-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, MnBtA2tTseBARmWFRHfrR0krwwt8axAoKAss2FOupeXlwueM60GQIt3c6Z2onjS7 rwcqoxmY6samOzR9XsZcBQ== 0001299933-06-004033.txt : 20060608 0001299933-06-004033.hdr.sgml : 20060608 20060608161101 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001299933-06-004033 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060131 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060608 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060608 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FERRELLGAS L P CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000922359 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL [5900] IRS NUMBER: 431676206 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-50182 FILM NUMBER: 06894221 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7500 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, STE 1000 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66210 BUSINESS PHONE: 9136611500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7500 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, STE 1000 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66210 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FERRELLGAS FINANCE CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000922360 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL [5900] IRS NUMBER: 431677595 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-50183 FILM NUMBER: 06894220 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7500 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, STE 1000 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66210 BUSINESS PHONE: 9136611500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7500 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, STE 1000 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66210 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001012493 IRS NUMBER: 431742520 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-06693-02 FILM NUMBER: 06894222 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7500 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, STE 1000 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66210 BUSINESS PHONE: 9136611500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7500 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, STE 1000 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66210 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FERRELLGAS PARTNERS L P CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000922358 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL [5900] IRS NUMBER: 431698480 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11331 FILM NUMBER: 06894223 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7500 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, STE 1000 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66210 BUSINESS PHONE: 9136611500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7500 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, STE 1000 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66210 8-K 1 htm_13039.htm LIVE FILING Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (Form: 8-K)  

 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   January 31, 2006

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
__________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 001-11331 43-1698480
_____________________
(State or other jurisdiction
_____________
(Commission
______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
7500 College Blvd., Suite 1000, Overland Park, Kansas   66210
_________________________________
(Address of principal executive offices)
  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   913-661-1500

Not Applicable
______________________________________________
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp.
__________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 333-06693 43-1742520
_____________________
(State or other jurisdiction
_____________
(Commission
______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
7500 College Blvd., Suite 1000, Overland Park, Kansas   66210
_________________________________
(Address of principal executive offices)
  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   913-661-1500

n/a
______________________________________________
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

Ferrellgas, L.P.
__________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 000-50182 43-1698481
_____________________
(State or other jurisdiction
_____________
(Commission
______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
7500 College Blvd., Suite 1000, Overland Park, Kansas   66210
_________________________________
(Address of principal executive offices)
  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   913-661-1500

n/a
______________________________________________
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

Ferrellgas Finance Corp.
__________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 000-50183 14-1866671
_____________________
(State or other jurisdiction
_____________
(Commission
______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
7500 College Blvd., Suite 1000, Overland Park, Kansas   66210
_________________________________
(Address of principal executive offices)
  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   913-661-1500

n/a
______________________________________________
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Ferrellgas, Inc. Unaudited Balance Sheets

We are filing the unaudited interim condensed consolidated balance sheets and footnotes of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.'s and Ferrellgas, L.P.'s non-public general partner, Ferrellgas, Inc., to update its most recent audited consolidated balance sheets. See Exhibit 99.15 for the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and footnotes of Ferrellgas, Inc.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following materials are filed as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Exhibit 99.15 - Unaudited interim condensed consolidated balance sheets of Ferrellgas, Inc. and footnotes as of January 31, 2006 and July 31, 2005.






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
          
June 8, 2006   By:   Kevin T. Kelly
       
        Name: Kevin T. Kelly
        Title: (By Ferrellgas, Inc., the Partnership's general partner) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
         
    Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp.
          
June 8, 2006   By:   Kevin T. Kelly
       
        Name: Kevin T. Kelly
        Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
         
    Ferrellgas, L.P.
          
June 8, 2006   By:   Kevin T. Kelly
       
        Name: Kevin T. Kelly
        Title: (By Ferrellgas, Inc., the Partnership's general partner) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
         
    Ferrellgas Finance Corp.
          
June 8, 2006   By:   Kevin T. Kelly
       
        Name: Kevin T. Kelly
        Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.15
  Unaudited interim condensed consolidated balance sheets of Ferrellgas, Inc. and footnotes as of January 31, 2006 and July 31, 2005
EX-99.15 2 exhibit1.htm EX-99.15 EX-99.15

Exhibit 99.15

Ferrellgas, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
As of January 31, 2006 and July 31, 2005

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FERRELLGAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Table of Contents
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – January 31, 2006 and July 31, 2005
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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FERRELLGAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrell Companies, Inc.)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)

                 
    January 31,   July 31,
ASSETS   2006   2005
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 30,790     $ 21,023  
Accounts and notes receivable, net
    118,705       107,778  
Inventories
    138,267       97,743  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    15,811       12,861  
 
               
Total current assets
    303,573       239,405  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    797,237       819,230  
Goodwill
    468,013       468,350  
Intangible assets, net
    254,474       255,277  
Other assets, net
    12,807       13,930  
 
               
Total assets
  $ 1,836,104     $ 1,796,192  
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
               
