodity derivative transactions and from providing accounting services for Ferrell International: |
For the three months | ||||||||
ended October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Net receipts (disbursements) |
$ | — | $ | (2,622 | ) | |||
Receipts from providing accounting services |
10 | 10 |
These net purchases, sales and commodity derivative transactions with Ferrell International were classified as cost of product sold on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. There were no amounts due from or due to Ferrell International at October 31, 2005. |
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October 31, | July 31, | |||||||
2005 | 2005 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Cash |
$ | 1,000 | $ | 1,000 | ||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,000 | $ | 1,000 | ||||
STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY |
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Common stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares
Authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding |
$ | 1,000 | $ | 1,000 | ||||
Additional paid in capital |
1,345 | 1,345 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(1,345 | ) | (1,345 | ) | ||||
Total stockholder’s equity |
$ | 1,000 | $ | 1,000 | ||||
For the three months ended | ||||||||
October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
General and administrative expense |
$ | — | $ | — | ||||
Net loss |
$ | — | $ | — | ||||
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For the three months ended | ||||||||
October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ | — | $ | — | ||||
Cash used in operating activities |
— | — | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||
Capital contribution |
— | — | ||||||
Cash provided by financing activities |
— | — | ||||||
Change in cash |
— | — | ||||||
Cash — beginning of period |
1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
Cash — end of period |
$ | 1,000 | $ | 1,000 | ||||
A. Organization | ||
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (the “Finance Corp.”), a Delaware corporation, was formed on
January 16, 2003 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrellgas, L.P. (the
“Partnership”). The condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed financial statements were of a normal, recurring nature. The Finance Corp. has nominal assets, does not conduct any operations, has no employees and serves as co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. |
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ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
• | references to “us,” “we,” “our,” or “ours,” are to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. together with its consolidated subsidiaries, including Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., Ferrellgas, L.P. and Ferrellgas Finance Corp., except when used in connection with “common units” or “senior units,” in which case these terms refer to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. without its consolidated subsidiaries; | ||
• | “Ferrellgas Partners” refers to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. itself, without its consolidated subsidiaries; | ||
• | the “operating partnership” refers to Ferrellgas, L.P., together with its consolidated subsidiaries, including Ferrellgas Finance Corp.; | ||
• | our “general partner” refers to Ferrellgas, Inc.; | ||
• | “Ferrell Companies” refers to Ferrell Companies, Inc., the sole shareholder of our general partner; | ||
• | “unitholders” refers to holders of common units of Ferrellgas Partners; | ||
• | “customers” refers to customers other than our wholesale customers or our other bulk propane distributors and marketers; | ||
• | “propane sales volumes” refers to the volume of propane sold to our customers and excludes any volumes of propane sold to our wholesale customers and other bulk propane distributors or marketers; and | ||
• | “Notes” refers to the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas Partners or the operating partnership, as applicable. |
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• | because Ferrellgas Partners issued $268.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 8 3/4% senior secured notes due fiscal 2012 during fiscal 2004 and 2003, the two partnerships incur different amounts of interest expense on their outstanding indebtedness; see the statements of earnings in their respective condensed consolidated financial statements; | ||
• | Ferrellgas Partners issued common units in several transactions during fiscal 2005; and | ||
• | during fiscal 2005 and 2004, Ferrellgas Partners paid $0.9 million and $8.5 million, respectively, in cash to an unrelated third-party pursuant to a short-term, non-interest bearing note related to an acquisition made in fiscal 2003. |
• | whether the operating partnership will have sufficient funds to meet its obligations, including its obligations under its debt securities, and to enable it to distribute to Ferrellgas Partners sufficient funds to permit Ferrellgas Partners to meet its obligations with respect to its existing debt and equity securities; | ||
• | whether Ferrellgas Partners and the operating partnership will continue to meet all of the quarterly |
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financial tests required by the agreements governing their indebtedness; and | |||
• | the expectation that propane and other liquid sales, cost of product sold, gross profit, operating income and net earnings will increase during the remainder of fiscal 2006. |
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• | achieve operating efficiencies through the utilization of our technology platforms; | ||
• | capitalize on our national presence and economies of scale; | ||
• | expand our operations through disciplined acquisitions and internal growth; and | ||
