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The aggregate market value of the outstanding shares of stock held by non-affiliates of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation at June 30, 2015 was $6,127,906,408 based on the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange on that date. This calculation does not reflect a determination that persons are affiliates for any other purposes.
There were 80,084,457 shares of common stock, with $0.001 par value, outstanding at February 19, 2016.
The definitive proxy statement relating to Macquarie Infrastructure Corporations Annual Meeting of Shareholders for fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, to be held May 18, 2016 is incorporated by reference in Part III to the extent described therein.
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We have included or incorporated by reference into this report, and from time to time may make in our public filings, press releases or other public statements, certain statements that may constitute forward-looking statements. These include without limitation those under Risk Factors in Part I, Item 1A, Legal Proceedings in Part I, Item 3, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7, and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk in Part II, Item 7A. In addition, our management may make forward-looking statements to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and others. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts and represent only our beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. We may, in some cases, use words such as project, believe, anticipate, plan, expect, estimate, intend, should, would, could, potentially, may or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements.
In connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we are identifying important factors that, individually or in the aggregate, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements made by us. Any such forward-looking statements are qualified by reference to the following cautionary statements.
Forward-looking statements in this report are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control, including, among other things:
| changes in general economic, business or demographic conditions or trends in the United States or changes in the political environment, including changes in GDP, interest rates and inflation; |
| the ability to service, comply with the terms of and refinance at maturity our indebtedness, including due to dislocation in debt markets; |
| disruptions or other extraordinary or force majeure events and the ability to insure against losses resulting from such events or disruptions; |
| the regulatory environment, including U.S. energy policy, and the ability to estimate compliance costs, comply with any changes thereto, rates implemented by regulators, and the relationships and rights under and contracts with governmental agencies and authorities; |
| any event or occurrence that may limit our ability to pay or increase our dividend; |
| the ability to conclude a sufficient number of attractive growth projects, deploy growth capital in amounts consistent with our objectives in the prosecution of those and achieve targeted risk adjusted returns on any growth project; |
| sudden or extreme volatility in commodity prices; |
| changes in demand for chemical, petroleum and vegetable and animal oil products, the relative availability of tank storage capacity and the extent to which such products are imported or exported; |
| changes in patterns of commercial or general aviation (GA) air travel, including variations in customer demand; |
| technological innovations leading to changes in energy production, distribution and consumption patterns; |
| fluctuations in fuel costs, or the costs of supplies upon which our gas processing and distribution business is dependent, and the ability to recover increases in these costs from customers; |
| the ability to make alternate arrangements to account for any disruptions or shutdowns that may affect suppliers facilities or the operation of the barges upon which our gas processing and distribution business is dependent; |
| the ability to make, finance and integrate acquisitions or growth projects and the quality of financial information and systems of acquired entities; |
| the ability to implement operating and internal growth strategies; |
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| environmental risks, including the impact of climate change and weather conditions; |
| the impact of weather events including potentially hurricanes, tornadoes and/or seasonal extremes; |
| changes in electricity or other energy costs, including natural gas pricing; |
| unplanned outages and/or failures of technical and mechanical systems; |
| payment of performance fees to the Manager, if any, that could reduce distributable cash if paid in cash or could dilute existing shareholders if satisfied with the issuance of shares; |
| changes in the current treatment of qualified dividend income and long-term capital gains under current U.S. federal income tax law and the qualification of income and gains for such treatment; |
| work interruptions or other labor stoppages; |
| the inability of principal off-takers in the contracted power businesses to take and/or pay for the energy supplied; |
| the Managers affiliation with the Macquarie Group or equity market sentiment, which may affect the market price of our shares; |
| the limited ability to remove the Manager for underperformance and the Managers right to resign; |
| unanticipated or unusual behavior of municipalities and states brought about by financial distress; and |
| the extent to which federal spending cuts reduce the U.S. military presence in Hawaii or flight activity at airports at which Atlantic Aviation operates. |
Our actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. A description of risks that could cause our actual results to differ appears under the caption Risk Factors in Part I, Item 1A and elsewhere in this report. It is not possible to predict or identify all risk factors and you should not consider that description to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ.
In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking events discussed in this report may not occur. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should, however, consult further disclosures we may make in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation is not an authorized deposit-taking institution for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia) and its obligations do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 (MBL). MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation.
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Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation is the successor to Macquarie Infrastructure Company LLC (MIC LLC) pursuant to the conversion (the Conversion) of MIC LLC from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware corporation on May 21, 2015. MIC LLC was formed on April 13, 2004. Except as otherwise specified, all references in this Form 10-K to MIC, we, us and our refer (i) from and after the time of the Conversion, to Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation and its subsidiaries and (ii) prior to the Conversion, to the predecessor MIC LLC and its subsidiaries. Except as otherwise specified, all references in this Form 10-K to common stock or shares refer (i) from and after the time of the Conversion, to common stock and (ii) prior to the Conversion, LLC interests. Macquarie Infrastructure Management (USA) Inc., which we refer to as our Manager, is part of the Macquarie Group, comprised of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
Our corporate strategy is to own a diversified portfolio of businesses and grow shareholder dividends. We intend to achieve this by:
| providing the optimal service while maintaining the highest safety, environmental and governance standards; |
| increasing the top-line through effective optimization of price, volume and margin; |
| effectively managing expenses within the businesses; |
| realizing the growth and cost synergies across our businesses; |
| prudently deploying capital to: |
| grow our existing businesses; and |
| develop and acquire additional businesses; and |
| optimizing capital structure and tax planning. |
We own, operate and invest in a diversified group of businesses that provide services to other businesses, government agencies and individuals primarily in the U.S. The businesses we own and operate include:
| International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT): a bulk liquid terminals business which provides bulk liquid storage, handling and other services to third parties at ten marine terminals in the United States and two in Canada; |
| Atlantic Aviation: a provider of fuel, terminal, aircraft hangaring and other services primarily to owners and operators of general aviation (GA) aircraft on 69 airports in the U.S.; |
| Contracted Power and Energy (CP&E) Segment: controlling interests in gas-fired, wind and solar power facilities in the U.S.; and |
| Hawaii Gas: a gas energy company processing and distributing gas and providing related services in Hawaii. |
We buy, develop and invest in the growth of our businesses based on an assumption that we will own them indefinitely. It is neither our intent nor our expectation that we will divest of a business at a particular point in our ownership or as a result of having achieved certain targets, financial or otherwise. This view of ownership as a long-term relationship does not preclude sales of assets when we believe that we have either maximized the amount of value in the asset relative to our capability, or the asset is more highly valued by another owner. Since listing in December 2004, we have divested a total of approximately $360.0 million in assets including partial interests in several non-U.S. businesses, two businesses in the U.S. and several of the facilities owned and operated by our Atlantic Aviation business. In general, we have redeployed the proceeds
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of these asset sales in the development of our remaining businesses either through investment in growth projects or acquisitions of small, bolt-on operations consistent with our view of MIC as a long-term owner.
Deployment of growth capital has been and is expected to continue to be an important part of our strategy and the creation of shareholder value. Our sources of growth capital include the capital generated by our businesses but not distributed as a cash dividend, capital generated through the issuance of additional debt and/or equity securities, or, as noted above, the proceeds of sales of certain assets.
Since 2006, we have owned and operated businesses in the four lines in which we operate today, having acquired a 50% interest in IMTT in May 2006 and Hawaii Gas in June of that year. Since then, and excluding the investment in the second half of IMTT and our initial investment in Bayonne Energy Center (BEC), we have deployed over $2.4 billion in the expansion or improvement of, or bolt-on acquisitions on behalf of our businesses. Over time, we would expect to deploy growth capital of around $250.0 million per year in a combination of projects potentially spanning all of our businesses and bolt-on type acquisitions of smaller operations on behalf of those businesses where we have or may pursue a roll-up type strategy.
Importantly, we are not obligated to invest in the growth of any one business or segment. If the opportunities in any of our businesses or segments are insufficient or the returns are inadequate relative to our financial targets, we will seek to drive shareholder value through other means. In the extreme that could mean that in some years we invest very little in growth and focus instead on operational improvement driving top line increases and/or managing expenses (or the rate of growth in expenses) down. Further, although we find value in diversification and the uncorrelated nature of the businesses in our current portfolio, ideally we would prefer to have a portfolio of five or six lines of business as we had following our initial public offering (IPO). However, we do not intend to pursue diversification for the sake of diversification if the opportunities are insufficient in number or the expected returns are inadequate relative to our financial hurdles.
Our businesses, in general, are defined by a combination of the following characteristics:
| ownership of long-lived, high-value physical assets that are difficult to replicate or substitute around; |
| opportunity to deploy growth capital within those businesses; |
| broadly consistent demand for their services; |
| scalability, such that relatively small amounts of growth can generate disproportionate increases in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA); |
| the provision of basic, often essential services; |
| generally predictable maintenance capital expenditure requirements; and |
| generally favorable competitive positions, largely due to high barriers to entry, including: |
| high initial development and construction costs; |
| difficulty in obtaining suitable land on which to operate; |
| long-term concessions, leases or customer contracts; and |
| lack of immediate cost-effective alternatives for the services provided. |
The different businesses that comprise our Company exhibit these above characteristics to different degrees at different times. For instance, GDP correlated businesses like Atlantic Aviation may exhibit more volatility during periods of economic downturn than businesses with substantially contracted revenue streams. While not every business that we own will meet all of the general criteria described above, we seek to own a diversified portfolio of businesses that possesses a balance of the characteristics described above.
In addition to the benefits associated with these characteristics, the revenues generated by most of our businesses generally can be expected to keep pace with historically normal rates of inflation. The price escalators built into many customer contracts, and the inflation and cost pass-through adjustments typically a part of pricing terms or provided for by the regulatory process to regulated businesses serve to insulate our
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businesses to a significant degree from the negative effects of inflation and commodity price risk. We sometimes employ hedging contracts in connection with our businesses floating rate debt and limited commodity price exposure.
Our existing businesses can be categorized as follows:
| those with the majority of their revenues derived from contracts, such as: |
| at IMTT and the unregulated business at Hawaii Gas (1 5 years); and |
| in our CP&E segment (13 25 years); |
| those with regulated revenue such as the utility operations of Hawaii Gas; and |
| those with long-dated concessions, such as Atlantic Aviation, where revenue is derived on a per-use basis. |
MIC is managed externally by Macquarie Infrastructure Management (USA) Inc. (MIMUSA or Manager). MIMUSA is a member of the Macquarie Group, a diversified international provider of financial, advisory and investment services. The Macquarie Group is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and is a global leader in management of infrastructure investment vehicles on behalf of third-party investors and advising on the acquisition, disposition and financing of infrastructure assets.
We have entered into a Management Services Agreement with MIMUSA. MIMUSA is responsible for our day-to-day operations and affairs and oversees the management teams of our operating businesses. MIMUSA has assigned, or seconded, to the Company two of its employees to serve as chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the Company and seconds or makes other personnel available as required. The services performed for the Company by the Manager are provided at our Managers expense, and include the compensation of our seconded personnel.
We pay MIMUSA a monthly base management fee based primarily on our market capitalization. Our Manager can also earn a performance fee if the quarterly total return to shareholders (capital appreciation plus dividends) is positive and exceeds the quarterly total return of a U.S. utilities index, both in the quarter and cumulatively. If payable, the performance fee is equal to 20% of the difference between the benchmark return and the return for our shareholders. The default method of settling both base management and performance fees is through the reinvestment of the fees in shares. The Managers election to invest its fees in shares can only change during a 20 trading day window following the Companys earnings release. Any change would apply to fees paid thereafter.
As a result of our acquisition in July 2014 of the 50% of IMTT (IMTT Acquisition) that we did not previously own, we generally discuss the performance of our businesses on a consolidated basis on both an historical and prospective basis. However, where appropriate, we will continue to provide proportionately combined metrics where we believe such analysis will provide additional insight into the operations and performance of our businesses. Given the nature of the businesses we own and our varied ownership levels in these businesses, we believe that exclusive use of GAAP measures such as net income and cash from operating activities do not fully reflect all of the items that we consider in assessing the amount of cash generated by our businesses.
We note that proportionately combined metrics used by us may be calculated in a different manner by other companies and that this may limit their usefulness as a comparative measure. Therefore, our proportionately combined metrics should be used as a supplement to, and not in lieu of, our financial results reported under U.S. GAAP.
Our proportionately combined financial measures are those attributable to our ownership interest in each of our operating businesses and MIC Corporate. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations Summary of Our Proportionately Combined Results in Part II, Item 7, for our proportionately combined share of gross profit, EBITDA excluding non-cash items and Free Cash Flow for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. The gross profit, EBITDA excluding non-cash items and Free Cash Flow are derived from the Results of Operations of our businesses described below.
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See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7, for further information for each of our businesses and Corporate and Other segment to see a reconciliation of EBITDA excluding non-cash to net income (loss), its closest comparable GAAP measure, and to see reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to cash provided by (used in) operating activities, its closest comparable GAAP measure.
Bulk liquid terminals provide an important link in the supply chain for a broad range of liquids such as refined petroleum products, commodity and specialty chemicals or crude oil (not a material product for IMTT). In addition to renting storage tanks, dock access and intra-modal transportation access, bulk liquid terminals generate revenue by offering ancillary services including product transfer (throughput), heating, blending and packaging. Pricing for storage and other services typically reflects local supply and demand as well as the specific attributes of each terminal including access to deepwater berths and connections to land-based infrastructure such as roads, pipelines and rail.
Both domestic and international factors influence demand for bulk liquid terminals in the United States. Demand for storage rises and falls according to local and regional consumption. In addition, import and export activity accounts for a material portion of the business. Shippers require storage for the staging, aggregation and/or distribution of products before and after shipment. The extent of import/export activity depends on macroeconomic trends such as currency fluctuations as well as industry-specific conditions, such as supply and demand imbalances in different geographic regions. Demand for storage is also driven by fluctuations in the current and perceived future price and demand for the product being stored and the resulting temporal price arbitrage.
Potential entrants into the bulk liquid terminals business face several barriers. Strict environmental regulations, availability of waterfront land, local community resistance and initial investment costs may limit the construction of new bulk liquid terminal facilities. These barriers are typically higher around waterways near major urban centers. As a consequence, new tanks are generally built where existing docks, pipelines and other infrastructure can support them, resulting in higher returns on invested capital compared with development of new facilities. However, restrictions on land use, difficulties in securing environmental permits, and the potential for operational bottlenecks due to constraints on related infrastructure may limit the ability of existing terminals to expand the storage capacity of their facilities.
IMTT is one of the larger independent providers of bulk liquid terminal services in the U.S., based on capacity. IMTT stores or handles primarily refined petroleum products, various commodity and specialty chemicals, renewable fuels and vegetable and animal oils (collectively liquid commodities). The business operates a network of 12 terminals including ten in the U.S. and two in Canada (partially owned) with principal operations in the New York Harbor (NYH) market and on the Lower Mississippi River.
IMTT also owns OMI Environmental Solutions (OMI) (formerly Oil Mop), an environmental emergency response, industrial services, waste transportation and disposal business. While typically less than 2% of IMTTs EBITDA, the financial performance of OMI is inherently volatile and based on the number and severity of environmental clean-up activities in any given year. In addition, given the OMI operating model, OMI may add variability to IMTTs performance metrics in any period.
We acquired a 50% interest in IMTT from the firms founding family in May 2006 and operated the business on a joint basis through July 15, 2014. On July 16, 2014, we completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest that we did not previously own. Over the period of our ownership through 2015, excluding the acquisition of the business, we (and our co-owners in the period prior to July 16, 2014) deployed over $900.0 million in the growth and development of additional storage capacity and related infrastructure (pipes, pumps, docks, etc.) and an acquisition of a facility in Illinois. Subject to the features of our corporate strategy discussed above, we expect to be able to continue to deploy capital in the growth and expansion of IMTTs storage capacity and capabilities provided that the risk-adjusted returns on such investments are adequate.
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The table below summarizes the breakdown of revenue generated by IMTT for the year ended December 31, 2015:
Refined Products | Chemical | Renewable/Vegetable & Animal Oil |
Crude Oil & Asphalt |
Other | ||||||||||||
55% | 23 | % | 6 | % | 3 | % | 13 | %(1) |
(1) | Includes 8% of revenues from spill response activity. |
Summary financial information for 100% of IMTT is as follows ($ in millions):
As of, and for the Year Ended, December 31, |
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2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Revenue(1) | $ | 550.0 | $ | 567.5 | $ | 513.9 | ||||||
Gross profit(1) | 327.3 | 318.8 | 287.2 | |||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items(1)(2) | 302.1 | 285.2 | 268.5 | |||||||||
Total assets(3) | 4,022.6 | 4,057.9 | 1,378.9 |
(1) | Subsequent to the IMTT Acquisition on July 16, 2014, IMTT contributed $255.9 million, $147.3 million and $127.8 million to our consolidated revenues, gross profit and EBITDA excluding non-cash items, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2014. |
(2) | See Business Our Businesses in Part I, Item 1 and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7, for further information and a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA excluding non-cash items. |
(3) | Increase in total assets at December 31, 2014 represents the fair value of assets acquired in conjunction with the IMTT Acquisition. |
Although IMTTs core business of storing and handling refined petroleum products continued to perform well in 2015, the sizeable and largely unforeseen volatility in petroleum product prices recently has impacted IMTT and the bulk liquid terminals industry in several ways. First, uncertainty among industry participants generally has led to a reduction in the average duration of storage and related services contracts. While the shortening of contracts results in a modest increase in re-contracting risk, the essential services nature of the business and continued strong demand for the products stored serves to offset this risk.
Second, specific ancillary services have been adversely affected by the decline in the price of crude oil in particular. At IMTT this has resulted in a reduction in the demand for rail services in support of crude oil that primarily originates in Canada. However, such services represent less than 3% of the business total revenue.
IMTTs strategy has five primary components:
1. | to continuously drive improvements in safety; |
2. | to grow revenue and cash flows by attracting and retaining customers who place a premium on flexibility, speed and efficiency in bulk liquid terminals; |
3. | to deploy growth capital in the development of existing locations by constructing new terminal assets (for example tanks, docks, rail offloading capacity, pipelines or other logistics infrastructure) and other non-terminal assets that support MICs other lines of business when such construction is supported by customer demand and the returns are attractive; |
4. | to improve business processes and systems with particular focus on cost and risk reduction, control of maintenance capital expenditure and revenue optimization; and |
5. | to optimize the scale and performance of the business through acquisitions, developments, divestitures and partnerships. |
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As of December 31, 2015, IMTT comprised the following facilities and storage capacity, not including tanks used in packaging, recovery tanks, and/or other storage capacity not typically available for rent.
Facility | Land | Aggregate Capacity of Storage Tanks in Service (Millions of Barrels) |
Percent of Ownership |
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Facilities in the United States: |
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Louisiana Terminals (4) | Owned | 20.5 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
Bayonne Terminal | Owned | 15.8 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
Other Terminals (5) | Owned | 3.8 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
Facilities in Canada: |
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Quebec City, Quebec(1) | Leased | 2.0 | 66.7 | % | ||||||||
Placentia Bay, Newfoundland | Leased | 3.0 | 20.1 | % | ||||||||
Total | 45.1 |
(1) | IMTT owns 66.7% of its Quebec marine terminal in Canada. The remainder is owned by one other party. IMTT consolidates the results of the Quebec terminal in its financial statements and adjusts the portion that it does not own through noncontrolling interest. The financial information in this Form 10-K, except where specified, shows 100% of IMTT, including the 33.3% portion of the Quebec terminal that it does not own, which is not significant. Both MICs and IMTTs EBITDA excluding non-cash items and Free Cash Flow reflects 100% of the results of the Quebec terminal. |
All facilities have marine access, road access and, except for Richmond, Virginia and Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, all sites have rail access.
On the Lower Mississippi River, IMTT currently operates four terminals (St. Rose, Gretna, Avondale and Geismar). With combined storage capacity of 20.5 million barrels, the four sites give IMTT substantial market share in the storage of black oil, bulk liquid chemicals and vegetable oils on the Lower Mississippi River.
The Louisiana facilities also give IMTT a substantial presence in a key domestic transport hub. The Lower Mississippi River serves as a major transshipment point between the central United States and the rest of the world for agricultural products (such as vegetable oils) and commodity chemicals (such as methanol). The region also has substantial traffic related to the petroleum industry. Gulf Coast refiners and traders send products to other regions of the U.S. and overseas and use IMTTs Louisiana facilities to perform some of these functions. These facilities enjoy relatively unencumbered marine and road access when compared to other, more congested waterways such as the Houston Ship Channel.
Located on the Kill Van Kull between New Jersey and Staten Island, the 15.8 million barrel capacity terminal occupies an advantageous position in NYH. As the largest independent bulk liquid terminal in NYH, IMTT-Bayonne has substantial market share for third-party storage of refined petroleum products and chemicals.
NYH serves as the main petroleum trading hub in the northeast United States and a physical settlement site for the gasoline and ULSD (ultra low sulfur diesel) futures contracts traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange. In addition to waterborne shipments, products reach NYH through petroleum product pipelines from the U.S. Gulf region and elsewhere. NYH also serves as the starting point for refined product pipelines linked to inland markets and as a key port for refined petroleum product exports and imports. IMTT-Bayonne has connections to the Colonial, Buckeye and Harbor refined petroleum product pipelines as well as rail and road connections and substantial blending capabilities. As a result, IMTT-Bayonne provides its customers with logistical flexibility.
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IMTT-Bayonne has the capability to quickly load and unload the largest bulk liquid transport ships entering NYH. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has dredged the Kill Van Kull channel passing the IMTT-Bayonne docks to 50 feet (IMTT has dredged two of its docks to 47 feet). Most of IMTTs competitors in NYH have facilities located on the southern portion of the Arthur Kill (water depth of approximately 35 feet) and force large ships to transfer a portion of their cargoes to barges (a process known as lightering) before docking. This technique increases the cost of loading and unloading.
IMTT facilities operate 24/7 providing shippers, refiners, manufacturers, traders and distributors with prompt access to a wide range of storage services. In each of its two key markets, IMTTs scale ensures availability of sophisticated product handling and storage capabilities. IMTT continues to improve its facilities speed and flexibility of operations by investing in upgrades of its docks, pipelines and pumping infrastructure and facility management systems.
The competitive environment in which IMTT operates varies by terminal location. The principal competition for each of IMTTs facilities comes from other bulk liquid terminals facilities located in the same regional market. Secondary competition for IMTTs facilities comes from bulk liquid terminal facilities located in the same broad geographic region as IMTTs terminals. For example, IMTTs Louisiana facilities indirectly compete with bulk liquid terminal facilities located on the Houston Ship Channel.
Independent terminal operators generally compete on the basis of the location and versatility of facilities, service and price. The services typically provided by the terminal include, among other things, the safe storage of the product at specified temperature, moisture and other conditions, as well as receipt and delivery from the terminal, all of which must be in compliance with applicable environmental regulations. A favorably located terminal will have access to various cost-effective transportation modes, both to and from the terminal. Transportation modes typically include waterways, railroads, roadways and pipelines. A terminal operators ability to obtain attractive pricing is often dependent on the quality, versatility and reputation of the facilities owned by the operator.
We face significant competition from a variety of international, national and regional energy companies, including large, diversified midstream partnerships, global terminal operators and large multi-national energy companies. We believe that we are favorably positioned to compete in the industry due to the strategic location of our terminals in the Gulf Coast and NYH, our reputation, the prices we charge for our services and the connectivity, quality and versatility of our services. In particular, we believe that IMTTs proximity to petroleum and chemical refineries in both of its key markets and to the very substantial end use market in the Northeast are sources of competitive advantage.
As noted above, we believe that significant barriers to entry exist in the storage business. These barriers include significant capital requirements and execution risk, a lengthy permitting and development cycle, financing challenges and the finite number of sites suitable for development.
IMTT provides bulk liquid terminal services primarily to vertically integrated petroleum product producers and refiners, chemical manufacturers, food processors and traders of bulk liquid petroleum, chemical and agricultural products. IMTT does not depend on a single customer, the loss of which would have a material adverse effect on IMTT.
IMTTs customers are primarily major oil companies, major chemical companies or traders of these commodities. Approximately 50% of IMTTs 2015 revenue was generated by its top ten customers of which eight were companies rated as investment grade and the other two were not rated. Customers typically sign contracts which, among other things, provide for a fixed periodic payment (usually monthly) for access to and use of IMTTs facilities. This payment may be expressed in terms of cents per barrel of storage capacity, a dollar amount per unit of infrastructure, or a dollar amount per month. These amounts are payable whether they use the facilities or not.
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IMTT is responsible for ensuring appropriate care of products stored at its facilities and believes it maintains adequate insurance with respect to its exposure. IMTT does not have material exposure to commodity price fluctuations because IMTT typically does not purchase or market the products that it handles. IMTTs customers are required to retain title to products stored and have responsibility for securing insurance or self-insuring against loss.
OMIs customers typically pay a pre-agreed rate for services provided, as and when those services are rendered. The demand for OMIs services is dependent on a number of difficult-to-forecast events, such as oil spills. Customers of OMI are sometimes customers of IMTT terminals and IMTT is itself a customer of OMI. All transactions between IMTT and OMI are eliminated upon consolidation.
The rates that IMTT charges for its services are not subject to regulation. However, a number of regulatory bodies oversee IMTTs operations. IMTT must comply with numerous federal, state and local environmental, occupational health and safety, security, tax and planning statutes and regulations. These regulations require IMTT to obtain and maintain permits to operate its facilities and impose standards that govern the way IMTT operates its business. If IMTT does not comply with the relevant regulations, it could lose its operating permits and/or incur fines and increased liability. As a result, IMTT has developed environmental and health and safety compliance functions overseen by terminal managers at the terminal level, as well as by IMTTs Environmental, Health and Safety department, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer. While changes in environmental, health and safety regulations pose a risk to IMTTs operations, such changes are generally phased in over time to manage the impact on the industry.
The Bayonne terminal has significant environmental remediation requirements that were partially assumed at the time of purchase from the various former owners. One former owner retained environmental remediation responsibilities for a purchased site as well as responsibility for sharing other remediation costs. Remediation efforts entail removal of the free product, groundwater control and treatment, soil treatment, repair/replacement of sewer systems, and the implementation of containment and monitoring systems. These remediation activities are expected to continue for an additional ten to twenty years. See Legal Proceedings in Part I, Item 3, for further discussions.
The Lemont terminal has entered into a consent order with the State of Illinois to remediate contamination at the site that pre-dated IMTTs ownership. This remediation effort, including the implementation of extraction and monitoring wells and soil treatment, is estimated to continue for an additional ten to twenty years.
As of December 31, 2015, IMTT (excluding the Newfoundland terminal) had a total of 1,097 employees, of which 233 employees were unionized. We believe employee relations at IMTT are good.
The day-to-day operations of IMTT are managed by individual terminal managers who are responsible for most aspects of the operations at their terminals. IMTTs operations are overseen by senior personnel with significant experience in the bulk liquid storage industry. Management of the business is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Fixed base operations (FBOs) primarily service the GA corporate and leisure flying segment of the air transportation industry. Local airport authorities, the owners of the airport properties, grant FBO operators the right to provide fueling and other services pursuant to long-term ground leases. Fueling services provide the majority of an FBOs revenue and gross profit.
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FBOs often operate in environments with high barriers to entry. Airports tend to have limited physical space for additional FBOs. Airport authorities generally do not have an incentive to add additional FBOs unless there is a significant demand for additional services. Government approvals and design and construction of a new FBO can also take significant time and require significant capital expenditures. Furthermore, airports typically impose minimum standards with respect to the experience, capital investment and breadth of services provided by the FBO.
The ownership of FBOs in the U.S. is fragmented with the majority of facilities individually owned and operated rather than part of networks or chains. Consolidation has been and is expected to continue to be an important feature of the industry with larger networks that are able to achieve economies of scale in fuel and insurance purchasing, marketing and back office operations absorbing the locations of the individual owner/operator. We believe that this is a trend that will continue over the medium term.
Demand for FBO services is driven by the level of GA flight activity which we define as the number of take-offs and landings in a given period. GA business jet take-offs and landings increased by 1.2% in 2015 compared with 2014 according to flight data reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). GA business jet take-off and landings at airports where Atlantic Aviation operates increased by 1.6% for the same period along with increases in the average size of aircraft in service. We believe GA flight activity will continue to expand along with increased economic activity in the U.S. and that our business will continue to enjoy better than industry average flight activity as a result of its presence in some of the more popular business and recreational destinations in the U.S.
Increases in flight activity will not be uniform across the United States. For example, flight activity in 2015 at Houston, Oklahoma City and Tulsa declined 6% compared with 2014, primarily as a result of a decline in activity from customers associated with the energy industry. Accordingly, Atlantic Aviation seeks to ensure that it has geographically diverse locations with a variety of underlying economic drivers. Notwithstanding the diversity of our locations, flight activity will fluctuate with the state of the broader economy, the health of the financial markets and what has been described as the wealth effect or peoples perception of their financial well being.
Atlantic Aviation has been a part of the MIC portfolio since our IPO. In December 2004, the business owned and operated a total of 16 FBOs. Through a roll-up of FBOs since then, we have acquired a total of 68 additional facilities. Consistent with our strategy of seeking to optimize the portfolio by exiting markets we believe have limited growth potential in favor of entering those with better prospects, we have divested of a total of 15 sites. Today Atlantic Aviation operates FBOs on 69 airports in the United States. Including the acquisition of additional FBOs, we have deployed over $1.6 billion in Atlantic Aviation in the development of projects including the construction of terminals and aircraft hangars, fuel tank farms, aircraft parking (ramps) and a range of smaller projects through 2015.
Summary financial information for Atlantic Aviation is as follows ($ in millions):
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2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 738.5 | $ | 779.3 | $ | 725.5 | ||||||
Gross profit | 410.2 | 362.6 | 323.2 | |||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items(1) | 203.6 | 167.9 | 144.8 | |||||||||
Total assets | 1,527.6 | 1,537.4 | 1,369.5 |
(1) | See Business Our Businesses in Part I, Item 1 and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7, for further information and a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA excluding non-cash items. |
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Atlantic Aviations strategy has five primary components:
1. | to make Atlantic Aviation the preferred FBO provider at all of the airports at which it operates by providing the best service and safety in the industry; |
2. | to manage the business to optimize its operating expenses; |
3. | to grow the business by leveraging the size of the Atlantic Aviation network and its information technology capabilities to identify marketing and cross-selling opportunities; |
4. | to prudently deploy capital in equipment and leasehold improvements; and |
5. | to optimize the portfolio of FBOs through acquisitions, divestitures and lease extensions. |
The business has high-quality facilities and focuses on attracting customers who desire a high level of personalized service. Fueling and fuel-related services generated 65% of its gross profit in 2015. Other services, including de-icing, aircraft parking, hangar rental and catering, provided the balance. Fuel is stored in fuel tank farms and each FBO operates refueling vehicles owned or leased by the FBO to move fuel from the tank farms to the aircraft being serviced. The FBO either owns or has access to the fuel storage tanks to support its fueling activities. At some of Atlantic Aviations locations, services are also provided to commercial airlines and the military. Services provided to the airlines may include refueling from the airlines own fuel supplies, de-icing and/or ground and ramp handling services.
Atlantic Aviation buys fuel at a wholesale price and sells fuel to customers either at a contracted price, or at a price negotiated at the point of purchase. While wholesale fuel costs can be volatile, Atlantic Aviation generally passes fuel cost changes through to customers and attempts to maintain and, when possible, increase its dollar-based margin per gallon. Atlantic Aviation also fuels aircraft with fuel owned by third parties and charges customers a fee for this service. The business has minimal exposure to commodity price risk as it generally carries a limited inventory of jet fuel on its books.
Atlantic Aviation is focused on managing costs effectively and continuously evaluates opportunities to reduce expenses. Such opportunities may include business reengineering, more efficient purchasing, partnering with service providers and/or capturing synergies in acquisitions.
Atlantic Aviations FBOs operate pursuant to long-term leases from airport authorities or local government agencies. Atlantic Aviation works with airport authorities to maximize lease lengths through capital improvements or other items to enhance the airport.
Atlantic Aviations EBITDA-weighted average remaining lease length (including extension options) was 19.6 years at December 31, 2015 and 18.8 years at December 31, 2014, notwithstanding the passage of one year. The leases at eight of Atlantic Aviations FBOs, collectively accounting for 10.6% of Atlantic Aviations gross profit, will expire within the next five years. No individual FBO generates more than 10% of the gross profit of the business at December 31, 2015. Atlantic Aviation does not depend on a single customer, the loss of which would have a material adverse effect on the business.
The airport authorities have certain termination rights in each of Atlantic Aviations leases. Standard terms allow for termination if Atlantic Aviation defaults on the terms and conditions of the lease, abandons the property or becomes insolvent or bankrupt. Most of the leases allow for termination if liens are filed against the property. Fewer than twenty leases may be terminated for convenience or other similar reasons. In these cases, generally, there are compensation agreements based on amortization schedules or obligations of the authority to make best efforts to relocate the FBO.
Atlantic Aviation periodically evaluates its portfolio of FBOs and may conclude that some of its sites do not have sufficient scale or do not serve a market with sufficiently strong growth prospects to warrant
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continued operations at these locations in which case it may elect to sell the site or not renew the lease upon maturity. Since IPO, Atlantic Aviation exited 15 locations.
Atlantic Aviation has a number of marketing programs, each utilizing an internally-developed point-of-sale system that tracks GA flight movements. One program supports flight tracking and provides customer relationship management data that facilitates up-selling of fuel and optimization of revenue per customer.
Atlantic Aviation also maintains a loyalty program for pilots known as Atlantic Awards that provides an incentive to purchase fuel from Atlantic Aviation. These awards are recorded as a reduction in revenue in Atlantic Aviations consolidated financial statements.
Atlantic Aviation directly competes with other FBO operators at more than half of its locations. The FBOs compete on the basis of location of the facility relative to runways and street access, service, safety, value-added features, reliability and price. Each FBO also faces competitive pressure from the fact that aircraft may take on sufficient fuel at one location and not need to refuel at a specific destination. FBO operators also face indirect competition from facilities located at nearby airports.
Atlantic Aviations main competitors are Signature Flight Support, Landmark Aviation, Jet Aviation, Million Air, Sheltair Aviation and TAC Air. Other than Signature and Jet Aviation, these competitors are privately owned. To our knowledge, other than the competitors listed, no other competitor operated more than 10 FBOs in the United States at December 31, 2015. In February 2016, Signature Flight Support completed the acquisition of Landmark Aviation. Atlantic Aviation now competes directly with Signature Flight Support at 21 airports.
The aviation industry is overseen by a number of regulatory bodies, but its primary regulator is the FAA. The business is also regulated by the local airport authorities through lease contracts with those authorities. The business must comply with federal, state and local environmental statutes and regulations associated in part with the operation of underground fuel storage tanks. These requirements include, among other things, tank and pipe testing for tightness, soil sampling for evidence of leaking and remediation of detected leaks and spills.
Atlantic Aviations FBOs are subject to regular inspection by federal and local environmental agencies as well as local fire departments and other agencies. The business does not expect that compliance and related remediation work, if any, will have a material negative impact on earnings or the competitive position of Atlantic Aviation. The business has not received notice requiring it to cease operations at any location or of any abatement proceeding by any government agency as a result of failure to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
As of December 31, 2015, the business employed 1,894 people, of which 185 employees were subject to collective bargaining agreements. We believe relations with union and non-union employees at Atlantic Aviation are good.
The day-to-day operations of Atlantic Aviation are managed by individual site managers who are responsible for most aspects of the operations at their site. Atlantic Aviations operations are overseen by senior personnel with significant experience in the aviation industry.
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The power industry represents a large and critical infrastructure market, both in terms of the number and value of facilities as well as their contribution to overall economic activity. In developed economies, aging infrastructure, new technologies, increased legislation regarding emissions and the use of renewable energy are driving capital spending.
The Energy Information Administration forecasts the demand for electricity in the U.S. to grow at a compound annual rate of approximately 0.8% over the next twenty years. At the same time, agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency are developing increasingly stringent emission and other standards for the power generating community. As aging and inefficient generating capacity is retired or replaced, opportunities for deployment of capital in the growth of our CP&E segment are expected to increase.
Transaction activity in the electricity generating sector of the industry has been driven by a combination of portfolio optimization and a significant number of renewable power projects being developed as a result of the adoption of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). RPS are state-level regulatory mandates that aim to create demand for electricity derived from renewable sources by obligating utilities and other load-serving entities to provide a specific portion of their electricity generation from qualifying renewable technologies by a specified date. Transactions involving both existing and greenfield assets have increased in number and value as CP&E projects offer an attractive risk-adjusted return, particularly in a low interest rate environment.
At our IPO, we invested in a district energy business in Chicago, Illinois. We owned 100% of the business from our IPO until December 2009 at which time we sold a 49.99% interest in the business to a third party. In August 2014, we divested our remaining 50.01% interest. The financial results for the district energy business were reported as a component of CP&E through the date it was divested. We expect to continue to seek attractive investment opportunities in a range of conventional and renewable energy production and distribution projects and to pursue expansion opportunities at existing facilities. New projects will generally be in operation or near construction completion with either fully or partially contracted off-take agreements.
Today, the businesses in our CP&E segment sell electricity to creditworthy off-takers, typically pursuant to multi-year contracts. These contracts include either long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) or tolling arrangements whereby a counterparty has contracted with a business to deliver a specified suite of energy and related services. Contracts are generally with a specific off-taker, a power remarketer or a financial counterparty that provides a hedge against volatility in revenue. MICs current portfolio of electricity generating facilities utilize wind turbine, solar photovoltaic and gas-fired technologies.
At December 31, 2015, CP&E consisted of controlling interests in six solar power facilities, two wind power facilities and a 100% interest in a gas-fired power facility. We made our first investment in solar photovoltaic power generation in late 2012. Our portfolio of solar power facilities includes two located in Arizona, two located in California and one each in Texas and Hawaii. The Hawaii facility is currently under construction with an expected commercial operations in mid-2016. The solar facilities have an aggregate generating capacity of 64 megawatts (MW). Our wind power facilities are located in Idaho and New Mexico and have a combined generating capacity of 203 MW. The gas-fired power facility, BEC, has a generating capacity of 512 MW and is located in Bayonne, New Jersey, adjacent to IMTTs Bayonne terminal.
The solar and wind projects sell electricity under PPAs with initial terms of 20 25 years. The PPAs generate a fixed amount of revenue for each unit of electricity sold and certain of the PPAs have fixed or CPI-linked escalators. Seven of the facilities are owned through tax-equity partnership structures in which we have controlling interests whereby we receive cash distributions disproportionate to our investment during the first several years of the projects operations and taxable income or loss disproportionate to our interest thereafter. Our interest in the wind project located in Idaho is an approximately 75% ordinary economic interest.
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The renewable energy facilities utilize arrays of photovoltaic solar panels and wind turbine generators (often on sites spanning thousands of acres) to convert energy from sunlight and wind into electricity. The electricity is aggregated and fed directly into regional power grids. These technologies tend to produce a predictable amount of electricity within the bounds of seasonal variability in insolation and wind. The business also generates Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) based on the amount of electricity provided to off-takers. These RECs are either bundled with the electricity under the terms of the PPAs or sold separately to third-parties.
In April 2015, we completed the acquisition of BEC, a 512 MW gas-fired simple cycle power facility in Bayonne, New Jersey, adjacent to IMTT. The BEC facility comprises eight natural gas turbine power generating sets (installed in 2012). Power produced by BEC is transmitted via a dedicated cable beneath NYH to a substation in Brooklyn, New York, from which it is distributed throughout the New York City power market. The majority of the facilitys output is contracted with a creditworthy power wholesaler that has entered into tolling agreements with BEC for 62.5% of the facilitys capacity that results in the generation of revenue whether or not the facility is in use for power production. In addition to revenue related to the tolling agreement and capacity payments from the grid operator, BEC generates an energy margin when the facility is dispatched. In late 2015, we commenced the process of expanding the generating capacity of BEC by at least 130 MW and connecting the facility to a second gas pipeline that runs beneath IMTTs property and we are evaluating the opportunity to develop and construct a separate gas-fired generating facility on another part of the IMTT property.
The financial results discussed in this Form 10-K reflect 100% of the full-year performance of the solar and wind power facilities within the CP&E segment, not the contribution based on our economic interest, and the performance of BEC from the date of our acquisition on April 1, 2015, unless specified otherwise. Summary financial information for the CP&E segment, including the results of the district energy business through the date it was divested, is as follows ($ in millions):
As of, and for the Year Ended, December 31, |
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2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 123.8 | $ | 51.1 | $ | 57.8 | ||||||
Gross profit | 104.9 | 25.9 | 24.5 | |||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items(1) | 68.2 | 22.7 | 24.1 | |||||||||
Total assets | 1,431.1 | 618.2 | 505.3 |
(1) | See Business Our Businesses in Part I, Item 1 and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7, for further information and a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA excluding non-cash items. |
Our CP&E businesses are pursuing a strategy comprised of the following four components:
1. | to deliver cost-competitive electricity in a safe and reliable manner; |
2. | to optimize our projects through expansions and PPA and tolling extensions and where prudent, to divest all or a portion of individual projects; |
3. | to leverage the growing scale of our portfolio to manage costs and increase efficiencies across the businesses; and |
4. | to deploy additional capital at attractive risk-adjusted returns by developing or acquiring energy projects across a range of technologies and geographies. |
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Operation and maintenance (O&M) of the CP&E facilities is performed by qualified contracted personnel and by established third-party service providers under long-term contracts for a fixed annual cost. Accordingly, a significant portion of the operating costs of these facilities is highly predictable. The business regularly evaluates which O&M services are best provided by contractors, employees or third-parties.
The primary customers of the contracted power business are creditworthy counterparties. Customers have entered into PPAs or tolling agreements with terms ranging from 13 to 25 years.
Each CP&E facility has unique seasonality based on local market factors including weather and energy demand. The solar projects generate a disproportionate amount of their revenue in the summer months when insolation is highest, while wind energy revenues vary by season depending on the location of the specific project. Other CP&E projects may also exhibit seasonality based on the respective markets varying electricity demand. For example, BEC is a peaking power plant that is dispatched when energy demand increases above a base load, therefore BEC is dispatched more often in the summer and winter months.
The contracted portion of CP&Es business is not subject to substantial direct competitive price pressure due to the long-term nature of the PPAs and tolling agreements. Our BEC facility may have incremental generating capacity which is available for sale in the spot power market. After the expiration of the PPAs or tolling agreements, our facilities could be subject to greater competition.
As of December 31, 2015, we owned controlling interests in each of the eight solar and wind power facilities and a 100% interest in BEC. For the projects which are owned through a tax equity partnership structure, we serve as the managing member of each of the partnerships. At December 31, 2015, the CP&E businesses had four employees and four contractors that provide certain management oversight, while O&M is provided by third-parties.
With no locally occurring hydrocarbons, Hawaii has historically relied on imported crude oil as its primary feedstock, predominantly for the production of fuels used in electricity generation and transportation. Founded in 1904, Hawaii Gas is Hawaiis only government-franchised gas utility, processing and distributing gas throughout the state. We acquired Hawaii Gas in June 2006 and have since invested over $70.0 million in the business, including for the development of gas storage capacity and related capabilities of the business. The market includes Hawaiis 1.4 million residents and 8.5 million visitors in 2015. Hawaii Gas services customers throughout Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai (the main islands).
In addition to Hawaii Gas, the Hawaii energy complex includes a number of regulated electricity producers, the largest of which is the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO). In December 2014, Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI), HECOs parent company, announced an agreement to merge with NextEra Energy (NextEra), a Florida-based energy company with holdings that include the largest electric utility in Florida. In January 2015, HEI and NextEra filed an application with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (HPUC) to approve the merger. In December 2015, HEI and NextEra agreed to extend their merger agreement for an additional six months while continuing to pursue regulatory approval. The HPUC commenced evidentiary hearings in December 2015 and have no deadline to issue a final ruling.
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Hawaii Gas comprises a regulated gas utility and an unregulated liquified petroleum gas (LPG) distribution business. The utility business includes the processing, distribution and sale of synthetic natural gas (SNG), the distribution and sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the island of Oahu and the distribution and sale of LPG on all of the main islands. The non-utility business distributes and sells LPG to customers on all the main islands. LPG is delivered by truck to individual tanks located on customer sites or is distributed in cylinders filled at central locations. The gas distributed by Hawaii Gas has a wide range of commercial and residential applications including water heating, drying, cooking, emergency power generation and decorative lighting, such as tiki torches. LPG is also used as a fuel for specialty vehicles such as forklifts. Users include residential customers and a wide variety of commercial, hospitality, military, public sector and wholesale customers.
Hawaii Gass products are relatively cleaner-burning fuels that produce lower levels of carbon emissions than other hydrocarbon fuels such as coal or oil. This is particularly important in Hawaii where heightened public awareness of the environmental impact of using hydrocarbon fuels makes lower emission fuels attractive to customers. Hawaii Gas has several renewable natural gas (RNG) projects under development, including the recovery of gas from municipal waste water treatment plants and landfills as well as the processing of locally grown biomass. The source gas for these projects is often controlled, directly or indirectly, by state or municipal government, thereby requiring extended procurement processes.
Hawaii Gass primary products consist of:
Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG): The business converts a light hydrocarbon feedstock (currently naphtha) into SNG which has a similar heating value to natural gas. Hawaii Gas has the only SNG processing capability in Hawaii at its plant located on the island of Oahu. SNG is delivered by underground pipeline to utility customers throughout Oahu.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): LPG is a generic name for a mixture of hydrocarbon gases, typically propane and butane. LPG liquefies at a relatively low pressure under normal temperature conditions and can be efficiently transported in a range of quantities. LPG is typically stored in cylinders or tanks and Hawaii Gas maintains the largest network of LPG storage throughout Hawaii. Domestic and commercial applications of LPG are similar to those of natural gas and SNG.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): In March 2014, the business received regulatory approval to procure, transport and utilize LNG as a backup fuel for the SNG utility distribution system and currently uses conventional intermodal cryogenic containers to transport LNG from the U.S. mainland. The first shipment of LNG was regasified in April 2014 and LNG operations have been ongoing since that time.
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): The business continues its initiatives to develop RNG and is evaluating a range of feedstock sources including waste water treatment plants, landfills and biomass. In January 2016, the business issued a request for proposal (RFP) for renewable gas supply from local and mainland sources.
