PETROLEUM HEAT & POWER CO INC
10-Q, 1994-04-26
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                                    UNITED STATES
                          SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                Washington, DC  20549

                                      FORM 10-Q


        (Mark One)

        / X /     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
         ---
                    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1994
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                                          OR

        /   /     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
         ---
                    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                  For the transition period from             to           
                                                 -----------    ----------


                            Commission file number 2-88526

                          PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC.
                          ----------------------------------
                (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



        Minnesota                                    06-1183025          
        ----------------------------------           --------------------
        (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)

        Registrant's telephone number,
        including area code:                         (203) 325-5400

        Former name, former  address and former fiscal year,  if changed since
        last report.


        Indicate  by check  mark  whether  the Registrant  (1)  has filed  all
        reports required to be filed by Sections 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) had been  subject to such filing requirements for  the past 90
        days.

                                   Yes  X    No   
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        This Report contains a total of 13 pages.



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                          Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.

                                  Index to Form 10-Q




                                                                      Page 
                                                                     ------

        Part 1 - Financial Information:

             Item 1 - Financial Statements
               Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
                March 31, 1994 and December 31, 1993                    3

               Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
                Quarter Ended
                March 31, 1994 and March 31, 1993                       4


               Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                Quarter Ended
                March 31, 1994 and March 31, 1993                     5-6

               Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements     7

             Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
                      Financial Conditions and Results
                      of Operations                                  8-11    


        Part 2 - Other Information:

             Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                 12   

             Signature                                                 13   

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                                                                -3-
                           Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
                                 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                               (Unaudited)
<TABLE><CAPTION>
                                                       Assets
                                                       ------
                                                                                                  March 31,        December 31,
                                                                                                   1994                1993   
                                                                                               -------------       -----------
      <S>                                                                                      <C>               <C>          
      Current assets:
       Cash                                                                                    $ 17,490,259      $  4,613,546
       U.S. Treasury Notes held in a Cash Collateral Account                                         -             20,000,000
       Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $1,785,538
        and $1,026,202)                                                                         103,598,807        74,818,503
       Inventories                                                                               12,555,933        13,992,928
       Prepaid expenses                                                                           5,575,472         5,230,865
       Notes receivable and other current assets                                                  1,614,647         1,715,329
                                                                                               ------------       -----------
                Total current assets                                                            140,835,118       120,371,171
                                                                                               ------------       -----------

     Property, plant and equipment                                                               62,910,326        62,643,562
       Less accumulated depreciation and amortization                                            32,273,957        31,103,032
                                                                                               ------------       -----------
                                                                                                 30,636,369        31,540,530
                                                                                               ------------       -----------
     Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization
      of $223,562,010 and $217,190,143)
       Customer lists                                                                            69,902,330        73,177,198
       Deferred charges                                                                          17,916,577        13,717,281
       Deferred pension costs                                                                     1,332,616         1,332,616
                                                                                               ------------       -----------
                                                                                                 89,151,523        88,227,095
                                                                                               ------------       -----------

     Investment in Star Gas Corporation                                                          18,263,000        16,000,000
                                                                                               ------------       -----------
     Restricted cash                                                                              1,663,000              -   
                                                                                               ------------       -----------
     Other assets                                                                                   435,000           450,000
                                                                                               ------------       -----------
                                                                                               $280,984,010      $256,588,796
                                                                                               ============      ============
                                         Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency)
                                         -------------------------------------------------
     Current liabilities:
      Working capital borrowings                                                               $     -           $ 28,000,000
      Current maturities of other long-term debt                                                     33,345            33,345
      Current maturities of cumulative redeemable exchangeable
       preferred stock                                                                            4,166,667         4,166,667
      Accounts payable                                                                           10,967,121        16,664,026
      Customer credit balances                                                                    6,376,131        22,324,023
      Unearned service contract revenue                                                          10,544,186        13,018,983
      Accrued expenses                                                                           22,799,028        19,469,875
                                                                                               ------------      ------------
                Total current liabilities                                                        54,886,478       103,676,919
                                                                                               ------------      ------------

