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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-K/A-1
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal year ended September 30, 1996
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [No Fee Required]
For the transition period from _________ to _________
Commission File Number: 33-98490
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STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 06-1437793
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2187 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06902
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(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
(203) 328-7300
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Units
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(Title of class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has 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) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filer pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best
of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated be reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ X ]
The aggregate market value of Star Gas Partners, L.P. Common Units held by non-
affiliates of Star Gas Partners, L.P. on November 13, 1996 was approximately
$64,328,000. At November 13, 1996 there were outstanding 2,875,000 Common Units
and 2,396,078 Subordinated Units, each representing limited partner interests.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: None
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ITEM 6. SELECTED HISTORICAL AND PRO FORMA FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA
The following table sets forth selected historical and pro forma and other
data of the Partnership and the Star Gas Group and should be read in conjunction
with the more detailed financial statements included elsewhere in this report.
See Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
The Selected Pro Forma Financial Data is derived from the pro forma financial
information of the Partnership and should be read in conjunction therewith. See
Item 14, Note 14 - of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Partnership/Star Gas Group--Historical Partnership
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Year Ended September 30, Year Ended
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1992 1993 1994 1995 1996(a) 1996
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(In thousands, except per Unit data) (unaudited)
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Statement of Operations Data:
Sales............................... $124,113 $143,216 $128,040 $104,550 $119,634 $119,634
Gross profit........................ 65,902 69,861 69,487 54,890 61,077 61,077
Depreciation and amortization....... 13,750 16,703 13,039 10,073 9,808 9,870
Operating income (loss)............. 7,474 (30,313)(d) 9,393 2,555 9,802 9,866
Interest expense (net).............. 16,043 16,479 10,497 8,549 7,124 6,713
Net income (loss)(c)................ (7,282) (47,049)(d) (1,404) (6,169) 2,593 3,128
Net income per Unit(e).............. - - - - $ .11(g) $ .58
Cash distribution declared per
unit............................... - - - - $ 1.17(g)
Balance Sheet Data (end of period):
Current assets...................... $23,284 $ 20,637 $ 17,374 $ 14,266 $ 17,842 $ 17,842
Total assets........................ 195,480 157,847 147,608 155,393 156,913 156,913
Long-term debt...................... 123,488 123,992 70,163 1,389 85,000 85,000
Due to Petro........................ - 4,723 8,809 86,002 - -
Predecessor's equity
(deficiency)/Partners' Capital....... 42,804 (2,825) 44,328 44,305 61,398 61,398
Other Data:
EBITDA(c)(f)........................ $20,991 $ 19,652 $ 21,946 $ 13,541 $ 19,870 $ 19,996
Retail propane gallons sold......... 92,289 114,405 110,069 89,133 96,294 96,294
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(a) Reflects the results of operations of the Predecessor company for the period
October 1, 1995 through December 20, 1995 and the results of Star Gas
Partners, L.P. from December 20, 1995 through September 30, 1996. The
operating results for the year September 30, 1996 were combined to
facilitate an analysis of the fundamental operating data. For the actual
results of the Partnership from December 20, 1995 through September 30,
1996, see Item 14, Page F-4.
(b) For a description of the assumptions used in preparing the Summary Selected
Pro Forma Financial and Operating Data, see Item 14, Note 14 - of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
(c) The decline in operating income, net income and EBITDA during the fiscal
year 1995 was primarily due to the significantly warmer than normal weather
conditions during the 1995 heating season. See Item 7 - Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(d) Includes a loss of approximately $33.0 million in respect of a charge for
the impairment of long-lived assets.
(e) Net income per Unit is computed by dividing the limited partners' interest
in net income by the limited partners' weighted average number of units
outstanding.
(f) EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation, amortization, less
net gain (loss) on sale of businesses and other non-cash charges (including
the impairment of long-lived assets). EBITDA should not be considered as an
alternative to net income (as an indicator of operating performance) or as
an alternative to cash flow (as a measure of liquidity or ability to service
debt obligations), but provides additional information for evaluating the
Partnership's ability to make the Minimum Quarterly Distribution.