Hawaii Gas is the only company with regulatory approval to land and utilize LNG in Hawaii. LNG is currently used by Hawaii Gas as a back-up fuel for its SNG system on Oahu. In October 2014, Hawaii Gas filed an application with the HPUC seeking approval to invest $12.8 million in its utility business for a smaller-scale containerized LNG import project to provide natural gas as a replacement for up to 30% of SNG gas demand. In the second quarter of 2015, the Consumer Advocate issued its Statement of Position recommending that the HPUC approve the application, with conditions, and the docket remains before the HPUC for a final ruling. If approved, regular deliveries of containerized LNG could commence approximately six-months from the date of approval.
Beginning in 2008 with the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, the State implemented a RPS that required increasing levels of electricity be derived from renewable resources with the goal of cleaner and lower cost electricity in Hawaii. In 2015, Hawaii accelerated its RPS and now targets 100% of its electricity generated from renewable resources by 2045.
We believe that Hawaii Gas LNG and cost-effective RNG initiatives are supportive of the States clean energy goals by lowering emissions, increasing energy security and decreasing costs for all energy users in Hawaii. We also believe that natural gas is a better transitional fuel for power generation in Hawaii compared
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with fuel oil (currently the primary power generation fuel used in Hawaii) as it is cleaner-burning and less expensive. Further, natural gas-fired power generation better complements Hawaiis growing renewable power generation sources given its efficiency and operating flexibility.
Hawaii Gas continues to work with stakeholders throughout the State regarding a scalable statewide LNG import, storage and distribution program to supply multiple end markets including power generation and ground and marine transportation. In November 2014, Hawaii Gas launched its Invitation to Bid (ITB) to more than 55 companies with relevant experience in scalable LNG projects. The business has awarded a contract and is in negotiations to finalize an agreement, subject to approvals of the HPUC and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Summary financial information of Hawaii Gas is as follows ($ in millions):
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2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 227.0 | $ | 264.6 | $ | 257.7 | ||||||
Gross profit | 76.9 | 75.6 | 73.4 | |||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items(1) | 60.1 | 57.0 | 55.0 | |||||||||
Total assets | 387.5 | 394.4 | 395.5 |
(1) | See Business Our Businesses in Part I, Item 1 and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7, for further information and a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA excluding non-cash items. |
Hawaii Gass strategy has four primary components:
1. | to lower the cost of energy in Hawaii in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner; |
2. | to diversify its sources of supply to ensure energy security for Hawaii and to mitigate the impact of potential cost increases to its customers; |
3. | to increase and diversify its customer base; and |
4. | to maintain positive relationships with regulators, government agencies, customers, the communities it serves and other stakeholders. |
Hawaii Gas does not depend on any single customer, the loss of which would have a material adverse effect on the business.
Hawaii Gass utility business is regulated by the HPUC. The HPUC exercises broad regulatory oversight and investigative authority over all public utility companies in Hawaii.
Rate Regulation. The HPUC establishes the rates that Hawaii Gas can charge its utility customers via cost of service regulation. Although the HPUC sets the base rate for the gas sold by Hawaii Gass utility business, the business is permitted to pass through changes in its raw materials cost by means of a monthly fuel adjustment charge.
The business utility rates are established by the HPUC in periodic rate cases typically initiated by Hawaii Gas. The business initiates a rate case by submitting a request to the HPUC for an increase in rates based, for example, upon materially higher costs related to providing the service. Following initiation of the rate increase request and submissions by other intervening parties of their positions on the rate request, and potentially an evidentiary hearing, the HPUC issues a decision establishing the revenue requirements and the resulting rates that Hawaii Gas will be allowed to charge. The businesss last rate case had a test year of 2009 and was approved in 2010. The business is currently reviewing the timing of its next rate case.
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Other Regulations. In addition to regulating utility rates, the HPUC acts on requests for the acquisition, sale, disposition or other exchange of utility properties, including mergers and consolidations; acts on requests for financings; and approves material supply contracts. When we acquired Hawaii Gas, we agreed to 14 regulatory conditions with the HPUC that address a variety of matters including: a requirement that the ratio of consolidated debt to total capital for Hawaii Gas and HGC Holdings LLC (HGC) does not exceed 65%; and a requirement to maintain $20.0 million in readily-available cash resources at Hawaii Gas, HGC or MIC.
Depending upon the end-use, the business competes with electricity, diesel, solar, geo-thermal, wind, other gas providers and alternative energy sources. Electricity in Hawaii is generated by four electric utilities and various independent power producers. In addition, residential and some commercial customers in Hawaii have increased the rate at which they are installing distributed solar photovoltaic generating capacity.
Utility Business. Hawaii Gas holds the only government franchise for utility gas services in Hawaii. This enables Hawaii Gas to utilize public easements for its pipeline distribution systems. This franchise also provides for the exclusive use of extensive below-ground distribution infrastructure that Hawaii Gas owns and maintains. In certain instances, the business utility customers also have the ability to use alternative sources of energy, such as diesel.
Non-Utility Business. Hawaii Gas sells LPG in an unregulated market on the main islands of Hawaii. There are two other wholesale companies and several small retail distributors that compete in the LPG market (some of whom are supplied by Hawaii Gas). Hawaii Gas believes it has a competitive advantage because of its established customer base, storage facilities, distribution network and reputation for reliable service.
Hawaii Gas obtains the majority of its LPG supply from off-island producers with the remainder supplied by the Chevron refinery located on Oahu.
Hawaii Gas obtains all of its naphtha supply, the feedstock for SNG, from Hawaii Independent Energy (HIE). On October 14, 2014, Hawaii Gas and HIE signed an amendment to the Petroleum Feedstock Agreement extending the existing terms through June 30, 2016. Hawaii Gas and HIE are currently in discussions to extend this agreement.
Hawaii Gas processes and distributes SNG from its plant located west of the Honolulu business district. The life of the plant continues to be extended through routine maintenance and additional capital investments. A 22-mile transmission pipeline links the SNG plant to a distribution system at Pier 38 in south Oahu. From Pier 38, a pipeline distribution system consisting of approximately 900 miles of distribution and service pipelines transports gas to customers. For the islands other than Oahu, LPG is distributed to the islands by direct deliveries from off-island suppliers by ship and by barge from Oahu. It is then distributed via pipelines to utility customers. Approximately 90% of the business pipeline system is on Oahu.
The non-utility business provides gas to customers on the main islands not connected to the business utility pipeline system. The majority of Hawaii Gass non-utility customers are on islands other than Oahu. LPG is transported to these islands by direct deliveries from off-island suppliers by ship and by barge from Oahu. The business also owns the infrastructure with which it distributes LPG to its customers, including harbor pipelines, trucks, several holding facilities and storage base-yards on Kauai, Maui and Hawaii.
Environmental Permits: Gas processing and distribution requires environmental operating permits. The most significant are air and wastewater permits that are required for the SNG plant. Hawaii Gas is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable provisions of these permits.
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As of December 31, 2015, Hawaii Gas had 326 employees, of which 214 were subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement that expires on April 30, 2017. The business believes it has a good relationship with its union and non-union employees and there have been no major disruptions in operations due to labor matters for over 30 years. Management of the business is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
As of December 31, 2015, we employed approximately 3,300 people across our consolidated businesses of which approximately 19% were subject to collective bargaining agreements. The MIC holding company does not have any employees.
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We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any document we file with the SEC at the SECs public reference room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operations of the public reference room. The SEC maintains a website that contains annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy and information statements and other information that issuers (including Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation) file electronically with the SEC. The SECs website is www.sec.gov.
Our website is www.macquarie.com/mic. You can access our Investor Center through this website. We make available free of charge, on or through our Investor Center, our proxy statements, annual reports to shareholders, annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to these filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. We also make available through our Investor Center statements of beneficial ownership of the shares filed by our Manager, our directors and officers, any holders of 10% or more of our shares outstanding and others under Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
You can also find information on the Governance page on our website where we post documents including:
| Certificate of Incorporation of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation; |
| Bylaws of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation; |
| Third Amended and Restated Management Services Agreement; |
| Corporate Governance Guidelines; |
| Code of Ethics and Conduct; |
| Charters for our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee; |
| Policy for Shareholder Nomination of Candidates to Become Directors of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation; and |
| Information for Shareholder Communication with our Board of Directors, our Audit Committee and our Lead Independent Director. |
Our Code of Ethics and Conduct applies to all of our directors, officers and employees as well as all directors, officers and employees of our Manager involved in the management of the Company and its businesses. We will post any amendments to the Code of Ethics and Conduct, and any waivers that are required to be disclosed by the rules of either the SEC or the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), on our website. The information on our website is not incorporated by reference into this report.
You can request a copy of these documents at no cost, excluding exhibits, by contacting Investor Relations at 125 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 (212-231-1825).
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An investment in our shares involves a number of risks. The occurrence of any of these risks could have a significant or material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition and could cause a corresponding decline in the market price of our shares.
Should the economic, equity and credit market conditions become disrupted, our ability to raise equity or obtain capital, to repay or refinance credit facilities at maturity, pay significant capital expenditures or fund growth may be costly and/or impaired. Our access to debt financing in particular will depend on a variety of factors such as market conditions, the general availability of credit, the overall availability of credit to our industry, our credit history and credit capacity, as well as the historical performance of our businesses and lender perceptions of their and our financial prospects. In the event that we are unable to obtain debt financing, particularly as significant credit facilities mature, our internal sources of liquidity may not be sufficient.
Economic conditions may also increase our counterparty risk, particularly in those businesses whose revenues are determined under multi-year contracts, such as IMTT, and businesses within our CP&E segment. Should conditions deteriorate, we would expect to see increases in counterparty defaults and/or bankruptcies, which could result in an increase in bad debt expense and may cause our operating results to decline.
The volatility in the financial markets makes projections regarding future obligations under pension plans difficult. Two of our businesses, Hawaii Gas and IMTT, have defined benefit retirement plans. Future funding obligations under those plans depend in large part on the future performance of plan assets and the mix of investment assets. Our defined benefit plans hold a significant amount of equity securities as well as fixed income securities. If the market values of these securities decline or if interest rates decline, our pension expense and cash funding requirements would increase and, as a result, could materially adversely affect the results and liquidity of these businesses and our Company.
The senior secured revolving credit facility imposes, and future debt agreements may impose, operational and financial restrictions on us. These restrictions limit or prohibit, among other things, our ability to:
| incur additional indebtedness; |
| pay dividends, redeem subordinated debt or make other restricted payments; |
| make certain investments or acquisitions; |
| grant or permit certain liens on our assets; |
| enter into certain transactions with affiliates; |
| merge, consolidate or transfer substantially all of our assets; and |
| transfer or sell assets, including capital stock of our subsidiaries. |
These covenants could adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs, withstand a future downturn in our business or the economy in general, engage in business activities, including future opportunities that may be in our interest, and plan for or react to market conditions or otherwise execute our business strategies. A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default in respect of the related indebtedness. If a default occurs, the relevant lenders or holders of such indebtedness could elect to declare the indebtedness, together with accrued interest and other fees, to be immediately due and payable and proceed against any collateral securing that indebtedness. Acceleration of our other indebtedness could result in a default under the terms of the senior secured revolving credit facility or our convertible senior notes. There is no guarantee that we would be able to satisfy our obligations if any of our indebtedness is accelerated.
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Although our businesses tend to benefit from stable fundamental drivers of growth over time, we will attempt to augment that growth by finding, acquiring or developing, and integrating additional businesses. We may not find or be able to acquire such businesses on economically sensible terms. In addition, we may acquire businesses with financial reporting and control systems that are less sophisticated than ours. If we do make an acquisition, we may not be successful in integrating it into our portfolio and/or achieving the expected level of performance. If we invest capital on a development, we may not be successful in the execution of the full project or in integrating it into our portfolio and/or achieving the expected level of performance. Failure to do any of these could result in higher indebtedness or expenses and/or in generating less cash than expected or generating growing amounts of cash at a slower than anticipated rate, either of which could result in a reduction in our share price.
BEC connects to a 6.5 mile, 345-kilovolt submarine power line under the NYH connecting with a Consolidated Edison substation in Brooklyn, New York. The submarine power line is the longest extruded extra-high voltage submarine cable ever manufactured.
In addition to natural risks such as earthquake, flood, lightning, hurricane and wind, the generation of power in Bayonne and its transmission of power from Bayonne to Brooklyn via the submarine cable exposes us to other hazards such as fire, explosion, structural collapse and equipment failure both in respect of BEC and our adjacent Bayonne operations at IMTT. The occurrence of any of these events may result in our being named as a defendant in lawsuits asserting claims for substantial damages, including for environmental cleanup costs, personal injury and property damage and fines and/or penalties. While we maintain an amount of insurance protection that we consider adequate, we cannot provide any assurance that this insurance will be sufficient or effective under all circumstances and against all hazards or liabilities to which we may be subject. A successful claim for which our Company is not fully insured could hurt our financial results and materially harm our financial condition. Further, due to rising insurance costs and changes in the insurance markets, we cannot provide any assurance that this insurance coverage will continue to be available at all or at rates or on terms similar to those presently available. Any losses not covered by insurance could have a material adverse effect on our Companys financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
As part of our acquisition of BEC, we announced our intention to add incremental generating capacity on land owned by our IMTT business adjacent to the existing facility. While we have received preliminary reports indicating that the existing submarine cable is capable of transmitting both the existing and incremental electricity to Brooklyn, should our Company not be able to transmit either the current power or the incremental power via the existing cable it may adversely affect our Company.
With the exception of our airport services business, our businesses generally possess certain characteristics including high barriers to entry, generally stable demand, long-term contracts/concessions, stable yields, regulated operations, and inflation linked revenue. Our airport services business generates revenue and distributable cash in a way that is broadly reflective of the economic health of the country. To the extent we invest in or acquire or develop businesses with revenue and cash generating capacity that is similarly GDP sensitive or businesses that do not possess these characteristics, our financial results could become more volatile and our share price could decline as a result of an increase in the real or perceived risk.
The majority of our indebtedness matures within three to six years. Refinancing this debt may result in substantially higher interest rates or margins or substantially more restrictive covenants. Any of these could
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limit operational flexibility or reduce dividends and/or distributions from our operating businesses to us, which would have an adverse impact on our ability to freely deploy capital and continue to maintain or grow dividends to our shareholders. We cannot provide assurance that we or the other owners of any of our businesses will be willing or able to make capital contributions to repay some or all of the debt if required.
In 2014, we issued $350.0 million of convertible senior notes and entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility. This holding company level debt increases our interest payments and could have significant effects on our business, including the following:
| we may be required to use a significant portion of our cash flow to pay interest on our indebtedness which will reduce the funds available for dividends to shareholders, additional acquisitions, pursuit of business opportunities or other business purposes; |
| our ability to obtain additional financing may be impaired; |
| it may be more difficult for us to satisfy our financial obligations under our contractual and commercial commitments; |
| our increased level of indebtedness could place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that may have proportionately less debt; |
| exposing us to risk of increased interest rates because any borrowings under the senior secured revolving credit facility are at variable rates of interest; |
| our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate may be limited; and |
| our indebtedness may make us more vulnerable to economic downturns and adverse developments in our businesses. |
We expect to obtain the funds to pay our expenses and to repay our indebtedness primarily from our operating businesses. Our ability to meet our expenses and make these payments therefore depends on the future performance of our businesses, which will be affected by financial, business, economic and other factors, many of which we cannot control. Our businesses may not generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the future, which could result in our inability to repay indebtedness or to fund other liquidity needs. As a holding company with no operations, we are dependent on the ability of our businesses to make distributions to us to pay our expenses and repay our indebtedness. In addition, the senior secured revolving credit facility is guaranteed by MIC Ohana Corporation, our direct, wholly owned subsidiary. MIC Ohana Corporation is a holding company whose only material asset is the capital stock of our other subsidiaries. If we do not have enough funds, we may be required to refinance all or part of our then existing debt, sell assets or borrow more funds, which we may not be able to accomplish on terms acceptable to us, or at all. In addition, the terms of existing or future debt agreements may restrict us from pursuing any of these alternatives.
We and any of our existing and future subsidiaries may incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future. Although the terms of our senior secured revolving credit facility contain limitations on our ability to incur additional indebtedness, these restrictions are subject to a number of qualifications and exceptions. If we incur any additional indebtedness that ranks equally with the indebtedness under our senior secured revolving credit facility, the holders of that additional debt will be entitled to share ratably with the lenders or holders of the indebtedness under the senior secured revolving credit facility in any proceeds distributed in connection with any insolvency, liquidation, reorganization, dissolution or other winding up of our Company. If new debt is added to our or any of our subsidiaries current debt levels, the related risks that we now face could be exacerbated.
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We operate our consolidating businesses on a stand-alone basis, relying on existing management teams for day-to-day operations. Consequently, our operational success, as well as the success of our internal growth strategy, will be dependent on the continued efforts of the management teams of our consolidating businesses, who have extensive experience in the day-to-day operations of these businesses. Furthermore, we will likely be dependent on the operating management teams of businesses that we may acquire in the future. The loss of key personnel, or the inability to retain or replace qualified employees, could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
While it is our preference to own our businesses outright or to be able to exercise significant influence over our investments, including with respect to the timing and amount of distributions to us from those businesses, we may in some cases find the potential economic benefits of owning less than a controlling interest to be compelling. In such cases, we will attempt to co-invest with like-minded individuals/organizations. However, there can be no certainty that our interests with such co-investor(s) will always be aligned or that we will always be in a position to determine the amount and timing of distributions from such investments.
Disputes with a prior co-investor has resulted in our being involved in an arbitration proceeding. While we prevailed in this arbitration, it was costly and diverted the attention of our management and there was a delay associated with receipt of the benefits to which we were entitled.
Our ability to influence a joint venture business is typically governed by (and may be limited to) our rights under a shareholders agreement. We may not directly manage the day-to-day operations of a joint venture, and we may not be provided with notice of material events with respect such joint venture businesses (including, without limitation, potential liabilities for environmental health and safety (EHS) matters) in as timely a manner and with the same level of detail as we would if we were in such a day-to-day management role.
If we do not manage the day-to-day operations of a joint venture, we may not have complete visibility into operational and financial systems, controls or processes, including among others, as they relate to EHS measures. We may not be able to evaluate whether such financial, operational, or EHS systems or controls are sufficiently robust or executed appropriately.
Our businesses (including businesses in which we invest) are subject to numerous statutes, rules and regulations relating to environmental protection. Atlantic Aviation is subject to environmental protection requirements relating to the storage, transport, pumping and transfer of fuel. Hawaii Gas is subject to risks and hazards associated with the refining, handling, storage and transportation of combustible products. These risks could result in substantial losses due to personal injury, loss of life, damage or destruction of property and equipment and environmental damage. Any losses we face could be greater than insurance levels maintained by our businesses, which could have an adverse effect on their and our financial results. In addition, disruptions to physical assets could reduce our ability to serve customers and adversely affect sales and cash flows.
IMTTs and BECs operations in particular are subject to complex, stringent and expensive environmental regulations, including compliance with emission limitations and/or air permits, and future compliance costs are difficult to estimate with certainty. IMTT also faces risks relating to the handling and transportation of significant amounts of hazardous materials. Failure to comply with regulations or other claims may give rise to interruptions in operations and civil or criminal penalties and liabilities that could adversely affect the profitability of this business and the distributions it makes to us, as could significant unexpected compliance
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costs. Further, these rules and regulations are subject to change and compliance with any changes could result in a restriction of the activities of our businesses, significant capital expenditures and/or increased ongoing operating costs.
A number of the properties owned by IMTT have been subject to environmental contamination in the past and require remediation for which IMTT is liable. These remediation obligations exist principally at IMTTs Bayonne and Lemont facilities and could cost more than anticipated or could be incurred earlier than anticipated, or both. In addition, IMTT may discover additional environmental contamination at its Bayonne, Lemont or other facilities that may require remediation at significant cost to IMTT. Further, the past contamination of the properties owned by IMTT, including by former owners or operators of such properties, could result in remediation obligations, personal injury, property damage, environmental damage or similar claims by third parties.
We may also be required to address other prior or future environmental contamination, including soil and groundwater contamination that results from the spillage of fuel, hazardous materials or other pollutants. Under various federal, state, local and foreign environmental statutes, rules and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of real property may be liable for noncompliance with applicable environmental and health and safety requirements and for the costs of investigation, monitoring, removal or remediation of hazardous materials. These laws often impose liability, whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of hazardous materials. Persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous materials may also be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of those materials at the disposal or treatment facility, whether or not that facility is or ever was owned or operated by that person and whether or not the original disposal or treatment activity accorded with all regulatory requirements. The presence of hazardous materials on a property could result in personal injury, loss of life, damage or destruction of property and equipment, environmental damage and/or claims by third parties that could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or operating results.
Our businesses are subject to federal, state and local safety, health and environmental laws and regulations. These laws and regulations affect all aspects of their operations and are frequently modified. There is a risk that any one of our businesses may not be able to comply with some aspect of these laws and regulations, resulting in fines or penalties. Additionally, if new laws and regulations are adopted or if interpretations of existing laws and regulations change, we could be required to increase capital spending and incur increased operating expenses in order to comply. Because the regulatory environment frequently changes, we cannot predict when or how we may be affected by such changes. Environmental emissions and other compliance testing technologies continue to improve, which may result in more stringent, targeted environmental regulations and compliance obligations in the future, for example at IMTT, the costs of which could be material and adversely affect our cash flows and results of operations.
Our businesses generally are, and will continue to be, subject to substantial regulation by governmental agencies. In addition, our businesses rely on obtaining and maintaining government permits, licenses, concessions, leases or contracts. Government entities, due to the wide-ranging scope of their authority, have significant leverage over us in their contractual and regulatory relationships with us that they may exercise in a manner that causes us delays in the operation of our businesses or pursuit of our strategy, or increased administrative expense. Furthermore, government permits, licenses, concessions, leases and contracts are generally very complex, which may result in periods of non-compliance, or disputes over interpretation or enforceability. If we fail to comply with these regulations or contractual obligations, we could be subject to monetary penalties or we may lose our rights to operate the affected business, or both. Where our ability to operate a business is subject to a concession or lease from the government, the concession or lease may restrict our ability to operate the business in a way that maximizes cash flows and profitability. Further, our ability to grow our current and future businesses will often require consent of numerous government
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regulators. Increased regulation restricting the ownership or management of U.S. assets by non-U.S. persons, given the non-U.S. ultimate ownership of our Manager, may limit our ability to pursue acquisitions. Any such regulation may also limit our Managers ability to continue to manage our operations, which could cause disruption to our businesses and a decline in our performance. In addition, any required government consents may be costly to seek and we may not be able to obtain them. Failure to obtain any required consents could limit our ability to achieve our growth strategy.
Our contracts with government entities may also contain clauses more favorable to the government counterparty than a typical commercial contract. For instance, a lease, concession or general service contract may enable the government to terminate the agreement without requiring them to pay adequate compensation. In addition, government counterparties also may have the discretion to change or increase regulation of our operations, or implement laws or regulations affecting our operations, separate from any contractual rights they may have. Governments have considerable discretion in implementing regulations that could impact these businesses. Governments may be influenced by political considerations to take actions that may hinder the efficient and profitable operation of our businesses.
Many of our contracts, especially those with government entities or quasi-government entities are long-term contracts. These long-term contracts may be difficult to replace if terminated. In addition, buy-out or other early termination provisions could adversely affect our results of operations if exercised before the end of the contract.
Where our businesses are sole or predominant service providers in their respective service areas and provide services that are essential to the community, they are likely to be subject to rate regulation by governmental agencies that will determine the prices they may charge. We may also face fees or other charges imposed by government agencies that increase our costs and over which we have no control. We may be subject to increases in fees or unfavorable price determinations that may be final with no right of appeal or that, despite a right of appeal, could result in our profits being negatively affected. In addition, we may have very little negotiating leverage in establishing contracts with government entities, which may decrease the prices that we otherwise might be able to charge or the terms upon which we provide products or services. Businesses we acquire in the future may also be subject to rate regulation or similar negotiating limitations.
Accidents and incidents involving the aviation industry, particularly those involving the airports and heliport at which we operate, whether or not directly related to our Companys services, and the media coverage thereof, can adversely impact our Companys reputation and the demand for our services. Similarly, negative publicity or public perception of the energy-related industries in which we operate, including through media coverage of environmental contamination and climate change concerns, could reduce demand for our services and harm our reputation. Any reduction in demand for the services our businesses provide or damage to our reputation could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and business prospects.
A significant and sustained increase in the price of oil could have a negative impact on the profitability of a number of our businesses. Higher prices for jet fuel could result in less use of aircraft by GA customers, which would have a negative impact on the profitability of Atlantic Aviation. Higher fuel prices could increase the cost of power to our businesses generally which they may not be able to fully pass on to customers.
A period of low energy prices, or what has been characterized as an oil or energy glut, may not drive an increase in economic activity and capital investment. If instead it results in a lack of growth in
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economic activity and capital investment, and/or a slowing of the economy, demand for products and services provided by our airport services and/or bulk liquid terminal businesses may flatten or decline. A decline in the performance of these businesses could result in a decline in the value of our shares.
Revenue at our Atlantic Aviation and Hawaii Gas business segments is generated primarily from the re-sale of a commodity. Accordingly, fluctuations in the underlying cost of the commodity may be reflected in a similar movement in revenue and cost of services/goods sold such that:
| a decline in the commodity price (assuming constant volume) may result in a decline in revenue and a corresponding decline in the cost of services/goods sold; and |
| an increase in the commodity price (assuming constant volume) may result in an increase in revenue and an increase in the cost of services/goods sold. |
This volatility may or may not be apparent in our consolidated results given (i) revenue, costs of services/goods sold and gross profit in our segments may not exhibit the same degree of commodity price fluctuation (for example, the majority of revenues in our IMTT and CP&E segments are contracted revenues); (ii) the commodities sold in our Atlantic Aviation and Hawaii Gas segments may not exhibit the same degree of volatility; and (iii) such commodities may not do so simultaneously.
The trends toward increased conservation, as well as technological advances including installation of improved insulation, the development of more efficient heating and cooling devices and advances in energy generation technology, may reduce demand for certain of our products and services. During periods of high energy commodity costs, the prices of certain of our products and services generally increase, which may lead to customer conversation. In addition, federal and/or state regulation may require mandatory conservation measures, which would also reduce demand.
The discovery and development of new and unconventional energy sources in the U.S. may drive changes in related energy product logistics chains. The location and exploitation of these new energy sources could result in the dislocation of certain portions of some of our businesses. Either or both of these changes in energy supply chain logistics or trends toward increased conservation could reduce demand for our products and services and could adversely affect our results of operations.
Although our businesses tend to produce stable financial results owing to a preponderance of contracted/concession based revenues and the provision of generally essential services, each operates in an environment which can generate seasonal variations in results. Our bulk liquid terminals business may generate incrementally more cash during cold weather months as a result of increased heating, throughput of certain products such as heating oil or the reduction in maintenance expenses. Our aviation services business may generate relatively more cash during cold weather months as a result of increased GA traffic into bases in Florida and intermountain West. Our BEC gas power facility generates more cash during periods of extreme temperature. Our solar power facilities may generate incrementally more cash during summer months when the number of daylight hours increases. Our gas production and distribution business may generate incrementally more cash during the peak tourism periods in Hawaii between mid-December and the end of March and from mid-June through mid-September. To the extent that our businesses collectively appear to generate more cash in the first quarter of the year, such performance, if annualized, could result in an overly optimistic estimate of the value of our shares.
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We rely on information technology networks and systems to process, transmit and store electronic information used to operate our businesses. We also share certain information technology networks with our Manager. The information technology we use, as well as the information technology systems used by our Manager, could be vulnerable to security breach, damage or interruption from computer viruses, cyber attacks, cyber terrorism, natural disasters or telecommunications failures. If our technology systems were to fail or be breached and we were unable to recover in a timely manner, we may be unable to fulfill critical business functions and confidential data could be compromised, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Climate change is receiving increased attention and there is an ongoing debate as to the extent to which our climate is changing, the possible causes of this change and its potential impacts. Some attribute global warming to increased levels of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, which has led to significant legislative and regulatory efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The outcome of federal and state actions to address global climate change could result in significant new regulations, additional changes to fund energy efficiency activities or other regulatory actions. These actions could increase the costs of operating our businesses, reduce the demand for our products and services and impact the prices we charge our customers, any or all of which could adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, climate change could make severe weather events more frequent, which would increase the likelihood of capital expenditures to replace damaged physical property at our businesses.
We believe that our businesses face a greater risk of terrorist attack than other businesses, particularly our operations within the immediate vicinity of metropolitan and suburban areas. Because our businesses provide basic services relied on by many people, our facilities may be at greater risk for terrorism attacks than other businesses, which could affect our operations significantly. Any terrorist attacks that occur at or near our business locations would be likely to cause significant harm to our employees and assets. In recent years, insurers have significantly reduced the amount of insurance coverage available for liability to persons other than employees or passengers for claims resulting from acts of terrorism, war or similar events. A terrorist attack that makes use of our property, or property under our control, may result in liability far in excess of available insurance coverage. In addition, any terrorist attack, regardless of location, could cause a disruption to our business and a decline in earnings. Furthermore, it is likely to result in an increase in insurance premiums and a reduction in coverage, which could cause our profitability to suffer.
Demand for IMTTs bulk liquid terminals is largely a function of demand for chemical, petroleum and vegetable and animal oil products and, less significantly, the extent to which such products are imported into and/or exported out of the United States. Demand for chemical, petroleum and vegetable and animal oil products is influenced by a number of factors, including economic conditions, growth in the economy, the absolute and relative pricing of chemical, petroleum and vegetable and animal oil products and their substitutes. Import and export volumes of these products to and from the United States are influenced by demand and supply imbalances in the United States and overseas, the cost of producing chemical, petroleum and vegetable and animal oil products domestically versus overseas and the cost of transporting the products between the United States and overseas destinations.
Specifically, increased production of natural gas or crude from mainland North America, the volatility of global crude prices or the lifting of the U.S. ban on crude oil exports may increase or decrease the demand for bulk liquid terminals. This situation continues to develop and the effects are not yet predictable.
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In addition, changes in government regulations that affect imports and exports of bulk chemical, petroleum, renewable fuels and vegetable and animal oil products, including the imposition of surcharges or taxes on imported or exported products, could adversely affect import and export volumes to and from the United States. A reduction in demand for bulk liquid terminals, particularly in NYH or the Lower Mississippi River, as a consequence of lower demand for, or imports/exports of, chemical, petroleum or vegetable and animal oil products, could lead to a decline in storage rates and tankage volumes rented out by IMTT and adversely affect IMTTs revenue and profitability and the distributions it makes to us.
An increase in available bulk liquid terminal capacity in excess of growth in demand for such storage in the key locations in which IMTT operates, such as NYH and the Lower Mississippi River, or in Houston or other parts of the Gulf Coast could result in overcapacity and a decline in storage rates and tankage volumes rented out by IMTT and could adversely affect IMTTs revenue and profitability and the distributions it makes to us.
The interplay and proximity of terminal capacity, refining and end user demand is critical for the commercial viability of a terminal. Shifts in any of these factors may cause a decline in demand for our terminals or make other terminals more attractive, which could adversely affect IMTTs revenue and profitability and the distributions it makes to us.
A portion of IMTTs historical growth has been dependent on the deployment of growth capital. IMTT faces significant uncertainties and competition in the pursuit of growth opportunities. For example, decisions regarding new growth projects rely on numerous estimates, including among other factors, predictions of future demand for IMTTs services, future supply shifts, crude oil production estimates, commodity price environments, economic conditions and potential changes in the financial condition of IMTTs customers. IMTTs predictions of such factors could cause it to forego certain investments or to lose opportunities to competitors who make investments based on more aggressive predictions. If IMTT cannot find projects with economically acceptable terms, future growth of this business may be limited.
A decrease in oil prices over a long period of time may result in reduced demand for the services IMTT provides. Uncertainty in the oil markets may also result in IMTTs customers entering into shorter term contracts for storage than they have previously. This would increase the frequency of customer contract renewals and negotiations and may result in more volatility in earnings.
IMTT customers who are negatively impacted by reduced oil prices may seek to renegotiate contract pricing or storage capacity in order to reduce operating costs. Low oil prices may also result in a lower level of growth capital expenditures by IMTT as its customers may not require additional storage or logistics assets and this may limit IMTTs future growth. IMTTs customer base includes large, multinational oil companies. If oil prices remain low or decline further, one or more of these companies could cease operations or be consolidated. This could result in a loss of customers and/or a consolidation among customers and may reduce IMTTs revenue or concentrate counterparties to the point where the loss of any one could be material to the performance or prospects of the business.
Upon expiration, agreements can generally be terminated by either party, though some agreements require the giving of requisite notice. Changing market conditions, including changes in petroleum product supply or demand patterns, forward-price structure, financial market conditions, regulations, accounting rules or other
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factors could cause IMTTs customers to be unwilling to renew their storage agreements when those agreements terminate, or make them willing to renew only at lower rates or for shorter periods. If any of IMTTs agreements are terminated or expire and IMTT is unable to secure comparable alternative arrangements, IMTT may not be able to generate sufficient additional revenue from third parties to replace any shortfall. Additionally, IMTT may incur substantial costs if modifications to its terminals are required by a new or renegotiated agreement.
There is inherent risk of incurring significant environmental costs and liabilities in IMTTs operations due to its handling of petroleum hydrocarbons, hazardous substances and wastes, because of air emissions, water discharges and waste practices related to its operations, and as a result of historical operations and waste disposal practices of prior owners of IMTTs facilities. IMTTs pipeline and terminal facilities have been used for transportation, storage and distribution of crude oil, refined petroleum products and chemicals for many years. Although IMTT has utilized operating and disposal practices that were standard in the industry at the time, refined petroleum products or crude oil, hydrocarbons, hazardous substances and wastes from time to time have been spilled or released on or under the terminal properties.
In addition, the terminal properties were previously owned and operated by other parties and those parties from time to time also have spilled or released refined petroleum products or crude oil, hydrocarbons, hazardous substances or wastes. The terminal properties are subject to federal, state and local laws that impose investigatory, corrective action and remedial obligations, some of which are joint and several or strict liability obligations without regard to fault, to address and prevent environmental contamination. IMTT may incur significant costs and liabilities in responding to any soil and groundwater contamination that occurs on its properties, even if the contamination was caused by prior owners and operators of its facilities. IMTT may not be able to recover some or any of these costs from insurance or other sources of contractual indemnity. To the extent that the costs associated with meeting any or all of these requirements are substantial and not adequately provided for, there could be a material adverse effect on IMTTs business, financial condition and results of operations.
IMTTs operations involve the transportation and storage of petroleum and chemical products which are subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing release of materials and vapors into the environment, occupational health and safety aspects of our operations, and otherwise relating to the protection of the environment. Compliance with this array of federal, state, and local laws and regulations is difficult and may require significant capital expenditures and operating costs to mitigate or prevent pollution. Moreover, IMTTs business is subject to spills, discharges or other releases of petroleum or chemical products or other hazardous substances or wastes into the environment and neighboring areas, in which events joint and several, strict liability may be imposed against us under certain environmental laws for costs required to remediate and restore impacted properties, for claims made by neighboring landowners and other third parties for personal injury, natural resource and property damages, and for costs required to conduct health studies. Failure to comply with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations may result in the assessment of sanctions, including fines, administrative, civil or criminal penalties, and permit revocations, the imposition of investigatory, corrective action, or remedial obligations and the issuance of injunctions limiting or prohibiting some or all of IMTTs operations.
New laws and regulations, amendment of existing laws and regulations, increased government enforcement or other developments could require IMTT to make additional expenditures. Many of these laws and regulations are becoming increasingly stringent, and the cost of compliance with these requirements can be expected to increase over time. IMTT is not able to predict the impact of new or changed laws or regulations or how such legal requirements are interpreted or enforced, but any such expenditures or costs for environmental and occupational health and safety compliance could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition and profitability.
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The transportation, handling and storage of petroleum, chemical and vegetable and animal oil products are subject to the risk of spills, leakage, contamination, fires and explosions. Any of these events may result in loss of revenue, loss of reputation or goodwill, fines, penalties and other liabilities. In certain circumstances, such events could also require IMTT to halt or significantly alter operations at all or part of the facility at which the event occurred. IMTT carries insurance to protect against most of the accident-related risks involved in the conduct of the business; however, the limits of IMTTs coverage mean IMTT cannot insure against all risks. In addition, because IMTTs facilities are not insured against loss from terrorism or acts of war, such an attack that significantly damages one or more of IMTTs major facilities would have a negative impact on IMTTs future cash flow and profitability and the distributions it makes to us. Further, future losses sustained by insurers during hurricanes in the U.S. Gulf and Northeast regions may result in lower insurance coverage and/or increased insurance premiums for IMTTs properties.
IMTTs terminals are generally long-lived assets. Some of those assets have been in service for several decades. The age and condition of these terminals could result in increased maintenance or remediation expenditures and an increased risk of product releases and associated costs and liabilities. Any significant increase in these expenditures, costs or liabilities could materially adversely affect IMTTs results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Petroleum and other products that IMTT stores and transports are sold by customers for consumption into the public market. Various federal, state and local agencies have the authority to prescribe specific product quality specifications for commodities sold into the public market. Changes in product quality specifications or blending requirements could reduce IMTTs revenue, require IMTT to incur additional costs or require capital expenditures. If IMTT is unable to recover these costs through increased revenue, its cash flows could be adversely affected.
IMTT has a number of customers that together generate a material proportion of IMTTs revenue and gross profit. In 2015, IMTTs ten largest customers by revenue generated approximately 50% of IMTT revenue. The insolvency of any of these large customers could result in an increase in unutilized storage capacity in the absence of such capacity being rented to other customers and adversely affect IMTTs revenue and profitability and the distributions it makes to us.
A large part of the business revenue is derived from fueling and other services provided to GA customers and, to a lesser extent, commercial air travelers. An economic downturn could reduce the level of air travel, adversely affecting Atlantic Aviation. GA travel is primarily a function of economic activity. Consequently, during periods of financial market dislocation, FBO customers may be more likely to curtail air travel.
Air travel and air traffic volume can also be affected by events that have nationwide and industry-wide implications. Events such as wars, outbreaks of disease, severe weather and terrorist activities in the United States or overseas may reduce air travel. Local circumstances include downturns in the general economic conditions of the area where an airport is located or other situations in which the business major FBO customers relocate their home base or preferred fueling stop to alternative locations.
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In addition, changes to regulations governing the tax treatment relating to GA travel, either for businesses or individuals, may cause a reduction in GA travel. Increased environmental regulation restricting or increasing the cost of aviation activities could also cause the business revenue to decline.
Atlantic Aviation may experience negative impacts to its results of operations due to a deterioration in the level of domestic and international financial markets activity. A deterioration in either equity or credit markets and its resultant impact on volume or value of debt or equity issuances and/or merger and acquisition activity may cause GA activity to decline and consequently impact our results of operations.
FBO operators at a particular airport compete based on a number of factors, including location of the facility relative to runways and street access, service, value added features, reliability and price. Many of Atlantic Aviations FBOs compete with one or more FBOs at their respective airports and with FBOs at nearby airports. Furthermore, leases related to FBO operations may be subject to competitive bidding at the end of their term. Some present and potential competitors may have or may obtain greater financial and marketing resources than Atlantic Aviation, which may negatively impact Atlantic Aviations ability to compete at each airport or for lease renewal. Some competitors may aggressively or irrationally price their bids for airport concessions, which may limit the business ability to grow or renew its portfolio. Excessive price discounting may cause fuel volume and market share decline, potential decline in hangar rentals and de-icing and may result in increased margin pressure, adversely affecting the profitability of this business.
Atlantic Aviations FBOs do not have the right to be the sole provider of FBO services at any airport. The authority responsible for each airport has the ability to grant other leases to other operators and new competitors could be established at those airports. The addition of new competitors may reduce or impair Atlantic Aviations ability to grow or improve its financial performance.
The previously announced transaction between Signature Flight Support and Landmark Aviation closed in February 2016. Accordingly, Signature Flight Support has a network of FBOs materially larger than Atlantic Aviations and materially larger than has ever existed in the industry. This may enhance Signature Flight Supports competitive position in the industry and adversely affect Atlantic Aviations results of operations.
Atlantic Aviation generates revenue pursuant to concessions granted by airport authorities. Airport authorities may choose at the expiration of the current concession to not renew the concession at all or to only renew the concession on terms which are economically unfavorable to Atlantic Aviation. The loss or modification of any of Atlantic Aviations airport leases could adversely impact its results of operations.
Atlantic Aviations revenue is derived from long-term leases on 69 airports in the U.S. If Atlantic Aviation defaults on the terms and conditions of its leases, including upon insolvency, the relevant authority may terminate the lease without compensation. In this case, Atlantic Aviation would then lose the income from that location and potentially the expected returns from prior capital expenditures. Atlantic Aviation would also likely be in default under its loan agreements and be obliged to repay its lenders a portion or the entire outstanding loan amount. Any such events would have a material adverse effect on Atlantic Aviations results of operations.
Aviation fuel is generally stored on site in fuel farms. In some instances these fuel farms are owned by the FBO operator and in other instances they are owned by a third party, usually the airport or a third party fuel provider. Extreme and sudden movements in underlying commodity prices may impact the value of an
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FBO operators fuel inventory as well as the margin the FBO operator earns on fuel. In addition, extreme and sudden movements in commodity prices may impact overall GA activity levels.
Completing acquisitions, expansions or developments are subject to a number of conditions, and we may not complete such transactions on a timely basis or at all, which could have an adverse effect on the business and results of operations of our Atlantic Aviation business.
FBO industry participants are often smaller, private companies with less sophisticated information systems and financial reporting and control capabilities. Acquisitions are typically privately owned and have financial reporting and control systems that are less sophisticated than ours. If we complete the acquisitions, we may be unable to integrate the assets into our existing operations on a timely basis or to achieve expected efficiencies. The integration could be expensive and could be time consuming for our management.
We may not be able to achieve anticipated levels of financial performance at the acquired assets within our expected time frames or at all. Atlantic Aviation may incur additional indebtedness to fund future acquisitions, expansions or developments. This increased level of indebtedness will increase interest expense and could reduce funds available for reinvestment or distribution to us.
As of December 31, 2015, Atlantic Aviation had total long-term debt outstanding of $604.6 million, consisting of $600.5 million in term loan debt and $4.1 million in stand-alone debt facilities. The terms of these debt arrangements require compliance with certain operating and financial covenants. The ability of Atlantic Aviation to meet its respective debt service obligations and to refinance or repay their outstanding indebtedness will depend primarily upon cash produced by this business.
The U.S. military operates non-combat aircraft that are serviced at Atlantic Aviation FBOs around the U.S. and combat and non-combat aircraft that are serviced at certain airports where specific fuel and fuel-related services are provided by Atlantic Aviation. Cuts in U.S. military spending, to the extent they result in a reduction in the number of flights by military aircraft, could reduce revenue at Atlantic Aviation.
FBOs are subject to extensive regulatory requirements that could result in significant costs. For example, the FAA, from time to time, issues directives and other regulations relating to the management, maintenance and operation of facilities. Compliance with those requirements may cause Atlantic Aviation to incur significant expenditures. The proposal and enactment of additional laws and regulations, as well as any charges that Atlantic Aviation has not complied with any such laws and regulations, could significantly increase the cost of Atlantic Aviations operations and reduce overall revenue. In addition, new regulations, if implemented, could decrease the convenience and attractiveness of GA travel relative to commercial air travel and, therefore, may adversely impact demand for Atlantic Aviations services.
The business uses industry and airport-specific GA traffic data published by the FAA to identify trends in the FBO industry. The business also uses this traffic data as a key input to decision-making in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions and macro pricing matters. However, as noted by the FAA on their
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website, the data has several limitations and challenges. As a result, the use of the FAA traffic data may result in conclusions in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions or macro pricing decisions that are ultimately sub-optimal.
The development, construction, operation and maintenance of power generation facilities involve various operational risks, which can include mechanical and structural failure, accidents, labor issues or the failure of technology to perform as anticipated. Events outside our control, such as economic developments, changes in fuel prices or the price of other feedstocks, governmental policy changes, demand for energy and the like, could materially reduce the revenues generated or increase the expenses of constructing, operating, maintaining or restoring power generation businesses. Degradation of the performance of our facilities may reduce our revenues. Unanticipated capital expenditures associated with maintaining, upgrading or repairing our facilities may reduce profitability. We may also choose or be required to decommission a power generation facility or other asset. The decommissioning process could be protracted and result in the incurrence of significant financial and/or regulatory obligations or other uncertainties.
Our CP&E businesses may also face construction risks typical for power generation and related infrastructure businesses, including, without limitation:
| labor disputes, work stoppages or shortages of skilled labor; |
| shortages of fuels or materials; |
| slower than projected construction progress and the unavailability or late delivery of necessary equipment; |
| delays caused by or in obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals or permits; |
| adverse weather conditions and unexpected construction conditions; |
| accidents or the breakdown or failure of construction equipment or processes; |
| difficulties in obtaining suitable or sufficient financing; and |
| force majeure or catastrophic events such as explosions, fires and terrorist activities and other similar events beyond our control. |
Such developments could result in substantial unanticipated delays or expenses and, under certain circumstances, and could prevent completion of construction activities once undertaken. Construction costs may exceed estimates for various reasons, including inaccurate engineering and planning, labor and building material costs in excess of expectations and unanticipated problems with project start-up. Such unexpected increases may result in increased debt service costs and funds being insufficient to complete construction. Our facilities under development may receive little or no cash flow through the date of completion of development and may experience operating deficits after the date of completion. In addition, market conditions may change during the course of development that make such development less attractive than at the time it was commenced. Any events of this nature could severely delay or prevent the completion of, or significantly increase the cost of, the construction. In addition, there are risks inherent in the construction work which may give rise to claims or demands against us from time to time. Delays in the completion of any power project may result in lost revenues or increased expenses, including higher O&M costs.
Investments in electric power industries continue to experience increasing competitive pressures, primarily in wholesale markets, as a result of consumer demands, technological advances, greater availability of natural gas and other factors. Changes in regulation may support not only consolidation among domestic utilities and other power producers, but also the disaggregation of vertically integrated utilities into separate generation, transmission and distribution businesses. As a result, additional significant competitors could become active in the independent power industry.