     Long-term notes payable                                                                     42,631,832        50,000,000
                                                                                               ------------      ------------
     Other long-term debt                                                                         1,668,723            47,059
                                                                                               ------------      ------------
     Supplemental benefits payable                                                                1,647,182         1,652,314
                                                                                               ------------      ------------
     Pension plan obligation                                                                      7,072,906         7,079,494
                                                                                               ------------      ------------
     Subordinated notes payable                                                                 167,631,831       135,263,663
                                                                                               ------------      ------------
     Cumulative redeemable exchangeable preferred stock, par value
      $.10 per share; 409,722 shares authorized, 250,000 shares
      outstanding of which 41,667 are reflected as current                                       20,833,333        20,883,333
                                                                                               ------------      ------------
     Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
       Preferred stock - par value $.10 per share; 5,000,000 shares
        authorized, none outstanding
       Class A common stock - par value $.10 per share; 40,000,000
        shares authorized, 18,992,579 shares outstanding                                          1,899,258         1,899,258
       Class B common stock - par value $.10 per share; 6,500,000
        shares authorized, 216,901 shares outstanding                                                21,690            21,690
       Class C common stock - par value $.10 per share; 5,000,000 
        shares authorized, 2,545,139 shares outstanding                                             254,514           254,514
       Additional paid-in capital                                                                54,416,259        54,416,259
       Deficit                                                                                  (66,165,961)     (112,741,672)
       Minimum pension liability adjustment                                                      (4,534,035)       (4,534,035)
                                                                                               ------------      ------------
                                                                                                (14,108,275)      (60,683,986)
       Note receivable from stockholder                                                          (1,280,000)       (1,280,000)
                                                                                               ------------      ------------
                Total stockholders' equity (deficiency)                                         (15,388,275)      (61,963,986)
                                                                                               ------------      ------------
                                                                                               $280,984,010      $256,588,796
                                                                                               ============      ============
</TABLE>
     See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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                                           Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.
                                                      and Subsidiaries

                                         Consolidated Statements of Operations
                                                         (Unaudited)
<TABLE><CAPTION>
                                                                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                                                                      March 31,         
                                                                                         --------------------------------
                                                                                             1994                1993    
                                                                                         ------------        ------------
        <S>                                                                              <C>                 <C>         
        Net sales                                                                        $266,792,921        $251,271,152
        Cost of sales                                                                     163,262,806         161,676,022
                                                                                         ------------        ------------
                Gross profit                                                              103,530,115          89,595,130

        Selling, general and administrative expenses                                       24,926,522          23,877,814
        Direct delivery expense                                                            14,714,579          12,317,978
        Amortization of customer lists                                                      4,876,051           6,397,188
        Depreciation and amortization of plant and equipment                                1,365,190           1,439,563
        Amortization of deferred charges                                                    1,495,816           1,337,816
        Provision for supplemental benefits                                                    69,867              43,061
                                                                                         ------------        ------------
                Operating income                                                           56,082,090          44,181,710
        Other income (expense):
         Interest expense                                                                  (5,999,989)         (5,247,561)
         Interest income                                                                      314,855             376,230
         Gain (loss) on sales of fixed assets                                                  20,317             (41,644)
                                                                                         ------------        ------------
             Income before income taxes, equity interest
              and extraordinary item                                                       50,417,273          39,268,735

        Income taxes                                                                          601,000             331,000
                                                                                         ------------        ------------
             Income before equity interest and extraordinary item                          49,816,273          38,937,735

        Equity in earnings of Star Gas Corporation                                          2,263,000              -     
                                                                                         ------------        ------------
             Income before extraordinary item                                              52,079,273          38,937,735
        Extraordinary item - loss on early extinguishment of debt                            (654,500)             -     
                                                                                         ------------        ------------
                 Net Income                                                              $ 51,424,773        $ 38,937,735 
                                                                                         ============        ============