• | align employee interests with our investors through significant employee ownership. |
(amounts in thousands) | Favorable | |||||||||||||||
(unfavorable) | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended October 31, | 2005 | 2004 | variance | |||||||||||||
Propane sales volumes (gallons) |
167,407 | 184,699 | (17,292 | ) | (9.4 | )% | ||||||||||
Propane and other gas liquids sales |
$ | 353,418 | $ | 313,022 | $ | 40,396 | 12.9 | % | ||||||||
Gross profit |
127,596 | 112,540 | 15,056 | 13.4 | % | |||||||||||
Operating loss |
(5,472 | ) | (14,949 | ) | 9,477 | 63.4 | % | |||||||||
Interest expense |
20,875 | 22,863 | 1,988 | 8.7 | % |
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For the three months ended | ||||||||
October 31, | ||||||||
2005 | 2004 | |||||||
Total revenues |
$ | — | $15,916 | |||||
Cost of product sold (exclusive of
depreciation, shown with amortization
below) |
— | 13,284 | ||||||
Gross profit |
— | 2,632 | ||||||
Operating expense |
— | 568 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
— | 255 | ||||||
Equipment lease expense |
— | 6 | ||||||
Earnings before income taxes, minority
interest and discontinued operations |
— | 1,803 | ||||||
Minority interest |
— | 18 | ||||||
Earnings from discontinued operations |
$ | — | $1,785 | |||||
• | our assumption that fiscal 2006 average propane prices will be higher than those in fiscal 2005; | ||
• | our assumption that heating degree days will return to normal in fiscal 2006; and | ||
• | our assumption that interest rates will remain relatively stable during the remainder of fiscal 2006. |
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• | significantly warmer than normal winter temperatures; | ||
• | a continued volatile energy commodity cost environment; | ||
• | an unexpected downturn in business operations; or | ||
• | a general economic downturn in the United States. |
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• | 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 October 31, 2005, the federal funds rate and Bank of America’s prime rate were 4.02% and 6.75%, respectively); or |
• | the Eurodollar Rate plus a margin varying from 1.50% to 2.50% (as of October 31, 2005, the one-month Eurodollar Rate was 4.08%). |
• | a significant increase in the wholesale cost of propane; |
• | a significant delay in the collections of accounts receivable; |
• | increased volatility in energy commodity prices related to risk management activities; |
• | increased liquidity requirements imposed by insurance providers; |
• | a significant downgrade in our credit rating; |
• | decreased trade credit; or |
• | a significant acquisition. |
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For the three | ||||
months | ||||
ended | ||||
October 31, | ||||
(amounts in thousands) | 2005 | |||
Net fair value of contracts outstanding at the beginning
of the period |
$ | 116 | ||
Contracts outstanding at the beginning of the period that
were realized or otherwise settled during the period |
(39 | ) | ||
Unrealized gains in fair value of contracts
outstanding at end of period |
$ | 77 | ||
Fair value of | ||||
contracts at | ||||
(amounts in thousands) | period-end | |||
Source of fair value | Maturity less than 1 year | |||
Prices provided by other external sources |
$ | 77 | ||
Unrealized gains in fair value of contracts
outstanding at October 31, 2005 |
$ | 77 | ||
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Exhibit | ||||||
Number | Description | |||||
2.1 | Contribution Agreement dated February 8, 2004, by and among FCI Trading Corp., Ferrellgas, Inc., Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and Ferrellgas, L.P. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 12, 2004. | |||||
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 | First Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., dated as of February 18, 2003. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 8, 2005. | |||||
3.3 | Second Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., dated as of June 29, 2005. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 30, 2005. | |||||
3.4 | Certificate 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. | |||||
3.5 | 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. | |||||
3.6 | Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ferrellgas, L.P., dated as of April 7, 2004. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 22, 2004. | |||||
3.7 | Certificate of Incorporation of Ferrellgas Finance Corp. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. filed February 18, 2003. | |||||
3.8 | Bylaws of Ferrellgas Finance Corp. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. filed February 18, 2003. | |||||
4.1 | Specimen Certificate evidencing Common Units representing Limited Partner Interests (contained in Exhibit 3.1 hereto as Exhibit A thereto). | |||||
4.2 | Indenture dated as of September 24, 2002, with form of Note attached, among Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to 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. |
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Exhibit | ||||||
Number | Description | |||||
4.3 | Indenture dated as of April 20, 2004, with form of Note attached, among Ferrellgas Escrow LLC and Ferrellgas Finance Escrow Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2014. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 22, 2004. | |||||
4.4 | 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. | |||||
4.5 | 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. | |||||
4.6 | 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. | |||||
4.7 | 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. | |||||
4.8 | 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. | |||||
4.9 | Third Amendment to the Registration Rights Agreement dated as of June 29, 2005, between JEF Capital Management, Inc. and Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report of Form 8-K filed June 30, 2005. | |||||