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The power and energy sectors are the subject of substantial and complex laws, rules and regulations. These regulators include the FERC, which has jurisdiction over the transmission and wholesale sale of electricity in interstate commerce and over the transportation, storage and certain sales of natural gas in interstate commerce, including the rates, charges and other terms and conditions for such services, respectively and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the purpose of which is to establish and enforce reliability standards applicable to all users, owners and operators of the bulk power system. These regulators derive their authority from, among other laws, the Federal Power Act, as amended (FPA), The Energy Policy Act of 2005, Natural Gas Act, as amended (NGA) and state and, perhaps, local public utility laws.
We source engines, boilers, chillers, cogeneration systems, photovoltaic modules and other complex components from a wide selection of third-party suppliers and engage third-party contractors for the construction of power projects. We typically enter into contracts with our suppliers and contractors on a project-by-project basis and do not maintain long-term contracts with our suppliers or contractors. Therefore, we are generally exposed to price fluctuations and availability of products and components sourced from our suppliers and construction services procured from our contractors. In light of changing market dynamics and government policies, the price and availability of certain products have been subject to significant volatility in recent years. Increases in the prices of products and components, decreases in their availability, fluctuations in construction, labor and installation costs, or changes in the terms of our relationships with our suppliers and contractors may increase the cost of procuring equipment and engaging contractors and hence materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Furthermore, the delivery of defective products or products or construction services by our suppliers or contractors which are otherwise not in compliance with contract specifications, or the late supply of products or construction services, may cause construction delays or power projects that fail to adhere to our quality and safety standards, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.
We expect to benefit from various warranties, including product quality and performance warranties, provided by our supplies and contractors. These suppliers and contractors, however, may file for bankruptcy, cease operations or otherwise become unable or unwilling to fulfill their warranty obligations. Even if a supplier fulfills its warranty obligations, the warranty may not be sufficient to compensate us for all of our losses. In addition, the warranty period generally expires several years after the date that the equipment is delivered or commissioned and is subject to liability limits. Where damages are caused by defective products provided by our suppliers or construction services delivered by our contractors, our suppliers or contractors may be unable or unwilling to perform their warranty obligations as a result of their financial condition or otherwise, or if the warranty period has expired or a liability limit has been reached, there may be a reduction or loss of warranty protection for the affected projects, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Market prices for electricity, capacity and ancillary services are unpredictable and may fluctuate substantially. Unlike most other commodities, power can only be stored on a very limited basis and generally must be produced concurrently with its use. As a result, power prices are subject to significant volatility due to supply and demand imbalances, especially in the day-ahead and spot markets. CP&Es results of operations, cash flows and financial condition may be impacted by lower prices for wholesale power.
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CP&E depends on electric interconnection and transmission facilities owned and operated by others to deliver the power it generates. Certain off-taker contracts include limited provisions that allow for occasional curtailment of electricity generated by CP&E due to the limitations of the transmission system or electricity grid. Any constraints on, or the failure of, interconnections or transmission facilities could prevent CP&E from selling power and could adversely affect CP&Es results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Counterparties to long-term agreements within CP&E may not perform their obligations in accordance with such agreements. Should they fail to perform, CP&E may be required to seek alternative purchasers of the power produced. The failure of any of the parties to perform in accordance with these agreements could adversely affect CP&Es results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
CP&Es BEC facility depends on a subsea electricity transmission cable which runs under NYH from the project site to Brooklyn, New York. While the cables are buried under the riverbed, an accident or other failure of one or more of these cables could cause BEC to be unable to deliver electricity for a significant period of time. In addition, BECs facility expansion will result in greater utilization of the subsea cables. While the cables are rated to safely transmit additional power, BEC has not historically operated at this capacity. Any meaningful disruption in the cables performance could adversely affect CP&Es results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
For certain of CP&Es current and future generating facilities, including BEC, we may be responsible for the purchase of fuel and face the risks of supply interruptions and fuel price volatility, as fuel deliveries may not exactly match those required for energy sales. CP&Es fuel supply arrangements must be coordinated with transportation agreements, storage services, financial hedging transactions and other contracts so that the fuel is delivered to our facilities at the times, in the quantities and otherwise in a manner that meets CP&Es needs. In addition, CP&E faces risks with regard to the delivery to and the use of fuel including the following:
| transportation may be unavailable if pipeline infrastructure is damaged or disabled; |
| pipeline tariff changes may adversely affect our ability to, or cost to, deliver fuel supply; |
| third-party suppliers may default on supply obligations, and we may be unable to replace supplies currently under contract; |
| market liquidity for fuel or availability of storage services may be insufficient or available only at unfavorable prices; and |
| fuel quality variation may adversely affect our operations. |
CP&Es solar and wind power facilities are dependent on the available solar and wind resources. Historical solar insolation and wind speed data, combined with computer modeling, is used to project expected
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power generation. Actual conditions are beyond our control and may vary substantially from our projections. If actual conditions cause material underperformance, CP&Es result of operations, cash flows and financial condition may be materially adversely affected. This may cause a default under some or all of CP&Es debt facilities and/or limit CP&Es ability to pay distributions to MIC.
We may not be able to replace an expiring PPA or tolling arrangement with a contract on equivalent terms and conditions, including at prices that permit operation of the related facility on a profitable basis. If we are unable to replace an expiring contract, the affected site may temporarily or permanently cease operations. In the case of a facility that ceases operations, the PPA may require that we remove the assets, including fixing or reimbursing the site owner for any damages caused by the assets or the removal of such assets. Alternatively, we may agree to sell the assets to the site owner, but we can offer no assurances as to the terms and conditions, including price, that we would receive in any sale, and the sale price may not be sufficient to replace the revenue previously generated by the project.
As managing member, CP&E is obligated to perform certain actions, including providing certain reporting items to its co-investor and the filing of correct and timely tax returns. As managing member, CP&E is also obligated to refrain from performing certain actions, including selling its interest to certain entities that would result in adverse economic outcomes to CP&E and its co-investor due to tax regulations. If CP&E were to cause an adverse tax outcome for its co-investor, CP&E could be liable. CP&Es failure to perform its obligations or to take any actions contrary to its obligations under any or all operating LLC agreements could adversely affect CP&Es results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Renewable assets currently benefit from various federal, state and local governmental incentives. In the United States, these incentives include investment tax credits (ITC) or cash grants in lieu of ITCs, loan guarantees, RPS programs, modified accelerated cost-recovery system of depreciation and bonus depreciation. In addition, many U.S. states have adopted RPS programs mandating that a specified percentage of electricity sales come from eligible sources of renewable energy. If these government incentives or RPS requirements are reduced or eliminated, it could lead to fewer future power contracts or lead to lower prices for the sale of power in future power contracts, which could have a material adverse effect on future projects.
CP&E is subject to the environmental laws of U.S., federal, state and local authorities. CP&E must comply with numerous environmental laws and obtain numerous governmental permits and approvals to build and operate CP&Es plants. Should CP&E fail to comply with any environmental requirements that apply to its operations, CP&E could be subject to administrative, civil and/or criminal liability and fines, and regulatory agencies could take other actions seeking to curtail operations. In addition, conventional power facilities, such as BEC, are subject to federal, state and local regulations which require certain permits to be obtained for their operations. Certain of these permits may restrict CP&Es power facilities from operating under certain conditions or for more than a set number of hours per year. These regulatory limitations could adversely affect CP&Es cash flow, results of operations or competitive position.
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Hazards customary to the power production industry include the potential for unusual weather conditions, which could affect fuel pricing and availability, as well as route to market or access to customers through transmission and distribution lines or to critical plant assets. To the extent that climate change contributes to the frequency or intensity of weather-related events, CP&Es operations could be affected.
CP&E operates generating units in New Jersey that are not subject to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which is a regional cap and trade system. Future state-level legislative changes may result in generating units in New Jersey being subject to RGGI. These new rules could adversely impact CP&Es results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
The power industry faces intense competition from both conventional and renewable energy providers. Other energy sources may benefit from innovations that reduce costs, increase safety or otherwise improve their competitiveness. New natural resources may be discovered, or global economic, business or political developments may disproportionately benefit certain energy sources.
Other companies with which CP&E competes may have greater liquidity, greater access to credit and other financial resources, lower cost structures, more effective risk management policies and procedures, greater ability to incur losses, longer-standing relationships with customers, greater potential for profitability from ancillary services or greater flexibility in the timing of their sale of generation capacity and ancillary services than CP&E does.
CP&Es competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new laws or regulations or emerging technologies, or to devote greater resources to the construction, expansion or refurbishment of their power generation facilities than CP&E can. In addition, current and potential competitors may make strategic acquisitions or establish cooperative relationships among current and new competitors and rapidly gain significant market share. There can be no assurance that CP&E will be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors, and any failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on CP&Es results of operations.
The profitability of Hawaii Gas is based on the margin of sales prices over costs. Since LPG and feedstock for the SNG plant are commodities, changes in global supply of and demand for these products can have a significant impact on costs. Hawaii Gas has no control over these costs, and, to the extent that these costs cannot be hedged or passed on to customers, the business financial condition and the results of operations would be adversely affected.
Other fuel sources such as electricity, diesel, solar energy, geo-thermal, wind, other gas providers and alternative energy sources may be substituted for certain gas end-use applications, particularly if the price of gas increases relative to other fuel sources, whether due to higher costs or otherwise. Customers could, for a number of reasons, including increased gas prices, lower costs of alternative energy or convenience, meet their energy needs through alternative sources. This could have an adverse effect on the business revenues and cash flows.
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Disruptions at the SNG plant resulting from mechanical or operational problems or power failures could affect the ability of Hawaii Gas to produce SNG. Most of the utility sales on Oahu are of SNG and all SNG is produced at the Oahu plant. Disruptions to the primary and redundant production systems would have a significant adverse effect on Hawaii Gass revenues and cash flows.
Hawaii Gas processes SNG and distributes SNG and LPG. SNG feedstock or LPG supply disruptions could increase Hawaii Gass costs as a result of an inability to source feedstock at rates comparable to those being paid currently. The extended unavailability of one or both of the refineries or disruption to crude oil supplies or feedstock to Hawaii could also result in an increased reliance on off-island sources. An inability to purchase LPG from off-island sources would adversely affect operations. The business is also limited in its ability to store LPG, and any disruption in supply may cause a depletion of LPG stocks. All supply disruptions of SNG or LPG, if occurring for an extended period, could adversely impact the businesss contribution margin and cash flows.
Hawaiis economy, and demand for Hawaii Gass products, is heavily influenced by economic conditions in the U.S. and Asia and their impact on tourism, as well as by government spending. If the local economy deteriorates, the volume of gas sold could be negatively affected by business closures or lower usage, either of which could adversely impact the business financial performance. Additionally, a lack of growth in the Hawaiian economy could reduce the level of new residential construction, and adversely impact growth in volume from new residential customers. A reduction in government activity, particularly military activity could also have a negative impact on Hawaii Gass results.
Depending on the terms of our contracts with suppliers as well as the extent and success of our use of financial instruments to reduce our exposure related to volatility in the cost of LPG, changes in the market price of LPG could create payment obligations and expose the business to increased liquidity risk.
The HPUC regulates all franchised or certificated public service companies operating in Hawaii; prescribes rates, tariffs, charges and fees; determines the allowable rate of earnings in establishing rates; issues guidelines concerning the general management of franchised or certificated utility businesses; and acts on requests for the acquisition, sale, disposition or other exchange of utility properties, including mergers and consolidations.
Any adverse decision by the HPUC concerning the level or method of determining utility rates, the items and amounts that may be included in the rate base, the returns on equity or rate base found to be reasonable, the potential consequences of exceeding or not meeting such returns, or any prolonged delay in rendering a decision in a rate or other proceeding, could have an adverse effect on our business.
As part of our acquisition, the business agreed to 14 regulatory conditions with the HPUC that address a variety of matters including: a requirement that Hawaii Gas and HGCs ratio of consolidated debt to total capital does not exceed 65%; and a requirement to maintain $20.0 million in readily-available cash resources at Hawaii Gas, HGC or MIC. The business is currently in compliance with these conditions, however, future non-compliance with these or other HPUC regulatory conditions, could adversely impact the profitability of Hawaii Gas.
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The proposed merger, announced in December 2014, contemplates the largest energy transaction in state history and its review will require a significant portion of Hawaiis regulatory resources. In March 2015, the HPUC issued an order granting Hawaii Gas intervener status in the merger docket. As of December 31, 2015 the evidentiary hearings were in recess and scheduled to resume in early 2016, with additional briefs from the parties expected thereafter with no deadline for a final HPUC ruling. To the extent this delays the timely review of current or future Hawaii Gas regulatory filings, this may have an adverse impact on the business revenues and cash flows. Further, to the extent that the merged companies are permitted to further vertically integrate into fuel supply, this could also result in an adverse impact on the business revenues and cash flows.
Hawaii Gas continues to evaluate a range of RNG sources for conversion into pipeline quality gas in scale quantities. These initiatives include ongoing commercial negotiations to source biogas from waste water treatment plants, landfills and biomass. The source gas for these projects is often controlled, directly or indirectly, by state or municipal government, thereby requiring extended procurement processes which may delay the businesss plans for implementation. Hawaii Gas must report annually to the HPUC the percentage of feedstock and quantity of gas produced from non-petroleum feedstock. In the event Hawaii Gass RNG initiatives face procurement delays, regulators could impose a renewable portfolio standard on the business, resulting in significantly increased energy costs to the business and its customers.
Hawaii Gas has invested over $5.0 million to evaluate and plan for LNG transport from the mainland and utilization by the business, as well as to commence training and development of systems required for regulatory approval. This project is subject to ongoing implementation risk including but not limited to: the timely issuance of necessary permits, licenses and approvals by governmental agencies and third parties; unanticipated changes in market demand or supply; competition with similar projects; site difficulties; environmental conditions; delays of critical equipment and materials; and commercial arrangements to transport and distribute LNG. In August 2015, Hawaii Governor David Ige announced that his administration is opposed to LNG for electricity generation. If the project is delayed beyond the estimated implementation period, the actual cost of planning and implementation may increase beyond the amounts currently estimated in our capital and operating budgets. A delay in implementation would also cause a delay in the receipt of projected revenues, which may cause our financial results to be negatively impacted.
Hawaii is subject to earthquakes and certain weather risks, such as hurricanes, floods, heavy and sustained rains and tidal waves. Because the business SNG plant, SNG transmission line and several storage facilities are close to the ocean, weather-related disruptions to operations are possible. In addition, earthquakes may cause disruptions. These events could damage the business assets or could result in wide-spread damage to its customers, thereby reducing the volumes of gas sold and, to the extent such damages are not covered by insurance, the business revenues and cash flows.
The U.S. military has a significant presence in Hawaii. To the extent that federal spending cuts, including voluntary or mandatory cuts in U.S. military spending, result in a reduced military presence in Hawaii, such reductions could reduce the demand for gas in Hawaii.
The changing nature of the Hawaii energy complex has had an impact on our Companys staffing requirements. Volatility in feedstock prices, together with the impact of the State of Hawaiis goals to reduce dependency on imported petroleum, requires staff with specialized knowledge of the energy sector. Because
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the resident labor pool in Hawaii is both small, and oriented mainly to Hawaiis basic industries, it is difficult to find individuals with these specialized skill sets. Moreover, relocation to Hawaii is costly and often requires employees to make cultural and family adjustments not normally required for a change of employment. The inability to source and retain staff with appropriate skill sets could adversely impact the performance of our business.
The Jones Act requires that all goods transported by water between U.S. ports be carried in U.S.-flag ships and that they meet certain other requirements. The business has time charter agreements allowing the use of two barges that currently have a cargo capacity of approximately 420,000 gallons and 500,000 gallons of LPG, respectively. The barges used by the business are the only two Jones Act qualified barges available in the Hawaiian Islands capable of carrying large volumes of LPG. If the barges are unable to transport LPG from Oahu and the business is not able to secure off-island sources of LPG or obtain an exemption to the Jones Act that would permit importation of a sufficient quantity of LPG from the mainland U.S., the profitability of the business could be adversely impacted. If the barges require refurbishment or repair at a greater frequency than forecast, cash outflows for capital costs could adversely impact Hawaii Gass results and cash flows.
We cannot unilaterally amend the Management Services Agreement between ourselves and our Manager. Changes in the compensation of our Manager, certain rights held by the Manager or other components of the Agreement require the approval of our Manager and limit our ability to make changes without the consent of the Manager that could be beneficial to shareholders generally.
Our Manager, in its sole discretion, determines whether to reinvest base and performance fees in shares and whether to hold or sell those securities. Reinvestment of base and performance fees in additional shares would increase our Managers ownership stake in our Company. As of February 22, 2016, our Manager owned 6.97% of our outstanding shares. If our Manager decides, for reasons other than the performance and prospects of our Company, to reduce its position in our Company, such sales may be interpreted by some market participants as a lack of confidence in our Company and put downward pressure on the market price of our shares. Sales of shares by our Manager could increase the available supply and decrease the price if demand is insufficient to absorb such sales.
In addition to the limited circumstances in which our Manager can be terminated under the terms of the Management Services Agreement, the Management Services Agreement provides that in circumstances where the stock ceases to be listed on a recognized U.S. exchange as a result of the acquisition of stock by third parties in an amount that results in the stock ceasing to meet the distribution and trading criteria on such exchange or market, our Manager has the option to either propose an alternate fee structure and remain our Manager or resign, terminate the Management Services Agreement upon 30 days written notice and be paid a substantial termination fee. The termination fee payable on our Managers exercise of its right to resign as our Manager subsequent to a delisting of our shares could delay or prevent a change in control that may favor our
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shareholders. Furthermore, in the event of such a delisting, any proceeds from the sale, lease or exchange of a significant amount of assets must be reinvested in new assets of our Company, subject to debt repayment obligations. We would also be prohibited from incurring any new indebtedness or engaging in any transactions with shareholders of our Company or its affiliates without the prior written approval of our Manager. These provisions could deprive shareholders of opportunities to realize a premium on the shares owned by them.
The certificate of incorporation and bylaws of our Company contain a number of provisions that could have the effect of making it more difficult for a third-party to acquire, or discouraging a third-party from acquiring, control of our Company. These provisions include:
| restrictions on our Companys ability to enter into certain transactions with our major shareholders, with the exception of our Manager; in addition, our Company is governed by Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law; |
| allowing only our Companys Board of Directors to fill vacancies, including newly created directorships and requiring that directors may be removed with or without cause by a shareholder vote of 66 2/3%; |
| requiring that only our Companys chairman or Board of Directors may call a special meeting of our shareholders; |
| prohibiting shareholders from taking any action by written consent; |
| establishing advance notice requirements for nominations of candidates for election to our Companys Board of Directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by our shareholders at a shareholders meeting; and |
| having a substantial number of additional shares authorized but unissued. |
Our Manager is paid a management fee based on our Companys market capitalization and potentially performance fees based on the total return generated on behalf of equity holders relative to a utilities-based benchmark. Our Manager, in its sole discretion, may elect to retain base management fees and performance fees, if applicable, paid in cash or to reinvest such payments in additional shares. In the event our Manager chooses not to reinvest the fees to which it is entitled in additional shares, the amount paid will reduce the cash that may otherwise be distributed as a dividend to all shareholders or used in our Companys operations. In the event our Manager chooses to reinvest the fees to which it is entitled in additional shares, effectively returning the cash to us, such reinvestment and the issuance of new shares will dilute existing shareholders by the increase in the percentage of shares owned by our Manager. Either option may adversely impact the market for our shares.
In addition, our Manager has typically elected to invest its fees in shares, and, unless otherwise agreed with MIC, can only change this election during a 20-trading day window following our Companys earnings release. Any change would apply to fees paid thereafter. Accordingly, shareholders would generally have notice of our Managers intent to receive fees in cash rather than reinvest before the change was effective.
Our Manager has the right, under the Management Services Agreement, to resign at any time with 90 days notice, whether we have found a replacement or not. The resignation of our Manager will trigger mandatory repayment obligations under debt facilities at certain of our operating companies. In addition, our Manager could re-assign or remove the CEO and/or the CFO from their positions and responsibilities at our Company without the Boards approval and with little or no notice. If our Manager resigns or our CEO/CFO are removed, we may not be able to find a new external manager or hire internal management with similar expertise within 90 days to provide the same or equivalent services on acceptable terms, or at all. If we are
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unable to do so quickly, our operations are likely to experience a disruption, our financial results could be adversely affected, perhaps materially, and the market price of our shares may decline substantially. In addition, the coordination of our internal management, acquisition activities and supervision of our businesses are likely to suffer if we were unable to identify and reach an agreement with a single institution or group of executives having the expertise possessed by our Manager and its affiliates.
Furthermore, if our Manager resigns, our Company and its subsidiaries will be required to cease use of the Macquarie brand entirely, and change their names to remove any reference to Macquarie. This may cause the value of our Company and the market price of our shares to decline.
Our Company is externally managed by a member of the Macquarie Group. Our Manager receives a fee for its services that provides for a number of corporate center functions including the compensation of our management team and those who provide services to our Company on a shared basis, health and welfare benefits, the provision of facilities, technology and insurance (other than Directors and Officers). The fee is based on the market capitalization of our Company and thus increases as our Company grows. The size of the fee may bear no direct correlation with the actual cost of providing the agreed upon services and may be higher than the cost of managing our Company internally. Per the terms of the Management Services Agreement with our Manager, the default manner for satisfying any base or performance fees to which our Manager may be entitled is the issuance of additional shares. To the extent the fee continues to be satisfied with the delivery of additional shares, all shareholders are diluted and our hurdle for growing distributable cash on a per share basis will be higher.
Our Manager is an affiliate of Macquarie Group Limited and a member of the Macquarie Group. From time to time, we have entered into, and in the future we may enter into, transactions and relationships involving Macquarie Group Limited, its affiliates, or other members of the Macquarie Group. Such transactions have included and may include, among other things, the entry into debt facilities and derivative instruments with members of the Macquarie Group serving as lender or counterparty, and financial advisory or equity underwriting services provided to us by the Macquarie Group.
Although our audit committee, all of the members of which are independent directors, is required to approve of any related party transactions, including those involving members of the Macquarie Group or its affiliates, the relationship of our Manager to the Macquarie Group may result in conflicts of interest.
In addition, as a result of our Managers being a member of the Macquarie Group, negative market perceptions of Macquarie Group Limited generally or of Macquaries infrastructure management model, or Macquarie Group statements or actions with respect to other managed vehicles, may affect market perceptions of our Company and cause a decline in the price of our shares unrelated to our financial performance and prospects.
Under the terms of the Management Services Agreement, our Manager must significantly underperform in order for the Management Services Agreement to be terminated. Our Companys Board of Directors cannot remove our Manager unless:
| our shares underperform a weighted average of two benchmark indices by more than 30% in relative terms and more than 2.5% in absolute terms in 16 out of 20 consecutive quarters prior to and including the most recent full quarter, and the holders of a minimum of 66.67% of the outstanding shares (excluding any shares owned by our Manager or any affiliate of the Manager) vote to remove our Manager; |
| our Manager materially breaches the terms of the Management Services Agreement and such breach has been unremedied within 60 days after notice; |
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| our Manager acts with gross negligence, willful misconduct, bad faith or reckless disregard of its duties in carrying out its obligations under the Management Services Agreement, or engages in fraudulent or dishonest acts; or |
| our Manager experiences certain bankruptcy events. |
Our Companys Board of Directors cannot remove our Manager unless the market performance of our shares also significantly underperforms the benchmark index. If we were unable to remove our Manager in circumstances where the absolute market performance of our shares does not meet expectations, the market price of our shares could be negatively affected.
Our Company is a holding company with no operations. Therefore, we are dependent upon the ability of our businesses to make distributions to our Company to enable it to meet its expenses, and to make dividends to shareholders in the future. The ability of our operating subsidiaries and the businesses in which we invest to make distributions to our Company is subject to limitations based on their operating performance, the terms of their debt agreements, the applicable laws of their respective jurisdictions, and compliance of co-investors with applicable contracts and agreements. In addition, the ability of each business to reduce its outstanding debt will be similarly limited by its operating performance, as discussed below and in Part II, Item 7, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The market price of our shares may fluctuate significantly. Many factors that are beyond our control may significantly affect the market price and marketability of our shares and may adversely affect our ability to raise capital through equity financings. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
| significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of securities of Macquarie Group Limited and/or vehicles managed by the Macquarie Group or branded under the Macquarie name or logo; |
| significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of securities of registered investment companies, business development companies or companies in our sectors, which may not be related to the operating performance of these companies; |
| changes in our earnings or variations in operating results; |
| changes in our ratings from any of the ratings agencies; |
| any shortfall in EBITDA excluding non-cash items or Free Cash Flow from levels expected by securities analysts; |
| changes in regulatory policies or tax law; |
| operating performance of companies comparable to us; |
| loss of funding sources; and |
| substantial sales by our Manager or other significant shareholders. |
We may issue shares of preferred stock in one or more financing transactions. We may also use the authorized preferred stock for funding transactions, including, among other things, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, restructurings, business combinations and investments, although we have no
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immediate plans to do so. We cannot provide assurances that any such transaction will be consummated on favorable terms or at all, that they will enhance shareholder value, or that they will not adversely affect our business or the trading price of our common stock. Any shares of preferred stock could be issued with rights, preferences and privileges that may be superior to those of our common stock. In addition, preferred stock could be issued for capital raising, financing and acquisition needs or opportunities that have the effect of making an acquisition of our Company more difficult or costly, as could also be the case if the board of directors were to issue additional common stock.
Our businesses own and invest in high-value, long-lived assets that generate large amounts of depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are non-cash expenses that serve to reduce reported EPS. We pay our Manager base and may pay performance fees both of which may be reinvested in additional shares thereby rendering them a non-cash expense. Whether the fees are settled in cash or reinvested in additional shares, they have the effect of reducing EPS. As a result, our financial performance may appear to be substantially worse compared with businesses whose earnings do not reflect the effects of depreciation and amortization (or other non-cash items). To the extent that our results appear to be worse, we may have relatively greater difficulty attracting investors in our stock.
We may make investments in certain businesses which we will be required to account for using the equity method rather than consolidate with the results of our other businesses. The equity method requires us to include the portion of the net income, as determined in accordance with GAAP, equal to our equity interest in the business in our consolidated statement of operations. The physical asset backed nature of the businesses in which we invest (and the higher levels of non-cash expenses including depreciation and amortization) may mean that the performance of these investments have relatively little impact on our consolidated statement of operations even where they generate positive cash flow and this cash flow may not be reflected in the valuation of our shares.
Our total assets reflect a substantial amount of goodwill and other intangible assets. At December 31, 2015, goodwill and other intangible assets, net, represented approximately 40.0% of our total assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets were primarily recognized as a result of the acquisitions of our businesses. Other intangible assets consist primarily of airport operating rights, customer relationships and trade names. On at least an annual basis we assess whether there has been any impairment in the value of goodwill and assess for impairment of other intangible assets when there are triggering events or circumstances. If the carrying value of the tested asset exceeds its estimated fair value, impairment is deemed to have occurred. In this event, the intangible is written down to fair value. Under current accounting rules, this would result in a charge to reported earnings. We have recognized significant impairments in the past, and any future determination requiring the write-off of a significant portion of goodwill or other intangible assets would negatively affect our reported earnings and total capitalization, and could be material.
The high level of intangible and physical assets written up to fair value upon acquisition of our businesses generates substantial amounts of depreciation and amortization. These non-cash items serve to lower net income as reported in our consolidated statement of operations as well as our taxable income. The generation of net losses or relatively small net income may contribute to a net operating loss (NOL) carryforward that can be used to offset current taxable income in future periods. However, the continued reporting of little or negative net income may adversely affect the attractiveness of our Company among some potential investors and may reduce the market for our shares.
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We may, without the acquisition of businesses with NOLs, incurring performance fees or implementation of other strategies that provide us with additional tax shield, fully utilize our existing NOLs before we anticipate or have previously indicated. At that point we may be subject to federal income taxes in consolidation and any liability could be material. Any liability will reduce distributable Free Cash Flow and could prevent the growth or reduce the rate of growth of our dividends.
Under current law, qualified dividend income and long-term capital gains are taxed to non-corporate investors at a maximum U.S. federal income tax rate of 20%. In addition, certain holders that are individuals, estates or trusts are subject to 3.8% surtax on all or a portion of their net investment income, which may include all or a portion of their dividend income and net gains from the disposition of our shares. This tax treatment may be adversely affected, changed or repealed by future changes in tax laws at any time, which may affect market perceptions of our Company and the market price of our shares could be negatively affected.
In general, under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code, a corporation (or other entity taxable as a corporation, such as the Company) that undergoes an ownership change is subject to limitations on its ability to utilize its pre-change NOLs and certain other tax attributes to offset future taxable income. Generally speaking, an ownership change occurs if the aggregate percentage ownership of the stock of the corporation held by one or more five-percent shareholders (as defined in the Code) increases by more than fifty percentage points over such shareholders lowest percentage ownership during the testing period, which is generally the three year-period ending on the transaction date. If we undergo an ownership change, our ability to utilize NOLs and certain other tax attributes could be limited.
We have $426.2 million in federal NOL carryforwards at December 31, 2015. While we have concluded that all of the NOLs will more likely than not be realized, there can be no assurance that we will utilize the NOLs generated to date or any NOLs we might generate in the future. In addition, we have incurred state NOLs and have provided a valuation allowance against a portion of those. As with our federal NOLs, there is also no assurance that we will utilize those state losses or future losses that may be generated. Further, the State of Louisiana has limited the use of NOL carryforwards for 2015, 2016 and 2017. There can be no assurance that other states will not suspend the use of NOL carryforwards or that Louisiana will not extend its limitations.
Under current law, certain capital expenditures are eligible for accelerated depreciation, including 50% bonus depreciation for assets placed in service prior to December 31, 2017, for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In addition, certain other expenses are eligible to be deducted for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This tax treatment may be adversely affected, changed or repealed by future changes in tax laws at any time, which may affect market perceptions of our Company and the market price of our shares could be negatively affected.
We are subject to various taxing regimes, including federal, state, local and foreign taxes such as income, excise, sales/use, payroll, franchise, property, gross receipts, withholding and ad valorem taxes. New tax laws
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and regulations and changes in existing tax laws and regulations or the interpretation thereof are continuously being enacted or proposed that could result in increased expenditures for tax liabilities in the future and have a material adverse effect on our Company's financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity.
Periodic examinations or audits by taxing authorities could increase our tax liabilities and result in the imposition of interest and penalties. If challenges arising from such examinations and audits are not resolved in our Company's favor, they could have a material adverse effect on our Company's financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity.
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None.
In general, the assets of our businesses, including real property, are pledged to secure the financing arrangements of each business on a stand-alone basis. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources in Part II, Item 7, for a further discussion of these financing arrangements.
IMTT operates ten wholly-owned bulk liquid terminal facilities in the United States and has partial ownership in two companies that each own bulk liquid terminal facilities in Canada. The land on which the facilities are located is either owned or leased by IMTT with leased land comprising a small proportion of the total land in use. IMTT also owns the storage tanks, piping and transportation such as truck and rail loading equipment located at the facilities and related ship docks, except in Quebec and Geismar, where the docks are leased. The business believes that the aforementioned equipment is generally well maintained and adequate for the present operations. For further details, see Our Businesses IMTT Locations in Part I, Item 1.
Atlantic Aviation does not own any real property. Its operations are carried out under various long-term leases. The business leases office space for its head office in Plano, Texas. For more information regarding Atlantic Aviations FBO locations, see Our Businesses Atlantic Aviation Locations in Part I, Item 1.
Atlantic Aviation owns or leases a number of vehicles, including fuel trucks and other equipment needed to provide service to customers. Routine maintenance is performed on this equipment and a portion is replaced in accordance with a pre-determined schedule. Atlantic Aviation believes that the equipment is generally well maintained and adequate for present operations. Changes in market conditions allowed Atlantic Aviation to move to purchasing or procuring capital leases for larger equipment. Atlantic Aviation believes that these assets are a core part of the business and have long useful lives making ownership desirable if conditions permit.
At December 31, 2015, the CP&E business owned five operating solar facilities, two wind facilities, a gas-fired power facility and a solar construction project in Hawaii. The business owns the solar panels and wind turbines and leases the land. For further details, see Our Businesses Contracted Power and Energy Business and Industry Overview in Part I, Item 1.
Project | State | Ownership or Lease Information | ||
Tucson | Arizona | Long-term property lease until 2032. | ||
Presidio | Texas | Long-term property leases until 2039 and 2040. | ||
DMAFB | Arizona | Long-term property lease until 2039. | ||
Valley Center | California | Long-term property lease until 2038. | ||
Ramona | California | Long-term property lease until 2037. | ||
Brahms | New Mexico | Five long-term property leases until 2044. | ||
IWP | Idaho | Eighteen long-term property leases until from 2037 to 2050. | ||
Waihonu | Hawaii | Long-term property lease for 20 years initiating at commercial operations date. | ||
BEC | New Jersey | Long-term property lease with IMTT until 2045. |
Hawaii Gas has facilities and equipment on all major Hawaiian Islands including: land beneath the SNG plant; several LPG holding tanks and cylinders; approximately 1,000 miles of underground piping, of which approximately 900 miles are on Oahu; and a 22-mile transmission pipeline from the SNG plant to Pier 38 in Honolulu.
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A summary of selected properties, by island, follows. For more information regarding Hawaii Gass operations, see Our Businesses Hawaii Gas Fuel Supply, SNG Plant and Distribution System in Part I, Item 1.
Island | Description | Use | Own/Lease | |||
Oahu | SNG plant and land | Production of SNG | Own | |||
Oahu | Kamakee Street buildings and maintenance yard |
Engineering, maintenance facility, warehouse |
Own | |||
Oahu | LPG baseyard | Storage facility for tanks and cylinders | Lease | |||
Oahu | Topa Fort Street Tower | Executive offices | Lease | |||
Oahu | Various holding tanks | Store and supply LPG to utility customers | Lease | |||
Maui | Office, tank storage facilities and baseyard |
Island-wide operations | Lease | |||
Kauai | Office | Island-wide operations | Own | |||
Kauai | Tank storage facility and baseyard | Island-wide operations | Lease | |||
Hawaii | Office, tank storage facilities and baseyard |
Island-wide operations | Own |
The Bayonne, New Jersey terminal, portions of which have been acquired and aggregated over a 30-year period, contain pervasive remediation requirements that were assumed at the time of purchase from the various former owners. One former owner retained environmental remediation responsibilities for a purchased site as well as sharing other remediation costs. These remediation requirements are documented in two memoranda of agreement and an administrative consent order with the State of New Jersey. Remediation efforts entail removal of free product, soil treatment, repair/replacement of sewer systems, and the implementation of containment and monitoring systems. These remediation activities are estimated to span a period of ten to twenty or more years at a cost ranging from $30.0 million to $65.0 million. The remediation activities at the terminal are estimated based on currently available information, in undiscounted U.S. dollars and is inherently subject to relatively large fluctuation.
Except as noted above, there are no legal proceedings pending that we believe will have a material adverse effect on us other than ordinary course litigation incidental to our businesses. We are involved in ordinary course legal, regulatory, administrative and environmental proceedings. Typically, expenses associated with these proceedings are covered by insurance.
Not Applicable.
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Our shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol MIC. The following table sets forth, for the fiscal periods indicated, the high and low sales prices per share on the NYSE:
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Fiscal 2014 |
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First Quarter | $ | 59.05 | $ | 51.52 | ||||
Second Quarter | 62.42 | 54.55 | ||||||
Third Quarter | 73.47 | 61.03 | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | 72.90 | 62.58 | ||||||
Fiscal 2015 |
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First Quarter | $ | 83.65 | $ | 67.55 | ||||
Second Quarter | 87.88 | 80.63 | ||||||
Third Quarter | 85.70 | 69.84 | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | 83.38 | 64.06 | ||||||
Fiscal 2016 |
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First Quarter (through February 19, 2016) | $ | 71.82 | $ | 51.83 |
As of February 19, 2016, we had 80,084,457 shares issued and outstanding that we believe were held by 261 holders of record.
The following represents the Companys relative share price performance from December 31, 2010 through December 31, 2015.
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MIC has been structured to provide investors with an opportunity to generate an attractive total return based on the capital appreciation resulting from the improved operating performance of our businesses over time and the payment of a cash dividend that we believe will grow over time. Our dividend payments are determined based on the cash flows available to the MIC holding company from its operating companies and paid subject to maintaining a prudent level of reserves and without creating undue volatility in the amount of such dividends where possible.
Since January 1, 2014, MIC has paid or declared the following dividends:
Declared | Period Covered | $ per Share | Record Date | Payable Date | ||||||||||||
February 18, 2016 |
Fourth quarter 2015 | $ | 1.15 | March 3, 2016 | March 8, 2016 | |||||||||||
October 29, 2015 |
Third quarter 2015 | $ | 1.13 | November 13, 2015 | November 18, 2015 | |||||||||||
July 30, 2015 |
Second quarter 2015 | $ | 1.11 | August 13, 2015 | August 18, 2015 | |||||||||||
April 30, 2015 |
First quarter 2015 | $ | 1.07 | May 14, 2015 | May 19, 2015 | |||||||||||
February 17, 2015 |
Fourth quarter 2014 | $ | 1.02 | March 2, 2015 | March 5, 2015 | |||||||||||
October 27, 2014 |
Third quarter 2014 | $ | 0.98 | November 10, 2014 | November 13, 2014 | |||||||||||
July 3, 2014 |
Second quarter 2014 | $ | 0.95 | August 11, 2014 | August 14, 2014 | |||||||||||
April 28, 2014 |
First quarter 2014 | $ | 0.9375 | May 12, 2014 | May 15, 2014 | |||||||||||
February 18, 2014 |
Fourth quarter 2013 | $ | 0.9125 | March 3, 2014 | March 6, 2014 |
The Company has determined that none of the dividends paid in 2015 were characterized as a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes. All dividends were characterized as returns of capital, capital gain, or combination thereof depending on each shareholders tax basis.
Future dividends, if any, may be characterized as a dividend or a return of capital/capital gain depending on the earnings and profits of the Company as determined in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. Holders of MIC shares are encouraged to seek their own tax advice with regard to their investment in MIC.
We currently intend to maintain a payout ratio between 75% and 85% of the Free Cash Flow generated by our businesses. The payment is expected to take the form of a quarterly cash dividend to our shareholders. We define Free Cash Flow as cash from operating activities, which reflects cash paid for interest, taxes and pension contributions, less maintenance capital expenditures, and includes principal repayments on capital lease obligations used to fund maintenance capital expenditures, and excludes changes in working capital. For the avoidance of doubt, any base management fees and performance fees, if any, are excluded from the calculation of Free Cash Flow whether paid in cash or stock.
We currently intend to maintain, and where possible, increase our quarterly cash dividend to our shareholders. The MIC Board has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $1.15 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2015. In addition to the dividends for the first three quarters for 2015, this represents a cumulative 2015 dividend of $4.46 per share compared with $3.89 per share for 2014, or an increase of 14.7%. In determining whether to adjust the amount of our quarterly dividend, our Board will take into account such matters as the state of the capital markets and general business conditions, the Companys financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, capital opportunities and any contractual, legal and regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends by the Company to its shareholders or by its subsidiaries to the Company, and any other factors that it deems relevant, subject to maintaining a prudent level of reserves and without creating undue volatility in the amount of such dividends where possible. Moreover, the Companys senior secured credit facility and the debt commitments at our businesses contain restrictions that may limit the Companys ability to pay dividends. Although historically we have declared cash dividends on our shares, any or all of these or other factors could result in the modification of our dividend policy, or the reduction, modification or elimination of our dividend in the future.
We believe our current policy with respect to paying a cash dividend supports our view of the Company as a potentially attractive total return investment opportunity. From 2007 through 2015, our adjusted
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proportionately combined Free Cash Flow per share grew at a compound annual rate of 13.7%. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations Consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) excluding non-cash items and Free Cash Flow and Summary of Our Proportionately Combined Results for further information on our calculation of Free Cash Flow and our proportionately combined financial measures in Part II, Item 7.
The selected financial data includes the results of operations, cash flow and balance sheet data for the years ended, and as of, December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 for our consolidated group, with the results of businesses acquired during those five years being included from the date of each acquisition. The selected financial data for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2015 have been derived from the consolidated financial statements of the Company, which financial statements have been audited by KPMG LLP. The information below should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements (and notes thereon) and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7.
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Statement of operations data: |
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Revenue |
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Service revenue | $ | 1,288,501 | $ | 1,064,682 | $ | 770,360 | $ | 768,617 | $ | 731,033 | ||||||||||
Product revenue | 350,749 | 284,400 | 267,096 | 260,893 | 252,766 | |||||||||||||||
Financing and equipment lease income | | 1,836 | 3,563 | 4,536 | 4,992 | |||||||||||||||
Total revenue | 1,639,250 | 1,350,918 | 1,041,019 | 1,034,046 | 988,791 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue |
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Cost of services(1) | 551,029 | 546,609 | 434,177 | 448,993 | 416,438 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of product sales | 168,954 | 192,881 | 185,843 | 188,099 | 189,768 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 919,267 | 611,428 | 420,999 | 396,954 | 382,585 | |||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 304,862 | 265,254 | 210,060 | 213,372 | 202,486 | |||||||||||||||
Fees to Manager-related party | 354,959 | 168,182 | 85,367 | 89,227 | 15,475 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 215,243 | 98,442 | 39,150 | 31,587 | 33,815 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | 101,435 | 42,695 | 34,651 | 34,601 | 42,107 | |||||||||||||||
Loss from customer contract termination | | 1,269 | 5,906 | | | |||||||||||||||
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets | 2,093 | 1,279 | 226 | (1,358 | ) | 1,522 | ||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 978,592 | 577,121 | 375,360 | 367,429 | 295,405 |
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Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||
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Operating (loss) income | (59,325 | ) | 34,307 | 45,639 | 29,525 | 87,180 | ||||||||||||||
Interest income | 55 | 112 | 204 | 222 | 112 | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (123,079 | ) | (73,196 | ) | (37,044 | ) | (46,623 | ) | (59,361 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | | (90 | ) | (2,472 | ) | | | |||||||||||||
Equity in earnings and amortization charges of investee | | 26,391 | 39,115 | 32,327 | 22,763 | |||||||||||||||
Gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses(2) | | 1,027,054 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Other income, net | 3,381 | 331 | 681 | 1,085 | 912 | |||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income before income taxes | (178,968 | ) | 1,014,909 | 46,123 | 16,536 | 51,606 | ||||||||||||||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 65,161 | 24,374 | (18,043 | ) | (2,285 | ) | (22,718 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (113,807 | ) | $ | 1,039,283 | $ | 28,080 | $ | 14,251 | $ | 28,888 | |||||||||
Less: net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (5,270 | ) | (2,745 | ) | (3,174 | ) | 930 | 1,545 | ||||||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to MIC | $ | (108,537 | ) | $ | 1,042,028 | $ | 31,254 | $ | 13,321 | $ | 27,343 | |||||||||
Basic (loss) income per share attributable to MIC | $ | (1.39 | ) | $ | 16.54 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.59 | |||||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding: basic | 77,997,826 | 62,990,312 | 51,381,003 | 46,635,049 | 45,995,207 | |||||||||||||||
Diluted (loss) income per share attributable to MIC | $ | (1.39 | ) | $ | 16.10 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.59 | |||||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding: diluted(3) | 77,997,826 | 64,925,565 | 51,396,146 | 46,655,289 | 46,021,015 | |||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 4.46 | $ | 3.8875 | $ | 3.35 | $ | 2.20 | $ | 0.80 |
(1) | Includes depreciation expense of $4.4 million, $6.7 million, $6.7 million and $6.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, relating to the district energy business, a component of CP&E segment prior to the Companys divestiture of the business on August 21, 2014. |
(2) | Gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses represents the gain of $948.1 million from IMTT Acquisition from the remeasuring to fair value of the Companys previous 50% ownership interest and the gain of $78.9 million from the sale of the Company's interest in the district energy business. |
(3) | Diluted weighted average number of common stock outstanding reflects the effect of potentially dilutive shares assuming: (i) the restricted stock unit grants provided to the independent directors had been fully converted to shares on the grant dates; (ii) the $67.8 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, settlement of which was deferred to July 2016, had been reinvested in shares by the Manager, in July 2015; and (iii) the convertible senior notes that were issued on July 15, 2014 had been fully converted into shares on that date. The potentially dilutive shares are excluded in the calculation if the effect is anti-dilutive or when the Company has a net loss for the period. |
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Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||
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Statement of cash flows data: |
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Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 381,156 | $ | 251,615 | $ | 155,117 | $ | 217,911 | $ | 91,042 | ||||||||||
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (448,816 | ) | (1,068,806 | ) | (139,636 | ) | 2,477 | (39,682 | ) | |||||||||||
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 42,896 | 632,422 | 76,516 | (101,798 | ) | (53,137 | ) | |||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (856 | ) | (590 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (25,620 | ) | $ | (185,359 | ) | $ | 91,997 | $ | 118,590 | $ | (1,777 | ) |
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Total current assets | $ | 239,924 | $ | 256,890 | $ | 406,550 | $ | 253,910 | $ | 143,313 | ||||||||||
Property, equipment, land and leasehold improvements, net | 4,116,163 | 3,362,585 | 854,169 | 708,031 | 561,022 | |||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 934,892 | 959,634 | 592,850 | 626,902 | 662,135 | |||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 2,017,211 | 1,996,259 | 514,494 | 514,640 | 516,175 | |||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 7,378,828 | $ | 6,625,188 | $ | 2,500,865 | $ | 2,223,694 | $ | 2,168,633 | ||||||||||
Total current liabilities | $ | 308,790 | $ | 224,332 | $ | 271,452 | $ | 245,330 | $ | 148,902 | ||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 840,191 | 904,108 | 189,719 | 169,392 | 177,262 | |||||||||||||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 2,793,194 | 2,364,866 | 831,027 | 1,052,584 | 1,086,053 | |||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 4,176,386 | 3,655,020 | 1,347,597 | 1,526,129 | 1,474,773 | |||||||||||||||
Stockholders' equity | $ | 3,030,190 | $ | 2,787,163 | $ | 1,042,228 | $ | 655,028 | $ | 703,682 |
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The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements included elsewhere herein.
We own, operate and invest in a diversified group of businesses that provide services, such as bulk liquid terminalling and handling services, aircraft fueling, contracted power facilities and utility gas services to businesses, government agencies and individuals primarily in the U.S. Our businesses are IMTT, Atlantic Aviation, our interests in contracted power facilities and Hawaii Gas.
Our businesses generally operate in sectors with barriers to entry including high initial development and construction costs, long-term contracts or the requirement to obtain government approvals and a lack of immediate cost-effective alternatives to the services provided. Overall they tend to generate sustainable, stable and growing cash flows over the long term.