        Net income applicable to common stock                                            $ 49,626,077        $ 37,112,459 

        Income before extraordinary item per common share
          Class A Common Stock                                                                 $ 2.33              $ 1.72 
          Class B Common Stock                                                                    .41                 .47
          Class C Common Stock                                                                   2.33                1.72 

        Extraordinary loss per common share
          Class A Common Stock                                                                 $ (.03)             $  - 
          Class B Common Stock                                                                    -                   - 
          Class C Common Stock                                                                   (.03)                - 

        Net income per common share
          Class A Common Stock                                                                 $ 2.30              $ 1.72 
          Class B Common Stock                                                                    .41                 .47
          Class C Common Stock                                                                   2.30                1.72 

        Cash dividends declared per common stock
          Class A Common Stock                                                                 $  .14              $  .11
          Class B Common Stock                                                                    .41                 .47
          Class C Common Stock                                                                    .14                 .11

        Weighted average number of common stock outstanding
          Class A Common Stock                                                             18,992,579          18,992,579
          Class B Common Stock                                                                216,901             216,901
          Class C Common Stock                                                              2,545,139           2,545,139

        See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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                                           Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.
                                                      and Subsidiaries

                                           Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
                                                         (Unaudited)
<TABLE><CAPTION>
                                                                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                                                                       March 31,         
                                                                                      -------------------------------------
                                                                                          1994                   1993      
                                                                                      ------------           --------------
       <S>                                                                            <C>                    <C>           
        Cash flows from operating activities:
         Net income                                                                   $ 51,424,773           $ 38,937,735
          Adjustments to reconcile net income to
           net cash provided by operating activities:
             Amortization of customer lists                                              4,876,051              6,397,188
          Equity in earnings of Star Gas Corporation                                    (2,263,000)                -
             Depreciation and amortization of
               plant and equipment                                                       1,365,190              1,439,563
          Amortization of deferred charges
               and debt discount                                                         1,495,816              1,344,782
          Provision for losses on accounts
               receivable                                                                  486,618                535,955
          Provision for supplemental benefits                                               69,867                 43,061
          Loss on early extinguishment of debt                                             654,500                  -
             Loss (gain) on sales of fixed assets                                          (20,317)                41,644
          Amortization of pension plan obligation                                           (6,588)                (6,643)
          Increase in accounts receivable                                              (29,266,922)           (28,385,548)
             Decrease in inventory                                                       1,436,995                626,126
          Increase in prepaid expenses, notes
              receivable and other current assets                                         (243,925)              (288,765)
             Decrease in other assets                                                       15,000                 15,000      
          Increase (decrease) in accounts payable                                       (5,696,905)             1,502,724
             Decrease in customer credit balances                                      (15,947,892)           (12,847,576)
             Decrease in unearned service contract
              revenue                                                                   (2,474,797)            (2,513,444)
             Increase in accrued expenses                                                3,342,167              1,069,980 
                                                                                      ------------           ------------
                        Net cash provided by
                         operating activities                                            9,246,631              7,911,782
                                                                                      ------------           ------------
        Cash flows from (used for) investing
         activities:
            Acquisition of customer lists                                                 (142,383)            (1,414,535)     
         Capital expenditures                                                             (484,943)              (928,573)    
         Increase in deferred charges                                                   (1,611,412)              (872,998)    
         Proceeds from sales of fixed assets                                                44,231                 39,238
                                                                                      ------------           ------------
                        Net cash used for investing
                         activities                                                     (2,194,507)            (3,176,868)
                                                                                      ------------           ------------
</TABLE>

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                                           Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.
                                                      and Subsidiaries