4.10 | 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. | |||||
4.11 | 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. |
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Exhibit | ||||||
Number | Description | |||||
10.1 | 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. | |||||
10.2 | First Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March 9, 2004, 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 99.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed April 2, 2004. | |||||
10.3 | Second Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 3, 2004, by and among Ferrellgas, L.P., Ferrellgas, Inc., Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as agent, and the lenders party to the original agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 13, 2004. | |||||
10.4 | Third Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated October 26, 2004, among Ferrellgas, L.P., Ferrellgas, Inc., Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as agent, and the lenders party to the original agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 5, 2004. | |||||
10.5 | Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 22, 2005, by and among Ferrellgas, L.P. as the borrower, Ferrellgas, Inc. as the general partner of the borrower, Bank of America N.A., as administrative agent and swing line lender, and the lenders and L/C issuers party hereto. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed June 8, 2005. | |||||
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. | |||||
10.8 | Amendment No. 2 to the Receivable Interest Sale Agreement dated November 1, 2004 between Ferrellgas, L.P., as Originator, and Ferrellgas Receivables, L.L.C., as buyer. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 45, 2004. | |||||
10.9 | Amendment No. 3 to the Receivable Interest Sale Agreement dated June 7, 2005 between Ferrellgas, L.P., as Originator, and Ferrellgas Receivables, L.L.C., as buyer. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed June 8, 2005. |
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Exhibit | ||||||
Number | Description | |||||
10.10 | 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. | |||||
10.11 | 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. | |||||
10.12 | 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. | |||||
10.13 | 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 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 10.11 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 23, 2002. | |||||
10.14 | Fourth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of September 23, 2003, 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 10.8 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 21, 2003. | |||||
10.15 | Fifth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of September 21, 2004, 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 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 24, 2004. | |||||
10.16 | Sixth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of June 7, 2005, 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 10.16 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed June 8, 2005. | |||||
10.17 | Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of February 8, 2004, by and among Blue Rhino Corporation, FCI Trading Corp., Diesel Acquisition, LLC and Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 13, 2004. |
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Exhibit | ||||||
Number | Description | |||||
10.18 | First amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 16, 2004, by and among Blue Rhino Corporation, FCI Trading Corp., Diesel Acquisition, LLC, and Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 2, 2004. | |||||
10.19 | Real Property Contribution Agreement dated February 8, 2004, between Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and Billy D. Prim. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed June 14, 2004. | |||||
10.20 | Unit Purchase Agreement dated February 8, 2004, between Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and Billy D. Prim. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to our Form S-3 filed May 21, 2004. | |||||
10.21 | Unit Purchase Agreement dated February 8, 2004, between Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and James E. Ferrell. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 12, 2004. | |||||
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10.22 | 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. | ||||
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10.23 | 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. | ||||
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10.24 | Ferrell Companies, Inc. 1998 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective October 11, 2004. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 13, 2004. | ||||
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10.25 | 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. | ||||
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10.26 | Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated October 11, 2004, by and among Ferrellgas, Inc., Ferrell Companies, Inc. and Billy D. Prim. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 13, 2004. | ||||
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10.27 | Arrangement dated February 6, 2004, between Timothy E. Scronce and Ferrellgas, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 13, 2004. | ||||
10.28 | Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of June 22, 2005 by and among Ferrellgas, L.P., Ferrellgas, Inc. and Enterprise Products Operating L.P. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 23, 2005. | |||||
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31.1 | Certification of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act. | ||||