In analyzing the financial condition and results of operations of our businesses, we focus primarily on cash generation and our ability to distribute cash to shareholders in particular. The ability of our businesses to generate cash, broadly, is tied to their ability to effectively manage the volume of products sold or services provided and the margin earned on those transactions. Offsetting that cash generation capability are required payments on debt facilities, cash taxes, capital expenditures necessary to maintain the productivity of the fixed assets of the businesses and pension contributions, among other items.
At IMTT, we focus on providing bulk liquid storage for customers who place a premium on ease of access and operational flexibility. The substantial majority of IMTTs revenue is generated pursuant to take-or-pay contracts providing access to storage tank capacity and ancillary services.
At Atlantic Aviation, our focus is on attracting and maintaining relationships with GA aircraft owners and pilots and encouraging them to purchase refueling and other services from our FBOs. Atlantic Aviations revenue is correlated with the number of GA flight movements in the U.S. and the business ability to service a portion of the aircraft involved in those operations.
The businesses that comprise our CP&E segment generate revenue pursuant primarily to long-dated PPAs and tolling agreements with creditworthy power off-takers.
At Hawaii Gas, we focus on the provision of gas services to commercial, residential and governmental customers throughout the islands of Hawaii and seek to grow by increasing the number of customers served, the volume of gas sold and the margins achieved on gas sales. Hawaii Gas actively markets its products and services in an effort to develop new customers throughout Hawaii.
On May 21, 2015, we completed the Conversion from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware corporation. The Conversion had no impact on the business or management of our company and has been treated as a tax-free exchange under relevant Internal Revenue Service regulations. Investors limited liability company interests were automatically converted to shares of common stock at the time of the Conversion. We undertook the Conversion in an effort to become eligible for consideration for inclusion in various stock indices and to permit investment by investors who may be precluded from investing in limited liability companies, or LLCs.
On April 1, 2015, we completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in BEC for a purchase price of $718.0 million (net of post-closing working capital adjustments), which consisted of $208.9 million in cash and the assumption of $509.1 million of debt, excluding transaction costs. We funded the cash consideration for the acquisition by drawing on the MIC senior secured revolving credit facility and using cash on hand. BEC is a 512 MW gas-fired power facility located in Bayonne, New Jersey, adjacent to IMTTs Bayonne terminal. BEC has tolling agreements with a creditworthy off-taker for 62.5% of its power generating capacity
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and power produced is delivered to New York City via a dedicated transmission cable under NYH. At December 31, 2015, tolling agreements have a megawatt-weighted average remaining life of approximately 12 years.
Year Ended December 31, | Change (From 2014 to 2015) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
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Service revenue | $ | 1,288,501 | $ | 1,064,682 | $ | 770,360 | 223,819 | 21.0 | 294,322 | 38.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Product revenue | 350,749 | 284,400 | 267,096 | 66,349 | 23.3 | 17,304 | 6.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Financing and equipment lease income | | 1,836 | 3,563 | (1,836 | ) | (100.0 | ) | (1,727 | ) | (48.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | 1,639,250 | 1,350,918 | 1,041,019 | 288,332 | 21.3 | 309,899 | 29.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Costs and expenses |
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Cost of services | 551,029 | 546,609 | 434,177 | (4,420 | ) | (0.8 | ) | (112,432 | ) | (25.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of product sales | 168,954 | 192,881 | 185,843 | 23,927 | 12.4 | (7,038 | ) | (3.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 919,267 | 611,428 | 420,999 | 307,839 | 50.3 | 190,429 | 45.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
304,862 | 265,254 | 210,060 | (39,608 | ) | (14.9 | ) | (55,194 | ) | (26.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Fees to Manager-related party | 354,959 | 168,182 | 85,367 | (186,777 | ) | (111.1 | ) | (82,815 | ) | (97.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 215,243 | 98,442 | 39,150 | (116,801 | ) | (118.6 | ) | (59,292 | ) | (151.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | 101,435 | 42,695 | 34,651 | (58,740 | ) | (137.6 | ) | (8,044 | ) | (23.2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Loss from customer contract termination | | 1,269 | 5,906 | 1,269 | 100.0 | 4,637 | 78.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of assets | 2,093 | 1,279 | 226 | (814 | ) | (63.6 | ) | (1,053 | ) | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 978,592 | 577,121 | 375,360 | (401,471 | ) | (69.6 | ) | (201,761 | ) | (53.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income | (59,325 | ) | 34,307 | 45,639 | (93,632 | ) | NM | (11,332 | ) | (24.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) |
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Interest income | 55 | 112 | 204 | (57 | ) | (50.9 | ) | (92 | ) | (45.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense(1) | (123,079 | ) | (73,196 | ) | (37,044 | ) | (49,883 | ) | (68.1 | ) | (36,152 | ) | (97.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | | (90 | ) | (2,472 | ) | 90 | 100.0 | 2,382 | 96.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings and amortization charges of investee | | 26,391 | 39,115 | (26,391 | ) | (100.0 | ) | (12,724 | ) | (32.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses | | 1,027,054 | | (1,027,054 | ) | (100.0 | ) | 1,027,054 | NM | |||||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | 3,381 | 331 | 681 | 3,050 | NM | (350 | ) | (51.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income before income taxes | (178,968 | ) | 1,014,909 | 46,123 | (1,193,877 | ) | (117.6 | ) | 968,786 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes |
65,161 | 24,374 | (18,043 | ) | 40,787 | 167.3 | 42,417 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (113,807 | ) | $ | 1,039,283 | $ | 28,080 | (1,153,090 | ) | (111.0 | ) | 1,011,203 | NM | |||||||||||||||
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (5,270 | ) | (2,745 | ) | (3,174 | ) | 2,525 | 92.0 | (429 | ) | (13.5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to MIC | $ | (108,537 | ) | $ | 1,042,028 | $ | 31,254 | (1,150,565 | ) | (110.4 | ) | 1,010,774 | NM |
NM Not meaningful
(1) | Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $30.5 million, $21.3 million and $7.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
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| contributions from the IMTT Acquisition; |
| improved gross profit primarily at Atlantic Aviation; |
| contributions from acquired businesses in CP&E; and |
| absence of costs related to the IMTT Acquisition; offset by |
| higher performance fees; and |
| increased interest expense. |
Consolidated gross profit increased from 2014 to 2015 primarily reflecting the consolidation of IMTTs results, contribution from the acquisition of BEC and wind power facilities and improved results at Atlantic Aviation including the contribution from acquired FBOs. These increases were offset by the sale of the district energy business in August 2014.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in 2015 compared with 2014 primarily due to contributions from the 2015 and 2014 acquisitions at CP&E and Atlantic Aviation, the consolidation of IMTT and costs associated with the Conversion. These increases are partially offset by costs incurred for the IMTT Acquisition during the third quarter of 2014 and the sale of the district energy business in August 2014.
Our Manager is entitled to a monthly base management fee based primarily on our market capitalization, and potentially a quarterly performance fee, based on the performance of our stock relative to a U.S. utilities index. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, we incurred base management fees of $70.6 million and $46.6 million, respectively, and performance fees of $284.4 million and $121.5 million, respectively. In all of these periods, excluding $67.8 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 and $65.0 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, our Manager elected to reinvest these fees in additional shares.
The unpaid portion of the base management fees and performance fees, if any, at the end of each reporting period is included in due to Manager-related party in the consolidated balance sheets. The following table shows our Managers election to reinvest its base management fees and performance fees, if any, in additional shares, except as noted:
Period | Base Management Fee Amount ($ in thousands) |
Performance Fee Amount ($ in thousands) |
Shares Issued |
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2015 Activities: |
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Fourth quarter 2015 | $ | 17,009 | $ | | 227,733 | (1) | ||||||
Third quarter 2015 | 18,118 | | 226,914 | |||||||||
Second quarter 2015 | 18,918 | 135,641 | 223,827 | (2) | ||||||||
First quarter 2015 | 16,545 | 148,728 | 2,068,038 | |||||||||
2014 Activities: |
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Fourth quarter 2014 | $ | 14,192 | $ | | 208,122 | |||||||
Third quarter 2014 | 13,915 | 116,586 | 947,583 | (3) | ||||||||
Second quarter 2014 | 9,535 | 4,960 | 243,329 | |||||||||
First quarter 2014 | 8,994 | | 164,546 |
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Period | Base Management Fee Amount ($ in thousands) |
Performance Fee Amount ($ in thousands) |
Shares Issued |
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2013 Activities: |
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Fourth quarter 2013 | $ | 8,455 | $ | | 155,943 | |||||||
Third quarter 2013 | 8,336 | 6,906 | 278,480 | |||||||||
Second quarter 2013 | 8,053 | 24,440 | 603,936 | |||||||||
First quarter 2013 | 7,135 | 22,042 | 522,638 |
(1) | Our Manager elected to reinvest all of the monthly base management fees for the fourth quarter of 2015 in shares of MIC common stock. The Company issued 227,733 shares, of which 77,019 shares were issued in January 2016 for the December 2015 monthly base management fee. |
(2) | In July 2015, our Board requested, and our Manager agreed, that $67.8 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 be settled in cash in July 2015 to minimize dilution. The remaining $67.8 million obligation was deferred until July 2016. At July 2016, the MIC Board will consider whether the remaining obligation may be settled in cash or shares, or a combination thereof. |
(3) | In October 2014, our Board requested, and our Manager agreed, that $65.0 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 be settled in cash using the proceeds from the sale of the district energy business to minimize dilution. The remainder of the fee of $51.6 million was reinvested in additional shares of MIC. |
Depreciation expense increased in 2015 compared with 2014 primarily as a result of fixed assets acquired in conjunction with the IMTT Acquisition and the depreciation associated with businesses acquired during 2015 and 2014.
Atlantic Aviations depreciation expense increased during 2015 due to the reassessment of the useful lives of its leasehold and land improvements related to leases at certain airports to generally match these useful lives with the remaining lease terms plus extensions under Atlantic Aviations control. This change will generally accelerate depreciation expense at the affected sites. As a result of this reassessment, the business recorded a non-cash impairment of $2.8 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2015. The change in useful life also resulted in increased depreciation expense of $4.3 million in 2015.
In addition, during the first quarter of 2015, a non-cash impairment charge of $4.2 million was recorded due to a change in the current lease contract at one of the sites.
Amortization of intangibles increased in 2015 compared with 2014 primarily at Atlantic Aviation and from the intangible assets acquired in conjunction with the IMTT Acquisition.
The increase in amortization expense at Atlantic Aviation is attributable to the reassessment of the useful lives of its contractual arrangements related to leases at certain airports to generally match these useful lives with the remaining lease terms plus extensions under Atlantic Aviations control. This change will generally accelerate amortization expense at the affected sites. As a result of this reassessment, the business recorded a non-cash impairment of $13.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. The change in useful life also resulted in increased amortization expense of $18.6 million in 2015.
In addition, during the first quarter of 2015, a non-cash impairment charge of $17.8 million was recorded due to a change in the current lease contract at one of the sites.
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Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $30.5 million and $21.3 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively. Losses on derivatives recorded in interest expense are attributable to the change in fair value of interest rate hedging instruments. For 2014, losses on derivatives also included the reclassification of amounts from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings. Excluding the derivative adjustments, interest expense for 2015 compared with 2014 increased primarily due to (i) the consolidation of IMTT debt; (ii) incremental debt from the acquisitions of BEC and one of the 2014 wind power facilities, partially offset by the absence of debt related to district energy business; (iii) interest expense associated with the convertible senior notes that were issued in July 2014; and (iv) borrowings on the MIC revolving credit facility.
As part of the refinancing of long-term debt in May 2015, IMTT paid $31.4 million in interest rate swap breakage fees. In July 2015, the Company fully repaid the outstanding debt balance at BEC and paid $19.2 million in interest rate swap breakage fees. In both instances, the swap breakage fees were associated with the termination of out-of-the-money interest rate swap contracts related to prior debt facilities. See further discussion in Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources.
The decrease in equity in earnings in 2015 compared with 2014 is due to the consolidation of IMTTs results from July 16, 2014 and thereafter compared with the equity method of accounting for IMTTs results prior to the acquisition date.
On August 21, 2014, we completed the sale of our 50.01% controlling interest in the district energy business, within CP&E, for approximately $270.0 million. Proceeds of the sale were used to repay the outstanding debt balance. The remaining amounts were divided between us and our co-investor in the business. Our share of the remaining proceeds was $59.6 million. As a result of this transaction, we deconsolidated the assets and liabilities of district energy business and recorded a pre-tax gain of $78.9 million.
On July 16, 2014, we completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in IMTT that we did not own for $1.029 billion. Prior to this acquisition, our investment in IMTT was accounted for using the equity method of accounting. As of the closing date, we have consolidated IMTTs results and the business is considered a reportable segment. The acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in IMTT requires that all assets and liabilities of IMTT be recorded at fair value including our previous 50% ownership. This resulted in a pre-tax gain of $948.1 million due to the remeasuring to fair value of our previous 50% ownership of IMTT.
We file a consolidated federal income tax return that includes the financial results for IMTT, Atlantic Aviation, BEC, Hawaii Gas and our allocable share of the taxable income (loss) from our solar and wind power facilities, which are treated as partnerships for tax purposes. Prior to July 16, 2014, IMTT filed a separate federal income tax return. Distributions we received from IMTT were characterized as dividends, returns of capital or capital gains. Generally, 20% of any distribution characterized as dividend was included in our taxable income and subject to tax at our statutory rate. Distributions characterized as returns of capital were not subject to current tax. Distributions characterized as capital gain were subject to tax at statutory rates. Subsequent to July 16, 2014, IMTT joined the MIC federal consolidated group. Distributions we receive from IMTT after that date generally will not be subject to tax.
For 2015, we expect to incur federal taxable losses which will increase our consolidated NOL carryforward balance. Notwithstanding our consolidated NOLs, each business records federal income taxes on a standalone basis. The current portion of the federal income taxes recorded by the businesses is eliminated in consolidation with the application of MICs NOLs.
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We believe that we will be able to utilize all of our federal prior year NOLs, which will begin to expire after 2021 and completely expire after 2035. Our federal NOL balance at December 31, 2015 was $426.2 million. As a result of having federal NOL carryforwards, together with other planned tax strategies, we do not expect to make regular federal tax payments until the second half of 2019. For 2015, we expect to report a current year taxable loss of $149.6 million and we do not expect to pay any federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
For 2015, we recorded an income tax benefit of $65.2 million, which included a federal tax benefit of $53.6 million, a state tax benefit of $13.9 million, and an increase in valuation allowance of $2.3 million. For 2014, we recorded an income tax benefit of $24.4 million, which includes a federal tax benefit of $22.9 million and a decrease in valuation allowances of $2.2 million. This is offset by state tax expense of $699,000. Cash state and local taxes paid by our individual businesses are discussed in the sections entitled Income Taxes within the results of operations for each of these businesses.
The increase in income tax benefit in 2015 compared with 2014 is primarily due to higher performance fees recognized in 2015. The income tax benefit in 2014 reflects the write-off of the deferred tax liability associated with the investment in IMTT that had been created under the equity method of accounting, partially offset by the capital gain generated on the sale of the district energy business.
At December 31, 2015 and 2014, we do not have a valuation allowance for our consolidated federal NOL carryforwards. In calculating our consolidated state income tax provision, we have provided a valuation allowance for certain state income tax NOL carryforwards, the utilization of which is not assured beyond a reasonable doubt. We increased the valuation allowance by $2.3 million and $1.8 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively, for certain state NOL carryforwards.
On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed bill HR 2029, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act), into law. The PATH Act retroactively extends several tax provisions applicable to corporations, including the extension of 50% bonus depreciation for certain assets placed in service in 2015, 2016 and 2017, 40% bonus depreciation for eligible property placed in service in 2018 and 30% bonus depreciation for property placed in service in 2019. Other than the extension of the bonus depreciation provision, the Company does not expect the provisions of the PATH Act to have a material effect on its tax profile.
Consolidated gross profit increased from 2013 to 2014 primarily reflecting the consolidation of IMTTs results and improved results at Atlantic Aviation. This increase is offset by the sale of the district energy business on August 21, 2014.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in 2014 compared with 2013 primarily as a result of the consolidation of IMTTs results, increases in legal and transaction costs primarily related to the IMTT Acquisition and the acquisition activities at both Atlantic Aviation and CP&E.
For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we incurred base management fees of $46.6 million and $32.0 million, respectively, and performance fees of $121.5 million and $53.4 million, respectively. Our Manager elected to reinvest the base management and performance fees in additional shares of MIC in all those periods except a portion of the third quarter of 2014 performance fee. For the third quarter of 2014, the Board requested, and our Manager agreed, that $65.0 million of the performance fee be settled in cash using the proceeds from the sale of the district energy business in order to minimize dilution. The remainder of the fee of $51.6 million was reinvested in additional shares of MIC.
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Depreciation expense increased in 2014 compared with 2013 primarily as a result of fixed assets acquired in conjunction with the IMTT Acquisition and the depreciation associated with businesses acquired during 2013 and 2014.
Amortization of intangibles increased from 2013 to 2014 primarily as a result of intangible assets acquired in conjunction with the IMTT Acquisition.
Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $21.3 million and $7.5 million for 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding the derivative adjustments, interest expense for 2014 compared with 2013 increased primarily due to the consolidation of IMTT, higher interest rate and higher average balance on Atlantic Aviations term loan that was refinanced during the second quarter of 2013, and interest expense associated with the convertible senior notes that were issued in July 2014 at the MIC holding company.
The decrease in equity in earnings in 2014 compared with 2013 is primarily due to the consolidation of IMTTs results from July 16, 2014 and thereafter compared with the equity method of accounting for IMTTs results prior to the acquisition date.
Gain from acquisition/divestiture of business represents pre-tax gain of $78.9 million from the sale of our 50.01% controlling interest in the district energy business and a pre-tax gain of $948.1 million from the remeasuring to fair value of the previous 50% investment in IMTT.
For 2014 and 2013, we reported a current federal taxable loss and did not pay a Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
In calculating our consolidated federal income tax provision, we reversed the valuation allowances for certain federal income tax NOL carryforwards totaling $4.7 million which we now considered more likely than not to be realized, including an NOL carryforward that we inherited as part of the IMTT Acquisition. Our valuation allowance for federal NOL carryforwards was $2.7 million as of December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2014, there was no valuation allowance for federal NOL carryforwards.
In calculating our consolidated state income tax provision, we provided a valuation allowance for certain state income tax NOL carryforwards, the utilization of which is not assured beyond a reasonable doubt. We increased the valuation allowance by $1.8 million for 2014 and $3.0 million for 2013 for certain state NOL carryforwards.
We have disclosed EBITDA excluding non-cash items for our Company and each of our operating segments in Note 11, Reportable Segments, in our consolidated financial statements in Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in Part II, Item 8, of this Form 10-K, as a key performance metric relied on by management in evaluating our performance. EBITDA excluding non-cash items is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and non-cash items, which includes impairments, derivative gains and losses and adjustments for other non-cash items reflected in the statements of operations. EBITDA excluding non-cash items also excludes any base management fees and performance fees, if any, whether paid in cash or stock. We believe EBITDA excluding non-cash items provides additional insight into the performance of our operating businesses relative to each other and to similar businesses without regard to their capital structure, and to their ability to service or reduce debt, fund capital expenditures and/or support distributions to the holding company.
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We also disclose Free Cash Flow, as defined by us, as a means of assessing the amount of cash generated by our businesses and supplementing other information provided in accordance with GAAP. We define Free Cash Flow as cash from operating activities, which includes cash paid for interest, taxes and pension contributions, less maintenance capital expenditures, and includes principal repayments on capital lease obligations used to fund maintenance capital expenditures, and excludes changes in working capital.
We believe that reporting Free Cash Flow will provide our investors with additional insight into our future ability to deploy cash, as GAAP metrics such as net income and cash from operating activities do not reflect all of the items that our management considers in estimating the amount of cash generated by our operating entities. In this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have disclosed Free Cash Flow for our consolidated results and for each of our operating segments.
We note that Free Cash Flow does not fully reflect our ability to freely deploy generated cash, as it does not reflect required payments to be made on our indebtedness and other fixed obligations or the other cash items excluded when calculating Free Cash Flow. We also note that Free Cash Flow may be calculated in a different manner by other companies, which limits its usefulness as a comparative measure. Therefore, our Free Cash Flow should be used as a supplemental measure and not in lieu of our financial results reported under GAAP.
We categorize capital expenditures as either maintenance capital expenditures or growth capital expenditures. As neither maintenance capital expenditure nor growth capital expenditure is a GAAP term, we have a framework we use in categorizing any specific capital expenditure. In broad terms, maintenance capital expenditures primarily maintain our businesses at current levels of operations, capability, profitability or cash flow, while growth capital expenditures primarily provide new or enhanced levels of operations, capability, profitability or cash flow. We consider a number of factors to determine whether a specific capital expenditure will be classified as maintenance or growth.
The primary factors we consider in determining classification of capital expenditures are:
| whether the asset/unit/property currently exists in the business or is new (not a replacement); |
| whether the capital expenditure provides enhanced functionality or capability to an existing asset/unit/property; and |
| whether we expect the capital expenditure increases profitability or cash flows, through incremental future revenue, lower future costs or lower future capital requirements. |
In some cases, specific capital expenditures contain characteristics of both maintenance and growth capital expenditures. We do not bifurcate specific capital expenditures into growth and maintenance components. Each discrete capital expenditure is considered within the above framework and the entire capital expenditure is classified as either maintenance or growth according to the preponderance of categorization. Further, where capital expenditure follows an acquisition and is incurred to bring the acquired business to the standards expected by MIC across all of its portfolio, such integration capital expenditure will usually be classified as growth capital expenditure.
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A reconciliation of net (loss) income attributable to MIC to EBITDA excluding non-cash items and EBITDA excluding non-cash items to Free Cash Flow from operations, on a consolidated basis, is provided below, and similar reconciliations for each of our operating businesses and MIC Corporate follow.
Year Ended December 31, | Change (From 2014 to 2015) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
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Net (loss) income attributable to MIC(1) |
$ | (108,537 | ) | $ | 1,042,028 | $ | 31,254 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(2) | 123,024 | 73,084 | 36,840 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes | (65,161 | ) | (24,374 | ) | 18,043 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation(3) | 215,243 | 98,442 | 39,150 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation cost of services(3) | | 4,374 | 6,726 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles(4) | 101,435 | 42,695 | 34,651 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses | | (1,027,181 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings and amortization charges of investee | | (26,391 | ) | (39,115 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity distributions from investee(5) | | 25,330 | 39,115 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fees to Manager-related party(6) | 354,959 | 168,182 | 85,367 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-cash expense, net(7) | 2,822 | 9,355 | 5,603 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | $ | 623,785 | $ | 385,544 | $ | 257,634 | 238,241 | 61.8 | 127,910 | 49.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | $ | 623,785 | $ | 385,544 | $ | 257,634 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(2) | (123,024 | ) | (73,084 | ) | (36,840 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to derivative instruments recorded in interest expense(2) | 1,509 | (3,108 | ) | (5,138 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of debt financing costs(2) | 9,075 | 5,376 | 3,874 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap breakage fees | (50,556 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment lease receivable, net | | 2,805 | 3,807 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefit/provision for income taxes, net of changes in deferred taxes(8) | 6,427 | (3,568 | ) | (4,748 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension contribution | | (26,960 | ) | (3,150 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital(6) | (86,060 | ) | (35,390 | ) | (60,322 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 381,156 | 251,615 | 155,117 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital(6) | 86,060 | 35,390 | 60,322 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maintenance capital expenditures | (68,596 | ) | (25,520 | ) | (18,582 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow | $ | 398,620 | $ | 261,485 | $ | 196,857 | 137,135 | 52.4 | 64,628 | 32.8 |
(1) | Net (loss) income attributable to MIC excludes net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of $5.3 million, $2.7 million and $3.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
(2) | Interest expense, net, includes adjustment to derivative instruments and non-cash amortization of deferred financing fees. For the year ended December 31, 2015, interest expense also includes non-cash write-off of deferred financing costs related to the May 2015 refinancing at IMTT. |
(3) | Depreciation cost of services includes depreciation expense for our previously owned district energy business, a component of CP&E segment, which is reported in cost of services in our consolidated statements of operations. Depreciation and Depreciation cost of services does not include acquisition-related step-up depreciation expense of $4.2 million and $7.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, in connection with our previous 50% investment in IMTT, which is reported in equity in earnings and amortization charges of investee in our consolidated statements of operations. |
(4) | Amortization of intangibles does not include acquisition-related step-up amortization expense of $185,000 and $342,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014, and 2013, respectively, in connection with our previous 50% investment in IMTT, which is reported in equity in earnings and amortization charges of investee in our consolidated statements of operations. |
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(5) | Equity distributions from investee in the above table includes distributions we received only up to our share of the earnings recorded in the calculation for EBITDA excluding non-cash items. |
(6) | In July 2015, our Board requested, and our Manager agreed, that $67.8 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 be settled in cash in July 2015 to minimize dilution. The remaining $67.8 million obligation was deferred until July 2016. At July 2016, the MIC Board will consider whether the remaining obligation may be settled in cash or shares, or a combination thereof. In October 2014, our Board requested, and our Manager agreed, that $65.0 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 be settled in cash using the proceeds from the sale of the district energy business to minimize dilution. The remainder of the fee of $51.6 million was reinvested in additional share of MIC. |
(7) | Other non-cash expense, net, primarily includes non-cash adjustments related to pension expense, adjustments to noncontrolling interest, amortization of tolling liabilities, unrealized gains (losses) on commodity hedges and any non-cash gains (losses) on disposal of assets. Other non-cash expense, net also included non-cash loss from customer contract terminations for 2014 and 2013 and non-cash losses on extinguishment of debt for 2013. |
(8) | Includes $6.9 million of tax refund received in the fourth quarter of 2015 relating to the election of bonus depreciation for 2014. |
The following table is a reconciliation from Free Cash Flow on a consolidated basis to Free Cash Flow on a proportionately combined basis (in proportion to our interests). See Results of Operations Consolidated above for a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow Consolidated basis to cash provided by operating activities, the most comparable GAAP measure. See Results of Operations below for each of our segments for a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow for each segment to cash provided by (used in) operating activities for such segment. See Results of Operations Summary of Our Proportionately Combined Results for further discussions on Free Cash Flow and our proportionately combined financial measures below.
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Free Cash Flow-Consolidated basis | $ | 398,620 | $ | 261,485 | $ | 196,857 | 137,135 | 52.4 | 64,628 | 32.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity distributions from investee(1) | | (25,086 | ) | (39,115 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
100% of CP&E Free Cash Flow included in consolidated Free Cash Flow | (21,989 | ) | (10,480 | ) | (13,662 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MIC's share of IMTT Free Cash Flow(2) | | 31,324 | 60,411 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
MIC's share of CP&E Free Cash Flow | 16,005 | 5,103 | 5,560 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Free Cash Flow-Proportionately Combined basis | $ | 392,636 | $ | 262,346 | $ | 210,051 | 130,290 | 49.7 | 52,295 | 24.9 |
(1) | Equity distributions from investee represent the portion of distributions received from IMTT that are recorded in cash from operating activities prior to the IMTT Acquisition on July 16, 2014. |
(2) | Represents our proportionate share of IMTT's Free Cash Flow prior to the IMTT Acquisition on July 16, 2014. |
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Prior to July 16, 2014, we accounted for our 50% interest in IMTT using the equity method of accounting. As of July 16, 2014, we have consolidated IMTT on a 100% basis. To enable meaningful analysis of IMTTs performance across periods, IMTTs overall performance is discussed below, rather than IMTTs contribution to our consolidated results.
Year Ended December 31, | Change (From 2014 to 2015) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
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Revenues | 550,041 | 567,467 | 513,902 | (17,426 | ) | (3.1 | ) | 53,565 | 10.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cost of services(1) | 222,724 | 248,681 | 226,688 | 25,957 | 10.4 | (21,993 | ) | (9.7 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 327,317 | 318,786 | 287,214 | 8,531 | 2.7 | 31,572 | 11.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses(1) | 33,903 | 44,018 | 32,729 | 10,115 | 23.0 | (11,289 | ) | (34.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 132,002 | 93,488 | 76,091 | (38,514 | ) | (41.2 | ) | (17,397 | ) | (22.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Casualty losses, net(2) | | | 6,700 | | | 6,700 | 100.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 161,412 | 181,280 | 171,694 | (19,868 | ) | (11.0 | ) | 9,586 | 5.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(3) | (37,378 | ) | (27,239 | ) | (24,572 | ) | (10,139 | ) | (37.2 | ) | (2,667 | ) | (10.9 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other income, net | 2,212 | 2,665 | 2,133 | (453 | ) | (17.0 | ) | 532 | 24.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | (51,520 | ) | (64,033 | ) | (61,149 | ) | 12,513 | 19.5 | (2,884 | ) | (4.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest | (586 | ) | (527 | ) | (251 | ) | (59 | ) | (11.2 | ) | (276 | ) | (110.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income(4) | 74,140 | 92,146 | 87,855 | (18,006 | ) | (19.5 | ) | 4,291 | 4.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of net income to EBITDA excluding non-cash items and cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow: |
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Net income(4) | 74,140 | 92,146 | 87,855 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(3) | 37,378 | 27,239 | 24,572 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 51,520 | 64,033 | 61,149 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 132,002 | 93,488 | 76,091 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-cash expense, net(5) | 7,027 | 8,269 | 18,822 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | 302,067 | 285,175 | 268,489 | 16,892 | 5.9 | 16,686 | 6.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | 302,067 | 285,175 | 268,489 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(3) | (37,378 | ) | (27,239 | ) | (24,572 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to derivative instruments recorded in interest expense(3) | (2,912 | ) | (15,335 | ) | (19,794 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of debt financing costs(3) | 2,344 | 2,050 | 2,833 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap breakage fees | (31,385 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes, net of changes in deferred taxes | (470 | ) | (34,250 | ) | (18,456 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension contribution | | (20,000 | ) | (4,450 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital | (11,260 | ) | (413 | ) | (3,707 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 221,006 | 189,988 | 200,343 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital | 11,260 | 413 | 3,707 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maintenance capital expenditures | (37,696 | ) | (44,176 | ) | (83,228 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow | 194,570 | 146,225 | 120,822 | 48,345 | 33.1 | 25,403 | 21.0 |
(1) | Includes transactional costs in connection with the IMTT Acquisition for the year ended December 31, 2014. |
(2) | For 2013, casualty losses, net, represent non-cash write-offs of fixed assets associated with Hurricane Sandy, net of insurance recoveries. |
(3) | Interest expense, net, includes adjustments to derivative instruments and non-cash amortization of deferred financing fees. For the year ended December 31, 2015, interest expense also includes non-cash write-off of deferred financing costs related to the May 2015 refinancing. |
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(4) | Corporate allocation expense, intercompany fees and the tax effect have been excluded from the above table as they are eliminated on consolidation. |
(5) | Other non-cash expense, net, primarily includes non-cash adjustments related to pension expense and adjustments to noncontrolling interest. For 2013, other non-cash expense also includes non-cash adjustment for casualty losses. |
| an increase in gross profit primarily due to: |
| a decrease in costs; and |
| an increase in revenue from firm commitments; partially offset by |
| a decrease in revenue from spill response activity; and |
| a decrease in revenue from heating and rail services; |
| decrease in general and administrative expenses; and |
| the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates. |
IMTT generates the majority of its revenue from contracts that typically comprise a fixed monthly charge (that escalates annually with inflation) for access to or use of its infrastructure. We refer to revenue generated from such fixed charges (contracts) as firm commitments. The ongoing volatility in crude oil prices saw customers within the petroleum products category (58% of total revenue) seek to enter into or renew contracts with shorter durations in 2015 compared with prior years. As a result, the weighted average remaining life of firm commitments decreased to 2.62 years at the end of 2015 compared with 2.82 years at the end of 2014. Notably, the weighted average life of firm commitments increased sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2015 to the year-end 2.62 years from 2.33 years at the end of the third quarter of 2015 suggesting a potential reversal in the trend toward shorter duration contracts.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, total revenue decreased by $17.4 million primarily as a result of: a reduced level of spill response activity on the part of IMTTs subsidiary OMI Environmental Solutions; a reduction in heating revenue attributable to the milder winter weather in 2015 compared with 2014; a decrease in rail services revenue principally in connection with the reduction in demand for Canadian crude oil in the U.S.; and, the weakening of the Canadian Dollar relative to the U.S. Dollar and its impact on contributions from IMTTs interests in two terminals in Canada. On a constant currency basis, these reductions in total revenue were partially offset by an increase in revenue from firm commitments of 2.3% primarily attributable to higher utilization rates. Revenue from firm commitments comprised approximately 78.7% of total revenue in 2015.
Substantially similar factors contributed to a decline in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared with the fourth quarter in 2014. IMTTs revenue for the fourth quarter of 2015 compared with the fourth quarter of 2014 decreased $10.8 million, of which $11.7 million reflects the impact of reduced spill response activity, heating revenue, rail service revenue and other ancillary service revenue as well as deterioration in the Canadian Dollar/U.S. Dollar exchange rate. Consistent with the full year result, on a constant currency basis, revenue from firm commitments increased in the fourth quarter of 2015 at a rate slightly better than inflation compared with the fourth quarter in 2014.
Capacity utilization was consistent with historically normal levels at 94.9% at year-end 2015 compared with 92.5% at year-end 2014 as certain tanks were placed back in service following scheduled cleaning and inspection during the year.
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Costs were 12.3% lower in 2015 compared with 2014. The reduction in costs was primarily the result of improved cost controls and the realization of efficiencies following the IMTT Acquisition and costs associated with the IMTT Acquisition in 2014 that did not recur.
Costs related to spill response activity decreased for 2015 compared with 2014 which contributed to the cost improvement compared with 2014.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased in 2015 compared with 2014 primarily due to remeasuring the fixed assets and intangibles to fair value in connection with the IMTT Acquisition in July 2014.
Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $7.4 million and $3.0 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively. Excluding the derivative adjustments, interest expense decreased during 2015 compared with 2014 due to lower average debt balances and lower interest rates. The weighted average interest rate on all outstanding debt facilities, including any interest rate swaps, was 3.42% at December 31, 2015.
Cash interest paid totaled $33.8 million for 2015, excluding interest rate swap breakage fees in relation to the refinancing of the business long-term debt facilities in May 2015, and $39.7 million for 2014. Cash interest paid was lower in 2015 compared with 2014 primarily due to the timing of interest payments on the senior notes and a lower average debt balance in the first half of 2015 compared with the first half of 2014.
As part of the refinancing of the IMTT debt in May 2015, IMTT paid $31.4 million in interest rate swap breakage fees associated with the termination of out-of-the-money interest rate swap contracts related to prior debt facilities. See further discussion in Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Subsequent to July 16, 2014, the federal taxable income or loss generated by IMTT is filed as part of our consolidated federal income tax return. The business will continue to file stand-alone state income tax returns in the states in which it operates. For 2015, the tax provision in the table above includes both state taxes and the portion of the consolidated federal tax liability attributable to the business.
The Provision for income taxes, net of changes in deferred taxes of $470,000 for 2015 in the table above relates to state income taxes. The business does not have a current federal income tax liability in 2015. Future current federal taxable income attributable to IMTT can be offset in consolidation with the application of MICs NOLs.
A significant difference between IMTTs book and federal taxable income relates to depreciation of terminalling fixed assets. For book purposes, these fixed assets are depreciated primarily over 15 to 30 years using the straight-line method of depreciation. For federal income tax purposes, these fixed assets are depreciated primarily over 5 to 15 years using accelerated methods. Most terminalling fixed assets placed in service between 2012 through 2015 did or should qualify for the federal 50% bonus tax depreciation. A significant portion of Louisiana terminalling fixed assets constructed after Hurricane Katrina was financed with Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds (GO Zone Bonds). GO Zone Bond financed assets are depreciated, for tax purposes, primarily over 9 to 20 years using the straight-line depreciation method, and do not qualify for bonus depreciation. Most of the states in which the business operates do not allow the use of 50% bonus tax depreciation. However, Louisiana allows the use of 50% bonus depreciation except for assets financed with GO Zone Bonds.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, IMTT incurred maintenance capital expenditures of $37.7 million and $34.9 million on an accrual basis and cash basis, respectively, compared with $44.2 million and $53.6 million on an accrual basis and cash basis, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2014. The decrease in maintenance capital expenditures on an accrual basis from 2014 to 2015 primarily reflects improved controls and processes and the timing of projects.
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Revenues increased 10.4% during 2014 as compared with 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to additional increased spill response activity, higher firm commitments (notwithstanding marginally lower tank utilization for the first nine months ended September 30, 2014), heating charges and a customer reimbursement.
As expected, capacity utilization increased from 92.4% in the fourth quarter of 2013 to 93.2% in the fourth quarter of 2014 due to the timing and increased size of tanks taken out of service for scheduled cleaning and inspection.
Costs were higher for 2014 as compared with 2013 primarily due to higher spill response activity involving third parties and transactional related costs.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased for 2014 compared with 2013, primarily due to remeasuring the fixed assets and intangibles to fair value in connection with the IMTT Acquisition.
During 2013, casualty losses, net, were recorded as a result of fixed asset write-offs associated with Hurricane Sandy, net of insurance recoveries.
Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $3.0 million and gains of $1.6 million for 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding the derivative adjustments, interest expense decreased during 2014 compared with 2013 due to lower average debt balances.
Cash interest paid totaled $39.7 million and $40.2 million for 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease in cash interest paid in 2014 was primarily due to lower average debt balances as a result of a net reduction of IMTTs revolving credit facility drawn balance.
For 2014, IMTT paid federal and state income taxes of $22.7 million and $4.3 million, respectively. For 2013, IMTT paid federal and state income taxes of $13.6 million and $5.6 million, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2014, IMTT incurred maintenance capital expenditures of $44.2 million and $53.6 million on an accrual basis and cash basis, respectively, compared with $83.2 million and $90.9 million on an accrual basis and cash basis, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2013.
The decrease in the maintenance capital expenditures on an accrual basis from 2013 to 2014 was primarily due to the costs associated with repairs to the Bayonne terminal as a result of damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2013, a lower level of tanks out of service for planned cleaning and inspections in 2014 and improved controls and processes.
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Year Ended December 31, | Change (From 2014 to 2015) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
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Revenues | 738,460 | 779,261 | 725,480 | (40,801 | ) | (5.2 | ) | 53,781 | 7.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cost of services | 328,305 | 416,697 | 402,306 | 88,392 | 21.2 | (14,391 | ) | (3.6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 410,155 | 362,564 | 323,174 | 47,591 | 13.1 | 39,390 | 12.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 207,062 | 194,804 | 178,182 | (12,258 | ) | (6.3 | ) | (16,622 | ) | (9.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 126,351 | 63,778 | 56,378 | (62,573 | ) | (98.1 | ) | (7,400 | ) | (13.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of assets | 2,093 | 1,279 | 226 | (814 | ) | (63.6 | ) | (1,053 | ) | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 74,649 | 102,703 | 88,388 | (28,054 | ) | (27.3 | ) | 14,315 | 16.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(1) | (35,735 | ) | (40,618 | ) | (22,151 | ) | 4,883 | 12.0 | (18,467 | ) | (83.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | | | (2,472 | ) | | | 2,472 | 100.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other expense, net | (28 | ) | (25 | ) | (2 | ) | (3 | ) | (12.0 | ) | (23 | ) | NM | |||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | (16,081 | ) | (25,096 | ) | (25,218 | ) | 9,015 | 35.9 | 122 | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income(2) | 22,805 | 36,964 | 38,545 | (14,159 | ) | (38.3 | ) | (1,581 | ) | (4.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of net income to EBITDA excluding non-cash items and cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow: |
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Net income(2) | 22,805 | 36,964 | 38,545 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(1) | 35,735 | 40,618 | 22,151 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 16,081 | 25,096 | 25,218 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 126,351 | 63,778 | 56,378 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-cash expense, net(3) | 2,645 | 1,475 | 2,545 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | 203,617 | 167,931 | 144,837 | 35,686 | 21.3 | 23,094 | 15.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | 203,617 | 167,931 | 144,837 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(1) | (35,735 | ) | (40,618 | ) | (22,151 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to derivative instruments recorded in interest expense(1) | 3,617 | 9,459 | 823 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of debt financing costs(1) | 3,221 | 3,138 | 2,687 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes, net of changes in deferred taxes | (242 | ) | (4,549 | ) | (7,823 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital | (2,635 | ) | 6,775 | 2,504 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 171,843 | 142,136 | 120,877 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital | 2,635 | (6,775 | ) | (2,504 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Maintenance capital expenditures | (21,455 | ) | (9,886 | ) | (11,618 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow | 153,023 | 125,475 | 106,755 | 27,548 | 22.0 | 18,720 | 17.5 |
NM Not meaningful
(1) | Interest expense, net, includes adjustments to derivative instruments and non-cash amortization of deferred financing fees. |
(2) | Corporate allocation expense, intercompany fees and the tax effect have been excluded from the above table as they are eliminated on consolidation. |
(3) | Other non-cash expense, net, primarily includes non-cash gains (losses) on disposal of assets. For 2013, other non-cash expense also includes non-cash losses on extinguishment of debt. |
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| increases in same store gross profit; partially offset by; |
| higher selling, general and administrative expenses. |
The recovery in the U.S. GA market continued through 2015. This was reflected in increased flight activity, increased volume of fuel sold, increased demand for hangar and ramp rental and increased margin per gallon. In 2015, Atlantic Aviation benefited from the prior expansion of our network into the Florida market. While the decline in commodity prices experienced in 2015 lead to a decline in revenue, this decline was more than offset by a decline in fuel costs.
Consolidation of the FBO industry continued in 2015. In addition to the participating in the consolidation, Atlantic Aviation also deployed growth capital in fuel supply chain logistics, terminal and hangar improvements and expansions.
If the U.S. economy continues to improve, we anticipate that these trends will continue through 2016.
The majority of the revenue and gross profit earned by Atlantic Aviation is generated through fueling GA aircraft at facilities located on 69 U.S. airports at which Atlantic Aviation operates. The business generally pursues a strategy of maintaining and, where appropriate, increasing dollar-based margins. Generally, fluctuations in the cost of fuel are passed through to the customer.
Revenue and gross profit are driven by the volume of fuel sold and the dollar-based margin/fee per gallon on those sales. Despite an increase in the volume of fuel sold, revenues decreased from 2014 to 2015 as a result of a significant decline in the price of fuel charged to customers. However, the decline in cost of services more than offset the decline in the price to customers. On a same store basis, gross profit increased 8.3% from 2014 to 2015, driven by increases in fuel gross profit and hangar rentals.
Atlantic Aviation seeks to extend FBO leases prior to their maturity and to increase the portfolios weighted average lease life. The weighted average lease life increased from 18.8 years at December 31, 2014 to 19.6 years at December 31, 2015, notwithstanding the passage of one year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in 2015 compared with 2014 primarily due to incremental expenses associated with acquired FBOs, higher salaries and benefit costs, rent, accelerated repairs and maintenance and professional fees. On a same store basis, costs were 2.9% higher in 2015 compared with 2014.
During the first quarter of 2015, Atlantic Aviation reassessed the useful lives of its contractual arrangements and leasehold and land improvements related to leases at certain airports to generally match these useful lives with the remaining lease terms plus extensions under Atlantic Aviations control. This change will generally accelerate depreciation and amortization expense at the affected sites. As a result of this reassessment, the business performed an impairment analysis related to its contractual arrangements and leasehold and land improvements and recorded a non-cash impairment of $16.3 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2015. In addition, the change in useful life resulted in increased depreciation and amortization expense of $22.9 million in 2015.
During the first quarter of 2015, a non-cash impairment of $22.0 million was also recorded due to a change in the current lease contract at one of the bases. This amount is included in depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2015.
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Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $12.1 million and $17.5 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Excluding the derivative adjustments, interest expense increased for 2015 compared with 2014 due to higher average debt balances. The weighted average interest rate on all outstanding debt facilities, including any interest rate swaps, was 4.63% at December 31, 2015, which was unchanged from December 31, 2014. Cash interest paid was $29.4 million and $28.1 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively.
The federal taxable income generated by Atlantic Aviation is filed as part of our consolidated federal income tax return. The business files stand-alone state income tax returns in the states in which it operates. The tax expense in the table above includes both state taxes and the portion of the consolidated federal tax liability attributable to the business.
The Provision for income taxes, net of changes in deferred taxes of $242,000 for 2015 in the above table, includes $139,000 of state income taxes payable and $103,000 federal income taxes payable. Any current federal income taxes payable is expected to be offset in consolidation with the application of MICs NOLs.
At December 31, 2015, Atlantic Aviation had $63.5 million of state NOL carryforwards. State NOL carryforwards are specific to the state in which the NOL was generated and various states impose limitations on the utilization of NOL carryforwards. Therefore, the business may incur state income tax liabilities in the future, even if its consolidated state taxable income is less than $63.5 million.
For 2014, Atlantic Aviation paid state income taxes of $3.3 million.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, Atlantic Aviation incurred maintenance capital expenditures of $21.5 million both on an accrual basis and cash basis compared with $9.9 million and $9.7 million on an accrual basis and cash basis, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2014. Maintenance capital expenditures for the periods presented were primarily to fund replacement of equipment at existing locations. Atlantic Aviation accelerated the spending of certain maintenance capital expenditure items for the year ended December 31, 2015 due to over performance in the business and the availability of capital. This acceleration is expected to increase Atlantic Aviations financial flexibility.
The increase in revenue and gross profit in 2014 compared with 2013 was primarily attributable to the Galaxy Acquisitions and acquisition of the Kansas City FBO. On a same store basis, total gross profit increased by 5.9% in 2014 compared with 2013, driven by increases in fuel, rental and de-icing revenue.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in 2014 as compared with 2013 due to incremental selling, general and administrative expenses associated with acquired FBOs and transaction and legal costs associated with previously announced acquisitions. On a same store basis, costs were 3.1% higher in 2014 as compared with 2013 due to increased employee salaries and benefit costs, rent and utility expenses and costs associated with the colder weather in the Northeast U.S. during the first quarter of 2014.
Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $17.5 million and $3.7 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding the derivative adjustments, interest expense increased in 2014 compared with 2013 due to lower cost of debt in the prior comparable period, as the principal amount was unhedged until it was refinanced on May 31, 2013, and higher average debt levels in 2014. Cash interest paid was $28.1 million and $18.8 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively.