                                           Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
                                                              (Continued)
<TABLE><CAPTION>
                                                                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                                                                      March 31,            
                                                                                 ------------------------------------------
                                                                                     1994                         1993     
                                                                                 -------------               --------------
        <S>                                                                      <C>                         <C>          
        Cash flows from (used for) financing
         activities:
          Net reductions in working capital
           borrowings                                                            $(28,000,000)               $(24,000,000)
          Proceeds from issuance of notes payable                                      -                       25,000,000
          Net proceeds from issuance of
           subordinated notes                                                      71,087,500                      -
          Repayment of notes payable                                              (50,654,500)                              
          Release of Cash Collateral Account                                       20,000,000                      -
          Restricted cash held as collateral for
           payment of a long-term note payable                                     (1,663,000)                     -
          Decrease in other debt and
           supplemental benefits                                                      (83,335)                    (83,336)
          Cash dividends paid                                                      (4,862,076)                 (4,386,838)
        Principal payments under capital
           lease obligation                                                            -                          (51,999)
                                                                                 ------------                ------------
                        Net cash from (used for)
                         financing activities                                       5,824,589                  (3,522,173)
                                                                                 ------------                ------------

        Net increase in cash                                                       12,876,713                   1,212,741
        Cash at beginning of year                                                   4,613,546                   3,859,557
                                                                                 ------------                ------------

        Cash at the end of period                                                $ 17,490,259                $  5,072,298
                                                                                 ============                ============

        Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
         information:
           Cash paid during the period for:
              Interest                                                           $  2,693,946                $  3,006,986
              Income taxes                                                             67,894                      71,600
           Non-cash investing activity:
              Acquisition of customer lists and
               deferred charges                                                    (1,630,000)                     -
           Non-cash financing activity:
              Issuance of note payable                                              1,630,000                      -

</TABLE>
        See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                                         -7-

                          Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.
                                   and Subsidiaries

                 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                                     (Unaudited)

     1-  Basis of Presentation
         ---------------------
      
              The financial  information included herein is  unaudited; however,
         such information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of  normal
         recurring  adjustments)  which  are,  in  the  opinion  of  management,
         necessary for the fair statement of results for the interim periods.

              The results  of operations  for the  three months ended  March 31,
         1994 are not  necessarily indicative of the  results to be expected for
         the full year.

     2-  Per Share Data
         --------------

              Earnings per common shares are computed utilizing the  three class
         method  based upon the  weighted average  number of  shares of  Class A
         Common  Stock,  Class  B   Common  Stock  and  Class  C  Common   Stock
         outstanding   after  adjusting  net   income  for  preferred  dividends
         declared and  preferred  stock  accretion  aggregating  $1,799,000  and
         $1,825,000  for  the  three months  ended  March  31,  1994  and  1993,
         respectively.   Fully  diluted  earnings  per  common  shares  are  not
         presented because the effect is not material.

     3-  Acquisitions
         ------------

              During the three  month period ending March  31, 1994, the company
         acquired the customer lists and equipment of two unaffiliated  fuel oil
         dealers.     The   aggregate  consideration   for  these  acquisitions,
         accounted for by the purchase method, was approximately $1.9 million.

              Sales and net income of the acquired companies is included  in the
         consolidated   statement  of  income   from  the  respective  dates  of
         acquisition.

              Had these acquisitions  occurred at the  beginning of the  period,
         the pro forma estimated  unaudited results of operations for the  three
         months ended March 31, 1994 would have been as follows:

                                        (Thousands, Except Per Share)
                                        -----------------------------

              Net Sales                         $268,122       
              Net Income                        $ 51,629         

              Earnings Per Common Share:
                Class A Common Stock               $2.31     
                Class B Common Stock               $ .41   
                Class C Common Stock               $2.31     


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                                         -8-

                          Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.
                                   and Subsidiaries

             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
                              AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                              -------------------------


        Three Months Ended March 31 1994
        Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 1993
        ---------------------------------------------


             During the  first quarter  of 1994,  the Company  achieved record
        levels of home heating oil volume, EBITDA and net income.  The Company
        sold 241.0 million gallons of home heating oil and propane,  8.6% more
        than  in the first quarter  of 1993, EBITDA*  increased 19.6% to $63.9
        million,  a $10.5  million improvement,  and net  income  increased to
        $51.4 million, a 32.1% increase compared to the first quarter of 1993.
        Net income  included for  the first time,  the Company's  $2.3 million
        share in the  net earnings  of Star  Gas.  However,  as the  Company's
        investment  in  Star is  accounted  for  under  the equity  method  of
        accounting,   Star's  volume,  sales  and  operating  income  are  not
        reflected in the Company's financial statements.