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31.2 | Certification of Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act. |
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Exhibit | ||||||
Number | Description | |||||
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31.3 | Certification of Ferrellgas, L.P. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act. | ||||
*
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31.4 | Certification of Ferrellgas Finance Corp. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act. | ||||
*
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32.1 | Certification of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. | ||||
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32.2 | Certification of Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. | ||||
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32.3 | Certification of Ferrellgas, L.P. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. | ||||
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32.4 | Certification of Ferrellgas Finance Corp. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. | ||||
* | Filed herewith | |||||
# | Management contracts or compensatory plans. |
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FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. | ||||||
By Ferrellgas, Inc. (General Partner) | ||||||
Date: December 7, 2005
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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: December 7, 2005
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By | /s/ Kevin T. Kelly | ||||
Kevin T. Kelly | ||||||
Senior Vice President and Chief | ||||||
Financial Officer (Principal | ||||||
Financial and Accounting Officer) | ||||||
FERRELLGAS, L.P. | ||||||
By Ferrellgas, Inc. (General Partner) | ||||||
Date: December 7, 2005
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By | /s/ Kevin T. Kelly | ||||
Kevin T. Kelly | ||||||
Senior Vice President and Chief | ||||||
Financial Officer (Principal | ||||||
Financial and Accounting Officer) | ||||||
FERRELLGAS FINANCE CORP. | ||||||
Date: December 7, 2005
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By | /s/ Kevin T. Kelly | ||||
Kevin T. Kelly | ||||||
Senior Vice President and Chief | ||||||
Financial Officer (Principal | ||||||
Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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Exhibit | ||||||
Number | Description | |||||
2.1 | Contribution Agreement dated February 8, 2004, by and among FCI Trading Corp., Ferrellgas, Inc., Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and Ferrellgas, L.P. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 12, 2004. | |||||
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 | First Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., dated as of February 18, 2003. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 8, 2005. | |||||
3.3 | Second Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., dated as of June 29, 2005. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 30, 2005. | |||||
3.4 | Certificate 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. | |||||
3.5 | 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. | |||||
3.6 | Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Ferrellgas, L.P., dated as of April 7, 2004. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 22, 2004. | |||||
3.7 | Certificate of Incorporation of Ferrellgas Finance Corp. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. filed February 18, 2003. | |||||
3.8 | Bylaws of Ferrellgas Finance Corp. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. filed February 18, 2003. | |||||
4.1 | Specimen Certificate evidencing Common Units representing Limited Partner Interests (contained in Exhibit 3.1 hereto as Exhibit A thereto). | |||||
4.2 | Indenture dated as of September 24, 2002, with form of Note attached, among Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to 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. |
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4.3 | Indenture dated as of April 20, 2004, with form of Note attached, among Ferrellgas Escrow LLC and Ferrellgas Finance Escrow Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2014. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 22, 2004. | |||||
4.4 | 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. | |||||
4.5 | 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. | |||||
4.6 | 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. | |||||
4.7 | 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. | |||||
4.8 | 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. | |||||
4.9 | Third Amendment to the Registration Rights Agreement dated as of June 29, 2005, between JEF Capital Management, Inc. and Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report of Form 8-K filed June 30, 2005. | |||||
4.10 | 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. | |||||
4.11 | 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. |
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10.1 | 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. | |||||
10.2 | First Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March 9, 2004, 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 99.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed April 2, 2004. | |||||
10.3 | Second Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 3, 2004, by and among Ferrellgas, L.P., Ferrellgas, Inc., Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as agent, and the lenders party to the original agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 13, 2004. | |||||
10.4 | Third Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated October 26, 2004, among Ferrellgas, L.P., Ferrellgas, Inc., Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as agent, and the lenders party to the original agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 5, 2004. | |||||