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For 2014 and 2013, Atlantic Aviation paid state income taxes of $3.3 million in both periods.
For the year ended December 31, 2014, Atlantic Aviation incurred maintenance capital expenditures of $9.9 million and $9.7 million on an accrual basis and cash basis, respectively, compared with $11.6 million and $11.9 million on an accrual basis and cash basis, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2013. Maintenance capital expenditures for the periods presented were primarily to fund replacement of equipment at existing locations.
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The financial results below reflect 100% of the full-year performance of the solar and wind power facilities within the CP&E segment, not the contribution based on our economic interest, and the performance of BEC from the date of our acquisition on April 1, 2015, unless specified otherwise. The financial results for the CP&E segment, including the results of the district energy business through the date it was divested, is as follows.
Year Ended December 31, | Change (From 2014 to 2015) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
Change (From 2013 to 2014) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
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Service revenues | | 29,487 | 44,880 | (29,487 | ) | (100.0 | ) | (15,393 | ) | (34.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Product revenues | 123,797 | 19,779 | 9,371 | 104,018 | NM | 10,408 | 111.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Finance lease revenues | | 1,836 | 3,563 | (1,836 | ) | (100.0 | ) | (1,727 | ) | (48.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | 123,797 | 51,102 | 57,814 | 72,695 | 142.3 | (6,712 | ) | (11.6 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue service(1) | | 21,311 | 31,871 | 21,311 | 100.0 | 10,560 | 33.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue product | 18,901 | 3,869 | 1,488 | (15,032 | ) | NM | (2,381 | ) | (160.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue total | 18,901 | 25,180 | 33,359 | 6,279 | 24.9 | 8,179 | 24.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 104,896 | 25,922 | 24,455 | 78,974 | NM | 1,467 | 6.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 30,847 | 8,319 | 7,865 | (22,528 | ) | NM | (454 | ) | (5.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 48,990 | 15,601 | 8,656 | (33,389 | ) | NM | (6,945 | ) | (80.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Loss from customer contract termination | | 1,269 | 5,906 | 1,269 | 100.0 | 4,637 | 78.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 25,059 | 733 | 2,028 | 24,326 | NM | (1,295 | ) | (63.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(2) | (28,390 | ) | (8,606 | ) | (7,930 | ) | (19,784 | ) | NM | (676 | ) | (8.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | | (90 | ) | | 90 | 100.0 | (90 | ) | NM | |||||||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of investee | | 244 | | (244 | ) | (100.0 | ) | 244 | NM | |||||||||||||||||||
Other income | 1,066 | 2,300 | 3,289 | (1,234 | ) | (53.7 | ) | (989 | ) | (30.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | (4,887 | ) | (823 | ) | (827 | ) | (4,064 | ) | NM | 4 | 0.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest | 5,856 | 4,471 | 4,051 | 1,385 | 31.0 | 420 | 10.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income(3) | (1,296 | ) | (1,771 | ) | 611 | 475 | 26.8 | (2,382 | ) | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of net (loss) income to EBITDA excluding non-cash items and cash provided by (used in) operating activities to Free Cash Flow: |
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Net (loss) income(3) | (1,296 | ) | (1,771 | ) | 611 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(2) | 28,390 | 8,606 | 7,930 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 4,887 | 823 | 827 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization(1) | 48,990 | 19,975 | 15,382 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-cash income, net(4) | (12,815 | ) | (4,910 | ) | (663 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | 68,156 | 22,723 | 24,087 | 45,433 | 199.9 | (1,364 | ) | (5.7 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | 68,156 | 22,723 | 24,087 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(2) | (28,390 | ) | (8,606 | ) | (7,930 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to derivative instruments recorded in interest expense(2) | 819 | (5,321 | ) | (5,531 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of debt financing costs(2) | 686 | 518 | 732 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap breakage fees | (19,171 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment lease receivable, net | | 2,805 | 3,807 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes, net of changes in deferred taxes | (4 | ) | (903 | ) | (855 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital | (2,331 | ) | 33,440 | (54,491 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 19,765 | 44,656 | (40,181 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital | 2,331 | (33,440 | ) | 54,491 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maintenance capital expenditures | (107 | ) | (736 | ) | (648 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow | 21,989 | 10,480 | 13,662 | 11,509 | 109.8 | (3,182 | ) | (23.3 | ) |
NM Not meaningful
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(1) | Includes depreciation expense of $4.4 million and $6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to the district energy business, which was sold in August 2014. |
(2) | Interest expense, net, includes adjustments to derivative instruments and non-cash amortization of deferred financing fees. |
(3) | Corporate allocation expense, intercompany fees and the tax effect have been excluded from the above table as they are eliminated on consolidation. |
(4) | Other non-cash income, net, primarily includes adjustments to noncontrolling interest and amortization of tolling liabilities. Both 2014 and 2013 also included non-cash loss from customer contract terminations related to the district energy business, which was sold in August 2014. |
We acquired BEC on April 1, 2015 for total consideration of $724.3 million. We subsequently received a purchase price reduction of $6.3 million reflecting a reduction in the fair value of the working capital acquired in conjunction with the acquisition. While we currently anticipate that the BEC acquisition will perform over the medium term in line with our original expectations, performance in the financial year ended December 31, 2015 was negatively impacted by a combination of mild weather, low natural gas prices and incremental expenses incurred in conjunction with the transition to our ownership. These were partially offset by interest savings associated with the repayment of the $509.1 million term loan we assumed upon acquisition. Over the course of 2016 and beyond, we anticipate introducing a number of initiatives designed to improve the financial performance of BEC, including the addition of at least 130 MW of incremental capacity, the construction of an interconnection with the Spectra Energy-owned Texas Eastern Transmission natural gas pipeline and the consolidation of BECs asset management function, currently performed by a third party service provider.
| contributions from acquisitions, notably BEC and the wind power facilities acquired during the second half of 2014; partially offset by |
| sale of the district energy business in August 2014; and |
| reduced output/revenue from renewables facilities as a result of below average solar and wind resources. |
Total revenue and gross profit increased in 2015 compared with 2014 due to the acquisition of BEC on April 1, 2015 and the acquisitions of the wind power facilities during the second half of 2014, partially offset by the sale of the district energy business on August 21, 2014. Our solar and wind power facilities were impacted by poor solar and wind resource in 2015 compared to 2014, with solar resource approximately 94% of long term average and wind resource approximately 89% of long term average. Although the fourth quarter is typically a softer quarter for peak power demand, relatively mild weather in the Northeast saw the uncontracted portion of the power generating capacity of BEC dispatched less frequently than expected.
Selling, general and administrative expenses are comprised primarily of transaction-related fees, legal and other professional fees and management and incentive costs. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in 2015 compared with 2014 was driven by incremental selling, general and administrative expenses associated with BEC and the wind power facilities, partially offset by the sale of the district energy business on August 21, 2014.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased in 2015 compared with 2014 primarily as a result of depreciation and amortization associated with BEC and the wind power facilities.
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Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $8.6 million and $199,000 in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Excluding the derivative adjustments, interest expense increased in 2015 compared with 2014 due to the additional debt at BEC and at one of the 2014 wind power facilities, partially offset by the absence of the debt balance at the district energy business. The weighted average interest rate on all outstanding debt facilities, including any interest rate swaps, was 4.323% at December 31, 2015. Cash interest paid totaled $27.1 million, excluding interest rate swap breakage fees in relation to the repayment of BECs long-term debt facilities, and $15.6 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively.
In connection with the BEC acquisition, the business assumed $509.1 million of debt facilities that were fully repaid in July 2015. As part of the repayment, BEC paid $19.2 million in interest rate swap breakage fees associated with the termination of out-of-the-money interest rate swap contracts. In August 2015, BEC entered into new debt agreements and at December 31, 2015, had $271.0 million of term debt outstanding. See further discussion in Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Our solar and wind power facilities are held in LLCs that are treated as partnerships for tax purposes. As such, these entities do not pay federal or state income taxes on a standalone basis, but each partner pays federal and state income taxes based on their allocated taxable income. For 2015, MIC expects its allocated share of the federal taxable income from these facilities to be a loss. For 2014, MICs allocated share of the taxable income from the solar and wind power facilities was a loss of $6.9 million.
On April 1, 2015, we acquired 100% of BEC. The federal taxable income generated by BEC is filed as part of our consolidated federal income tax return and is subject to New York state income taxes on a stand-alone basis. For 2015, the business does not expect to have a state income tax liability. We do not believe that the businesses of CP&E will generate a current federal income tax liability in 2015. Future current federal taxable income attributable to CP&E may be offset in consolidation with the application of MICs NOLs.
CP&E incurred maintenance capital expenditures of $107,000 both on an accrual basis and cash basis for the year ended December 31, 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the district energy business incurred all of the maintenance capital expenditures. The district energy business was sold on August 21, 2014. We do not expect to incur substantial maintenance capital expenditures at our CP&E facilities as most upgrades, replenishments and repairs are covered under the respective O&M contracts for each site.
Total revenue decreased in 2014 compared with 2013 due to the sale of the district energy business on August 21, 2014, partially offset by the full year operations of all solar power facilities and partial year results from the wind power facilities acquired during the second half of 2014.
Total gross profit increased in 2014 compared with 2013 due to full year operation of the solar power facilities, partially offset by the sale of the district energy business on August 21, 2014.
The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in 2014 compared with 2013 was driven by the increase in legal and professional expenses for the acquisitions of wind power facilities and the sale of our interest in the district energy business in 2014.
Depreciation expense increased in 2014 compared with 2013 primarily as a result of the depreciation associated with solar power facilities that became operational during 2013 and the wind power facilities acquired during the second half of 2014.
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Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $199,000 and $1.8 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding the derivative adjustments, interest expense increased in 2014 compared with 2013 due to higher term debt balance at the solar power facilities, partially offset by the sale of the district energy business on August 21, 2014. Cash interest paid totaled $15.6 million and $13.3 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively.
For 2014 and 2013, MICs allocated share of the taxable income from the solar and wind power facilities was a loss of $6.9 million and $8.8 million, respectively.
Prior to the sale of the district energy business in August 2014, the district energy business filed a separate federal and state income tax return. In 2014, for tax purposes, a gain of $33.4 million was recognized, yielding a federal capital gain of $11.7 million, which was fully offset with the application of MICs NOLs.
For the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the district energy business incurred all of the maintenance capital expenditures. The district energy business was sold on August 21, 2014.
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Year Ended December 31, | Change (From 2014 to 2015) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
Change (From 2013 to 2014) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
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$ | $ | $ | $ | % | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
($ In Thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 226,952 | 264,621 | 257,725 | (37,669 | ) | (14.2 | ) | 6,896 | 2.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cost of product sales(1) | 150,053 | 189,012 | 184,355 | 38,959 | 20.6 | (4,657 | ) | (2.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 76,899 | 75,609 | 73,370 | 1,290 | 1.7 | 2,239 | 3.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 21,475 | 22,491 | 20,294 | 1,016 | 4.5 | (2,197 | ) | (10.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 9,335 | 9,192 | 8,767 | (143 | ) | (1.6 | ) | (425 | ) | (4.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 46,089 | 43,926 | 44,309 | 2,163 | 4.9 | (383 | ) | (0.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(2) | (7,279 | ) | (7,091 | ) | (6,834 | ) | (188 | ) | (2.7 | ) | (257 | ) | (3.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other expense | (556 | ) | (2,871 | ) | (164 | ) | 2,315 | 80.6 | (2,707 | ) | NM | |||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | (14,261 | ) | (12,635 | ) | (14,995 | ) | (1,626 | ) | (12.9 | ) | 2,360 | 15.7 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income(3) | 23,993 | 21,329 | 22,316 | 2,664 | 12.5 | (987 | ) | (4.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of net income to EBITDA excluding non-cash items and cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow: |
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Net income(3) | 23,993 | 21,329 | 22,316 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(2) | 7,279 | 7,091 | 6,834 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 14,261 | 12,635 | 14,995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 9,335 | 9,192 | 8,767 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-cash expense, net(4) | 5,215 | 6,709 | 2,116 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | 60,083 | 56,956 | 55,028 | 3,127 | 5.5 | 1,928 | 3.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | 60,083 | 56,956 | 55,028 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net(2) | (7,279 | ) | (7,091 | ) | (6,834 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to derivative instruments recorded in interest expense(2) | (15 | ) | 5 | (430 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of debt financing costs(2) | 483 | 480 | 455 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes, net of changes in deferred taxes | 184 | (659 | ) | (6,705 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension contribution | | (6,960 | ) | (3,150 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital | (1,570 | ) | (1,100 | ) | 2,248 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 51,886 | 41,631 | 40,612 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital | 1,570 | 1,100 | (2,248 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maintenance capital expenditures | (9,338 | ) | (6,829 | ) | (6,316 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow | 44,118 | 35,902 | 32,048 | 8,216 | 22.9 | 3,854 | 12.0 |
NM Not meaningful
(1) | For 2015, cost of product sales includes unrealized losses on commodity hedges. |
(2) | Interest expense, net, includes adjustments to derivative instruments related to interest rate swaps and non-cash amortization of deferred financing fees. |
(3) | Corporate allocation expense, intercompany fees and the tax effect have been excluded from the above table as they are eliminated on consolidation. |
(4) | Other non-cash expense, net, primarily includes non-cash adjustments related to pension expense and unrealized gains (losses) on commodity hedges. |
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| an increase in gross profit driven by an increase in volume of gas sold; and |
| a decrease in selling, general and administrative costs. |
The Hawaii economy grew at a rate of 2.0% in 2015 with an unemployment rate 1.6% lower than the national average. Key tourism measures all grew during 2015, including visitor arrivals, days and spending, while other key industries, including construction, have continued their gains. These trends are projected to continue in 2016. Hawaii Gas continues to see opportunities to deploy growth capital to support Hawaiis clean energy objectives.
Excluding the impact of unrealized gains and losses on commodity hedges, gross profit in 2015 increased $3.1 million over prior year driven by increases in volume and gross profit per therm. Volume of gas sold increased by 2.4% in 2015 compared with 2014. However, on an underlying basis, adjusting for changes in customer inventory primarily related to the timing of foreign shipments, volume of gas sold increased by 2.0% in 2015. Throughout the year, the business significantly increased its supply of LPG from off-island sources and, effective October 1st, declined to renew its contract with Hawaii Independent Energy. The business continues to implement several initiatives to mitigate volatility in naphtha and LPG prices and supply, including hedging, storage expansion and diversification of the supply base.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased in 2015 compared with 2014 as a result of lower promotional costs offset by legal costs associated with proceedings related to the proposed merger involving Hawaiis largest electric utility.
Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $2.4 million and $2.2 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Excluding the derivative adjustments, interest expense increased slightly in 2015 compared with 2014. The weighted average interest rate on all outstanding debt facilities, including any interest rate swaps, was 3.63% at December 31, 2015. Cash interest paid totaled $6.8 million and $6.7 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively.
The federal taxable income generated by Hawaii Gas is filed as part of our consolidated federal income tax return, and is subject to Hawaii state income taxes on a stand-alone basis. The tax provision in the table above includes both state taxes and the portion of the consolidated federal tax receivable attributable to the business.
The Provision for income taxes, net of changes in deferred taxes of $184,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015 in the above table, includes $10,000 of federal income taxes receivable and $174,000 of state income tax benefit. Any future current federal income tax liability is expected to be offset in consolidation with the application of MIC NOLs. For 2014, Hawaii Gas paid state income taxes of $232,000.
The business federal taxable income differs from book income primarily as a result of differences in the depreciation of fixed assets. The state of Hawaii does not allow the federal bonus depreciation deduction of 50% in determining state taxable income.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, Hawaii Gas incurred maintenance capital expenditures of $9.3 million and $7.3 million on an accrual basis and cash basis, respectively, compared with $6.8 million and $8.3 million on an accrual basis and cash basis, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2014. Maintenance capital expenditures for the periods presented were primarily for transmission line modifications and vehicle replacements.
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Volume of gas sold increased by 1.0% for 2014 compared to 2013, notwithstanding lower customer tank levels at year end, driven by increased volumes at commercial customers, partially offset by lower residential consumption. Gross profit per therm increased in 2014 compared with 2013 as a result of lower inter-island transportation costs, partially offset by LPG margin compression and the timing of pipeline repairs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in 2014 compared with 2013 primarily due to higher marketing expenses, which were offset by the absence of severance costs in 2014.
Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $2.2 million and $2.0 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding the derivative adjustments, interest expense decreased in 2014 compared with 2013. Cash interest paid totaled $6.7 million and $6.9 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively.
For 2014 and 2013, the business paid state income taxes of approximately $232,000 and $1.4 million, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2014, Hawaii Gas incurred maintenance capital expenditures of $6.8 million and $8.3 million on an accrual basis and cash basis, respectively, compared with $6.3 million and $7.0 million on an accrual basis and cash basis, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2013. Maintenance capital expenditures for the periods presented were primarily for transmission line modifications and vehicle replacements.
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The financial results below reflect Corporate and Others performance during the periods below.
Year Ended December 31, | Change (From 2014 to 2015) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
Change (From 2013 to 2014) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
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$ | $ | $ | $ | % | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fees to Manager-related party | 354,959 | 168,182 | 85,367 | (186,777 | ) | (111.1 | ) | (82,815 | ) | (97.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 11,575 | 15,526 | 6,149 | 3,951 | 25.4 | (9,377 | ) | (152.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating loss | (366,534 | ) | (183,708 | ) | (91,516 | ) | (182,826 | ) | (99.5 | ) | (92,192 | ) | (100.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Interest (expense) income, net(1) | (14,242 | ) | (5,905 | ) | 75 | (8,337 | ) | (141.2 | ) | (5,980 | ) | NM | ||||||||||||||||
Gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses(2) | | 1,027,054 | | (1,027,054 | ) | (100.0 | ) | 1,027,054 | NM | |||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | 687 | | (12 | ) | 687 | NM | 12 | 100.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Benefit for income taxes | 151,910 | 88,696 | 22,997 | 63,214 | 71.3 | 65,699 | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest | | (1,428 | ) | (877 | ) | 1,428 | 100.0 | (551 | ) | (62.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income(3) | (228,179 | ) | 924,709 | (69,333 | ) | (1,152,888 | ) | (124.7 | ) | 994,042 | NM | |||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of net (loss) income to EBITDA excluding non-cash items and cash used in operating activities to Free Cash Flow: |
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Net (loss) income(3) | (228,179 | ) | 924,709 | (69,333 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense (income), net(1) | 14,242 | 5,905 | (75 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefit for income taxes | (151,910 | ) | (88,696 | ) | (22,997 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fees to Manager-related party(4) | 354,959 | 168,182 | 85,367 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses(2) | | (1,027,181 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-cash expense | 750 | 2,178 | 1,605 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | (10,138 | ) | (14,903 | ) | (5,433 | ) | 4,765 | 32.0 | (9,470 | ) | (174.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | (10,138 | ) | (14,903 | ) | (5,433 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest (expense) income, net(1) | (14,242 | ) | (5,905 | ) | 75 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of debt financing costs(1) | 2,341 | 1,013 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefit for income taxes, net of changes in deferred taxes(5) | 6,959 | 760 | 10,635 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital(4) | (68,264 | ) | (60,531 | ) | (10,583 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash used in operating activities | (83,344 | ) | (79,566 | ) | (5,306 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital(4) | 68,264 | 60,531 | 10,583 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow | (15,080 | ) | (19,035 | ) | 5,277 | 3,955 | 20.8 | (24,312 | ) | NM |
NM Not meaningful
(1) | Interest (expense) income, net, includes non-cash amortization of deferred financing fees. |
(2) | Represents the gain from the remeasuring to fair value of our previous 50% ownership of IMTT and the gain recognized on the sale of the district energy business. See Results of Operations Consolidated for further discussions. |
(3) | Corporate allocation expense, intercompany fees and the tax effect have been excluded from the above table as they are eliminated on consolidation. |
(4) | In July 2015, our Board requested, and our Manager agreed, that $67.8 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 be settled in cash in July 2015 to minimize dilution. The remaining $67.8 million obligation was deferred until July 2016. At July 2016, the MIC Board will consider whether the remaining obligation may be settled in cash or shares, or a combination thereof. In October 2014, our Board requested, and our Manager agreed, that $65.0 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 be settled in cash using the proceeds from the sale of the district energy business to minimize dilution. The remainder of the fee of $51.6 million was reinvested in additional shares of MIC. |
(5) | Includes $6.9 million of tax refund received in the fourth quarter of 2015 relating to the election of bonus depreciation for 2014. |
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The proportionately combined financial measures below are those attributable to MICs ownership interest in each of our operating businesses and MIC Corporate. Given the nature of the businesses we own and our varied ownership levels of these businesses, management believes that GAAP measures such as net income and cash from operating activities do not fully reflect all of the items that our management considers in assessing the amount of cash generated by our ownership interest in our businesses. We note that proportionately combined metrics used by us may be calculated in a different manner by other companies, which may limit their usefulness as a comparative measure. Therefore, our proportionately combined metrics should be used as a supplement to, and not in lieu of, our financial results reported under GAAP. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for a reconciliation of EBITDA excluding non-cash items to net income (loss), and a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to cash provided by (used in) operating activities for each of our operating businesses and MIC Corporate ($ in thousands)(unaudited).
Year Ended December 31, 2015 | Contracted Power and Energy 100% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IMTT 100%(1) | Atlantic Aviation | Contracted Power and Energy(2) | Hawaii Gas |
MIC Corporate | Proportionately Combined(3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 327,317 | 410,155 | 94,095 | 76,899 | N/A | 908,466 | 104,896 | |||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | 302,067 | 203,617 | 58,507 | 60,083 | (10,138 | ) | 614,136 | 68,156 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow | 194,570 | 153,023 | 16,005 | 44,118 | (15,080 | ) | 392,636 | 21,989 |
Year Ended December 31, 2014 | IMTT 100%(5) |
Contracted Power and Energy 100% |
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IMTT 50%(4) | IMTT 100%(1) | Atlantic Aviation | Contracted Power and Energy(2) | Hawaii Gas | MIC Corporate |
Proportionately Combined(3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 85,727 | 147,333 | 362,564 | 16,639 | 75,609 | N/A | 687,872 | 318,786 | 25,922 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | 78,712 | 127,751 | 167,931 | 12,914 | 56,956 | (14,903 | ) | 429,361 | 285,175 | 22,723 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow | 31,324 | 83,577 | 125,475 | 5,103 | 35,902 | (19,035 | ) | 262,346 | 146,225 | 10,480 |
N/A Not applicable.
(1) | Represents our 100% ownership interest in IMTT subsequent to July 16, 2014. IMTT owns 66.7% of its Quebec marine terminal in Canada. The remainder is owned by one other party. IMTT consolidates the results of the Quebec terminal in its financial statements and adjusts the portion that it does not own through noncontrolling interest. The above table shows 100% of IMTT, including the 33.3% portion of the Quebec terminal that it does not own, which is not significant. Both MICs and IMTTs EBITDA excluding non-cash items and Free Cash Flow reflects 100% of the results of the Quebec terminal. |
(2) | Proportionately combined Free Cash Flow for Contracted Power and Energy is equal to MIC's controlling ownership interest in its solar and wind power facilities and the district energy business, up to August 21, 2014, date of sale. As of April 1, 2015, Contracted Power and Energy also includes 100% of BEC, a gas-fired power facility. |
(3) | Proportionately combined Free Cash Flow is equal to the sum of Free Cash Flow attributable to MIC's ownership interest in each of its operating businesses and MIC Corporate. |
(4) | Our proportionate interest in IMTT prior to the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest on July 16, 2014. |
(5) | Represents 100% of IMTT as a stand-alone business. |
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Our primary cash requirements include normal operating expenses, debt service, debt principal payments, payments of dividends and capital expenditures. Our primary source of cash is operating activities, although we may draw on credit facilities for capital expenditures, issue additional shares or sell assets to generate cash.
At December 31, 2015, our consolidated debt outstanding totaled $2,833.3 million, our consolidated cash balance totaled $22.4 million and consolidated total available capacity under our revolving credit facilities totaled $1,149.0 million.
On February 19, 2016, MICs proportionate ownership interest of the debt outstanding was as follows ($ in thousands):
Business | Debt | Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years) | Balance Outstanding(1) | Weighted Average Rate(2) | ||||||||||||
MIC Corporate | 3.4 | |||||||||||||||
Revolving Facility | $ | 9,000 | 2.18 | % | ||||||||||||
Convertible Senior Notes | 349,975 | 2.88 | % | |||||||||||||
IMTT(3) | 8.4 | |||||||||||||||
Senior Notes | 600,000 | 3.97 | % | |||||||||||||
Tax-Exempt Bonds | 508,975 | 2.70 | % | |||||||||||||
Atlantic Aviation(4) | 4.3 | |||||||||||||||
Term Loan | 600,500 | 4.63 | % | |||||||||||||
CP&E | ||||||||||||||||
Renewables | 15.1 | 212,626 | 4.76 | % | ||||||||||||
BEC | 6.5 | 271,000 | 3.91 | % | ||||||||||||
Hawaii Gas | 5.8 | |||||||||||||||
Term Loan | (5) | 80,000 | 2.74 | % | ||||||||||||
Senior Notes | 100,000 | 4.22 | % | |||||||||||||
Total | 7.0 | $ | 2,732,076 | 3.76 | % |
(1) | Proportionate to MIC's ownership interest. |
(2) | Reflects annualized interest rate on all facilities including interest rate hedges. |
(3) | Excludes loans from prior owners of $18.2 million. |
(4) | Excludes $4.1 million of stand-alone debt facilities used to fund construction at certain FBOs. |
(5) | On February 10, 2016, Hawaii Gas completed the refinancing of its existing $80.0 million term loan facility and extended its maturity to February 2021. |
At December 31, 2015, the revolving credit facilities of each of our businesses remained undrawn. In December 2015, we drew down $16.0 million on the MIC senior secured credit factility for general corporate purposes, of which $7.0 million was repaid in January 2016. The following table shows the profile of the revolving credit facilities at each of our businesses and at MIC Corporate on February 19, 2016 ($ in thousands).
Business | Debt | Remaining Life (in years) | Undrawn Amount | Interest Rate(1) | ||||||||||||
MIC Corporate | Revolving Facility | 3.4 | $ | 401,000 | LIBOR + 1.750% | |||||||||||
IMTT | USD Revolving Facility | 4.3 | 550,000 | LIBOR + 1.500% | ||||||||||||
CAD Revolving Facility | 4.3 | 50,000 | Bankers' Acceptance Rate + 1.500% | |||||||||||||
Atlantic Aviation | Revolving Facility | 2.3 | 70,000 | LIBOR + 2.500% | ||||||||||||
CP&E BEC | Revolving Facility | 6.5 | 25,000 | LIBOR + 2.125% | ||||||||||||
Hawaii Gas | Revolving Facility | (2) | 5.0 | 60,000 | LIBOR + 1.250% | |||||||||||
Total | 4.0 | $ | 1,156,000 |
(1) | Excludes commitment fees. |
(2) | On February 10, 2016, Hawaii Gas completed the refinancing of its existing $60.0 million revolving credit facility and extended its maturity to February 2021. |
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We will, in general, apply available cash to the repayment of revolving debt balances as a means of minimizing interest expense and draw on those facilities to fund growth projects and for general corporate purposes.
We use revolving credit facilities at each of our operating companies and the holding company as a means of maintaining access to sufficient liquidity to meet future requirements, managing interest expense and funding growth projects. We base our assessment of the sufficiency of our liquidity and capital resources on the assumptions that:
| our businesses overall generate, and are expected to continue to generate, significant operating cash flow; |
| the ongoing capital expenditures associated with our businesses are readily funded from their respective operating cash flow or available debt facilities; and |
| we will be able to refinance, extend and/or repay the principal amount of maturing long-term debt on terms that can be supported by our businesses. |
We are capitalized in part using floating rate bank debt with a medium-term maturity of between five and seven years. We hedge a portion of the floating rate exposure for the majority of the term of these facilities using interest rate derivative instruments.
We also use longer dated private placement debt and other forms of capital, including bank, bond or hybrid debt instruments to capitalize our businesses. In general, the debt facilities at our businesses are non-recourse to the holding company and there are no cross-collateralization or cross-guarantee provisions in these facilities.
Six of our solar and wind facilities are financed through standalone fully amortizing non-recourse project finance structures which have maturities prior to or coterminous with the expiration of the underlying PPAs for each of those facilities. On a multiple of EBITDA basis, we use a higher initial level of leverage in these projects than at BEC or our other business segments because of the long-term wholly contracted nature of the revenue stream and the creditworthiness of the PPA counterparties.
The following section discusses our sources and uses of cash on a consolidated basis. All intercompany activities such as corporate allocations, capital contributions to our businesses and distributions from our businesses have been excluded from the tables as these transactions are eliminated on consolidation.
On June 24, 2015, we entered into an equity distribution agreement providing for the sale by the Company, from time to time, of shares of its common stock having an aggregate gross offering price of up to $400.0 million. Sales of shares may be made in privately negotiated transactions and/or any other method permitted by law, including sales deemed to be an at the market offering, which includes sales made directly on the New York Stock Exchange or sales made to or through a market maker other than on an exchange. Under the terms of the equity distribution agreement, we may also sell shares to any sales agent as principal for its own account. The Company is under no obligation to sell shares under the ATM Program. Through December 31, 2015, we sold 37,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the agreement for net proceeds of $3.0 million (after commissions and fees).
On March 2, 2015, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 5,312,500 shares. On March 12, 2015, an additional 796,875 shares were sold pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option. The proceeds from the offering of $471.6 million, net of underwriting fees and expenses, were partially used to fund the acquisition of BEC on April 1, 2015 and for general corporate purposes.
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The following table summarizes our future obligations, by period due, as of December 31, 2015, under our various contractual obligations and commitments. We had no off-balance sheet arrangement at that date or currently.
Payments Due by Period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Less than One Year |
1 3 Years | 3 5 Years | More than 5 Years |
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Long-term debt(1) | $ | 2,833,293 | $ | 40,099 | $ | 149,180 | $ | 1,001,995 | $ | 1,642,019 | ||||||||||
Interest obligations(2) | 733,244 | 111,767 | 214,623 | 172,946 | 233,908 | |||||||||||||||
Capital lease obligations(3) | 2,601 | 1,518 | 1,083 | | | |||||||||||||||
Operating lease obligations(4) | 623,488 | 41,321 | 75,477 | 69,159 | 437,531 | |||||||||||||||
Pension benefit obligations(5) | 95,632 | 7,242 | 15,227 | 18,500 | 54,663 | |||||||||||||||
Post-retirement benefit obligations(5) | 9,500 | 920 | 1,842 | 1,956 | 4,782 | |||||||||||||||
Purchase commitments | 54,483 | 27,350 | 27,133 | | | |||||||||||||||
Service commitments | 107,589 | 30,758 | 14,070 | 10,163 | 52,598 | |||||||||||||||
Other | 466 | 39 | 74 | 70 | 283 | |||||||||||||||
Total contractual cash obligations(6) | $ | 4,460,296 | $ | 261,014 | $ | 498,709 | $ | 1,274,789 | $ | 2,425,784 |
(1) | The long-term debt represents the consolidated principal obligations to various lenders. The primary debt facilities are subject to certain covenants, the violation of which could result in acceleration of the maturity dates. |
(2) | The variable rate portion on the interest obligation on long-term debt was calculated using three months LIBOR forward spot rate at December 31, 2015. |
(3) | Capital lease obligations are for the lease of certain transportation equipment. Such equipment could be subject to repossession upon violation of the terms of the lease agreements. |
(4) | This represents the minimum annual rentals required to be paid under non-cancellable operating leases with terms in excess of one year. |
(5) | The pension and post-retirement benefit obligation is forecasted payments, by actuaries, for the next ten years. |
(6) | The above table does not reflect certain long-term obligations, such as deferred taxes, for which we are unable to estimate the period in which the obligation will be incurred. |
In addition to these commitments and contingencies, we typically incur capital expenditures on a regular basis. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Classification of Maintenance Capital Expenditures and Growth Capital Expenditures and Investing Activities below for further discussion of growth capital expenditures. Maintenance capital expenditures are discussed above in Results of Operations for each of our businesses.
We also have other contingencies, including pending or threatened legal and administrative proceedings that are not reflected above as amounts at this time are not ascertainable. See Legal Proceedings in Part I, Item 3.
Our sources of cash to meet these obligations are as follows:
| cash generated from our operations (see Operating Activities below); |
| issuance of shares or debt securities (see Financing Activities below); |
| refinancing our current credit facilities on or before maturity (see Financing Activities below); |
| cash available from our undrawn credit facilities (see Financing Activities below); and |
| if advantageous, sale of all or part of any of our businesses (see Investing Activities below). |
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($ In Thousands) | Year Ended December 31, | Change (From 2014 to 2015) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
Change (From 2013 to 2014) Favorable/(Unfavorable) |
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2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | % | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 381,156 | 251,615 | 155,117 | 129,541 | 51.5 | 96,498 | 62.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash used in investing activities | (448,816 | ) | (1,068,806 | ) | (139,636 | ) | 619,990 | 58.0 | (929,170 | ) | NM | |||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by financing activities | 42,896 | 632,422 | 76,516 | (589,526 | ) | (93.2 | ) | 555,906 | NM |
NM Not meaningful
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities is generally comprised of EBITDA excluding non-cash items (as defined by us), less cash interest, tax and pension payments, and changes in working capital. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations for discussions around the components of EBITDA excluding non-cash items on a consolidated basis and for each of our businesses.
The increase in consolidated cash provided by operating activities for 2015 compared with 2014 was due primarily to:
| the consolidation of IMTT results beginning on July 16, 2014; |
| improved EBITDA excluding non-cash items; and |
| pension contributions made in 2014; partially offset by |
| interest rate swap breakage fees paid; and |
| increase in cash interest expense. |
The increase in consolidated cash provided by operating activities for 2014 compared with 2013 was due primarily to:
| the consolidation of IMTT on July 16, 2014; |
| payments from restricted cash accounts during 2014 for the completion of construction for projects and a payment into restricted cash during 2013 at our CP&E segment; and |
| improved operating results offset by higher cash interest paid at Atlantic Aviation; partially offset by |
| larger cash pension contribution made during 2014; and |
| larger cash distribution received from IMTT during 2013 reflected in cash from operating activities. |
Through July 15, 2014, results for IMTT were accounted for using the equity method of accounting and distributions from IMTT were reflected in our consolidated cash provided by operating activities up to our cumulative 50% share of IMTTs earnings recorded since the date of our investment in IMTT. Distributions from IMTT in excess of this were reflected in our consolidated cash from investing activities as a return of investment in unconsolidated business. From July 16, 2014, results for IMTT have been consolidated with those of our other businesses and distributions from IMTT are eliminated on consolidation.
We believe our operating activities overall provide a source of sustainable and stable cash flows over the long-term with the opportunity for future growth due to:
| consistent customer demand driven by the basic nature of the services provided; |
| our strong competitive position due to factors including: |
| high initial development and construction costs; |
| difficulty in obtaining suitable land near many of our operations (for example, airports, waterfront near ports); |
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| long-term concessions, leases or customer contracts; |
| required government approvals, which may be difficult or time-consuming to obtain; |
| lack of immediate cost-effective alternatives for the services provided; and |
| product/service pricing that we expect to generally keep pace with cost changes due to factors including: |
| consistent demand; |
| limited alternatives; |
| contractual terms; and |
| regulatory rate setting. |
The drivers of cash provided by investing activities primarily include proceeds from divestitures of businesses and fixed assets. The drivers of cash used in investing activities primarily include acquisitions of businesses in new and existing segments and capital expenditures. Acquisitions of businesses are generally funded by raising additional equity and/or drawings on credit facilities.
Maintenance capital expenditures are generally funded by cash from operating activities and growth capital expenditures are generally funded by drawing on our available credit facilities or with equity capital. We may fund maintenance capital expenditures from credit facilities or equity capital and growth capital expenditures from operating activities from time to time. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations for maintenance capital expenditures for each of our businesses.
The decrease in consolidated cash used in investing activities for 2015 compared with 2014 was primarily due to:
| acquisitions related to IMTT, Galaxy FBOs and wind power facilities in 2014; partially offset by |
| proceeds from the sale of district energy business in 2014; |
| the acquisition of BEC on April 1, 2015; |
| the consolidation of IMTTs capital expenditures and distributions to MIC that were previously accounted for using the equity method; and |
| increase in capital expenditures at Atlantic Aviation. |
The increase in consolidated cash used in investing activities for 2014 compared with 2013 was primarily due to:
| acquisitions related to IMTT, Galaxy FBOs and wind power facilities in 2014; and |
| increase in capital expenditures, primarily due to the consolidation of IMTT and increase in growth capital expenditures at Atlantic Aviation; partially offset by |
| proceeds from the sale of district energy business; |
| distributions received from IMTT classified as a return of investment in unconsolidated business prior to the IMTT Acquisition; and |
| decreases in capital expenditures at our solar power facilities. |
We invested $132.6 million, $94.0 million and $91.8 million of growth capital expenditures in our existing businesses during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
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We continuously evaluate opportunities to deploy capital in both growth projects and in acquisitions of additional businesses, whether through our existing businesses or in new lines of business. These opportunities may be significant, such as our recent acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in IMTT, or they may be incremental and not individually significant, such as our acquisitions of BEC and three FBOs in 2015. In aggregate, we anticipate deploying between $225.0 million and $250.0 million in these types of activities in 2016.
In addition, we maintain a backlog of projects that we expect to complete in subsequent periods. We consider projects to be a part of our backlog when we have committed to the deployment of capital for the underlying project, and have, where relevant, received all requisite approvals/authorizations for the deployment of such capital. The inclusion of a project in our backlog does not guarantee that the project will commence, be completed or ultimately generate revenue. As of December 31, 2015, our backlog includes and we anticipate deploying approximately $210.0 million of growth capital in 2016 and 2017.
We are actively pursuing an expansion of BEC and have entered into certain agreements, including for the acquisition of generating sets, related to that project. As of this date, we have not secured all of the requisite regulatory approvals, although these may be received during 2016. If approved, the construction of an additional 130MW of electricity generating capacity on land adjacent to BEC would involve the deployment of approximately $130.0 million in growth capital not included in the current backlog. The majority of this deployment would likely occur in 2017.
IMTT currently leases land to a third party on which it operates a 171 MW power plant. The lease expires in 2018, and we have notified the third party that we will not be renewing the lease and offered to buy out the remaining lease term. Following the reversion of control of the site to IMTT, MIC anticipates investing substantial capital over the medium term to develop or redevelop the site in a manner that could be an important growth component of the CP&E segment. The majority of any capital deployment in relation to this project(s) would likely occur in 2018 or later.
The drivers of cash provided by financing activities primarily include new equity issuance and debt issuance related to acquisitions and capital expenditures. The drivers of cash used in financing activities primarily include repayment of debt principal balances on maturing debt and dividends to our shareholders.
The decrease in consolidated cash provided by financing activities for 2015 compared with 2014 is primarily due to:
| cash proceeds, net of fees, from the July 2014 equity and convertible senior notes offerings used to partially fund the IMTT Acquisition, partially offset by cash proceeds, net of fees, from the issuance of equity in March 2015 which was used to fund a portion of the acquisition of BEC; |
| net repayment of term loan debt at BEC during 2015; |
| increase in dividends paid to shareholders during 2015; and |
| net borrowing at Atlantic Aviation to partially fund the Galaxy Acquisitions in April 2014; partially offset by |
| net borrowing on IMTT credit facilities upon refinancing its debt in May 2015 compared to net repayment on its previous outstanding revolver balance in 2014; |
| debt repayment at the district energy business prior to the sale of the business in 2014; and |
| decrease in distributions paid to noncontrolling interest in 2015. |
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The increase in consolidated cash provided by financing activities for 2014 compared with 2013 was primarily due to:
| increase in cash proceeds, net of fees, from the July 2014 equity and convertible senior notes offerings used to partially fund the IMTT Acquisition, compared with the May and December 2013 equity offerings used to refinance the term loan at Atlantic Aviation and to fund the Galaxy Acquisitions; and |
| net decrease in debt repayments during 2014; partially offset by |
| increase in dividends paid to shareholders and the timing of the fourth quarter dividend for 2013 and 2012. The payment of the dividend for the fourth quarter of 2012 was accelerated and made during that quarter, whereas the dividend payment for the fourth quarter of 2013 was made in the first quarter of 2014, as is customary; |
| contribution from noncontrolling interests for our solar power facilities during 2013; and |
| increase in distributions paid to noncontrolling interest, primarily from the proceeds from the district energy business sale. |
On May 21, 2015, IMTT refinanced its existing debt, in part, with new senior notes, new revolving credit facilities and redeemed and sold its portfolio of tax-exempt bonds. In conjunction with the refinancing, Standard and Poors and Fitch assigned IMTT an investment grade rating of BBB- with a stable outlook to the notes and the issuer. Concurrent with entering into these new facilities, the business paid $31.4 million in interest rate swap breakage fees associated with the termination of out-of-the-money interest rate swap contracts related to the prior debt facilities.
At December 31, 2015, IMTT had $1.1 billion of debt outstanding consisting of $600.0 million of senior notes, $509.0 million of tax-exempt bonds and $18.2 million of loans from prior owners. IMTT also has access to $600.0 million of revolving credit facilities. At December 31, 2015, the revolving credit facilities remained undrawn.
The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding debt facilities, including interest rate swaps, was 3.42% at December 31, 2015. Cash interest paid totaled $33.8 million, excluding interest rate swap breakage fees, $39.7 million and $40.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
At December 31, 2015, IMTT was in compliance with its financial covenants.
At December 31, 2015, Atlantic Aviation had total debt outstanding of $604.6 million comprising $600.5 million of senior secured, first lien term loan facilities and $4.1 million of stand-alone debt facilities used to fund construction of certain FBOs. Atlantic Aviation also has access to a $70.0 million senior secured, first lien revolving credit facility which remained undrawn. The weighted average interest rate on all outstanding debt facilities, including interest rate swaps, was 4.63% at December 31, 2015. Cash interest paid totaled $29.4 million, $28.1 million and $18.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
At December 31, 2015, Atlantic Aviation was in compliance with its financial covenants.
In connection with the BEC acquisition, the business assumed $509.1 million of debt facilities that were fully repaid in July 2015. As part of the repayment, BEC paid $19.2 million in interest rate swap breakage fees associated with the termination of out-of-the-money interest rate swap contracts. In August 2015, BEC entered into new debt agreements and at December 31, 2015, had $271.0 million of term debt outstanding. The interest rate on the term loan facility was LIBOR plus 2.125% at December 31, 2015. The floating rate
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has been fixed at 1.786% for six years using interest rate swap contracts. BEC also entered into a $25.0 million revolving credit facility that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.125%. The revolving credit facility remained undrawn at December 31, 2015. Cash interest paid totaled $12.0 million, excluding interest rate swap breakage fees in relation to the repayment of its long-term debt facilities, for the year ended December 31, 2015.
At December 31, 2015, BEC was in compliance with its financial covenants.
On June 3, 2015, the wind power business located in Idaho amended its term loan facility to reduce its cost of borrowings. The margin on the floating interest rate decreased from 2.75% to 1.625% with all other terms remaining substantially unchanged. The floating interest rate on the amortizing debt balance has been fixed at a weighted average rate of 4.756% at December 31, 2015 using interest rate swap contracts.
At December 31, 2015, the solar and wind power facilities had $284.5 million in term loan debt outstanding. The weighted average interest rate on the term loan debt, including interest rate swaps, was 4.716% at December 31, 2015. Cash interest paid totaled $15.1 million, $8.6 million and $3.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
At December 31, 2015, all of the solar and wind power businesses were in compliance with their respective financial covenants.
On August 21, 2014, we completed the sale of the district energy business. Proceeds from the sale were used to repay the outstanding debt balance. Cash interest paid totaled $7.0 million and $9.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
At December 31, 2015, Hawaii Gas had total debt outstanding of $180.0 million in term loan and senior secured note borrowings and a revolving credit facility of $60.0 million that remained undrawn. The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding debt facilities, including the interest rate swap, was 3.63% at December 31, 2015. Cash interest paid totaled $6.8 million, $6.7 million and $6.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
At December 31, 2015, Hawaii Gas was in compliance with its financial covenants.
On February 10, 2016, Hawaii Gas completed the refinancing of its existing $80.0 million term loan and $60.0 million revolving credit facility. The new, five-year facilities include a reduction in interest rates on the term loan and revolving credit facilities of 0.50% and 0.25%, respectively, compared with the prior facilities. The $80.0 million term loan will bear interest at a variable rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin between 1.0% to 1.75% and initially set at 1.75%. The variable rate component of the debt was hedged at 0.99% using interest rate swaps through the first four years of the facility. The revolving credit facility will bear interest at a variable rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin between 1.0% to 1.75% and initially set at 1.25% and will remain unhedged.
At December 31, 2015, we had $350.0 million in convertible senior notes outstanding that bear interest at 2.875% and $16.0 million drawn on our revolving credit facility. On May 1, 2015, we increased the aggregate commitments under our revolving credit facility from $250.0 million to $360.0 million, with all terms remaining the same, and subsequently, on August 25, 2015, we increased the commitments from $360.0 million to $410.0 million, with all terms remaining the same.
On April 1, 2015, we drew down $155.0 million on the MIC senior secured revolving credit facility to partially fund the BEC acquisition and subsequently repaid the amount in May 2015. In July 2015, we drew down $191.0 million, and together with cash on hand, fully repaid the outstanding balance of $251.5 million of term loan debt at BEC. The amount outstanding on the MIC senior secured revolving credit facility was
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subsequently repaid in August 2015. At December 31, 2015, the undrawn portion on the MIC senior secured revolving credit facility was $394.0 million. In January 2016, we paid down $7.0 million of the outstanding balance on the MIC senior secured revolving credit facility. Cash interest paid totaled $11.8 million and $145,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
At December 31, 2015, MIC Corporate was in compliance with its financial covenants.
For a description of the material terms and debt covenants of MIC and its businesses, see Note 8, Long-Term Debt, in our consolidated financial statements in Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in Part II, Item 8, of this Form 10-K.
The preparation of our financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions and judgments and uncertainties, and potentially could result in materially different results under different conditions. Our critical accounting policies and estimates are discussed below. These estimates and policies are consistent with the estimates and accounting policies followed by the businesses we own.