             Net sales increased  6.2% to $266.8 million in  the first quarter
        of 1994 from  $251.3 million during the  first quarter of 1993.   This
        $15.5  million increase was  attributable to volume  growth associated
        with  colder weather ($23.8  million or 9.5%)  and acquisitions ($10.4
        million or 4.1%),  offset by attrition in the  Company's customer base
        and slightly lower selling  prices, reflecting a lower wholesale  cost
        of product.

             Home  heating  oil  volume, including  propane  delivered  by the
        Company's branches, increased 8.6% to 241.0 million gallons during the
        first  quarter of  1994 due  to colder  temperatures  of approximately
        10.5% and the impact of the nine acquisitions  completed in 1993 whose
        entire first quarter volume is first reflected in 1994 and to a lesser
        extent,  two 1994  acquisitions.   The positive  impact of  the colder
        temperatures and the acquisition volume growth was partially offset by
        attrition  in the  Company's customer  base,  including lower  volumes
        associated with the  bid and  non-automatic delivery  segments of  the
        Company's business.  

             Gross profit increased  15.6% or $13.9 million from $89.6 million
        (40.4 cents per gallon)  for the   first  quarter  of   1993 to $103.5  
        million (43.0 cents per gallon) for the first  quarter of 1994.  While
        home heating oil margins increased 3.1 cents per gallon, this increase
        was  partially  offset  by  the higher  cost  of   providing   heating
        equipment  repair  and  maintenance services to customers in  response
        to the severe Northeast winter experienced during the first quarter of
        1994.


        *EBITDA  is  defined  as  operating  income  before  depreciation  and
        amortization  and non-cash  expenses  associated  with key  employees'
        deferred compensation plans.


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             Direct  delivery  expense  increased  $2.4  million,  from  $12.3
        million,    (5.6  cents per  gallon)  for  1993,  to   $14.7   million 
        (6.1 cents per gallon) for  the  first quarter  of  1994, an  increase
        of  10.0%  per gallon.   While  temperatures were colder   than normal
        and led  to an increase  in volume  and gross  profits, the per gallon
        increase  in  direct  delivery  expense  was  greater   than  expected
        due   to  the   additional  costs associated  with  temporary delivery
        inefficiencies  created  by  the  severe  winter  weather  conditions,
        which  produced  numerous  winter snow and ice storms in the Company's
        delivery area.

             Selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  increased  $1.0
        million,  (4.4%) from $23.9 million in 1993  to $24.9 million in 1994.
        This  increase was  primarily due  to higher  vehicle maintenance  and
        repair  costs  arising  from  the  severity   of  the  winter  weather
        conditions.  On a per gallon basis, these expenses declined  from 10.8
        cents to 10.3 cents  due  to  economies  of scale associated with  the
        acquisitions and the volume increase.

             Depreciation of fixed  assets and amortization of  customer lists
        and deferred charges decreased $1.4 million, (15.7%) to $7.7  million.
        These  non-cash  expenses  declined  as  certain  customer  lists  and
        deferred charges became fully amortized.

             Operating  income  increased  $11.9  million,  (26.9%)  to  $56.1
        million for the first quarter of 1994 from $44.2 million in  the first
        quarter of 1993.  This significant improvement was due to the increase
        in volume and an expansion in home heating oil margins that  led to an
        increase in home heating oil gross profits which were partially offset
        by  weather related  increases  in  service,  delivery  and  operating
        expenses.