 
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 148,907     $ 108,667  
Short-term borrowings
    22,167       19,800  
Other current liabilities
    74,032       72,208  
 
               
Total current liabilities
    245,106       200,675  
Long-term debt
    961,473       948,977  
Deferred income taxes
    3,016       3,432  
Other liabilities
    20,120       19,798  
Contingencies and commitments (Note E)
           
Minority interest
    503,478       511,882  
Parent investment in subsidiary
    180,446       187,272  
Stockholder’s equity (deficiency):
               
Common stock, $1 par value;
               
10,000 shares authorized; 990 shares issued
    1       1  
Additional paid-in-capital
    18,925       18,654  
Note receivable from parent
    (146,731 )     (147,378 )
Retained earnings
    51,828       53,491  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (1,558 )     (612 )
 
               
Total stockholder’s equity (deficiency)
    (77,535 )     (75,844 )
 
               
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity (deficiency)
  $ 1,836,104     $ 1,796,192  
 
               

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FERRELLGAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
January 31, 2006
(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise designated)
(unaudited)

A.   Organization and formation

The accompanying consolidated balance sheets and related notes present the consolidated financial position of Ferrellgas, Inc. (the “Company”), its subsidiaries, which include its partnership interest in Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (“Ferrellgas Partners”) and subsidiaries. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrell Companies, Inc. (the “Parent” or “Ferrell”).

The condensed consolidated balance sheets of the Company 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 balance sheets were of a normal, recurring nature. The information included in this report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as set forth in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2005.

B. Summary of significant accounting policies

(1) Nature of operations:
The Company is a holding entity that conducts no operations and has three subsidiaries, Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas, L.P. (the “operating partnership”) and Ferrellgas Acquisition Company, LLC (“Ferrellgas Acquisitions Company”). The Company owns a 1% general partnership interest in Ferrellgas Partners and a 1.0101% general partnership interest in the operating partnership. The operating partnership is the only operating subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners. The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Ferrellgas Acquisitions Company. Limited operations are conducted by or through Ferrellgas Acquisitions Company, whose only purpose is to acquire the tax liabilities of acquirees of Ferrellgas Partners.

(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. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the consolidated balance sheets 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) 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. The Company adopted this standard on August 1, 2005.

Emerging Issues Task Force 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. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of EITF 04-13 and does not believe it will have a material effect on its financial position.

C. Accounts receivable securitization

The Company 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 Company’s retained interest in these receivables is reduced. The accounts receivable securitization facility consisted of the following:

                 
    January 31,   July 31,
    2006   2005
Retained interest
  $ 36,475     $ 15,710  
Accounts receivable transferred
  $ 193,750     $ 82,500  

The retained interest was classified as accounts receivable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The operating partnership had the ability to transfer, at its option, an additional $6.3 million of its trade accounts receivable at January 31, 2006.

D. Supplemental balance sheet information

Inventories consist of:

                 
    January 31,   July 31,
    2006   2005
Propane gas and related products
  $ 111,898     $ 70,380  
Appliances, parts and supplies
    26,369       27,363  
 
               
 
  $ 138,267     $ 97,743  
 
               

In addition to inventories on hand, the Company enters into contracts primarily to buy propane for supply procurement purposes. Nearly all of these contracts have terms of less than one year and call for payment based on market prices at the date of delivery. All fixed price contracts have terms of fewer than 18 months. As of January 31, 2006, the Company had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to take net delivery of approximately 4.2 million gallons of propane at a fixed price.

      Goodwill and intangible assets, net consist of:

                                                 
    January 31, 2006   July 31, 2005
    Gross                   Gross        
    carrying   Accumulated           carrying   Accumulated    
    amount   amortization   Net   amount   amortization   Net
GOODWILL, NET
  $ 468,013           $ 468,013     $ 468,350           $ 468,350  
 
                                               
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
                                               
 
                                               
Amortized intangible assets
                                               
 
                                               
Customer lists
  $ 343,991     $ (163,644 )   $ 180,347     $ 335,557     $ (155,281 )   $ 180,276  
Non-compete agreements
    36,126       (24,641 )     11,485       34,270       (21,803 )     12,467  
Other
    5,303       (1,709 )     3,594       5,470       (2,010 )     3,460  
 
                                               
 
    385,420       (189,994 )     195,426       375,297       (179,094 )     196,203  
Unamortized intangible assets
                                               
 
                                               
Tradenames & trademarks
    59,048             59,048       59,074             59,074  
 
                                               
Total intangibles assets, net
  $ 444,468     $ (189,994 )   $ 254,474     $ 434,371     $ (179,094 )   $ 255,277  
 
                                               

Other current liabilities consist of:

                 
    January 31,   July 31,
    2006   2005
Accrued interest
  $ 24,419     $ 24,328  
Accrued payroll
    15,164       13,816  
Accrued insurance
    9,178       8,627  
Other
    25,271       25,437  
 
               
 
  $ 74,032     $ 72,208  
 
               

E. Contingencies and commitments

The Company’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, the Company is threatened with or named as a defendant in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Currently, the Company 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 of the Company.

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