Our acquisitions of businesses that we control are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The amounts assigned to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with acquisitions are based on estimated fair values as of the date of the acquisition, with the remainder, if any, recorded as goodwill. The fair values are determined by our management, taking into consideration information supplied by the management of acquired entities and other relevant information. Such information includes valuations supplied by independent appraisal experts for significant business combinations. The valuations are generally based upon future cash flow projections for the acquired assets, discounted to present value. The determination of fair values require significant judgment both by management and outside experts engaged to assist in this process.
Significant assets acquired in connection with our acquisition of businesses include contract rights, customer relationships, non-compete agreements, trademarks, property and equipment and goodwill.
Trademarks are generally considered to be indefinite life intangibles. Trademarks and goodwill are not amortized in most circumstances. It may be appropriate to amortize some trademarks. However, for unamortized intangible assets, we are required to perform annual impairment reviews and more frequently in certain circumstances.
ASU No. 2011-08, Intangibles Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment, permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that a reporting units fair value is less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test, as discussed below. If an entity concludes it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it need not perform the two-step impairment test.
If an entity concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it needs to perform the two-step impairment test. This requires management to make judgments in determining what assumptions to use in the calculation. The first step of the process consists of estimating the fair value of each reporting unit based on a discounted cash flow model using revenue and profit forecasts and comparing those estimated fair values with the carrying values, which includes the allocated goodwill. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value, a second step is performed to compute the amount of the impairment by determining an implied fair value of goodwill. The determination of a reporting units implied fair value of goodwill requires the allocation of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. Any unallocated fair value represents the
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implied fair value of goodwill, which is compared with its corresponding carrying value. IMTT, Atlantic Aviation, CP&E and Hawaii Gas are separate reporting units for purposes of this analysis. The impairment test for trademarks, which are not amortized, requires the determination of the fair value of such assets. If the fair value of the trademarks is less than their carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the difference. We cannot predict the occurrence of certain future events that might adversely affect the reported value of goodwill and/or intangible assets. Such events include, but are not limited to, strategic decisions made in response to economic and competitive conditions, the impact of the economic environment on our customer base, or material negative change in relationship with significant customers.
Property and equipment is initially stated at cost. Depreciation on property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the property and equipment after consideration of historical results and anticipated results based on our current plans. Our estimated useful lives represent the period the asset remains in service assuming normal routine maintenance. We review the estimated useful lives assigned to property and equipment when our business experience suggests that they do not properly reflect the consumption of economic benefits embodied in the property and equipment nor result in the appropriate matching of cost against revenue. Factors that lead to such a conclusion may include physical observation of asset usage, examination of realized gains and losses on asset disposals and consideration of market trends such as technological obsolescence or change in market demand.
Significant intangibles, including contract rights, customer relationships, non-compete agreements and technology are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the intangible asset after consideration of historical results and anticipated results based on our current plans. With respect to contractual rights at Atlantic Aviation, the useful lives will generally match the remaining lease terms plus extensions under the business control.
We perform impairment reviews of property and equipment and intangibles subject to amortization, when events or circumstances indicate that assets are less than their carrying amount and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amount of those assets. In this circumstance, the impairment charge is determined based upon the amount by which the net book value of the assets exceeds their fair market value. Any impairment is measured by comparing the fair value of the asset to its carrying value.
The implied fair value of reporting units and fair value of property and equipment and intangible assets is determined by our management and is generally based upon future cash flow projections for the acquired assets, discounted to present value. We use outside valuation experts when management considers that it is appropriate to do so.
We test for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets when there is an indicator of impairment. See Note 5, Property, Equipment, Land and Leasehold Improvements, and Note 6, Intangible Assets, in our consolidated financial statements in Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in Part II, Item 8, of this Form 10-K for financial information and further discussions.
The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sellers price to the buyer is fixed and determinable and collectability is probable.
Contracts for the use of storage capacity at the various terminals predominantly have non-cancelable terms of one to five years. These contracts generally provide for payments for providing storage capacity throughout their term based on a fixed rate per barrel of capacity leased, as adjusted annually for inflation indices. Contract revenue is recognized over their term based on the rate specified in the contract. Revenue from the rendering of ancillary services (e.g., product movement (throughput), heating, blending, etc.) is recognized as the related services are performed based on contract rates. Throughput revenues in excess of those provided by contract are not recognized until the throughput quantity specified in the contract for the applicable period is exceeded. Payments received prior to the related services being performed or as a reimbursement for specific fixed asset additions or improvements related to a customers contract are recorded
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as deferred revenue and ratably recognized as revenues over the contract term; the noncurrent portion is included in other noncurrent liabilities. Environmental response services revenues are recognized as services are rendered. Revenue from IMTT is recorded in service revenue on the consolidated statements of operations.
Revenue from Atlantic Aviation is recorded in service revenue on the consolidated statements of operations. Services provided by Atlantic Aviation include: (i) Fuel services recognized when fuel has been delivered to the customer, collection of the resulting receivable is probable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the fee is fixed or determinable. Fuel services are recorded net of volume discounts and rebates; (ii) Certain fueling fees for fueling certain carriers with fuel owned by such carriers. Revenue from these transactions are recorded based on the service fee earned and does not include the cost of the carriers fuel; and (iii) Other services consisting principally of de-icing services, landing and fuel distribution fees as well as rental income for hangar and terminal use. Other FBO revenue is recognized as the services are rendered to the customer.
With respect to BECs contracted capacity, revenue is recognized as energy, capacity and ancillary services are sold to the off-taker under the third-party tolling agreements, which are based on a fixed rate per MW of capacity and not subject to dispatch or utilization. A portion of the revenues under the tolling agreements are subject to annual increases. Revenues under the tolling agreements are subject to availability of capacity (subject to a historical rolling average forced outage factor). Variable operating and major maintenance revenues under the tolling agreements are a function of net plant output and a negotiated rate, which is adjusted annually based on historical plant experience.
With respect to BECs residual capacity, revenue is recognized as energy, capacity and ancillary services are sold into the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) energy market, which are based on prevailing market rates at the time such services are sold. Volumes of energy and ancillary services sold are subject to BECs market based dispatch from NYISO.
Revenue from BEC is recorded in product revenue on the consolidated statements of operations.
Revenue from solar and wind power facilities are recognized when the electricity is provided to the utility companies. Owners of these facilities sell substantially all of the electricity generated at a fixed price to electric utilities pursuant to long-term (typically 20 25 years) PPAs. Customers are billed on a monthly-cycle basis. Revenue from the solar and wind power facilities are recorded in product revenue on the consolidated statements of operations.
Revenue from cooling capacity and consumption was recognized at the time of performance of service. Cash received from customers for services to be provided in the future was recorded as unearned revenue and recognized over the expected service period on a straight-line basis. Revenue from the district energy business was recorded in service revenue on the consolidated statements of operations through the date of sale.
Hawaii Gas recognizes revenue when products are delivered. Sales of gas to customers are billed on a monthly-cycle basis. Earned but unbilled revenue is accrued and included in accounts receivable and revenue based on the amount of gas that is delivered but not billed to customers from the latest meter reading or billed delivery date to the end of an accounting period, and the related costs are charged to expense. Most revenue is based upon consumption; however, certain revenue is based upon a flat rate. Revenue from Hawaii Gas is recorded in product revenue on the consolidated statements of operations.
From time to time the Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to minimize potential variations in cash flows resulting from fluctuations in interest rates and their impact on its variable-rate debt. In addition,
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since the fourth quarter of 2014 the Companys Hawaii Gas business entered into commodity price hedges to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in propane prices on its cash flows.
As of February 25, 2009 for Atlantic Aviation and effective April 1, 2009 for our other businesses, we elected to discontinue hedge accounting. From the dates that hedge accounting was discontinued, all movements in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are recorded directly through earnings. As a result of the discontinuance of hedge accounting, we reclassified into earnings net derivative losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss over the remaining life of the existing interest rate swaps. As of December 31, 2014, the other comprehensive loss related to net derivative losses was fully amortized.
Our derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value with changes in fair value of interest rate swap contracts recorded directly through earnings. We measure derivative instruments at fair value using the income approach, which discounts the future net cash settlements expected under the derivative contracts to a present value. See Note 9, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, in our consolidated financial statements in Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in Part II, Item 8, of this Form 10-K for financial information and further discussions.
We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method of accounting. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in our consolidated financial statements in Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in Part II, Item 8, of this Form 10-K for financial information and further discussions, for a summary of the Companys significant accounting policies, including a discussion of recently adopted and issued accounting pronouncements.
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The discussion that follows describes our exposure to market risks and the use of derivatives to address those risks. See Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Hedging for a discussion of the related accounting.
We are exposed to interest rate risk in relation to the borrowings of our businesses. Our current policy is to enter into derivative financial instruments to fix variable-rate interest payments covering a portion of the interest rate risk associated with the borrowings of our businesses, subject to the requirements of our lenders. As of December 31, 2015, we had $2.8 billion of current and long-term debt, of which $1.6 billion was economically hedged with interest rate contracts, $1.2 billion was fixed rate debt and $16.0 million was unhedged.
Changes in interest rates impact our interest expense on both the hedged and unhedged portion of our debt. Interest expense on the unhedged portion of our debt changes by the variation in interest rates applied to the outstanding balance of the debt. This has a corresponding impact on the amount of cash interest we pay and our effective cash interest rate. Interest expense on the hedged portion of our debt changes by the variation in the fair value of the underlying interest rate swaps. This has no impact on the amount of cash interest we pay or our effective cash interest rate.
At December 31, 2015, IMTT had $509.0 million in tax exempt bonds outstanding. The floating rate has been fully fixed at a weighted average of 2.70% using interest rate swap contracts through June 2021, approximately one year before the tax exempt bonds are subject to mandatory tender. A 10% decrease in interest rates would result in a $3.8 million decrease in the fair market value of the interest rate swaps and a corresponding 10% increase would result in a $2.8 million increase in the fair market value.
At December 31, 2015, Atlantic Aviation had $600.5 million of term loan debt outstanding. The interest rate on the term loan debt floats at LIBOR plus 2.5%. This floating rate has been fixed at 4.63% using amortizing interest rate swap contracts that are expected to equal the total principal balance outstanding on the term loan debt through July 2019, approximately one year prior to maturity. A 10% decrease in interest rates would result in a $2.6 million decrease in the fair market value of the interest rate swaps and a corresponding 10% increase would result in a $2.5 million increase in the fair market value.
At December 31, 2015, BEC had $271.0 million of term loan debt outstanding. The interest rate on the term loan debt floats at LIBOR plus 2.125% at December 31, 2015. This floating rate has been fixed at 3.91% using amortizing interest rate swap contracts that are expected to equal the total principal balance outstanding on the term loan debt through August 2021, approximately one year prior to maturity. A 10% decrease in interest rates would result in a $2.6 million decrease in the fair market value of the interest rate swaps and a corresponding 10% increase would result in a $2.1 million increase in the fair market value.
At December 31, 2015, one of the wind power facilities had $151.4 million of term loan debt outstanding. The interest rate on this term loan facility floats at LIBOR plus 1.625% at December 31, 2015. This floating rate has been fixed at a weighted average rate of 4.756% using amortizing interest rate swap contracts that are expected to equal the total principal balance outstanding on the term loan facility through maturity in December 2027. A 10% decrease in interest rates would result in a $2.1 million decrease in the fair market value of the interest rate swaps and a corresponding 10% increase would result in a $1.9 million increase in the fair market value.
At December 31, 2015, Hawaii Gas had $80.0 million of term loan debt outstanding. The interest rate on this term loan facility floats at LIBOR plus 2.25% at December 31, 2015. This floating rate has been fixed at 2.89% using interest rate swap contract through August 2016, approximately one year prior to maturity. A
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10% decrease in interest rates would result in a $24,000 decrease in the fair market value of the interest rate swaps and a corresponding 10% increase would result in a $28,000 increase in the fair market value.
At December 31, 2015, MIC Corporate had $16.0 million outstanding under its revolving credit facility. This debt is unhedged. A 1% increase in interest rates on this debt would result in a $160,000 increase in interest expense per year and a corresponding 1% decrease would result in a $160,000 decrease in interest expense per year.
The risk associated with fluctuations in the prices Hawaii Gas pays for propane is principally a result of market forces reflecting changes in supply and demand for propane and other energy commodities. Hawaii Gass gross profit is sensitive to changes in propane supply costs and Hawaii Gas may not always be able to pass through product cost increases fully or on a timely basis, particularly when product costs rise rapidly. In order to reduce the volatility of the business propane market price risk, Hawaii Gas had used and expects to continue to use over-the-counter commodity derivative instruments including price swaps. Hawaii Gas does not use commodity derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes. Over-the-counter derivative commodity instruments utilized by Hawaii Gas to hedge forecasted purchases of propane are generally settled at expiration of the contract. The fair value of unsettled commodity price risk sensitive instruments at December 31, 2015, was a liability of $4.4 million. A 10% increase in the market price of propane would result in an increase in such fair value of approximately $3.0 million. A 10% decrease in the market price of propane would result in a decrease in such fair value of approximately $2.8 million.
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The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, stockholders equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2015. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Macquarie Infrastructure Corporations internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated February 22, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Dallas, Texas
February 22, 2016
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As of December 31, | ||||||||
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 22,394 | $ | 48,014 | ||||
Restricted cash | 18,946 | 21,282 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,690 and $771, respectively | 95,597 | 96,885 | ||||||
Inventories | 29,489 | 28,080 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 21,690 | 14,276 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 23,355 | 25,412 | ||||||
Other | 28,453 | 22,941 | ||||||
Total current assets | 239,924 | 256,890 | ||||||
Property, equipment, land and leasehold improvements, net | 4,116,163 | 3,362,585 | ||||||
Investment in unconsolidated business | 8,274 | 9,773 | ||||||
Goodwill | 2,017,211 | 1,996,259 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 934,892 | 959,634 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization | 46,669 | 32,037 | ||||||
Other | 15,695 | 8,010 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 7,378,828 | $ | 6,625,188 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Due to Manager related party | $ | 73,317 | $ | 4,858 | ||||
Accounts payable | 56,688 | 49,733 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 78,527 | 77,248 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 40,099 | 27,655 | ||||||
Fair value of derivative instruments | 19,628 | 32,111 | ||||||
Other | 40,531 | 32,727 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 308,790 | 224,332 | ||||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 2,793,194 | 2,364,866 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 840,191 | 904,108 | ||||||
Fair value of derivative instruments | 15,698 | 27,724 | ||||||
Tolling agreements noncurrent | 68,150 | | ||||||
Other | 150,363 | 133,990 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 4,176,386 | 3,655,020 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | | |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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As of December 31, | ||||||||
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock ($0.001 par value; 100,000,000 authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015)(1) | $ | | $ | | ||||
Special stock ($0.001 par value; 100 authorized; 100 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015)(1) | | | ||||||
Common stock ($0.001 par value; 500,000,000 authorized; 80,006,744 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015)(1) | 80 | | ||||||
LLC interests (no par value; 71,089,590 LLC interests issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014)(1) | | 1,942,745 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital(1) | 2,317,421 | 21,447 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (23,295 | ) | (21,550 | ) | ||||
Retained earnings | 735,984 | 844,521 | ||||||
Total stockholders equity | 3,030,190 | 2,787,163 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interests | 172,252 | 183,005 | ||||||
Total equity | 3,202,442 | 2,970,168 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 7,378,828 | $ | 6,625,188 |
(1) | See Note 10, Stockholders' Equity, for discussions on preferred stock, special stock, common stock, LLC interests and additional paid in capital. |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Revenue |
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Service revenue | $ | 1,288,501 | $ | 1,064,682 | $ | 770,360 | ||||||
Product revenue | 350,749 | 284,400 | 267,096 | |||||||||
Financing and equipment lease income | | 1,836 | 3,563 | |||||||||
Total revenue | 1,639,250 | 1,350,918 | 1,041,019 | |||||||||
Costs and expenses |
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Cost of services | 551,029 | 546,609 | 434,177 | |||||||||
Cost of product sales | 168,954 | 192,881 | 185,843 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 304,862 | 265,254 | 210,060 | |||||||||
Fees to Manager related party | 354,959 | 168,182 | 85,367 | |||||||||
Depreciation | 215,243 | 98,442 | 39,150 | |||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | 101,435 | 42,695 | 34,651 | |||||||||
Loss from customer contract termination | | 1,269 | 5,906 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal of assets | 2,093 | 1,279 | 226 | |||||||||
Total operating expenses | 1,698,575 | 1,316,611 | 995,380 | |||||||||
Operating (loss) income | (59,325 | ) | 34,307 | 45,639 | ||||||||
Other income (expense) |
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Interest income | 55 | 112 | 204 | |||||||||
Interest expense(1) | (123,079 | ) | (73,196 | ) | (37,044 | ) | ||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | | (90 | ) | (2,472 | ) | |||||||
Equity in earnings and amortization charges of investee | | 26,391 | 39,115 | |||||||||
Gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses(2) | | 1,027,054 | | |||||||||
Other income, net | 3,381 | 331 | 681 | |||||||||
Net (loss) income before income taxes | (178,968 | ) | 1,014,909 | 46,123 | ||||||||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes(3) | 65,161 | 24,374 | (18,043 | ) | ||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (113,807 | ) | $ | 1,039,283 | $ | 28,080 | |||||
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (5,270 | ) | (2,745 | ) | (3,174 | ) | ||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to MIC | $ | (108,537 | ) | $ | 1,042,028 | $ | 31,254 | |||||
Basic (loss) income per share attributable to MIC | $ | (1.39 | ) | $ | 16.54 | $ | 0.61 | |||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding: basic | 77,997,826 | 62,990,312 | 51,381,003 | |||||||||
Diluted (loss) income per share attributable to MIC | $ | (1.39 | ) | $ | 16.10 | $ | 0.61 | |||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding: diluted | 77,997,826 | 64,925,565 | 51,396,146 | |||||||||
Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 4.46 | $ | 3.8875 | $ | 3.35 |
(1) | Interest expense includes losses on derivative instruments of $30.5 million, $21.3 million and $7.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, of which net losses of $856,000 and $1.4 million were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
(2) | Gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses represents the gain of $948.1 million from IMTT Acquisition from the remeasuring to fair value of the Companys previous 50% ownership interest and the gain of $78.9 million from the sale of the Companys interest in the district energy business. |
(3) | Includes $340,000 and $568,000 of benefit for income taxes from accumulated other comprehensive loss reclassifications for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
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Net (loss) income | $ | (113,807 | ) | $ | 1,039,283 | $ | 28,080 | |||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes: |
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Reclassification of realized losses of derivatives into earnings(1) | | 636 | 902 | |||||||||
Change in post-retirement benefit plans(2) | 4,049 | (10,816 | ) | 12,445 | ||||||||
Translation adjustment(3) | (9,671 | ) | (4,813 | ) | (560 | ) | ||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income | (5,622 | ) | (14,993 | ) | 12,787 | |||||||
Comprehensive (loss) income | $ | (119,429 | ) | $ | 1,024,290 | $ | 40,867 | |||||
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (9,147 | ) | (4,633 | ) | (2,743 | ) | ||||||
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to MIC | $ | (110,282 | ) | $ | 1,028,923 | $ | 43,610 |
(1) | Reclassification of realized losses of derivatives is composed of (i) pre-tax derivative losses into interest expense of $856,000 and $1.4 million, respectively, and the related tax benefit of $340,000 and $568,000, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations; and (ii) pre-tax derivative losses of $185,000 and $61,000, respectively, as an adjustment to investment in unconsolidated business, and an adjustment to deferred taxes of $65,000 and $21,000, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 2014, and 2013, respectively. See Note 10, Stockholders' Equity for further discussions. |
(2) | Change in post-retirement benefit plans is presented net of taxes of $2.7 million, $6.9 million and $7.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. See Note 10, Stockholders' Equity for further discussions. |
(3) | Translation adjustment is presented net of taxes of $3.9 million, $2.7 million and $302,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. See Note 10, Stockholders' Equity for further discussions. |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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LLC Interests(1) |
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Balance, beginning of year | $ | 1,942,745 | $ | 1,226,733 | $ | 883,143 | 71,089,590 | 56,295,595 | 47,453,943 | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares, net of offering costs | 471,627 | 739,452 | 339,279 | 6,111,253 | 11,504,844 | 6,334,277 | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares to Manager | 176,256 | 101,345 | 132,641 | 2,213,666 | 1,546,918 | 2,488,272 | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares pursuant to IMTT acquisition | | 115,000 | | | 1,729,323 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares to independent directors | 750 | 750 | 640 | 12,525 | 12,910 | 19,103 | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares pursuant to conversion of convertible senior notes | 2 | | | 23 | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Dividends to shareholders(2) | (162,967 | ) | (240,535 | ) | (128,970 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||
Conversion of LLC interests to common stock(1) | (2,428,413 | ) | | | (79,427,057 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, end of year | $ | | $ | 1,942,745 | $ | 1,226,733 | | 71,089,590 | 56,295,595 | |||||||||||||||
Common Stock |
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Balance, beginning of year | $ | | $ | | $ | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares, net of offering costs | | | | 53,798 | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares to Manager(3) | 1 | | | 525,598 | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares pursuant to conversion of convertible senior notes | | | | 291 | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of LLC interests to common stock(1) | 79 | | | 79,427,057 | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance, end of year | $ | 80 | $ | | $ | | 80,006,744 | | | |||||||||||||||
Additional Paid in Capital |
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Balance, beginning of year | $ | 21,447 | $ | 21,447 | $ | 21,447 | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares, net of offering costs | 3,822 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares to Manager | 42,388 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares pursuant to conversion of convertible senior notes | 23 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends to common stockholders(2) | (178,593 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of LLC interests to common stock(1) | 2,428,334 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, end of year | $ | 2,317,421 | $ | 21,447 | $ | 21,447 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss |
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Balance, beginning of year | $ | (21,550 | ) | $ | (8,445 | ) | $ | (20,801 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income | (1,745 | ) | (13,105 | ) | 12,356 | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance, end of year | $ | (23,295 | ) | $ | (21,550 | ) | $ | (8,445 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) |
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Balance, beginning of year | $ | 844,521 | $ | (197,507 | ) | $ | (228,761 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | (108,537 | ) | 1,042,028 | 31,254 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, end of year | $ | 735,984 | $ | 844,521 | $ | (197,507 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | $ | 3,030,190 | $ | 2,787,163 | $ | 1,042,228 | ||||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling Interests |
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Balance, beginning of year | $ | 183,005 | $ | 111,040 | $ | 42,537 | ||||||||||||||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (2,138 | ) | (62,703 | ) | (2,366 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net adjustment to noncontrolling interest from acquisitions/disposition | | 139,301 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Contributions from noncontrolling interests | 532 | | 73,612 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (5,270 | ) | (2,745 | ) | (3,174 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income | (3,877 | ) | (1,888 | ) | 431 | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance, end of year | $ | 172,252 | $ | 183,005 | $ | 111,040 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Equity | $ | 3,202,442 | $ | 2,970,168 | $ | 1,153,268 |
(1) | See Note 10, Stockholders' Equity, for discussion on common stock, LLC interests and additional paid in capital. |
(2) | See Note 10, Stockholders' Equity, for discussion on cash dividends paid on shares for each period. |
(3) | Excludes 100 shares of special stock issued to Manager for the year ended December 31, 2015. See Note 10, Stockholders' Equity for further discussion. |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Net (loss) income | $ | (113,807 | ) | $ | 1,039,283 | $ | 28,080 | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment | 215,243 | 102,816 | 45,876 | |||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 101,435 | 42,695 | 34,651 | |||||||||
Equity in earnings and amortization charges of investee | | (26,391 | ) | (39,115 | ) | |||||||
Equity distributions from investee | | 25,330 | 39,115 | |||||||||
Gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses | | (1,027,181 | ) | | ||||||||
Amortization of debt financing costs | 9,075 | 5,376 | 3,874 | |||||||||
Adjustments to derivative instruments | (47,208 | ) | (567 | ) | (5,138 | ) | ||||||
Fees to Manager-related party | 287,139 | 103,182 | 85,367 | |||||||||
Equipment lease receivable, net | | 2,805 | 3,807 | |||||||||
Deferred taxes | (58,734 | ) | (27,942 | ) | 13,295 | |||||||
Other non-cash expense, net | 6,253 | 9,559 | 8,777 | |||||||||
Changes in other assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: |
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Restricted cash | 722 | 35,858 | (28,303 | ) | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 5,418 | 1,645 | (4,239 | ) | ||||||||
Inventories | (84 | ) | 4,779 | (4,662 | ) | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (6,964 | ) | 5,448 | 1,062 | ||||||||
Due to Manager related party | (33 | ) | (11 | ) | 29 | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (8,002 | ) | (12,446 | ) | (23,796 | ) | ||||||
Income taxes payable | (5,926 | ) | 288 | 1,037 | ||||||||
Pension contribution | | (26,960 | ) | (3,150 | ) | |||||||
Other, net | (3,371 | ) | (5,951 | ) | (1,450 | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 381,156 | 251,615 | 155,117 | |||||||||
Investing activities |
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Acquisitions of businesses and investments, net of cash acquired | (266,895 | ) | (1,222,266 | ) | (28,953 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash divested | | 265,295 | | |||||||||
Return of investment in unconsolidated business | | 12,319 | 371 | |||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (194,148 | ) | (123,946 | ) | (111,208 | ) | ||||||
Change in restricted cash | 10,559 | | | |||||||||
Other, net | 1,668 | (208 | ) | 154 | ||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (448,816 | ) | (1,068,806 | ) | (139,636 | ) |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Financing activities |
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Proceeds from long-term debt | $ | 2,486,569 | $ | 412,884 | $ | 561,253 | ||||||
Payment of long-term debt | (2,554,552 | ) | (548,431 | ) | (748,668 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from the issuance of shares | 492,433 | 765,052 | 355,890 | |||||||||
Dividends paid to common stockholders | (341,560 | ) | (240,535 | ) | (128,970 | ) | ||||||
Contributions received from noncontrolling interests | 532 | | 73,612 | |||||||||
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests | (2,546 | ) | (62,538 | ) | (2,366 | ) | ||||||
Offering and equity raise costs paid | (16,984 | ) | (25,600 | ) | (16,313 | ) | ||||||
Debt financing costs paid | (23,816 | ) | (15,142 | ) | (19,699 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible senior notes | | 350,000 | | |||||||||
Change in restricted cash | 5,166 | (999 | ) | 3,810 | ||||||||
Payment of capital lease obligations | (2,346 | ) | (2,269 | ) | (2,033 | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 42,896 | 632,422 | 76,516 | |||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (856 | ) | (590 | ) | | |||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (25,620 | ) | (185,359 | ) | 91,997 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 48,014 | 233,373 | 141,376 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ | 22,394 | $ | 48,014 | $ | 233,373 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information |
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Accrued equity offering costs | $ | | $ | | $ | 298 | ||||||
Accrued financing costs | $ | 3 | $ | 112 | $ | 479 | ||||||
Accrued purchases of property and equipment | $ | 23,396 | $ | 8,122 | $ | 13,950 | ||||||
Acquisition of equipment through capital leases | $ | 398 | $ | 3,744 | $ | 1,320 | ||||||
Issuance of shares to Manager | $ | 218,645 | $ | 101,345 | $ | 132,641 | ||||||
Issuance of shares to independent directors | $ | 750 | $ | 750 | $ | 640 | ||||||
Issuance of shares for acquisition of business | $ | | $ | 115,000 | $ | | ||||||
Conversion of convertible senior notes to shares | $ | 25 | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Conversion of LLC interests to common stock(1) | $ | 79 | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Conversion of LLC interests to additional paid in capital(1) | $ | 2,428,334 | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Conversion of construction loan to term loan | $ | | $ | 60,360 | $ | 24,749 | ||||||
Distributions payable to noncontrolling interests | $ | 33 | $ | 441 | $ | 276 | ||||||
Taxes paid, net | $ | 6,654 | $ | 19,704 | $ | 3,710 | ||||||
Interest paid | $ | 108,896 | $ | 70,894 | $ | 38,956 |
(1) | See Note 10, Stockholders' Equity, for discussion on common stock, LLC interests and additional paid in capital. |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation is the successor to Macquarie Infrastructure Company LLC (MIC LLC) pursuant to the conversion (the Conversion) of MIC LLC from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware corporation on May 21, 2015. MIC LLC was formed on April 13, 2004. Except as otherwise specified, all references in this Form 10-K to MIC or the Company, refer (i) from and after the time of the Conversion, to Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation and its subsidiaries and (ii) prior to the Conversion, to the predecessor MIC LLC and its subsidiaries. Except as otherwise specified, all references in this Form 10-K to common stock or shares refer (i) from and after the time of the Conversion, to common stock and (ii) prior to the Conversion, LLC interests.
The Company owns, operates and invests in a diversified group of businesses in the United States. Macquarie Infrastructure Management (USA) Inc. is the Companys manager and is referred to in these financial statements as the Manager. The Manager is a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Macquarie Group of companies, which is comprised of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. Macquarie Group Limited is headquartered in Australia and is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. MIC is a non-operating holding company with a Board of Directors and other corporate governance responsibilities. MIC, and MIC LLC prior to the Conversion, is treated as a corporation for tax purposes.
The Company owns its businesses through its direct wholly-owned subsidiary MIC Ohana Corporation, the successor to Macquarie Infrastructure Company Inc. pursuant to the Conversion on May 21, 2015. The Company operates and invests in a diversified group of businesses that provide services to other businesses, government agencies and individuals primarily in the U.S. The businesses it owns and operates include:
| International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT): a bulk liquid terminals business that provides bulk liquid storage, handling and other services to third parties at ten marine terminals in the United States and two in Canada; |
| Atlantic Aviation: a provider of fuel, terminal, aircraft hangaring and other services primarily to owners and operators of general aviation (GA) aircraft on 69 airports in the U.S.; |
| Contracted Power and Energy (CP&E) Segment: controlling interests in gas-fired, wind and solar power facilities in the U.S.; and |
| Hawaii Gas: a gas energy company processing and distributing gas and providing related services in Hawaii. |
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company consolidates investments where it has a controlling financial interest. The general condition for a controlling financial interest is ownership of a majority of the voting interest and, therefore, as a general rule, ownership, directly or indirectly, of over 50% of the outstanding voting shares is a condition for consolidation. In addition, if the Company demonstrates that it has the ability to direct policies and management, this may be also indication for consolidation. For investments in variable interest entities, the Company consolidates when it is determined to be the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity. As of December 31, 2015, the Company was the primary beneficiary in six solar power facilities and two wind power facilities in the U.S. and consolidated these projects accordingly.
The Company accounts for 50% or less owned companies over which it has the ability to exercise significant influence using the equity method of accounting, otherwise the cost method is used. The Companys share of net income or losses of equity investments is included in equity in earnings and
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amortization charges of investee in the consolidated statements of operations. Losses are recognized in other income (expense) when a decline in the value of the investment is deemed to be other than temporary. In making this determination, the Company considers factors to be evaluated in determining whether a loss in value should be recognized, including the Companys ability to hold its investment and inability of the investee to sustain an earnings capacity, which would justify the carrying amount of the investment.
Subsequent to the IMTT acquisition on July 16, 2014 (IMTT Acquisition), the Company does not have any equity method investments on its consolidated balance sheet. From January 1, 2014 through July 15, 2014, the results of IMTT have been accounted for under the equity method of accounting. From July 16, 2014 through December 31, 2014 and subsequent periods, the Company has consolidated the results of IMTT.
Investment in unconsolidated business of $8.3 million and $9.8 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, represent primarily a 20% ownership interest in a joint venture acquired in conjunction with the IMTT Acquisition on July 16, 2014. This investment is accounted for at cost on the consolidated balance sheet. Income from this investment is recorded in other income (expense), net, on the consolidated statements of operations.
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements, which are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The Company evaluates these estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis and the estimates are based on experience, current and expected future conditions, third-party evaluations and various other assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of property, equipment, land and leasehold improvements, intangibles and goodwill; valuation allowances for receivables, inventories and deferred income tax assets; assets and obligations related to employee benefits; and valuation of derivative instruments. The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities as well as identifying and assessing the accounting treatment with respect to commitments and contingencies. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in the financial statements and related notes.
Acquisitions of businesses that the Company controls are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The amounts assigned to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with acquisitions are based on estimated fair values as of the date of the acquisition, with the remainder, if any, recorded as goodwill. The fair values are determined by the Companys management, taking into consideration information supplied by the management of acquired entities and other relevant information. Such information includes valuations supplied by independent appraisal experts for significant business combinations. The valuations are generally based upon future cash flow projections for the acquired assets, discounted to present value. The determination of fair values require significant judgment both by management and outside experts engaged to assist in this process.
The Company considers all highly liquid investments, including commercial paper, with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Commercial paper, with maturities of approximately three months or less, issued by a counterparty with Standard & Poor rating of A1+ are also considered cash and cash equivalents. The Company did not have any commercial paper at December 31, 2015 and 2014.
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Restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheets represents cash account agreements that require the businesses within the CP&E segment that have long-term debt to maintain cash accounts restricted to fund operations, capital expenditures and debt service. For these businesses, cash generated from operations is recorded in restricted cash upon receipts. The solar and wind businesses within the CP&E segment use the restricted cash to pay distributions to its partners and the Bayonne Energy Center (BEC) within the CP&E segment also uses restricted cash to fund capital expenditures.
The Company recorded $19.0 million of cash pledged as collateral in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2015, of which $18.9 million was recorded in current assets. At December 31, 2014, the Company recorded $22.0 million of cash pledged as collateral in the consolidated balance sheet, of which $21.3 million was recorded in current assets. The remaining amounts are included in other noncurrent assets.
The Company uses estimates to determine the amount of the allowance for doubtful accounts necessary to reduce billed and unbilled accounts receivable to their net realizable value. The Company estimates the required allowance by reviewing the status of past-due receivables and analyzing historical bad debt trends. Actual collection experience has not varied significantly from estimates primarily due to credit policies and a lack of concentration of accounts receivable. The Company writes off receivables deemed to be uncollectible to the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Inventory consists principally of fuel purchased from various third-party vendors at Atlantic Aviation and Hawaii Gas and materials and supplies at all of the operating businesses. Fuel inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Materials and supplies inventory is valued at the lower of average cost or market. Inventory sold is recorded using the first-in-first-out method at Atlantic Aviation and an average cost method at Hawaii Gas. IMTT also has inventory for sale for its spill response activity business. This is carried at lower of average cost or market. Cash flows related to the sale of inventory are classified in net cash provided by operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
The Companys inventory balance at December 31, 2015 comprised $14.3 million of inventory held for sale and $15.2 million of materials and supplies. The Companys inventory balance at December 31, 2014 comprised $15.6 million of inventory held for sale and $12.5 million of materials and supplies.
Property, equipment and land are initially recorded at cost. Leasehold improvements are recorded at the initial present value of the minimum lease payments less accumulated amortization. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized while maintenance and repair expenditures are expensed when incurred. Interest expense relating to construction in progress is capitalized as an additional cost of the asset. The Company depreciates property, equipment and leasehold improvements over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. Within the CP&E segment, depreciation expense for the district energy business was included in cost of services in the consolidated statements of operations prior to the Companys divestiture of the business on August 21, 2014. The estimated economic useful lives range according to the table below:
Buildings | 10 to 68 years | |
Leasehold and land improvements | 5 to 40 years | |
Machinery and equipment | 3 to 62 years | |
Furniture and Fixtures | 3 to 25 years |
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Goodwill consists of costs in excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible net assets acquired in business combinations. The cost of intangible assets with determinable useful lives is amortized over their estimated useful lives ranging as follows:
Customer relationships | 9 to 30 years | |
Contractual arrangements | 5 to 57 years | |
Non-compete agreements | 10 years | |
Leasehold rights | 25 years | |
Trade names | 20 years | |
Technology | 5 years |
Long-lived assets, including amortizable intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets may not be fully recoverable. These events or changes in circumstances may include a significant deterioration of operating results, changes in business plans, or changes in anticipated future cash flows. If an impairment indicator is present, the Company evaluates recoverability by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If the assets are impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the assets. Fair value is generally determined by estimates of discounted cash flows or value expected to be realized in a third party sale. The discount rate used in any estimate of discounted cash flows would be the rate required for a similar investment of like risk.
Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually or when there is a triggering event that indicates impairment. For the annual impairment test, the Company can make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that a reporting units fair value is less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test, as discussed below. If an entity concludes it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it need not perform the two-step impairment test.
If an entity concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, or if there is a triggering event that indicates impairment, the Company needs to perform the two-step impairment test. This requires management to make judgments in determining what assumptions to use in the calculation. The first step is to determine the estimated fair value of each reporting unit with goodwill. The reporting units of the Company, for purposes of the impairment test, are those components of operating segments for which discrete financial information is available and segment management regularly reviews the operating results of that component. When determining reporting units, components with similar economic characteristics are combined.
The Company estimates the fair value of each reporting unit by estimating the present value of the reporting units future discounted cash flows or value expected to be realized in a third party sale. If the recorded net assets of the reporting unit are less than the reporting units estimated fair value, then no impairment is indicated. Alternatively, if the recorded net assets of the reporting unit exceed its estimated fair value, then goodwill is assumed to be impaired and a second step is performed. In the second step, the implied fair value of goodwill is determined by deducting the estimated fair value of all tangible and identifiable intangible net assets of the reporting unit from the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. If the recorded amount of goodwill exceeds this implied fair value, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess.
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Indefinite-lived intangibles, which consist of trademarks, are considered impaired when the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its implied fair value.
The Company estimates the fair value of each trademark using the relief-from-royalty method that discounts the estimated net cash flows the Company would have to pay to license the trademark under an arms length licensing agreement.
If the recorded indefinite-lived intangible is less than its estimated fair value, then no impairment is indicated. Alternatively, if the recorded intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
The Company capitalizes all direct costs incurred in connection with the issuance of debt as debt issuance costs. These costs are amortized over the contractual term of the debt instrument, which ranges from 5 to 23 years, using the effective interest method.
From time to time the Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to minimize potential variations in cash flows resulting from fluctuations in interest rates and their impact on its variable-rate debt. Since the fourth quarter of 2014, the Companys Hawaii Gas business entered into commodity price hedges to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in propane prices on its cash flows.
The Company accounts for derivatives and hedging activities in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 815 Derivatives and Hedging, which requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at their respective fair values. All movements in the fair value of derivative contracts are recorded directly through earnings. See Note 9, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, for further discussion.
The Companys financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and variable-rate senior debt, are carried at cost, which approximates their fair value because of either the short-term maturity, or variable or competitive interest rates assigned to these financial instruments.
Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions and its balances may exceed federally insured limits. The Companys accounts receivable are mainly derived from fuel and gas sales and services rendered under contract terms with commercial and private customers located primarily in the United States. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no outstanding accounts receivable due from a single customer that accounted for more than 10% of the total accounts receivable. Additionally, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Companys revenue during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
The assets and liabilities of IMTTs Newfoundland and Quebec locations are translated from their local currency (Canadian dollars) to U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the end of the year and consolidated statement of operations accounts are translated at average exchange rates for the year. Translation gains or losses as a result of changes in the exchange rate are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income (loss).
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Tolling agreements represent agreements with an off-taker where BEC agreed to sell 62.5% of its capacity, energy and ancillary services for fixed monthly tolling and capacity payments and monthly variable operation and maintenance (O&M) fees. Fixed payments received under these contracts were below prevailing market rates at the date of acquisition. The difference between the present value of the fixed payments and the present value of the market rates at the date of acquisition is recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet as part of purchase accounting. This liability is amortized into revenue over a weighted average life of the tolling agreements of approximately thirteen years.
The Company calculates income (loss) per share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Common equivalent shares consist of shares issuable upon conversion of the Companys convertible senior notes (using the if-converted method), stock units granted to the Companys independent directors and fees payable to the Manager that will be reinvested in shares by the Manager in a future period. Common equivalent shares are excluded from the calculation if their effect is anti-dilutive.
The Company follows the requirements of ASC 220 Comprehensive Income, for the reporting and presentation of comprehensive income (loss) and its components. This guidance requires unrealized gains or losses on the Companys foreign currency translation adjustments, minimum pension liability adjustments and changes in fair value of derivatives, where hedge accounting had been previously applied, to be included in other comprehensive income (loss). At December 31, 2014, the other comprehensive loss related to hedge accounting was fully amortized.
The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sellers price to the buyer is fixed and determinable and collectability is probable.
Contracts for the use of storage capacity at the various terminals predominantly have non-cancelable terms of one to five years. These contracts generally provide for payments for providing storage capacity throughout their term based on a fixed rate per barrel of capacity leased, as adjusted annually for inflation indices. Contract revenue is recognized over their term based on the rate specified in the contract. Revenue from the rendering of ancillary services (e.g., product movement (throughput), heating, blending, etc.) is recognized as the related services are performed based on contract rates. Throughput revenues in excess of those provided by contract are not recognized until the throughput quantity specified in the contract for the applicable period is exceeded. Payments received prior to the related services being performed or as a reimbursement for specific fixed asset additions or improvements related to a customers contract are recorded as deferred revenue and ratably recognized as revenues over the contract term; the noncurrent portion is included in other noncurrent liabilities. Environmental response services revenues are recognized as services are rendered. Revenue from IMTT is recorded in service revenue on the consolidated statements of operations.
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Revenue from Atlantic Aviation is recorded in service revenue on the consolidated statements of operations. Services provided by Atlantic Aviation include: (i) Fuel services recognized when fuel has been delivered to the customer, collection of the resulting receivable is probable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the fee is fixed or determinable. Fuel services are recorded net of volume discounts and rebates; (ii) Certain fueling fees for fueling certain carriers with fuel owned by such carriers. Revenue from these transactions are recorded based on the service fee earned and does not include the cost of the carriers fuel; and (iii) Other services consisting principally of de-icing services, landing and fuel distribution fees as well as rental income for hangar and terminal use. Other fixed base operation (FBO) revenue is recognized as the services are rendered to the customer.
With respect to BECs contracted capacity, revenue is recognized as energy, capacity and ancillary services are sold to the off-taker under the third-party tolling agreements, which are based on a fixed rate per megawatt (MW) of capacity and not subject to dispatch or utilization. A portion of the revenues under the tolling agreements are subject to annual increases. Revenues under the tolling agreements are subject to availability of capacity (subject to a historical rolling average forced outage factor). Variable operating and major maintenance revenues under the tolling agreements are a function of net plant output and a negotiated rate, which is adjusted annually based on historical plant experience.
With respect to BECs residual capacity, revenue is recognized as energy, capacity and ancillary services are sold into the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) energy market, which are based on prevailing market rates at the time such services are sold. Volumes of energy and ancillary services sold are subject to BECs market based dispatch from NYISO.
Revenue from BEC is recorded in product revenue on the consolidated statements of operations.
Revenue from the solar and wind power facilities are recognized when the electricity is provided to the utility companies. Owners of the solar and wind power facilities sell substantially all of the electricity generated at a fixed price to electric utilities pursuant to long-term (typically 20 25 years) power purchase agreements (PPAs). Customers are billed on a monthly-cycle basis. Revenue from the solar and wind power facilities are recorded in product revenue on the consolidated statements of operations.
Revenue from cooling capacity and consumption was recognized at the time of performance of service. Cash received from customers for services to be provided in the future was recorded as unearned revenue and recognized over the expected service period on a straight-line basis. Revenue from the district energy business was recorded in service revenue on the consolidated statements of operations through the date of sale on August 21, 2014.
Hawaii Gas recognizes revenue when products are delivered. Sales of gas to customers are billed on a monthly-cycle basis. Earned but unbilled revenue is accrued and included in accounts receivable and revenue based on the amount of gas that is delivered but not billed to customers from the latest meter reading or billed delivery date to the end of an accounting period, and the related costs are charged to expense. Most revenue is based upon consumption; however, certain revenue is based upon a flat rate. Revenue from Hawaii Gas is recorded in product revenue on the consolidated statements of operations.
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The regulated utility operations of Hawaii Gas are subject to regulations with respect to rates, service, maintenance of accounting records, and various other matters by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (HPUC). The established accounting policies recognize the financial effects of the rate-making and accounting practices and policies of the HPUC. Regulated utility operations are subject to the provisions of ASC 980, Regulated Operations. This guidance requires regulated entities to disclose in their financial statements the authorized recovery of costs associated with regulatory decisions. Accordingly, certain costs that otherwise would normally be charged to expense may, in certain instances, be recorded as an asset in a regulatory entitys balance sheet. Hawaii Gas records regulatory assets for costs that have been deferred for which future recovery through customer rates has been approved by the HPUC. Regulatory liabilities represent amounts included in rates and collected from customers for costs expected to be incurred in the future.
ASC 980 may, at some future date, be deemed inapplicable because of changes in the regulatory and competitive environments or other factors. If the Company were to discontinue the application of this guidance, the Company would be required to write-off its regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities and would be required to adjust the carrying amount of any other assets, including property, plant and equipment, that would be deemed not recoverable related to these affected operations. The Company believes its regulated operations in Hawaii Gas continue to meet the criteria of ASC 980 and that the carrying value of its regulated property, plant and equipment is recoverable in accordance with established HPUC rate-making practices.
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company and its more than 80% owned subsidiaries file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, including its allocated share of the taxable income from its solar and wind power facilities. The investments in solar and wind power facilities within the CP&E business are held in various LLCs, which are treated as partnerships for income tax purposes.
Prior to the IMTT Acquisition in July 2014, the Companys consolidated income tax return did not include IMTT and the district energy business, both of which were less than 80% owned by the Company and each filed separate income tax returns. Subsequent to the Companys acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in IMTT, IMTT became a wholly owned subsidiary and files as part of the Companys consolidated federal income tax return. The district energy business continued to file separate income tax returns through 2014. The Company sold its interest in the district energy business on August 21, 2014.
In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
Certain reclassifications were made to the financial statements for the prior period to conform to current year presentation.
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On November 20, 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which modifies the disclosure requirements of deferred tax assets and liabilities on an entitys statement of financial position. Under this ASU, an entity will classify deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as any related valuation allowances, as single noncurrent amounts provided that each tax-paying component of the entity is consistent. The guidance in the ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016 for public issuers. Early adoption is allowed. The Company will include appropriate disclosures related to the balance sheet classification of deferred taxes in accordance with the standard when it adopts the provisions of this ASU.
On September 25, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement Period Adjustments, which requires an acquirer to recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The ASU also requires an entity to present separately on the face of the income statement or disclose in the notes the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. The guidance in the ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. The standard must be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date of this ASU. The Company will include appropriate disclosures related to adjustments to provision amounts in accordance with the standard when it adopts the provisions of this ASU.