             Net  interest expense  increased $0.8  million,  (16.7%) to  $5.7
        million.   A  reduction in  the average  long-term borrowing  rate was
        offset by a $52.1 million increase in long-term borrowings from $148.9
        million, at an  average interest rate of 12.1%, to  $201.1 million, at
        an  average  interest rate  of  10.9%.    This increase  in  long-term
        borrowings was due to the conversion in March 1993 of $12.8 million of
        Redeemable Preferred Stock  into Subordinated Notes  due in 2000,  the
        issuance in April 1993 of $50.0 million of 10 1/8% public notes due in
        2003 and the issuance in February 1994 of $75 million of 9 3/8% public
        debentures due 2006.  The proceeds of these public issues were used to
        repay $75.0  million in debt  maturing in 1993,  1994 and 1995  and to
        finance the Company's  ongoing acquisition program.   While short-term
        interest rates were  approximately the same  in both periods,  average
        short-term borrowings  were reduced from  $34.7 million for  the first
        quarter of 1993 to $14.7 million for the first quarter of 1994 as part
        of the proceeds  of the $75  million Subordinated Debentures,  pending
        use of these  funds for the  acquisition program, were  used to  repay
        working capital borrowings.

             Income  before income  taxes, extraordinary  item  and equity  in
        earnings of  Star Gas  Corporation increased to  $50.4 million,  $11.1
        million (28.4%) greater than in 1993 due to the  increase in operating
        income  of  $11.9 million  offset  by  the  $0.8 million  increase  in
        interest expense.

             Income  taxes were  approximately  $0.6  million  for  the  first
        quarter of 1994 compared to $0.3 million for the first quarter of 1993
        representing certain state income taxes.  The Company has not provided
        for any Federal income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 1994

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                                         -10-

        due to the availability and expected utilization of Federal income tax
        net operating loss carryforwards. 

             In February 1994,  the Company refinanced $50.0 million  of long-
        term Notes maturing in  June 1994 with a portion of  the $75.0 million
        9 3/8% Subordinated Debenture issue. The Company paid a cash premium in
        connection with  this refinancing  and has  recorded an  extraordinary
        charge  against earnings  of $0.7  million as  a  result of  the early
        repayment of the long-term Notes. 

             Equity income represents the Company's share of Star's net income
        for the three months ended March 31, 1994.  In late December 1993, the
        Company invested  $16.0 million  in Star, the  nation's tenth  largest
        retail  distributor of  propane gas  and acquired  an  approximate 30%
        equity interest.   With this investment the  Company assumed operating
        management of  Star's business  and obtained  the option,  exercisable
        beginning late  in 1994, to  acquire the  remaining Star  equity.   To
        concentrate on its core businesses,  Star sold its Texas operations in
        December  1993 and  has  a  contract to  sell  a non  propane  related
        business.  The results for Star, exclusive of these operations for the
        three months  ended March 31,  1994, have  exceeded expectations  with
        retail propane  volume  of  39.3  million  gallons,  EBITDA  of  $12.8
        million, and net income of $7.8 million.   Based on the Petro's equity
        percentage, $2.3 million was recorded as equity in earnings of Star.

             Net  income for  the first  quarter  of 1994  increased by  $12.5
        million, 32.1%, due to the $11.9 million increase in operating income,
        $2.3  million  of   equity  income  from  Star  Gas,   offset  by  the
        extraordinary loss and an increase in interest expense.

             EBITDA  increased  19.7% to  $63.9  million  in  1994 from  $53.4
        million for 1993.  This significant improvement was due to an increase
        in home heating oil gross  profits partially offset by weather related
        increases in operating expenses.