(g) Represents net income per unit and cash distributions paid per unit for the
period December 20, 1995 through September 30, 1996.
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STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL/PREDECESSOR EQUITY
(in thousands)
Partners' Capital
For the period ended December 20, 1995 through September 30, 1996
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Number of Units Total
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Common Subordinated Common Subordinated Partner Capital
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Balance as of December 20, 1995 - - - - - -
Contribution of assets, net - 2,396 $ - $10,956 $ 225 $11,181
Issuance of Common Units, net 2,875 - 55,875 - 56 55,931
Distributions ($1.17 per unit) (3,371) (2,809) (126) (6,306)
Net income - - 317 263 12 592
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Balance as of September 30, 1996 2,875 2,396 $52,821 $ 8,410 $ 167 $61,398
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Predecessor's Equity
Years ended September 30, 1994 and 1995 and the period October 1, 1995 through
December 20, 1995
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Total
Preferred 8% Cumulative 12.5% Capital in Common Predecessor's
Stock Convertible Preferred Excess of Treasury Equity
Series A Preferred Stock Stock Par Value Deficit Stock (Old) (Deficiency)
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Old New
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Balance as of
Sept. 30, 1993 $ 41 $ 1 $ - $ - $58,472 $(59,151) $(2,188) $ (2,825)
Recapitalization (41) (1) 525 - 52,413 - 2,188 55,084
Redemption of
preferred Stock - - (56) - (5,685) - - (5,741)
Stock dividends
declared - - 31 - 3,136 (3,931) - (764)
Cash dividends
preferred stock - - - - - (22) - (22)
Net loss - - - - - (1,404) - (1,404)
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Balance as of
Sept. 30, 1994 - - 500 - 108,336 (64,508) - 44,328
Conversion of
preferred stock - - (266) 319 (53) - - -
Redemption of
preferred stock - - (49) - (5,042) - - (5,091)
Stock dividends
declared - - 4 - 368 (732) - (360)
Cash dividends
preferred stock - - - - - (5,287) - (5,287)
Purchase accounting
adjustment - - - - (51,906) 68,790 - 16,884
Net loss - - - - - (6,169) - (6,169)
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Balance as of
Sept. 30, 1995 - - 189 319 51,703 (7,906) - 44,305
Dividends (21,309) (21,309)
Additional
capital
contribution - - - - 4,184 - - 4,184
Net income - - - - - 2,001 - 2,001
Balance as of -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Dec. 20, 1995 $ - $ - $ 189 $ 319 $ 55,887 $(27,214) $ - $ 29,181
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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12) Unit Option Plan
On December 20, 1995, the General Partner adopted the 1995 Star Gas
Corporation Unit Option Plan (the "Unit Option Plan"), which currently
authorizes the issuance of options (the "Unit Options") and Unit
Appreciation Rights ("UARS") covering up to 300,000 Subordinated Units to
certain officers and employees of the General Partner. A total of 40,000
options were granted to key executives in December 1995. The Unit Options
have the following characteristics: 1) an exercise price of $22 per unit,
which is an estimate of the fair market value of the Subordinated Units at
the time of grant, 2) vest over a five year period, 3) are exercisable
after January 1, 2001, assuming the subordination period has elapsed, and
4) expire on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant. Upon conversion
of the Subordinated Units held by the General Partner and its affiliates,
the Unit Options granted will convert to Common Unit Options. No UARS have
been granted pursuant to the plan.
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SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized:
Star Gas Partners, L.P.
By: Star Gas Corporation
(General Partner)
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Signature Title Date
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By: /s/ William G. Powers, Jr. President April 8, 1997
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William G. Powers, Jr. Star Gas Corporation
(Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ Richard F. Ambury Vice President - Finance April 8, 1997
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Richard F. Ambury (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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