On August 12, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which defers the adoption date of ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, by one calendar year. ASU No. 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. With the deferral, the new standard is effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. Early application is permitted to the original effective date of January 1, 2017. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company will assess the effect of the standard in 2016 on its ongoing financial reporting.
On July 22, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which changes the measurement principle for inventory from the lower of cost or market to lower of cost and net realizable value. The ASU defines net realizable value as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The ASU will not apply to inventories that are measured by using either the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method or the retail inventory method. The guidance in the ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is allowed. The Company has not yet determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.
On April 7, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments. The guidance in the ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption
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is allowed. The standard must be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented. The Company will include appropriate disclosures related to debt issuance costs in accordance with the standard when it adopts the provisions of this ASU.
On February 18, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, which changes the way reporting enterprises evaluate whether (i) they should consolidate limited partnerships and similar entities, (ii) fees paid to a decision maker or service provider are variable interests in a variable interest entity (VIE), and (iii) variable interests in a VIE held by related parties of the reporting enterprise require the reporting enterprise to consolidate the VIE. The ASU significantly changes how to evaluate voting rights for entities that are not similar to limited partnerships when determining whether the entity is a VIE, which may affect entities for which the decision making rights are conveyed through a contractual arrangement. The ASU is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is allowed, including early adoption in an interim period. A reporting enterprise may apply a modified retrospective approach or full retrospective application. The Company has not yet determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.
Following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted (loss) income per share computations ($ in thousands, except share and per share data):
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Net (loss) income attributable to MIC | $ | (108,537 | ) | $ | 1,042,028 | $ | 31,254 | |||||
Interest expense attributable to convertible senior notes, net of taxes | | 3,016 | | |||||||||
Diluted net (loss) income attributable to MIC | $ | (108,537 | ) | $ | 1,045,044 | $ | 31,254 | |||||
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding: basic | 77,997,826 | 62,990,312 | 51,381,003 | |||||||||
Dilutive effect of restricted stock unit grants | | 12,637 | 15,143 | |||||||||
Dilutive effect of convertible senior notes | | 1,922,616 | | |||||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding: diluted | 77,997,826 | 64,925,565 | 51,396,146 | |||||||||
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Basic (loss) income per share attributable to MIC | $ | (1.39 | ) | $ | 16.54 | $ | 0.61 | |||||
Diluted (loss) income per share attributable to MIC | $ | (1.39 | ) | $ | 16.10 | $ | 0.61 |
Due to the Companys net loss for the year ended December 31, 2015, (i) the 8,660 restricted stock unit grants provided to the independent directors on June 18, 2015, which will vest during the second quarter of 2016 and the 12,525 restricted stock unit grants provided to the independent directors on May 21, 2014, which vested during the second quarter of 2015; (ii) the $67.8 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, settlement of which was deferred to July 2016, and the assumed reinvestment of the fee in shares by the Manager in July 2015; and (iii) the convertible senior notes that were issued on July 15, 2014, were all anti-dilutive.
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The effect of potentially dilutive shares for the year ended December 31, 2014 is calculated assuming that (i) the 12,525 restricted stock unit grants provided to the independent directors on May 21, 2014, which vested during the second quarter of 2015, and the 12,910 restricted stock unit grants provided to the independent directors on May 20, 2013, which vested during the second quarter of 2014, had been fully converted to shares on those grant dates and (ii) the convertible senior notes that were issued on July 15, 2014 had been fully converted into shares on that date.
The effect of potentially dilutive shares for the year ended December 31, 2013 is calculated assuming that the 12,910 restricted stock unit grants provided to the independent directors on May 20, 2013, which vested during the second quarter of 2014, the 18,208 restricted stock unit grants provided to the independent directors on May 31, 2012, which vested during the second quarter of 2013, and the 895 restricted stock unit grants on February 21, 2013, which vested during the second quarter of 2013, had been fully converted to shares on those grant dates.
The following represents the weighted average potential dilutive shares of common stock that were excluded from the diluted (loss) income per share calculation:
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2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Restricted stock unit grants | 9,410 | | | |||||||||
Fees to Manager-related party(1) | 449,126 | | | |||||||||
Convertible senior notes | 4,160,717 | | | |||||||||
Total | 4,619,253 | | |
(1) | Represents $67.8 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, settlement of which was deferred to July 2016. The weighted average potentially dilutive shares of common stock in the above table includes shares assumed to have been issued had the Manager reinvested this fee in shares in July 2015. |
On April 1, 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in BEC for a purchase price of $718.0 million (net of post-closing working capital adjustments), which consisted of $208.9 million in cash and the assumption of $509.1 million of debt, excluding transaction costs. The Company funded the cash consideration for the acquisition by drawing on the MIC senior secured revolving credit facility and using cash on hand.
BEC is a 512 MW gas-fired power facility located in Bayonne, New Jersey, adjacent to IMTTs Bayonne terminal. BEC has tolling agreements with a creditworthy off-taker for 62.5% of its power generating capacity and power produced is delivered to New York City via a dedicated transmission cable under New York Harbor.
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The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination. Accordingly, the results of operations of BEC are included in the consolidated statement of operations and as a component of the Companys CP&E segment since April 1, 2015. The allocation of the purchase price for BECs assets acquired and liabilities assumed was as follows ($ in thousands):
Restricted cash | $ | 12,440 | ||
Accounts receivable | 5,471 | |||
Inventories | 3,155 | |||
Prepaid expenses | 1,835 | |||
Other current assets | 479 | |||
Total current assets | 23,380 | |||
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements | 716,818 | |||
Intangible assets-contractual arrangements(1) | 63,115 | |||
Goodwill(2) | 21,628 | |||
Total assets acquired | $ | 824,941 | ||
Accounts payable | $ | 1,926 | ||
Accrued expenses | 1,084 | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | 5,250 | |||
Fair value of derivative instruments-current | 6,196 | |||
Tolling agreements current(3) | 7,777 | |||
Other current liabilities | 179 | |||
Total current liabilities | 22,412 | |||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 503,827 | |||
Tolling agreements noncurrent(3) | 73,983 | |||
Fair value of derivative instruments non-current | 15,279 | |||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 486 | |||
Total liabilities assumed | 615,987 | |||
Net assets acquired | $ | 208,954 |
(1) | Contractual arrangements are being amortized over a seventeen year period. |
(2) | Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. |
(3) | Tolling agreements represent agreements with an off-taker where BEC agreed to sell 62.5% of its capacity, energy and ancillary services for fixed monthly tolling and capacity payments and monthly variable O&M. Fixed payments received under these contracts were below prevailing market rates at the date of acquisition. The difference between the present value of the fixed payments and the present value of the market rates at the date of acquisition is recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet as part of purchase accounting. This liability will be amortized into revenue over the weighted average life of the tolling agreements of approximately thirteen years. |
The fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities assumed were determined using various valuation techniques, including the market, income and/or cost approaches. Had the acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2015, the consolidated results of operations would not have been materially different. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company incurred acquisition costs of approximately $9.3 million in connection with this acquisition, which are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.
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In 2014, the Company acquired controlling interests in wind power facilities, consisting of Brahms Wind, LLC, Exergy Idaho Holdings, LLC and Idaho Wind Partners 1, LLC (collectively the 2014 wind power facilities), for a combined purchase price of $106.1 million. These wind farms have a total of 134 turbines located in New Mexico and Idaho and have a total wind power capacity of 203 MW of electricity. The Company entered into LLC agreements with the noncontrolling interest co-investors whose interests in these projects are reflected in noncontrolling interests in the consolidated financial statements.
Substantially all of the purchase price has been allocated to the wind turbines, which have a fair value of $316.2 million, and is primarily offset by $163.9 million of amortizing term loan debt and noncontrolling interests. The fair value was determined using various valuation techniques, including the market approach, income approach and/or cost approach.
For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded transaction related costs of $2.0 million in selling, general and administrative expenses for these investments. Had the acquisitions occurred as of January 1, 2014, the consolidated results of operations would not have been materially different.
During 2015, the Company acquired three FBOs and a solar power facility in Hawaii that is under construction for a combined purchase price of $49.0 million. Substantially all of the purchase price was allocated to property, equipment, land and leasehold improvements of $54.4 million and intangible assets of $16.4 million, and is partially offset by $29.3 million in liabilities assumed. None of the liabilities assumed represent debt. These acquisitions were partially offset by three FBOs disposed that were insignificant.
Property, equipment, land and leasehold improvements at December 31, 2015 and 2014 consist of the following ($ in thousands):
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Land | $ | 291,521 | $ | 272,110 | ||||
Easements | 131 | 131 | ||||||
Buildings | 41,049 | 40,730 | ||||||
Leasehold and land improvements | 590,646 | 439,962 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment | 3,455,776 | 2,810,531 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 29,547 | 28,664 | ||||||
Construction in progress | 203,146 | 72,241 | ||||||
4,611,816 | 3,664,369 | |||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation | (495,653 | ) | (301,784 | ) | ||||
Property, equipment, land and leasehold improvements, net | $ | 4,116,163 | $ | 3,362,585 |
As discussed in Note 4, Acquisitions, the Company acquired $716.8 million in property, equipment and leasehold improvements from the acquisition of BEC on April 1, 2015.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, Atlantic Aviation reassessed the useful lives of its leasehold and land improvements related to leases at certain airports to generally match these useful lives with the remaining lease terms plus extensions under Atlantic Aviations control. This change will generally accelerate depreciation expense at the affected sites. During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, as a result of this reassessment, the business performed an impairment analysis related to its leasehold and land improvements
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and recorded a non-cash impairment of $2.8 million, which was included in depreciation expense. The change in useful life also resulted in increased depreciation expense of $4.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2015.
In addition, during the quarter ended March 31, 2015, a non-cash impairment charge of $4.2 million was recorded due to a change in the current lease contract at one of the bases. This amount was included in depreciation expense.
Intangible assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 consist of the following ($ in thousands):
As of December 31, | ||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Contractual arrangements | $ | 901,807 | $ | 873,406 | ||||
Non-compete agreements | 9,665 | 9,665 | ||||||
Customer relationships | 340,425 | 342,232 | ||||||
Leasehold rights | 350 | 350 | ||||||
Trade names | 16,091 | 16,091 | ||||||
Technology | 8,760 | 8,760 | ||||||
1,277,098 | 1,250,504 | |||||||
Less: accumulated amortization | (342,206 | ) | (290,870 | ) | ||||
Intangible assets, net | $ | 934,892 | $ | 959,634 |
As discussed in Note 4, Acquisitions, the Company acquired $63.1 million in contractual arrangements from the acquisition of BEC on April 1, 2015.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, Atlantic Aviation reassessed the useful lives of its contractual arrangements related to leases at certain airports to generally match these useful lives with the remaining lease terms plus extensions under Atlantic Aviations control. This change will generally accelerate amortization expense at the affected sites. During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, as a result of this reassessment, the business performed an impairment analysis related to its contractual arrangements and recorded a non-cash impairment of $13.5 million, which was included in amortization expense. The change in useful life also resulted in increased amortization expense of $18.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015.
In addition, during the quarter ended March 31, 2015, a non-cash impairment charge of $17.8 million was recorded due to a change in the current lease contract at one of the bases. This amount was included in amortization expense.
At December 31, 2015, the Company had $14.5 million in trade names, of which $7.5 million relates to Atlantic Aviation and are considered to be indefinite-lived. The remaining balance of $7.0 million relates to The Gas Company trade name.
Amortization expense of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 totaled $101.4 million, $42.7 million and $34.7 million, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets to be recognized is as follows ($ in thousands):
2016 | $ | 64,713 | ||
2017 | 59,031 | |||
2018 | 54,740 | |||
2019 | 51,791 | |||
2020 | 47,759 | |||
Thereafter | 649,367 | |||
Total | $ | 927,401 |
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The goodwill balance as of December 31, 2015 is comprised of the following ($ in thousands):
Goodwill acquired in business combinations, net of disposals, at December 31, 2014 | $ | 2,120,424 | ||
Less: accumulated impairment charges | (123,200 | ) | ||
Less: other | (965 | ) | ||
Balance at December 31, 2014 | 1,996,259 | |||
Add: goodwill related to 2015 acquisitions | 28,874 | |||
Less: purchase accounting adjustments related to 2014 acquisitions | (6,241 | ) | ||
Less: other | (1,681 | ) | ||
Balance at December 31, 2015 | $ | 2,017,211 |
The Company tests for goodwill impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis on October 1st of each year and between annual tests if a triggering event indicates impairment.
Accrued expenses at December 31, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following ($ in thousands):
As of December 31, | ||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Payroll and related liabilities | $ | 26,740 | $ | 27,185 | ||||
Purchase of property and equipment | 8,045 | 4,170 | ||||||
Interest | 10,684 | 7,853 | ||||||
Sales tax | 5,750 | 8,322 | ||||||
Insurance | 6,361 | 8,832 | ||||||
Property tax | 4,670 | 4,191 | ||||||
Other | 16,277 | 16,695 | ||||||
$ | 78,527 | $ | 77,248 |
The Company capitalizes its operating businesses separately using non-recourse, project finance style debt. All of the term debt facilities described below contain customary financial covenants, including maintaining or exceeding certain financial ratios, and limitations on capital expenditures and additional debt. The facilities include events of default, representations and warranties and other covenants that are customary for facilities of this type, including change of control, which will occur if the Macquarie Group, or any fund or entity managed by the Macquarie Group, fails to control a majority of the Borrower. For a description of related party transactions associated with the Companys long-term debt, see Note 12, Related Party Transactions.
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At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Companys consolidated long-term debt comprised the following ($ in thousands):
As of December 31, | ||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
IMTT | $ | 1,127,223 | $ | 953,061 | ||||
Atlantic Aviation | 604,609 | 611,328 | ||||||
CP&E | 555,486 | 298,132 | ||||||
Hawaii Gas | 180,000 | 180,000 | ||||||
MIC Corporate | 365,975 | 350,000 | ||||||
Total | 2,833,293 | 2,392,521 | ||||||
Less: current portion | (40,099 | ) | (27,655 | ) | ||||
Long-term portion | $ | 2,793,194 | $ | 2,364,866 |
The total undrawn capacity on the revolving credit facilities at IMTT, Atlantic Aviation, CP&E, Hawaii Gas and MIC Corporate was $1.1 billion at December 31, 2015.
At December 31, 2015, future maturities of long-term debt are as follows ($ in thousands):
2016 | $ | 40,099 | ||
2017 | 114,072 | |||
2018 | 35,108 | |||
2019 | 395,151 | |||
2020 | 606,844 | |||
Thereafter | 1,642,019 | |||
Total | $ | 2,833,293 |
In July 2014, the Company entered into a five-year, $250.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks. On May 1, 2015, the Company increased the aggregate commitments under its revolving credit facility from $250.0 million to $360.0 million, with all terms remaining the same, and subsequently, on August 25, 2015, the Company increased the commitments from $360.0 million to $410.0 million, with all terms remaining the same. On April 1, 2015, the Company drew down $155.0 million on the MIC senior secured revolving credit facility to partially fund the BEC acquisition and subsequently repaid the amount in May 2015. In July 2015, the Company drew down $191.0 million, and together with cash on hand, fully repaid the outstanding balance of $251.5 million of term loan debt at BEC. The amount outstanding on the MIC senior secured revolving credit facility was subsequently repaid in August 2015. In December 2015, the Company drew down $16.0 million for general corporate purposes, of which $7.0 million was repaid in January 2016. At December 31, 2015, the undrawn portion on the MIC senior secured revolving credit facility was $394.0 million.
On July 15, 2014, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of a five-year, $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% convertible senior notes to partially fund the IMTT Acquisition and for general corporate purposes. The notes are convertible, at the holders option, into the Companys shares, initially at a conversion rate of 11.7942 shares per $1,000 principal amount (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $84.79 per share, subject to adjustment), at any time on or prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. The notes are the Companys unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the Companys existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness.
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As a result of the Conversion, holders of the Companys outstanding convertible senior notes that chose to convert those securities into the Companys shares from May 21, 2015, the effective date of the Conversion, until the close of business on June 18, 2015, were entitled to an increased conversion rate of 12.7836 shares per $1,000 face amount of the notes. During this period, $23,000 face amount of the notes were converted into shares of common stock of the Company. To date, $25,000 face amount of the notes have been converted into shares of common stock of the Company.
The key terms of the senior secured revolving credit facility and the convertible senior notes at December 31, 2015 are summarized in the table below.
Facility Terms | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility |
Convertible Senior Notes | ||
Total Committed Amount | $410.0 million | | ||
Amount Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | $16.0 million | $350.0 million | ||
Maturity | July 2019 | July 2019 | ||
Amortization | Revolving, payable at maturity | Payable at maturity or convertible at the holder's option into the Company's shares | ||
Interest Rate | LIBOR plus 1.75% at December 31, 2015 |
2.875% payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year | ||
Commitment Fees | 0.275% at December 31, 2015 | | ||
Security | Secured | Unsecured |
On July 16, 2014, the Company acquired the remaining 50% interest in IMTT that it did not previously own. Prior to this transaction, the investment in IMTT was accounted for under the equity method of accounting. As of the closing date, IMTT became consolidated into the Companys consolidated balance sheet. The $1.0 billion of IMTTs debt as of the closing date was comprised of $512.8 million tax-exempt bonds, $486.0 million drawn on its revolving credit facilities and a $22.2 million loan from its previous shareholder, the Coleman Trust.
Effective May 21, 2015, ITT Holdings LLC (ITT LLC), a direct subsidiary of IMTT Holdings LLC and an indirect subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Credit Agreement (the Credit Agreement), among ITT LLC, IMTT Quebec Inc. and IMTT NTL, LTD. as Canadian borrowers, SunTrust Bank as administrative agent and the lenders thereto. The Credit Agreement provides for (i) a $550.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility for ITT LLC and (ii) the Canadian dollar equivalent of a $50.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility for the Canadian borrowers. At December 31, 2015, the revolving credit facilities remained undrawn.
In addition, ITT LLC entered into a Note Purchase Agreement for the issuance of $325.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.92% Guaranteed Senior Notes, Series A due 2025, and $275.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.02% of Guaranteed Senior Notes, Series B due 2027 (together the senior notes). The senior notes are unsecured. Proceeds from the senior notes issuance and the revolving credit facility borrowings were used to repay all amounts under the existing IMTT credit agreement and will be used to finance working capital needs, capital expenditures, acquisitions, distributions and for other general corporate purposes.
In connection with this refinancing, $509.0 million of IMTTs outstanding Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds (GO Zone Bonds) and New Jersey Economic Development Authority Bonds (NJEDA Bonds and, together with the Go Zone Bonds, the Tax Exempt Bonds) were repurchased. The GO Zone Bonds were reissued and sold to certain lenders under the Credit Agreement. The NJEDA Bonds were financed with a new issuance of tax exempt bonds and sold to certain lenders under the Credit Agreement. IMTT entered into interest rate
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swap contracts, maturing in June 2021, with a total notional amount of $361.1 million. These swaps fully hedge the floating LIBOR interest rate risk associated with the tax-exempt bonds for six years at 1.677%.
The revolving credit facilities are used primarily to fund IMTTs growth capital expenditures in the U.S. and Canada and for general corporate purposes. The key terms of IMTTs U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar denominated revolving credit facilities at December 31, 2015 are summarized in the table below.
Facility Terms | USD Revolving Credit Facility | CAD Revolving Credit Facility | ||
Total Committed Amount | $550.0 million | $50.0 million | ||
Amount Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | Undrawn | Undrawn | ||
Maturity | May 2020 | May 2020 | ||
Amortization | Revolving, payable at maturity | Revolving, payable at maturity | ||
Interest Rate | LIBOR plus 1.50% at December 31, 2015 | Bankers' Acceptances Rate plus 1.50% at December 31, 2015 | ||
Commitment Fees | 0.225% at December 31, 2015 | 0.225% at December 31, 2015 | ||
Security | Unsecured | Unsecured |
The key terms of the senior notes at December 31, 2015 are summarized in the table below.
Facility Terms | Senior Notes, Series A | Senior Notes, Series B | ||
Amount Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | $325.0 million | $275.0 million | ||
Maturity | May 2025 | May 2027 | ||
Amortization | Payable at maturity | Payable at maturity | ||
Interest Rate | 3.92% per annum | 4.02% per annum | ||
Security | Unsecured | Unsecured |
The key terms of the LA Bonds at December 31, 2015 are summarized in the table below.
Facility Terms | Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 |
The Industrial Development Board of the Parish of Ascension, Louisiana Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Gulf Opportunity Zone Revenue Bonds, Series 2010 |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2010B |
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Amount Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | $50.0 million | $165.0 million | $85.0 million | $90.9 million | $81.8 million | |||||
Maturity | June 2043 | June 2043 | August 2046 | December 2040 | December 2040 | |||||
Amortization | Payable at maturity, subject to mandatory tender in May 2022 | Payable at maturity, subject to mandatory tender in May 2022 | Payable at maturity, subject to mandatory tender in May 2022 | Payable at maturity, subject to mandatory tender in May 2022 | Payable at maturity, subject to mandatory tender in May 2022 | |||||
Interest Rate | One-month LIBOR plus Revolving Credit Facility margin plus 0.625% multiplied by 75% | One-month LIBOR plus Revolving Credit Facility margin plus 0.625% multiplied by 75% | One-month LIBOR plus Revolving Credit Facility margin plus 0.625% multiplied by 67% | One-month LIBOR plus Revolving Credit Facility margin plus 0.625% multiplied by 67% | One-month LIBOR plus Revolving Credit Facility margin plus 0.625% multiplied by 67% | |||||
Security | Unsecured | Unsecured | Unsecured | Unsecured | Unsecured |
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The key terms of the NJEDA Bonds at December 31, 2015 are summarized in the table below.
Facility Terms | New Jersey Economic Development Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015 |
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Amount Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | $36.3 million | |
Maturity | December 2027 | |
Amortization | Payable at maturity, subject to mandatory tender in May 2022 | |
Interest Rate | One-month LIBOR plus Revolving Credit Facility margin plus 0.625% multiplied by 75% | |
Security | Unsecured |
On May 31, 2013, Atlantic Aviation entered into a credit agreement (the AA Credit Agreement), that provides the business with a seven-year, $465.0 million senior secured first lien term loan facility. On November 7, 2013 and January 22, 2014, the business entered into an incremental $50.0 million and $100.0 million, respectively, term loan under the AA Credit Agreement that provides the business with senior secured first lien term loan facility. The interest rate on these term loan facilities floats at LIBOR plus 2.50%, with minimum LIBOR of 0.75%, and these facilities mature in June 2020. The floating rate has effectively been fixed for 6 years using interest rate swaps. The AA Credit Agreement also provides for a five-year, $70.0 million senior secured first lien revolving credit facility that bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The balance on the revolving credit facility remained undrawn at December 31, 2015.
The key terms of the term loan and revolving credit facility of Atlantic Aviation at December 31, 2015 are summarized in the table below.
Facility Terms | Term Financing | Revolving Credit Facility | ||
Borrower | AA FBO | AA FBO | ||
Facilities | $615.0 million senior secured first lien term loan ($600.5 million outstanding at December 31, 2015) | $70.0 million senior secured first lien revolving credit facility (undrawn at December 31, 2015) | ||
Maturity | June 2020 | May 2018 | ||
Amortization | 1.0% of the original principal amount per annum paid in equal quarterly installments with the balance payable at maturity | Revolving, payable at maturity | ||
Interest Type | Floating | Floating | ||
Interest Rate and Fees | LIBOR plus 2.50% or Alternate Base Rate (ABR) plus 1.50%. ABR is the highest of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% and (iii) one-month LIBOR plus 1.0% | LIBOR plus 2.50% or ABR plus 1.50% Commitment fee: 0.50% on the undrawn portion | ||
Subject to a minimum LIBOR of 0.75% and a minimum ABR of 1.75% | ||||
Collateral | First priority security interest in (x) the equity securities of AA FBO and certain of its subsidiaries and (y) the personal and material real property of Holdings, AA FBO and certain of its subsidiaries (in each case subject to certain exceptions) | First priority security interest in (x) the equity securities of AA FBO and certain of its subsidiaries and (y) the personal and material real property of Holdings, AA FBO and certain of its subsidiaries (in each case subject to certain exceptions) |
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Facility Terms | Term Financing | Revolving Credit Facility | ||
Mandatory Prepayment | With 0% excess cash flow, with a step up to 50% if Total Leverage Ratio (ratio of funded debt net of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents to combined EBITDA) equals or exceeds 4.25x to 1.00x | |||
With net proceeds from the sale of assets in excess of $5.0 million that are not reinvested | ||||
With net proceeds of debt issuances by Holdings, AA FBO and its restricted subsidiaries (other than certain permitted debt) |
On April 1, 2015, the Company acquired BEC and assumed $509.1 million of amortizing term loan debt maturing in August 2021. BEC also had a $30.0 million revolving credit facility maturing in August 2019. The interest rate on both the term loan facility and any drawn amounts under the revolving credit facility was LIBOR plus 4.0%, with a 1.0% LIBOR floor. BEC had interest rate swap contracts that partially hedged the floating interest rate exposure on the term loan at a fixed rate of 3.455% through December 31, 2016 with periodic step-ups through maturity. Through July 2015, the Company fully repaid the principal balance on the term loan debt. Concurrently, the Company paid $19.2 million in interest rate swap breakage fees associated with the termination of out-of-the money interest rate swap contracts.
On August 10, 2015, BEC entered into a seven-year, $275.0 million term loan facility and a seven-year, $25.0 million revolving credit facility. A majority of the proceeds of the term loan were used to fully repay the outstanding balance under the MIC senior secured revolving credit facility. The BEC revolving credit facility will be used primarily as backing for letters of credit supporting collateral and reserve requirements. Concurrently, BEC entered into amortizing interest rate swap contracts with an original notional of $275.0 million. These contracts are scheduled to amortize concurrently with the term loan debt and fix the floating LIBOR interest rate for six years at 1.786%.
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The key terms of the term loan and revolving credit facility of BEC at December 31, 2015 are summarized in the table below.
Facility Terms | Term Financing | Revolving Credit Facility | ||
Total Committed Amount | $275.0 million | $25.0 million | ||
Amount Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | $271.0 million | Undrawn | ||
Maturity | August 2022 | August 2022 | ||
Amortization | $10.0 million per annum paid in equal quarterly installments with the balance payable at maturity | Revolving, payable at maturity | ||
Interest Rate | LIBOR plus 2.125% from August 2015 to August 2020; and LIBOR plus 2.375% from August 2020 through maturity | LIBOR plus 2.125% from August 2015 to August 2020; and LIBOR plus 2.375% from August 2020 through maturity | ||
Commitment Fee | | 0.50% per annum | ||
Collateral | First lien on all assets (subject to certain exceptions) | First lien on all assets (subject to certain exceptions) |
Since 2012, the Company acquired six solar power facilities and assumed term loan and construction loan debt. Subsequent to operations, the construction loans are converted into amortizing term loan debt. During 2013 and 2014, $24.7 million and $60.4 million of construction loans were converted to term loan debt, respectively. These term loans have a fixed interest rate ranging from 4.00% to 5.60%, with a weighted average rate of 4.67% maturing from September 2032 through September 2036.
During 2014, in conjunction with the acquisitions of the 2014 wind power facilities, the Company assumed $163.9 million in amortizing term loan debt that will mature in December 2027. On June 3, 2015, the wind power facility located in Idaho amended its term loan facility to reduce the cost of borrowings. The margin on the floating interest rate decreased from 2.75% to 1.625% with all other terms remaining substantially unchanged. The floating interest rate on the amortizing debt balance has been fixed using interest rate swap contracts. A portion of the interest rate swap contracts were amended increasing the fixed rate by 0.20%. The weighted average rate fixed with the interest rate swap contracts and margin was 4.756% at December 31, 2015.
The key terms of the term loans at the solar and wind power facilities at December 31, 2015 are presented below.
Facility Terms | Solar Power Facilities Term Loans | Wind Power Facility Term Loan | ||
Borrower | Picture Rocks Solar, LLC (Tucson Project); | Idaho Wind Partners 1, LLC (IWP Project) | ||
Bryan Solar, LLC (Presidio Project); | ||||
Sune DM, LLC (DMAFB Project); | ||||
Sol Orchard San Diego 20 LLC and Sol Orchard San Diego 21 LLC (Ramona Project); and | ||||
Sol Orchard San Diego 22 LLC and Sol Orchard San Diego 23 LLC (Valley Center Project) | ||||
Facilities | $133.1 million outstanding balance at December 31, 2015 | $151.4 million outstanding balance at December 31, 2015 | ||
Maturity | September 2032 to September 2036 | December 2027 | ||
Amortization | Fully amortizing over 20 to 23 years maturity | Fully amortizing over 17 years maturity | ||
Interest Type | Fixed | Floating |
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Facility Terms | Solar Power Facilities Term Loans | Wind Power Facility Term Loan | ||
Interest Rate | 4.0% to 5.6% | LIBOR plus 1.625% at December 31, 2015; The margin increases by 0.25% every five years through maturity | ||
Collateral | First lien on the following: | First lien on the following: | ||
Project revenues; | All property and assets of the Borrower and project companies; and | |||
Equity of the Borrower; | Equity interests in the Borrower | |||
All property and assets of the Borrower; and | ||||
Insurance policies and claims or proceeds. | ||||
Mandatory Prepayment | With net proceeds that equal or exceed $250,000 to $500,000 from the sale of assets not used for replacement of assets; | With net proceeds that equal or exceed $500,000 from the sale of assets; | ||
With insurance proceeds that exceed from $250,000 to $1.0 million not used to repair, restore or replace assets; | With insurance proceeds that exceed $10.0 million not used to repair, restore or replace assets; | |||
With condemnation proceeds that exceed from $250,000 to $1.0 million not used to repair, restore or replace assets; and | With Guaranteed Performance commitment liquidated damages in excess of $250,000; and | |||
With net proceeds from equity and certain debt issuances. | With amount necessary to reduce debt to within the revised projected debt service coverage ratio following a substantial change such as additional wind turbines not in engineers plan. |
Hawaii Gas issued a ten-year, $100.0 million non-amortizing senior secured notes and entered into a five-year, $80.0 million non-amortizing senior secured term loan facility and a five-year, $60.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility that is available at the operating company level to partially fund capital expenditures and general corporate needs. The balance on the revolving credit facility remained undrawn at December 31, 2015.
The obligations under the credit agreements are secured by security interests in the assets of Hawaii Gas as well as the equity interests of Hawaii Gas and HGC Holdings LLC (HGC).
The key terms of the term loan, senior secured notes and revolving credit facility of Hawaii Gas at December 31, 2015 are summarized in the table below.
Facility Terms | Holding Company Debt | Operating Company Debt | ||||
Borrowers | HGC Holdings LLC (HGC) | The Gas Company, LLC (TGC) | ||||
Facilities | $80.0 million Term Loan (fully drawn at December 31, 2015) | $100.0 million Senior Secured Notes (fully drawn at December 31, 2015) | $60.0 million Revolver Credit Facility (undrawn at December 31, 2015) | |||
Maturity | August 2017 | August 2022 | August 2017 | |||
Amortization | Payable at maturity | Payable at maturity | Revolving, payable at maturity | |||
Interest Rate | LIBOR plus 2.25% or Base Rate: 1.25% above the greater of the prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.5% | 4.22% payable semi-annually | LIBOR plus 1.50% or Base Rate: 0.5% above the greater of the prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.5% | |||
Commitment Fees | | | 0.225% on the undrawn portion | |||
Collateral | First lien on all assets of HGC and its subsidiaries | First lien on all assets of TGC and its subsidiaries | First lien on all assets of TGC and its subsidiaries |
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The interest rate of the $80.0 million term loan floats at LIBOR plus 2.25% and has effectively been fixed at 2.89% using an interest rate swap contract through August 2016, maturity of the swap.
The facilities also require mandatory repayment if the Company fails to either own 50% of the respective borrowers or control the management and policies of the respective borrowers.
As part of the regulatory approval process of the Companys acquisition of Hawaii Gas, the Company agreed to 14 regulatory conditions from the HPUC that addresses a variety of matters. The more significant conditions include:
| the non-recoverability of goodwill, transaction or transition costs in future rate cases; |
| a requirement that Hawaii Gas and HGCs ratio of consolidated debt to total capital does not exceed 65%; and |
| a requirement to maintain $20.0 million in readily available cash resources at Hawaii Gas, HGC or the Company. |
On February 10, 2016, Hawaii Gas completed its refinancing on its existing $80.0 million term loan facility and its $60.0 million revolving credit facility and extended their maturities to February 2021. For further discussions, see Note 17, Subsequent Events.
From time to time the Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to minimize potential variations in cash flows resulting from fluctuations in interest rates and their impact on its variable-rate debt. The Company does not enter into derivative instruments for any purpose other than economic interest rate hedging. That is, the Company does not speculate using derivative instruments. In addition, the Companys Hawaii Gas business enters into commodity price hedges to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in propane prices on its cash flows.
By using derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to changes in interest rates, the Company exposes itself to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes the Company, which creates credit risk for the Company. When the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, the Company owes the counterparty and, therefore, it does not possess credit risk. The Company minimizes the credit risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with creditworthy counterparties.
Market risk is the adverse effect on the value of a financial instrument that results from a change in interest rates. The market risk associated with interest rates is managed by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of market risk that may be undertaken.
The Company and certain of its businesses have in place variable-rate debt. Management believes that it is prudent to limit the variability of a portion of the business interest payments. To meet this objective, the Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage fluctuations in cash flows resulting from interest rate risk on a portion of its debt with a variable-rate component. These swaps change the variable-rate cash flow exposure on the debt obligations to fixed cash flows. Under the terms of the interest rate swaps, the Company receives variable interest rate payments and makes fixed interest rate payments, thereby creating the equivalent of fixed-rate debt for the portion of the debt that is swapped.
At December 31, 2015, the Company had $2.8 billion of current and long-term debt, of which $1.6 billion was economically hedged with interest rate contracts, $1.2 billion was fixed rate debt and $16.0 million was unhedged. At December 31, 2014, the Company had $2.4 billion of current and long-term
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debt, of which $1.3 billion was economically hedged with interest rate contracts, $613.1 million was fixed rate debt and $517.2 million was unhedged.
The Company elected to discontinue hedge accounting in 2009. In prior periods, when the Company applied hedge accounting, changes in the fair value of derivatives that effectively offset the variability of cash flows on the Companys debt interest obligations were recorded in other comprehensive income or loss. From the dates that hedge accounting was discontinued, all movements in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are recorded directly through earnings. As interest payments are made, a portion of the other comprehensive loss recorded under hedge accounting is also reclassified into earnings. At December 31, 2015, the other comprehensive loss was fully amortized.
On June 1, 2015, IMTT, as part of the IMTT refinancing in May 2015, entered into interest rate swap contracts, maturing in June 2021, with a total notional amount of $361.1 million. These swaps fully hedge the floating LIBOR interest rate risk associated with the tax-exempt bonds for six years at 1.677%. Concurrent with the refinancing, IMTT paid $31.4 million in interest rate swap breakage fees associated with the termination of out-of-the-money interest rate swap contracts related to prior debt facilities.
Under the AA Credit Agreement, Atlantic Aviation entered into a seven-year, $465.0 million senior secured first lien term loan facility credit agreement on May 31, 2013 and two incremental term loans of $50.0 million and $100.0 million on November 7, 2013 and January 22, 2014, respectively. The interest rate on these term loan facilities floats at LIBOR plus 2.50%, with a minimum LIBOR of 0.75%. Atlantic Aviation entered into amortizing interest rate swap contracts that are scheduled to equal the total principal balance outstanding on all of the term loan facilities until maturity on July 31, 2019, resulting in the principal balance on the term loans to be 100% hedged. These interest rate swap contracts effectively fix the interest rate on the term loans through the maturity of the interest rate swap contract. At December 31, 2015, the weighted average of the interest rate from the outstanding swaps under the AA Credit Agreement is effectively fixed at 4.63%.
On April 1, 2015, the Company acquired BEC and assumed $509.1 million of amortizing term loan debt and interest rate swaps with a fair value of $21.5 million maturing in August 2021. The term loan facility bears interest of LIBOR plus 4.0%, with a 1.0% LIBOR floor. The interest rates swaps partially hedge the floating interest rate exposure of the term loan at a fixed rate of 3.455% through December 31, 2016 with periodic step-ups through maturity. Through July 2015, the Company fully repaid the principal balance on the term loan debt. Concurrently, the Company paid $19.2 million in interest rate swap breakage fees associated with the termination of out-of-the money interest rate swap contracts.
On August 10, 2015, BEC entered into a seven year, $275.0 million term loan facility. The interest rate on this term loan facility floats at LIBOR plus 2.125% at December 31, 2015. Concurrently, BEC entered into amortizing interest rate swap contracts with an original notional of $275.0 million. These contracts are scheduled to amortize concurrently with the term loan debt and fix the floating LIBOR interest rate for six years at 1.786%.
During 2014, in conjunction with the acquisition of the wind power facility located in Idaho, the Company assumed $163.9 million in amortizing term loan debt that will mature in December 2027. The interest rate on the outstanding debt balance floats at LIBOR plus a fixed margin. The floating rate has been fixed using amortizing interest rate swap contracts that are scheduled to equal the total principal balance
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outstanding on all of the term loan facilities until maturity. On June 3, 2015, the term loan facility was amended to reduce the cost of borrowings. The margin on the floating interest rate decreased from 2.75% to 1.625% with all other terms remaining substantially unchanged. The floating interest rate on the amortizing debt balance has been fixed using interest rate swap contracts. A portion of the interest rate swap contracts were amended increasing the fixed rate by 0.20%. The weighted average rate fixed with the interest rate swap contracts and margin was 4.756% at December 31, 2015.
The interest rate on the $80.0 million term loan facility at Hawaii Gas floats at LIBOR plus 2.25%. During 2012, Hawaii Gas entered into an interest rate swap for $80.0 million notional that expires on August 8, 2016. The interest rate swap effectively fixes the interest rate on the term loan at 2.89%.
The risk associated with fluctuations in the prices Hawaii Gas pays for propane is principally a result of market forces reflecting changes in supply and demand for propane and other energy commodities. Hawaii Gass gross profit is sensitive to changes in propane supply costs and Hawaii Gas may not always be able to pass through product cost increases fully or on a timely basis, particularly when product costs rise rapidly. In order to reduce the volatility of the business propane market price risk, Hawaii Gas had used and expects to continue to use over-the-counter commodity derivative instruments including price swaps. Hawaii Gas does not use commodity derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes. Over-the-counter derivative commodity instruments utilized by Hawaii Gas to hedge forecasted purchases of propane are generally settled at expiration of the contract.
The Company measures derivative instruments at fair value using the income approach which discounts the future net cash settlements expected under the derivative contracts to a present value. These valuations utilize primarily observable (level 2) inputs, including contractual terms, interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals.
The Companys fair value measurements of its derivative instruments and the related location of the assets and liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows ($ in thousands):
Assets (Liabilities) at Fair Value(1) As of December 31, |
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Balance Sheet Location | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Fair value of derivative instruments other noncurrent assets(2) | $ | 1,810 | $ | 584 | ||||
Total derivative contracts assets(2) | $ | 1,810 | $ | 584 | ||||
Fair value of derivative instruments current liabilities(2)(3) | $ | (19,628 | ) | $ | (32,111 | ) | ||
Fair value of derivative instruments noncurrent liabilities(2)(3) | (15,698 | ) | (27,724 | ) | ||||
Total derivative contracts liabilities(2)(3) | $ | (35,326 | ) | $ | (59,835 | ) |
(1) | Fair value measurements at reporting date were made using significant other observable inputs (level 2). |
(2) | Derivative contracts include interest rate swaps. |
(3) | Derivative contracts include commodity hedges. |
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The Companys hedging activities for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 and the related location within the consolidated financial statements were as follows ($ in thousands):
Amount of Loss Recognized in Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, |
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Interest expense Interest rate cap | $ | | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (94 | ) | ||||
Interest expense Interest rate swaps(1) | (30,457 | ) | (21,311 | ) | (7,389 | ) | ||||||
Cost of product sales Commodity swaps | (6,458 | ) | | | ||||||||
Other income, net Commodity swaps | | (2,541 | ) | | ||||||||
Total | $ | (36,915 | ) | $ | (23,853 | ) | $ | (7,483 | ) |
(1) | Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 includes $20.5 million and $6.0 million, respectively, of derivative losses and $856,000 and $1.4 million, respectively, for amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the interest rate swap contracts. |
All of the Companys derivative instruments are collateralized by the assets of the respective businesses.
The Company is authorized to issue (i) 500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, (ii) 100 shares of special stock, par value $0.001 per share and (iii) 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. At December 31, 2015, the Company had 80,006,744 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and 100 shares of special stock issued and outstanding. There was no preferred stock issued or outstanding at December 31, 2015. Each outstanding share of common stock of the Company is entitled to one vote on any matter with respect to which holders of shares are entitled to vote.
Upon consummation of the Conversion on May 21, 2015, each issued and outstanding LLC interest of MIC LLC was converted into one share of common stock of the Company. The Company also issued to its Manager 100 shares of special stock. The sole purpose for the issuance of special stock to the Manager was to preserve the Managers previously-existing right to appoint one director to serve as the chairman of the board of directors, which right would otherwise have been lost upon the Conversion. The special stock is not listed on any stock exchange and is non-transferable. Holders of special stock are not entitled to any dividends or to share in any distribution of assets upon the liquidation or dissolution of the Company.
At May 21, 2015, upon consummation of the Conversion, the Company made a non-cash reclassification of $79,000 from LLC interests to common stock, par value $0.001 per share, with the remaining balance of LLC interests reclassified to additional paid in capital for the presentation of the consolidated balance sheet.
On June 24, 2015, the Company entered into an equity distribution agreement providing for the sale by the Company, from time to time, of shares of its common stock having an aggregate gross offering price of up to $400.0 million. Sales of shares may be made in privately negotiated transactions and/or any other method permitted by law, including sales deemed to be an at the market offering, which includes sales made directly on the New York Stock Exchange or sales made to or through a market maker other than on an exchange. Under the terms of the equity distribution agreement, the Company may also sell shares to any sales agent as principal for its own account. The Company is under no obligation to sell shares under the ATM Program. Through December 31, 2015, the Company sold 37,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the agreement for net proceeds of $3.0 million (after commissions and fees).
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The Company maintains a dividend reinvestment/direct share purchase program, named MIC Direct, that allows for the issuance of up to 1.0 million additional shares of common stock to participants in this program. At December 31, 2015, 976,058 shares of common stock remained unissued under MIC Direct. The Company may also choose to fill requests for reinvestment of dividends or share purchases through MIC Direct via open market purchases.
On May 21, 2015, in connection with the Conversion, the Company filed a post-effective amendment to the automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (shelf) originally filed by MIC LLC with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2013 to issue and sell an indeterminate amount of its shares of common and preferred stock and debt securities in one or more future offerings.
On March 2, 2015, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 5,312,500 shares pursuant to the shelf. On March 12, 2015, an additional 796,875 shares were sold pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option. The proceeds from the offering of $471.6 million, net of underwriting fees and expenses, were partially used to fund the acquisition of BEC on April 1, 2015 and for general corporate purposes.
On July 15, 2014, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 10,000,000 shares pursuant to the shelf and an additional 1,500,000 shares pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option. The Company received proceeds from the offering of $739.2 million, net of underwriting fees and expenses, which were used to partially fund the IMTT Acquisition and for general corporate purposes.
On December 18, 2013, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 2,125,200 shares pursuant to the shelf and an additional 318,780 shares pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option. The Company received proceeds from the offering of $123.2 million, net of underwriting fees and expenses. The Company used the proceeds to fund, in part, the Galaxy Acquisitions during April 2014.
On May 8, 2013, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 3,756,500 shares pursuant to the shelf. On May 16, 2013, the Company sold an additional 133,375 shares in this offering pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option. The proceeds from the offering were $217.8 million to the Company, net of underwriting fees and expenses. The Company used the proceeds of the offering to partially repay the existing term loan at Atlantic Aviation prior to the May 31, 2013 refinancing under the AA Credit Agreement.