        Liquidity and Financial Condition
        ---------------------------------

             In  February 1994,  the  Company completed  a public  offering of
        $75.0 million of 9 3/8% Subordinated Debentures due in 2006. A portion
        of  the  net proceeds  from the  sale  of the  debentures was  used to
        repurchase  $50.0 million of the Company's 9%  Notes due June 1, 1994,
        at a  purchase price equal to  101.33% of the principal amount.   As a
        result  of  the  repayment  of  the  Notes,  the  $20.0  million  cash
        collateral account securing these  notes was released to the  Company.
        This Offering has provided the Company with excess working  capital of
        approximately $40.4 million, which has yet to be applied for long term
        purposes.

             Net  cash provided by  operating activities, $9.2  million, along
        with  the  $40.4  million  of  net  proceeds  from  the  issuance  and
        refinancing  of  debt  in  February  1994  as  mentioned  above,  less
        repayments of $28.0 million of  working capital borrowing, amounted to
        $21.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 1994.   These funds
        were utilized in

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        investing activities for acquisitions and the purchase of fixed assets
        ($2.2 million)  and in financing  activities to pay dividends  of $4.9
        million,  to deposit $1.7 million  as security for  the repayment of a
        note  payable  and  to  make  principal  payments  on other  long-term
        obligations of  $0.1 million.  As a result  of the above activity, the
        Company's cash balance increased by $12.9 million.

             A consortium of banks has historically provided  the Company with
        credit facilities,  currently consisting of a $75  million credit line
        pursuant to an amended and restated credit agreement.  As of March 31,
        1994, there were no borrowings outstanding under the credit agreement,
        primarily due  to the  application of the  proceeds from  the February
        1994  offering and  due to the  cash provided  from operations  in the
        first  quarter of  1994.   At  March 31,  1994 the  Company  had $85.9
        million of net working capital.

             For  the remainder of  1994, the Company's  financing obligations
        include the redemption of $4.2 million of Redeemable Preferred  Stock,
        Redeemable Preferred  Stock Dividends  of approximately  $1.8 million,
        principal payments on other long-term  obligations of $0.2 million and
        paying  Common Stock dividends,  anticipated to be  approximately $9.2
        million.   Based on the  Company's current cash position,  bank credit
        availability and expected net cash to be provided by operations during
        1994,  the  Company expects  to  be able  to  meet all  of  the above-
        mentioned  obligations in  1994,  as well  as  meet all  of  its other
        current obligations as they become due.



        Supplemental Financial Information
        ----------------------------------

             During the  first quarter  of 1994, the  Company generated  $56.1
        million in  NIDA* compared to $47.1  million for the first  quarter of
        1993.   This $9.0  million increase (19.0%)  was primarily  due to the
        8.6% volume  increase and expansion  in home heating oil  gross profit
        margins  offset by weather  related operating expenses  and additional
        interest expense.



        *NIDA is defined  as the sum of  consolidated net income (loss),  plus
        depreciation  and amortization of plant and equipment and amortization
        of  customer  lists  and  deferred  charges,  plus  non-cash  expenses
        associated  with  key  employees'  deferred  compensation plans,  less
        dividends  accrued on  preferred stock,  excluding  net income  (loss)
        derived from investments accounted for by the equity method, except to
        the extent of any cash dividends received by the Company.




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                              PART II OTHER INFORMATION
                              -------------------------



        Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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        (a)  Reports on Form 8-K
             -------------------


             Registrant filed a  report on  Form 8-K  on January  4, 1994,  to
        report  under  Item 2,  "Acquisition  or Disposition  of  Assets", the
        investment made by the Company in Star Gas Corporation.




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                                      SIGNATURE
                                      ---------




        Pursuant to the  requirements of the Securities Exchange  Act of 1934,
        the Company has duly caused this report  to be signed on its behalf by
        the undersigned thereunto duly authorized:





        Signature          Title                             Date
        ---------          -----                             ----


        Irik P. Sevin      President, Chairman of the        April 26, 1994
        ----------------
        Irik P. Sevin      Board, Chief Executive Officer,
                           and Chief Financial and Accounting
                           Officer and Director












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