10.5 | Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 22, 2005, by and among Ferrellgas, L.P. as the borrower, Ferrellgas, Inc. as the general partner of the borrower, Bank of America N.A., as administrative agent and swing line lender, and the lenders and L/C issuers party hereto. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed June 8, 2005. | |||||
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. | |||||
10.8 | Amendment No. 2 to the Receivable Interest Sale Agreement dated November 1, 2004 between Ferrellgas, L.P., as Originator, and Ferrellgas Receivables, L.L.C., as buyer. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 45, 2004. | |||||
10.9 | Amendment No. 3 to the Receivable Interest Sale Agreement dated June 7, 2005 between Ferrellgas, L.P., as Originator, and Ferrellgas Receivables, L.L.C., as buyer. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed June 8, 2005. |
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10.10 | 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. | |||||
10.11 | 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. | |||||
10.12 | 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. | |||||
10.13 | 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 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 10.11 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 23, 2002. | |||||
10.14 | Fourth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of September 23, 2003, 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 10.8 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 21, 2003. | |||||
10.15 | Fifth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of September 21, 2004, 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 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 24, 2004. | |||||
10.16 | Sixth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of June 7, 2005, 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 10.16 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed June 8, 2005. | |||||
10.17 | Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of February 8, 2004, by and among Blue Rhino Corporation, FCI Trading Corp., Diesel Acquisition, LLC and Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 13, 2004. |
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10.18 | First amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 16, 2004, by and among Blue Rhino Corporation, FCI Trading Corp., Diesel Acquisition, LLC, and Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 2, 2004. | |||||
10.19 | Real Property Contribution Agreement dated February 8, 2004, between Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and Billy D. Prim. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed June 14, 2004. | |||||
10.20 | Unit Purchase Agreement dated February 8, 2004, between Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and Billy D. Prim. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to our Form S-3 filed May 21, 2004. | |||||
10.21 | Unit Purchase Agreement dated February 8, 2004, between Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and James E. Ferrell. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 12, 2004. | |||||
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10.22 | 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. | ||||
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10.23 | 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. | ||||
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10.24 | Ferrell Companies, Inc. 1998 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective October 11, 2004. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 13, 2004. | ||||
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10.25 | 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. | ||||
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10.26 | Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated October 11, 2004, by and among Ferrellgas, Inc., Ferrell Companies, Inc. and Billy D. Prim. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 13, 2004. | ||||
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10.27 | Arrangement dated February 6, 2004, between Timothy E. Scronce and Ferrellgas, Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed October 13, 2004. | ||||
10.28 | Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of June 22, 2005 by and among Ferrellgas, L.P., Ferrellgas, Inc. and Enterprise Products Operating L.P. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 23, 2005. | |||||
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31.1 | Certification of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act. | ||||
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31.2 | Certification of Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act. |
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31.3 | Certification of Ferrellgas, L.P. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act. | ||||
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31.4 | Certification of Ferrellgas Finance Corp. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act. | ||||
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32.1 | Certification of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. | ||||
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32.2 | Certification of Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. | ||||
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32.3 | Certification of Ferrellgas, L.P. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. | ||||
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32.4 | Certification of Ferrellgas Finance Corp. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. | ||||
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