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The following represents the changes and balances to the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 ($ in thousands):
Cash Flow Hedges, net of taxes(1) |
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans, net of taxes(2) |
Translation Adjustment, net of taxes(3) |
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of taxes |
Noncontrolling Interests |
Total Stockholders' Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of taxes |
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Balance at December 31, 2012 | $ | (1,538 | ) | $ | (20,466 | ) | $ | 514 | $ | (21,490 | ) | $ | 689 | $ | (20,801 | ) | ||||||||
Reclassification of realized losses of derivatives into earnings | 902 | | | 902 | (431 | ) | 471 | |||||||||||||||||
Change in post-retirement benefit plans | | 12,445 | | 12,445 | | 12,445 | ||||||||||||||||||
Translation adjustment | | | (560 | ) | (560 | ) | | (560 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | (636 | ) | $ | (8,021 | ) | $ | (46 | ) | $ | (8,703 | ) | $ | 258 | $ | (8,445 | ) | |||||||
Reclassification of realized losses of derivatives into earnings | 636 | | | 636 | (258 | ) | 378 | |||||||||||||||||
Change in post-retirement benefit plan | | (10,816 | ) | | (10,816 | ) | | (10,816 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Translation adjustment | | | (4,813 | ) | (4,813 | ) | 2,146 | (2,667 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2014 | $ | | $ | (18,837 | ) | $ | (4,859 | ) | $ | (23,696 | ) | $ | 2,146 | $ | (21,550 | ) | ||||||||
Change in post-retirement benefit plans | | 4,049 | | 4,049 | | 4,049 | ||||||||||||||||||
Translation adjustment | | | (9,671 | ) | (9,671 | ) | 3,877 | (5,794 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2015 | $ | | $ | (14,788 | ) | $ | (14,530 | ) | $ | (29,318 | ) | $ | 6,023 | $ | (23,295 | ) |
(1) | Reclassification of realized losses of derivatives is composed of (i) pre-tax derivative losses into interest expense of $856,000 and $1.4 million, respectively, and the related tax benefit of $340,000 and $568,000, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations; and (ii) pre-tax derivative losses of $185,000 and $61,000, respectively, as an adjustment to investment in unconsolidated business, and an adjustment to deferred taxes of $65,000 and $21,000, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company wrote-off $162,000 for the amount related to the investment in unconsolidated business and related taxes of $57,000, previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting in conjunction with the IMTT Acquisition. This write-off is recorded in gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses in the consolidated statement of operations. |
(2) | Change in post-retirement benefit plans is presented net of taxes of $2.7 million, $6.9 million and $7.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2014, change in post-retirement benefit plans also includes a write-off of the remaining balance of $6.5 million and the related taxes of $2.3 million previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting in conjunction with the IMTT Acquisition. This write-off is recorded in gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses in the consolidated statement of operations. |
(3) | Translation adjustment is presented net of taxes of $3.9 million, $2.7 million and $302,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2014, translation adjustment also includes a write-off of the remaining balance of $66,000 and the related taxes of $23,000 previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting in conjunction with the IMTT Acquisition. This write-off is recorded in gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses in the consolidated statement of operations. |
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The Companys Board of Directors have made or declared the following dividends during 2015, 2014 and 2013:
Declared | Period Covered | $ per Share |
Record Date | Payable Date | ||||||||||||
February 18, 2016 | Fourth quarter 2015 | $ | 1.15 | March 3, 2016 | March 8, 2016 | |||||||||||
October 29, 2015 | Third quarter 2015 | $ | 1.13 | November 13, 2015 | November 18, 2015 | |||||||||||
July 30, 2015 | Second quarter 2015 | $ | 1.11 | August 13, 2015 | August 18, 2015 | |||||||||||
April 30, 2015 | First quarter 2015 | $ | 1.07 | May 14, 2015 | May 19, 2015 | |||||||||||
February 17, 2015 | Fourth quarter 2014 | $ | 1.02 | March 2, 2015 | March 5, 2015 | |||||||||||
October 27, 2014 | Third quarter 2014 | $ | 0.98 | November 10, 2014 | November 13, 2014 | |||||||||||
July 3, 2014 | Second quarter 2014 | $ | 0.95 | August 11, 2014 | August 14, 2014 | |||||||||||
April 28, 2014 | First quarter 2014 | $ | 0.9375 | May 12, 2014 | May 15, 2014 | |||||||||||
February 18, 2014 | Fourth quarter 2013 | $ | 0.9125 | March 3, 2014 | March 6, 2014 | |||||||||||
October 25, 2013 | Third quarter 2013 | $ | 0.875 | November 11, 2013 | November 14, 2013 | |||||||||||
July 29, 2013 | Second quarter 2013 | $ | 0.875 | August 12, 2013 | August 15, 2013 | |||||||||||
April 26, 2013 | First quarter 2013 | $ | 0.6875 | May 13, 2013 | May 16, 2013 |
The declaration and payment of any future dividends will be subject to a decision of the Companys Board of Directors. The Board will take into account such matters as the state of the capital markets and general business conditions, the Companys financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, capital opportunities and any contractual, legal and regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends by the Company to its shareholders or by its subsidiaries to the Company, and any other factors that it deems relevant, subject to maintaining a prudent level of reserves and without creating undue volatility in the amount of such dividends where possible. In particular, each of the Companys businesses has debt commitments and restrictive covenants, which must be satisfied before any of them can make distributions to the Company. In addition, the Companys senior secured credit facility contains restrictions on the Companys ability to pay dividends. Although historically the Company has declared cash dividends on its shares, any or all of these factors or other factors could result in the modification of the dividend policy, or the reduction, modification or elimination of its dividend in the future.
The dividends paid have been recorded as a reduction to additional paid in capital, subsequent to the Conversion (and as a reduction to LLC interests prior to the Conversion), in the stockholders equity section of the consolidated balance sheets.
In 2014, MIC adopted, and MICs stockholders approved, the 2014 Independent Directors Equity Plan (2014 Plan) to replace the 2004 Independent Directors Equity Plan, which expired in December 2014. The purpose of this plan is to promote the long-term growth and financial success of the Company by attracting, motivating and retaining independent directors of outstanding ability. Only the Companys independent directors may participate in the 2014 Plan. The only type of award that may be granted under the 2014 Plan is an award of director shares. Each share is an unsecured promise to transfer one share on the settlement date, subject to satisfaction of the applicable terms and conditions. The maximum number of shares available for issuance under the 2014 Plan is 300,000 shares, of which 291,340 shares remain available for issuance at December 31, 2015. The aggregate grant date fair value of awards granted to an independent director during any single fiscal year (excluding awards made at the election of the independent director in lieu of all or a portion of annual and committee cash retainers) may not exceed $350,000. The 2014 Plan does not provide a
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formula for the determination of awards and the Compensation Committee will have the authority to determine the size of all awards under the 2014 Plan, subject to the limits on the number of shares that may be granted annually.
Since 2013, the Company has granted and issued the following stock to the Board of Directors under the Plans:
Date of Grant | Stock Units Granted(1) |
Price of Stock Units Granted |
Date of Vesting | |||||||||
February 21, 2013 | 895 | $ | 44.55 | May 19, 2013 | ||||||||
May 20, 2013 | 12,910 | $ | 58.09 | May 20, 2014 | ||||||||
May 21, 2014 | 12,525 | $ | 59.89 | May 19, 2015 | ||||||||
June 18, 2015(2) | 8,660 | $ | 86.61 | (3) |
(1) | Stock units granted refer (i) from and after the time of the Conversion, to common stock and (ii) prior to the Conversion, LLC interests. |
(2) | The 8,660 restricted stock units granted on June 18, 2015 were granted under the 2014 Plan. |
(3) | Date of vesting will be the day immediately preceding the 2016 annual meeting of the Company's stockholders. |
At December 31, 2015, the Companys businesses consist of four reportable segments: IMTT, Atlantic Aviation, CP&E and Hawaii Gas. Effective July 16, 2014, the date of the IMTT Acquisition, the Company consolidated the financial results of IMTT and IMTT became a reportable segment.
Prior to July 16, 2014, the Company had a 50% investment in IMTT, which was accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company recorded equity in earnings and amortization charges of investee of $26.1 million from January 1, 2014 through July 15, 2014 and $39.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. This comprises the Companys 50% share of IMTTs net income offset by step-up depreciation and amortization charges in connection with the initial 50% investment in IMTT in May 2006.
The unaudited pro forma selected consolidated financial data set forth below gives effect to the IMTT Acquisition as if it had occurred as of January 1, 2014. The pro forma adjustments give effect to the IMTT Acquisition based upon the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The selected unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations of future periods or results of operations that actually would have been realized had the Company and IMTT been consolidated during the period presented ($ in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2014 |
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Revenue | $ | 1,662,451 | ||
Net income attributable to MIC(1) | 77,923 |
(1) | The tax rate used to calculate net income attributable to MIC was 35.0%. |
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Financial information for IMTTs business as a whole is presented below for periods prior to July 16, 2014, where the Company accounted for the investment in IMTT under the equity method of accounting ($ in thousands):
As of, and for the | ||||||||
Period From January 1, 2014 through July 15, 2014(1) |
Year Ended December 31, 2013 |
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Revenue | $ | 311,533 | $ | 513,902 | ||||
Net income | $ | 57,496 | $ | 87,855 | ||||
Interest expense, net | 16,375 | 24,572 | ||||||
Provision for income taxes | 38,265 | 61,149 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 40,922 | 76,091 | ||||||
Other non-cash expenses | 4,366 | 18,822 | ||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items(2) | $ | 157,424 | $ | 268,489 | ||||
Capital expenditures paid | $ | 59,868 | $ | 149,723 | ||||
Property, equipment, land and leasehold improvements, net | 1,289,245 | 1,273,692 | ||||||
Total assets | 1,415,378 | 1,378,930 |
(1) | Amounts represent financial position of IMTT business prior to July 16, 2014, the date of the IMTT Acquisition. |
(2) | EBITDA consists of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Non-cash items that are excluded consist of impairments, derivative gains and losses and all other non-cash income and expense items. |
IMTT provides bulk liquid terminal and handling services in North America through ten terminals located in the United States and partially owned terminals in Quebec and Newfoundland, Canada. IMTT derives the majority of its revenue from storage and handling of petroleum products, various chemicals, renewable fuels, and vegetable and animal oils. Based on storage capacity, IMTT operates one of the larger third-party bulk liquid terminals businesses in the United States. Revenue from IMTT is included in service revenue.
Atlantic Aviation derives the majority of its revenues from fuel delivery services and from other airport services, including de-icing and aircraft hanger rental. All of the revenue of Atlantic Aviation is generated at airports in the U.S. At December 31, 2015, the business operates on 69 airports. Revenue from Atlantic Aviation is included in service revenue.
The CP&E business segment derives revenue from the contracted power, comprised of solar, wind and gas-fired power facilities, and, through the date it was sold, the district energy business. Revenues from the solar, wind and gas-fired power facilities are included in product revenue and prior to August 21, 2014, the district energy business recorded revenues in service revenue and financing and equipment lease income. As of December 31, 2015, the Company has six utility-scale solar photovoltaic power facilities, two wind power facilities and a gas-fired power facility that are located in the United States.
The solar and wind power facilities that are operational at December 31, 2015 have an aggregate generating capacity of 260 MW of wholesale electricity to utilities. These facilities sell substantially all of the electricity generated, subject to agreed upon pricing formulas, to electric utilities pursuant to long-term
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(typically 20 25 years) PPAs. These projects are held in LLCs, and are treated as partnerships for income tax purposes, with co-investors. The acquisition price on these projects can vary depending on, among other things, factors such as the size of the project, PPA terms, eligibility for tax incentives, debt package, operating cost structure and development stage. A completed project takes out all of the construction risk, testing and costs associated with construction contracts.
The Company has certain rights to make decisions over the management and operations of these solar and wind power facilities. The Company has determined that it is appropriate to consolidate these projects, with the co-investors interest reflected as noncontrolling interest in the consolidated financial statements.
As discussed in Note 4, Acquisitions, on April 1, 2015, the Company acquired 100% of BEC. As a result of this transaction, the financial results of BEC have been consolidated as part of CP&E segment since the acquisition date. BEC is a 512 MW gas-fired power facility located in Bayonne, New Jersey, adjacent to IMTTs Bayonne facility. BEC has tolling agreements with a creditworthy off-taker for 62.5% of its power generating capacity and power produced is delivered to New York City via a dedicated transmission cable under New York Harbor.
Revenue is generated from the distribution and sales of synthetic natural gas (SNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Revenue is primarily a function of the volume of SNG, LPG and LNG consumed by customers and the price per thermal unit or gallon charged to customers. Because both SNG and LPG are derived from petroleum, revenue levels, without organic growth, will generally track global oil prices. Revenue from Hawaii Gas is included in product revenue.
All of the business segments are managed separately and management has chosen to organize the Company around the distinct products and services offered.
Selected information by segment is presented in the following tables. The tables include financial data of IMTT since July 16, 2014, subsequent to the IMTT Acquisition, and the CP&E businesses since acquisition and through the sale of the district energy business.
Revenue from external customers for the Companys consolidated reportable segments was as follows ($ in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
IMTT | Atlantic Aviation |
Contracted Power and Energy |
Hawaii Gas |
Total Reportable Segments |
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Service revenue | $ | 550,041 | $ | 738,460 | $ | | $ | | $ | 1,288,501 | ||||||||||
Product revenue | | | 123,797 | 226,952 | 350,749 | |||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 550,041 | $ | 738,460 | $ | 123,797 | $ | 226,952 | $ | 1,639,250 |
Year Ended December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
IMTT(1) | Atlantic Aviation |
Contracted Power and Energy |
Hawaii Gas |
Total Reportable Segments |
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Service revenue | $ | 255,934 | $ | 779,261 | $ | 29,487 | $ | | $ | 1,064,682 | ||||||||||
Product revenue | | | 19,779 | 264,621 | 284,400 | |||||||||||||||
Financing and equipment lease income | | | 1,836 | | 1,836 | |||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 255,934 | $ | 779,261 | $ | 51,102 | $ | 264,621 | $ | 1,350,918 |
(1) | Represents IMTT results subsequent to July 16, 2014, the date of the IMTT Acquisition. |
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Year Ended December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Atlantic Aviation | Contracted Power and Energy | Hawaii Gas |
Total Reportable Segments | |||||||||||||
Service revenue | $ | 725,480 | $ | 44,880 | $ | | $ | 770,360 | ||||||||
Product revenue | | 9,371 | 257,725 | 267,096 | ||||||||||||
Financing and equipment lease income | | 3,563 | | 3,563 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 725,480 | $ | 57,814 | $ | 257,725 | $ | 1,041,019 |
In accordance with FASB ASC 280 Segment Reporting, the Company has disclosed earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) excluding non-cash items as a key performance metric relied on by management in the evaluation of the Companys performance. Non-cash items include impairments, derivative gains and losses and adjustments for other non-cash items reflected in the statements of operations. EBITDA excluding non-cash items also excludes any base management fees and performance fees, if any, whether paid in cash or shares. The Company believes EBITDA excluding non-cash items provides additional insight into the performance of the operating businesses relative to each other and similar businesses without regard to their capital structure, and their ability to service or reduce debt, fund capital expenditures and/or support distributions to the holding company. EBITDA excluding non-cash items is reconciled to net income or loss.
EBITDA excluding non-cash items for the Companys consolidated reportable segments is shown in the tables below ($ in thousands). Allocations of corporate expenses, intercompany fees and the tax effect have been excluded as they are eliminated on consolidation.
Year Ended December 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
IMTT | Atlantic Aviation |
Contracted Power and Energy |
Hawaii Gas |
Total Reportable Segments |
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Net income (loss) | $ | 74,140 | $ | 22,805 | $ | (1,296 | ) | $ | 23,993 | $ | 119,642 | |||||||||
Interest expense, net | 37,378 | 35,735 | 28,390 | 7,279 | 108,782 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 51,520 | 16,081 | 4,887 | 14,261 | 86,749 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 120,950 | 40,249 | 45,490 | 8,554 | 215,243 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | 11,052 | 86,102 | 3,500 | 781 | 101,435 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-cash expense (income) | 7,027 | 2,645 | (12,815 | ) | 5,215 | 2,072 | ||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | $ | 302,067 | $ | 203,617 | $ | 68,156 | $ | 60,083 | $ | 633,923 |
Year Ended December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
IMTT(1) | Atlantic Aviation |
Contracted Power and Energy |
Hawaii Gas |
Total Reportable Segments |
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Net income (loss) | $ | 34,650 | $ | 36,964 | $ | (1,771 | ) | $ | 21,329 | $ | 91,172 | |||||||||
Interest expense, net | 10,864 | 40,618 | 8,606 | 7,091 | 67,179 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 25,768 | 25,096 | 823 | 12,635 | 64,322 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation(2) | 47,475 | 28,264 | 19,132 | 7,945 | 102,816 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | 5,091 | 35,514 | 843 | 1,247 | 42,695 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-cash expense (income) | 3,903 | 1,475 | (4,910 | ) | 6,709 | 7,177 | ||||||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | $ | 127,751 | $ | 167,931 | $ | 22,723 | $ | 56,956 | $ | 375,361 |
(1) | Represents IMTT results subsequent to July 16, 2014, the date of the IMTT Acquisition. |
(2) | Depreciation includes depreciation expense for the district energy business, a component of the CP&E segment prior to the Companys divestiture of the business on August 21, 2014, which was reported in cost of services in the consolidated statements of operations. |
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Year Ended December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Atlantic Aviation |
Contracted Power and Energy |
Hawaii Gas |
Total Reportable Segments |
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Net income | $ | 38,545 | $ | 611 | $ | 22,316 | $ | 61,472 | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | 22,151 | 7,930 | 6,834 | 36,915 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 25,218 | 827 | 14,995 | 41,040 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation(1) | 24,301 | 14,056 | 7,519 | 45,876 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles | 32,077 | 1,326 | 1,248 | 34,651 | ||||||||||||
Other non-cash expense (income) | 2,545 | (663 | ) | 2,116 | 3,998 | |||||||||||
EBITDA excluding non-cash items | $ | 144,837 | $ | 24,087 | $ | 55,028 | $ | 223,952 |
(1) | Depreciation includes depreciation expense for the district energy business, a component of the CP&E segment prior to the Companys divestiture of the business on August 21, 2014, which was reported in cost of services in the consolidated statements of operations. |
Reconciliation of total reportable segments EBITDA excluding non-cash items to consolidated net (loss) income before income taxes are as follows ($ in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Total reportable segments EBITDA excluding non-cash items(1) |
$ | 633,923 | $ | 375,361 | $ | 223,952 | ||||||
Interest income | 55 | 112 | 204 | |||||||||
Interest expense | (123,079 | ) | (73,196 | ) | (37,044 | ) | ||||||
Depreciation(2) | (215,243 | ) | (102,816 | ) | (45,876 | ) | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles | (101,435 | ) | (42,695 | ) | (34,651 | ) | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses Corporate and Other | (11,575 | ) | (15,526 | ) | (6,149 | ) | ||||||
Fees to Manager related party | (354,959 | ) | (168,182 | ) | (85,367 | ) | ||||||
Gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses | | 1,027,054 | | |||||||||
Equity in earnings and amortization charges of investee(1) | | 26,391 | 39,115 | |||||||||
Other expense, net | (6,655 | ) | (11,594 | ) | (8,061 | ) | ||||||
Total consolidated net (loss) income before income taxes | $ | (178,968 | ) | $ | 1,014,909 | $ | 46,123 |
(1) | For the year ended December 31, 2015 and from July 16, 2014 through December 31, 2014, total reportable segments' EBITDA excluding non-cash items includes the results of IMTTs EBITDA excluding non-cash items. Prior to July 16, 2014, the date of the IMTT Acquisition, MIC accounted for its 50% investment in IMTT under the equity method of accounting. As such, MICs 50% share of IMTTs net income was reported in equity in earnings and amortization charges of investee in the above table for periods prior to July 16, 2014. |
(2) | Depreciation includes depreciation expense for the district energy business, a component of the CP&E segment prior to the Companys divestiture of the business on August 21, 2014, which was reported in cost of services in the consolidated statements of operations. |
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Capital expenditures, on a cash basis, for the Companys reportable segments were as follows ($ in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
IMTT | $ | 96,990 | $ | 47,376 | $ | | ||||||
Atlantic Aviation | 64,385 | 43,691 | 31,049 | |||||||||
Contracted Power and Energy | 15,636 | 14,376 | 58,687 | |||||||||
Hawaii Gas | 17,137 | 18,503 | 21,472 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 194,148 | $ | 123,946 | $ | 111,208 |
Property, equipment, land and leasehold improvements, net, goodwill and total assets for the Companys reportable segments as of December 31st were as follows ($ in thousands):
Property, Equipment, Land and Leasehold Improvements, net |
Goodwill | Total Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||
IMTT | $ | 2,238,654 | $ | 2,267,650 | $ | 1,410,668 | $ | 1,412,349 | $ | 4,022,584 | $ | 4,057,857 | ||||||||||||
Atlantic Aviation | 390,188 | 331,945 | 464,722 | 457,476 | 1,527,556 | 1,537,370 | ||||||||||||||||||
Contracted Power and Energy | 1,274,557 | 563,056 | 21,628 | 6,241 | 1,431,086 | 618,199 | ||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii Gas | 212,764 | 199,934 | 120,193 | 120,193 | 387,465 | 394,363 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 4,116,163 | $ | 3,362,585 | $ | 2,017,211 | $ | 1,996,259 | $ | 7,368,691 | $ | 6,607,789 |
Reconciliation of reportable segments total assets to consolidated total assets ($ in thousands):
As of December 31, | ||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Total assets of reportable segments | $ | 7,368,691 | $ | 6,607,789 | ||||
Corporate and other | 10,137 | 17,399 | ||||||
Total consolidated assets | $ | 7,378,828 | $ | 6,625,188 |
At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Manager held 5,506,369 and 4,667,105 shares, respectively, of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the management services agreement (Management Agreement) the Manager may sell these shares at any time. As part of the Companys equity offering completed in May 2013, the Manager sold 3,182,625 of its shares and received proceeds of $178.2 million, net of underwriting fees and expenses. On May 27, 2015, the Manager sold 1,900,000 shares of the Company and received proceeds of $160.4 million, net of underwriting fees and expenses. Under the Management Agreement, the Manager, at its option, may reinvest performance fees and base management fees in shares of the Company.
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Since January 1, 2013, the Company paid the Manager cash dividends on shares held for the following periods:
Declared | Period Covered | $ per Share | Record Date | Payable Date | Cash Paid to Manager (in thousands) |
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February 18, 2016 | Fourth quarter 2015 | $ | 1.15 | March 3, 2016 | March 8, 2016 | $ | (1) | |||||||||||||
October 29, 2015 | Third quarter 2015 | $ | 1.13 | November 13, 2015 | November 18, 2015 | $ | 6,052 | |||||||||||||
July 30, 2015 | Second quarter 2015 | $ | 1.11 | August 13, 2015 | August 18, 2015 | $ | 5,693 | |||||||||||||
April 30, 2015 | First quarter 2015 | $ | 1.07 | May 14, 2015 | May 19, 2015 | $ | 7,281 | |||||||||||||
February 17, 2015 | Fourth quarter 2014 | $ | 1.02 | March 2, 2015 | March 5, 2015 | $ | 4,905 | |||||||||||||
October 27, 2014 | Third quarter 2014 | $ | 0.98 | November 10, 2014 | November 13, 2014 | $ | 4,438 | |||||||||||||
July 3, 2014 | Second quarter 2014 | $ | 0.95 | August 11, 2014 | August 14, 2014 | $ | 3,402 | |||||||||||||
April 28, 2014 | First quarter 2014 | $ | 0.9375 | May 12, 2014 | May 15, 2014 | $ | 3,180 | |||||||||||||
February 18, 2014 | Fourth quarter 2013 | $ | 0.9125 | March 3, 2014 | March 6, 2014 | $ | 2,945 | |||||||||||||
October 25, 2013 | Third quarter 2013 | $ | 0.875 | November 11, 2013 | November 14, 2013 | $ | 2,442 | |||||||||||||
July 29, 2013 | Second quarter 2013 | $ | 0.875 | August 12, 2013 | August 15, 2013 | $ | 2,744 | |||||||||||||
April 26, 2013 | First quarter 2013 | $ | 0.6875 | May 13, 2013 | May 16, 2013 | $ | 1,872 |
(1) | The amount of dividend payable to the Manager for the fourth quarter of 2015 will be determined on March 3, 2016, the record date. |
Under the Management Agreement, the Manager manages the Companys day-to-day operations and oversees the management teams of the Companys operating businesses. In addition, the Manager has the right to appoint the Chairman of the Board of the Company, subject to minimum equity ownership, and to assign, or second, to the Company, two of its employees to serve as chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the Company and seconds or makes other personnel available as required.
In accordance with the Management Agreement, the Manager is entitled to a monthly base management fee based primarily on the Companys market capitalization, and potentially a quarterly performance fee, based on the performance of the Companys stock relative to a U.S. utilities index. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred base management fees of $70.6 million, $46.6 million and $32.0 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred performance fees of $284.4 million, $121.5 million and $53.4 million, respectively. In all of these periods, excluding $67.8 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 and $65.0 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, the Manager elected to reinvest these fees in additional shares.
The unpaid portion of the base management fees and performance fees, if any, at the end of each reporting period is included in due to Manager-related party in the consolidated balance sheets. The following table shows the Managers election to reinvest its base management fees and performance fees, if any, in additional shares of the Company, except as noted:
Period | Base Management Fee Amount ($ in thousands) |
Performance Fee Amount ($ in thousands) |
Shares Issued |
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2015 Activities: |
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Fourth quarter 2015 | $ | 17,009 | $ | | 227,733 | (1) | ||||||
Third quarter 2015 | 18,118 | | 226,914 | |||||||||
Second quarter 2015 | 18,918 | 135,641 | 223,827 | (2) | ||||||||
First quarter 2015 | 16,545 | 148,728 | 2,068,038 |
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Period | Base Management Fee Amount ($ in thousands) |
Performance Fee Amount ($ in thousands) |
Shares Issued |
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2014 Activities: |
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Fourth quarter 2014 | $ | 14,192 | $ | | 208,122 | |||||||
Third quarter 2014 | 13,915 | 116,586 | 947,583 | (3) | ||||||||
Second quarter 2014 | 9,535 | 4,960 | 243,329 | |||||||||
First quarter 2014 | 8,994 | | 164,546 | |||||||||
2013 Activities: |
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Fourth quarter 2013 | $ | 8,455 | $ | | 155,943 | |||||||
Third quarter 2013 | 8,336 | 6,906 | 278,480 | |||||||||
Second quarter 2013 | 8,053 | 24,440 | 603,936 | |||||||||
First quarter 2013 | 7,135 | 22,042 | 522,638 |
(1) | The Manager elected to reinvest all of the monthly base management fees for the fourth quarter of 2015 in shares of MIC common stock. The Company issued 227,733 shares, of which 77,019 shares were issued in January 2016 for the December 2015 monthly base management fee. |
(2) | In July 2015, the Board requested, and the Manager agreed, that $67.8 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 be settled in cash in July 2015 to minimize dilution. The remaining $67.8 million obligation was deferred until July 2016. At July 2016, the MIC Board will consider whether the remaining obligation may be settled in cash or shares, or a combination thereof. |
(3) | In October 2014, the Board requested, and the Manager agreed, that $65.0 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 be settled in cash using the proceeds from the sale of the district energy business to minimize dilution. The remainder of the fee of $51.6 million was reinvested in additional shares of MIC. |
The Manager is not entitled to any other compensation and all costs incurred by the Manager, including compensation of seconded staff, are paid by the Manager out of its base management fee. However, the Company is responsible for other direct costs including, but not limited to, expenses incurred in the administration or management of the Company and its subsidiaries, income taxes, audit and legal fees, acquisitions and dispositions and its compliance with applicable laws and regulations. During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Manager charged the Company $533,000, $571,000 and $614,000, respectively, for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. The unpaid portion of the out-of-pocket expenses at the end of the reporting period is included in due to Manager-related party in the consolidated balance sheets.
On May 21, 2015, to give effect to the Conversion, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation entered into a Third Amended and Restated Management Services Agreement (the Third Amended Agreement), among the Company, MIC Ohana Corporation and the Manager. Concurrently with the Conversion, the Manager was issued 100 shares of a new series of special stock of the Company in order to induce the Manager to enter into the Third Amended Agreement. The sole purpose for the issuance of shares of special stock to the Manager was to preserve the Managers existing right to appoint one director who served as the chairman of the board of directors of MIC pursuant to the terms of MICs operating agreement, which right would otherwise have been lost upon consummation of the Conversion. Following the Conversion and the issuance of special stock, the Managers right to elect one director who serves as chairman remains the same as was in effect prior to the Conversion. The Company did not grant any additional rights to the Manager through the special stock issuance.
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On May 21, 2015, the Company entered into an amended and restated registration rights agreement with the Manager to give effect to the Conversion.
The Company utilizes the resources of the Macquarie Group with respect to a range of advisory, procurement, insurance, hedging, lending and other services. Engagements involving members of the Macquarie Group are reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee of the Companys Board of Directors. Macquarie Group affiliates are engaged on an arms length basis and frequently as a member of syndicate of providers whose other members establish the terms of the interaction.
The Macquarie Group, and wholly-owned subsidiaries within the Macquarie Group, including Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL) and Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. (MCUSA) have provided various advisory and other services and incurred expenses in connection with the Companys equity raising activities, acquisitions and debt structuring for the Company and its businesses. Underwriting fees are recorded in stockholders equity as a direct cost of equity offerings. Advisory fees and out-of-pocket expenses relating to acquisitions are expensed as incurred. Debt arranging fees are deferred and amortized over the term of the credit facility.
On June 24, 2015, the Company commenced the ATM program where the Company may offer and sell shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, from time to time having an aggregate gross offering price of up to $400.0 million. These sales, if any, will be made pursuant to the terms of an equity distribution agreement entered into between the Company and the sales agents, with MCUSA being one of the sales agents. Under the terms of the equity distribution agreement, the Company may also sell shares to any sales agent as principal for its own account at a price agreed upon at the time of the sale. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company did not engage MCUSA for such activities.
In March 2015, July 2014, December 2013 and May 2013, the Company completed underwritten public offerings of 6,109,375 shares, 11,500,000 shares, 2,443,980 shares and 3,889,875 shares, respectively. In all these offerings, MCUSA served as a joint book-running manager and an underwriter and received $2.3 million, $3.0 million, $2.6 million and $2.4 million, respectively, from the Company for such services.
The district energy business credit facility was scheduled to mature in September 2014. The Company engaged MCUSA to assist in identifying and analyzing various alternatives for paying these obligations prior to maturity and obtaining other credit facilities. In August 2014, the Company paid $1.6 million to MCUSA for such services upon closing of the sale of district energy business.
In July 2014, the Company also completed underwritten public offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes. MCUSA served as a joint book-running manager and an underwriter and received $1.1 million from the Company for such services.
During 2013, the Company engaged MCUSA as Joint Bookrunner, Joint Lead Arranger and Syndication Agent in connection with the refinancing of the long-term debt facilities of Atlantic Aviation. Atlantic Aviation closed the refinancing on May 31, 2013. Atlantic Aviation paid $4.0 million to MCUSA for such services, of which $12,000 related to out-of-pocket expenses. On January 22, 2014, Atlantic Aviation entered into an incremental $100.0 million term loan facility on the same terms as the AA Credit Agreement. The Company engaged MCUSA as Joint Bookrunner and paid $16,000 in fees during January 2014.
In December 2013, Atlantic Aviation entered into an equity bridge loan for $70.0 million, of which $35.0 million was provided by MIHI LLC, an entity within the Macquarie Group. The Company engaged MCUSA as Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Arranger. This equity bridge loan was never drawn by the business and subsequently cancelled. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, Atlantic Aviation incurred and paid $88,000 in commitment fees to MCUSA related to this equity bridge loan.
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MIC engaged MCUSA in connection with its ongoing initiative to bring Liquefied Natural Gas to the state of Hawaii. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the business incurred $132,000, of which $7,000 related to out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the first quarter 2013, in fees to MCUSA for such services.
On April 1, 2015, in conjunction with the acquisition of BEC, the Company assumed the existing revolving credit facility, of which $7.5 million was committed by MIHI LLC. The Company also assumed interest rate swap contracts of which MBL was one of its counterparties. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company incurred and paid $8,000 in commitment fees to MIHI LLC for its portion of the revolving credit facility and paid $396,000 to MBL for interest in connection with the interest rate swap settlements. In connection with the repayment of the outstanding balance on BECs debt facilities, the Company paid $4.8 million in interest rate swap breakage fees associated with the termination of out-of-the money interest rate swap contracts to MBL.
Atlantic Aviations $70.0 million revolving credit facility is provided by various financial institutions, including MBL which provides $15.7 million. At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the revolving credit facility remained undrawn. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, Atlantic Aviation incurred $114,000, $107,000 and $65,000, respectively, in commitment fees related to MBLs portion of the revolving credit facility.
In July 2014, the Company entered into a credit agreement at the holding company that provides a five-year, $250.0 million senior secured first lien revolving credit facility, of which $50.0 million is committed by MIHI LLC. Upon closing, the Company paid MIHI LLC $250,000 in fees. As discussed in Note 8, Long-Term Debt, the Company increased the aggregate commitments under its revolving credit facility from $250.0 million to $410.0 million with all terms remaining the same during the year ended December 31, 2015. MIHI LLCs commitment of $50.0 million remained unchanged.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company incurred and paid $113,000 in interest expense related to MIHI LLCs portion of the amounts drawn on the MIC revolving credit facility. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company incurred $123,000 and $65,000, respectively, in commitment fees related to MIHI LLCs portion of the revolving credit facility. The Company had $35,000 and $36,000 payable in accrued interest at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets related to these commitment fees. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company also incurred and paid $1,000 in LIBOR break fees to MIHI LLC for early repayment of the revolving credit facility.
Macquarie, through the Macquarie Insurance Facility (MIF), has an aggregated insurance buying program. By combining the insurance premiums of Macquarie owned and managed funds, MIF has been able to deliver very competitive terms to businesses that participate in the facility. MIF earns a commission from the insurers. No payments were made to MIF by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
IMTT, Atlantic Aviation, CP&E, and Hawaii Gas purchase and renew property and casualty insurance coverage on an ongoing basis from insurance underwriters who then pay commissions to MIF. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, no payments were made directly to MIF for property and casualty insurance.
During 2015, Hawaii Gas appointed an independent director who is the chief executive officer of one of its syndicate of lenders on its $80.0 million term loan debt facility and its $60.0 million revolving credit facility. Of $80.0 million term loan debt facility, $11.4 million was committed by this lender and the business incurred $146,000 of interest expense since the director appointment and through December 31, 2015. Of the $60.0 million revolving credit facility, $8.6 million was committed by this lender and the business incurred $10,000 of commitment fees since the director appointment and through December 31, 2015. At December 31,
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2015, the business had $6,000 payable to this lender for accrued interest. In addition, Hawaii Gas held $100,000 in cash with this bank at December 31, 2015.
Macquarie Energy North America Trading, Inc., a subsidiary of Macquarie Group Limited, entered into contracts with IMTT to lease a total of 154,000 barrels of capacity during the quarter ended June 30, 2015, of which the contract for 56,000 barrels expired within the same quarter. The remaining contract for 98,000 barrels was outstanding as at December 31, 2015. The revenue recognized pursuant to these agreements during the year ended December 31, 2015 was $565,000.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd, an indirect subsidiary of Macquarie Group Limited, used Atlantic Aviations charter jet business and incurred $18,000 for this service. This amount was subsequently collected by Atlantic Aviation.
In July 2014, in connection with the acquisition of the remaining interest in IMTT, the Company purchased insurance from an insurance underwriter who then paid commission to MIF. No payments were made directly to MIF for representations and warranties insurance.
Atlantic Aviation entered into a copiers lease agreement with Macquarie Equipment Finance (MEF) an indirect subsidiary of Macquarie Group Limited. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, Atlantic Aviation incurred $2,000, $23,000 and $23,000, respectively, in lease expense on these copiers. As of March 31, 2015, the contract with MEF expired and there were no amounts due to MEF.
Hawaii Gas entered into licensing agreements with Utility Service Partners, Inc. and Americas Water Heater Rentals, LLC, both indirect subsidiaries of Macquarie Group Limited, to enable these entities to offer products and services to Hawaii Gass customer base. No payments were made under these arrangements during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
In addition, the Company and several of its subsidiaries have entered into a licensing agreement with the Macquarie Group related to the use of the Macquarie name and trademark. The Macquarie Group does not charge the Company any fees for this license.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to income taxes. The Company files a consolidated U.S. income tax return with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including its allocated share of the taxable income from the solar and wind power facilities within the CP&E businesses. The Company and its subsidiaries file separate and combined state income tax returns.
IMTT filed a short period consolidated federal income tax return for the period ended July 15, 2014. On July 16, 2014, the Company acquired the remaining 50% interest in IMTT and IMTT became part of the Companys consolidated federal return group. As such, any taxable income earned by IMTT is eligible to be offset with the application of MIC net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards, and any losses by IMTT will be added to MICs NOL carryforwards.
Prior to the IMTT Acquisition, the Company included in its income the taxable portion of distributions received from its interests in IMTT. The taxable portion of these distributions generally qualified for the 80% dividends received deduction.
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Components of the Companys income tax (benefit) provision related to the (loss) income for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 were as follows ($ in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Current taxes: |
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Federal | $ | (6,884 | ) | $ | 463 | $ | 150 | |||||
State | 457 | 2,134 | 4,584 | |||||||||
Total current tax (benefit) provision | $ | (6,427 | ) | $ | 2,597 | $ | 4,734 | |||||
Deferred taxes: |
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Federal | $ | (46,744 | ) | $ | (23,339 | ) | $ | 12,900 | ||||
State | (14,348 | ) | (1,435 | ) | (2,638 | ) | ||||||
Total deferred tax (benefit) provision | (61,092 | ) | (24,774 | ) | 10,262 | |||||||
Change in valuation allowance | 2,358 | (2,197 | ) | 3,047 | ||||||||
Total tax (benefit) provision | $ | (65,161 | ) | $ | (24,374 | ) | $ | 18,043 |
On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed bill HR 2029, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act), into law. The PATH Act retroactively extends several tax provisions applicable to corporations, including the extension of 50% bonus depreciation for certain assets placed in service in 2015, 2016 and 2017, 40% bonus depreciation for eligible property placed in service in 2018 and 30% bonus depreciation for property placed in service in 2019. Other than the extension of the bonus depreciation provision, the Company does not expect the provisions of the PATH Act to have a material effect on its tax profile.
The tax effects of temporary differences give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014, which are presented below ($ in thousands):
At December 31, | ||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets: |
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Net operating loss carryforwards | $ | 189,060 | $ | 111,616 | ||||
Deferred revenue | 9,383 | 7,158 | ||||||
Accrued compensation | 13,837 | 13,347 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 30,133 | 28,299 | ||||||
Unrealized losses | 6,482 | 19,523 | ||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 561 | 848 | ||||||
Other | 4,935 | 4,361 | ||||||
Total gross deferred tax assets | 254,391 | 185,152 | ||||||
Less: valuation allowance | (18,983 | ) | (16,625 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax assets | $ | 235,408 | $ | 168,527 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities: |
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Intangible assets | $ | (140,128 | ) | $ | (158,830 | ) | ||
Investment basis difference | (32,816 | ) | (17,972 | ) | ||||
Property and equipment | (877,065 | ) | (868,888 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses | (2,235 | ) | (1,533 | ) | ||||
Total deferred tax liabilities | (1,052,244 | ) | (1,047,223 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax liabilities | (816,836 | ) | (878,696 | ) | ||||
Less: current deferred tax asset | (23,355 | ) | (25,412 | ) | ||||
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities | $ | (840,191 | ) | $ | (904,108 | ) |
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At December 31, 2015, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries had federal income tax NOL carryforwards of approximately $426.2 million, which are available to offset future taxable income, if any, through 2035. The Companys NOL balance begins to expire in 2021. Approximately $41.3 million of these NOLs may be limited, on an annual basis, due to the change of control for tax purposes of the respective subsidiaries in which such losses were incurred.
The Company incurred a federal consolidated taxable loss for the year ended December 31, 2015, which increased the NOL carryforward. The Company believes that it will be able to utilize all of its federal prior year NOLs. The Companys valuation allowance increased $2.3 million related to certain state NOLs generated during 2015.
In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
As of December 31, 2015, the Company had approximately $840.2 million in noncurrent deferred tax liabilities. A significant portion of the Companys deferred tax liabilities relates to tax basis temporary differences of both intangible assets and property and equipment. The Company records the acquisitions of consolidated businesses under the purchase method of accounting and accordingly recognizes a significant increase to the value of the intangible assets and to property and equipment. For tax purposes, the Company may assume the existing tax basis of the acquired businesses, in which case the Company records a deferred tax liability to reflect the increase in the purchase accounting basis of the assets acquired over the carryover income tax basis. This liability will reduce in future periods as these temporary differences reverse.
For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded income tax benefit of $65.2 million and $24.4 million, respectively, compared with income tax provision of $18.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. These amounts are different from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate of 35% to pretax income as a result of the following ($ in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Tax (benefit) provision at U.S. statutory rate | $ | (62,639 | ) | $ | 355,218 | $ | 16,143 | |||||
Permanent differences and other | 1,299 | 3,418 | 409 | |||||||||
State income taxes, net of federal benefit | (10,082 | ) | (2,111 | ) | 127 | |||||||
Income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 3,903 | 2,328 | 1,800 | |||||||||
Gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses | | (347,772 | ) | | ||||||||
Tax effect of federal dividends received deduction | | (8,029 | ) | (3,483 | ) | |||||||
Basis adjustment for equity method investment | | (25,229 | ) | | ||||||||
Change in valuation allowance | 2,358 | (2,197 | ) | 3,047 | ||||||||
Total tax (benefit) provision | $ | (65,161 | ) | $ | (24,374 | ) | $ | 18,043 |
The Company does not expect that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next 12 months. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the statements of operations, which is consistent with the recognition of these items in prior reporting periods.
The federal statute of limitations on the assessment of additional income tax liabilities has lapsed for all returns filed for years ended on or before December 31, 2011. There are no ongoing examinations of the
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federal income tax returns of the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries. The various state statutes of limitations on the assessment of additional income taxes have lapsed on all returns filed for the years ended on or before December 31, 2010.
The amount of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are not material.
The Company leases land, buildings, office space and certain office equipment under non-cancellable operating lease agreements that expire through January 2063.
Future minimum rental commitments at December 31, 2015 are as follows ($ in thousands):
2016 | $ | 41,321 | ||
2017 | 38,601 | |||
2018 | 36,876 | |||
2019 | 35,282 | |||
2020 | 33,877 | |||
Thereafter | 437,531 | |||
Total | $ | 623,488 |
Rent expense under all operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $53.0 million, $38.5 million and $35.1 million, respectively.
The Companys wholly-owned subsidiaries, except the businesses in CP&E, each have a defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, allowing eligible employees to contribute a percentage of their annual compensation up to an annual amount as set by the IRS.
The employer contribution to these plans ranges from 0% to 6% of eligible compensation. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, contributions were $2.5 million, $2.1 million and $1.4 million, respectively.
Except for a plan covering certain employees covered by a collective-bargaining agreement at certain terminals, substantially all employees of IMTT are eligible to participate in a defined benefit pension plan (IMTT DB Plan). Benefits under the IMTT DB Plan are based on years of service and the employees highest average compensation for a consecutive five year period. IMTTs contributions to the plan are based on the recommendations of its consulting actuary.
Hawaii Gas has a Defined Benefit Pension Plan for Classified Employees of GASCO, Inc. (HG DB Plan) that accrues benefits pursuant to the terms of a collective-bargaining agreement. The plan was frozen to new participants in 2008 in connection with an agreement to increase participant benefits over a three year period after which there will be no further increases to the flat rate as described herein. The HG DB Plan is non-contributory and covers all bargaining unit employees who have met certain service and age requirements. The benefits are based on a flat rate per year of service through the date of employment termination or retirement. Future contributions will be made to meet ERISA funding requirements. The HG DB Plans trustee handles the plan assets and, as an investment manager, invests them in a diversified portfolio of primarily equity and fixed-income securities.
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IMTT, Hawaii Gas and Atlantic Aviation have other insignificant plans that are comprised of the following. These plans are shown below collectively as Other Plan Benefits.
IMTT is the sponsor of a defined benefit plan covering union employees at certain terminals (IMTT Union Plan). Monthly benefits under this plan are computed based on a benefit rate in effect at the date of the participants termination multiplied by the number of years of service. IMTTs contributions to the plan are based on the recommendations of its consulting actuary.
IMTT provides post-retirement life insurance (coverage equal to 25% of final year compensation not to exceed $25,000) and health benefits (coverage for early retirees at least 62 years old on early retirement to age 65, reimbursement of Medicare premiums for the Bayonne terminal employees and some smaller health benefits no longer offered) to retired employees.
Hawaii Gas has a postretirement plan. The GASCO, Inc. Hourly Postretirement Medical and Life Insurance Plan (the PMLI Plan) covers all bargaining unit participants who were employed by Hawaii Gas on April 30, 1999 and who retire after the attainment of age 62 with 15 years of service. Under the provisions of the PMLI Plan, Hawaii Gas pays for medical premiums of the retirees and spouses through the age of 64. After age 64, Hawaii Gas pays for medical premiums up to a maximum of $150 per month. The retirees are also provided $1,000 of life insurance benefits.
Hawaii Gas also has a retiree life insurance program for certain nonunion retirees. This plan is closed to future participants.
Atlantic Aviation sponsors a retiree medical and life insurance plan available to certain employees. Currently, the plan is funded as required to pay benefits and the plan has no assets. The Company accounts for postretirement healthcare and life insurance benefits in accordance with ASC 715 Compensation Retirement Benefits, which requires the accrual of the cost of providing postretirement benefits during the active service period of the employee.
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Additional information about the fair value of the benefit plan assets, the components of net periodic cost and the projected benefit obligation as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows ($ in thousands). IMTT plans are shown from July 16, 2014, the date of the IMTT Acquisition.
HG DB Plan Benefits |
IMTT DB Plan Benefits |
Other Plan Benefits |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in benefit obligation: |
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Benefit obligation beginning of year | $ | 52,266 | $ | 43,522 | $ | 142,397 | $ | | $ | 22,737 | $ | 2,798 | $ | 217,400 | $ | 46,320 | ||||||||||||||||
Benefit obligation IMTT Acquisition | | | | 123,986 | | 18,153 | | 142,139 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service cost | 841 | 716 | 6,853 | 2,799 | 911 | 409 | 8,605 | 3,924 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest cost | 1,988 | 1,988 | 5,914 | 2,530 | 912 | 480 | 8,814 | 4,998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plan amendments | | | | | (110 | ) | | (110 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Participant contributions | | | | | 126 | 60 | 126 | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial (gains) losses | (2,752 | ) | 8,281 | (13,236 | ) | 14,787 | (1,498 | ) | 1,395 | (17,486 | ) | 24,463 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Benefits paid | (2,299 | ) | (2,241 | ) | (5,856 | ) | (1,705 | ) | (1,166 | ) | (558 | ) | (9,321 | ) | (4,504 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Benefit obligation end of year | $ | 50,044 | $ | 52,266 | $ | 136,072 | $ | 142,397 | $ | 21,912 | $ | 22,737 | $ | 208,028 | $ | 217,400 | ||||||||||||||||
Change in plan assets: |
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Fair value of plan assets beginning of year | $ | 45,475 | $ | 38,131 | $ | 103,090 | $ | | $ | 8,468 | $ | | $ | 157,033 | $ | 38,131 | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets IMTT Acquisition | | | | 85,462 | | 5,703 | | 91,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual return on plan assets | (351 | ) | 2,625 | (343 | ) | 1,993 | (78 | ) | 173 | (772 | ) | 4,791 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Employer contributions | | 6,960 | | 17,340 | 811 | 3,090 | 811 | 27,390 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Participant contributions | | | | | 126 | 60 | 126 | 60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefits paid | (2,299 | ) | (2,241 | ) | (5,856 | ) | (1,705 | ) | (1,166 | ) | (558 | ) | (9,321 | ) | (4,504 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets end of year | $ | 42,825 | $ | 45,475 | $ | 96,891 | $ | 103,090 | $ | 8,161 | $ | 8,468 | $ | 147,877 | $ | 157,033 |
During 2015, Hawaii Gas did not make any contributions to the HG DB Plan. The business is not expected to make contributions in 2016 and annually for at least two years as the business made a voluntary contribution payment of $5.0 million during the third quarter of 2014. During the third quarter of 2014, IMTT made a voluntary contribution payment of $20.0 million to the IMTT DB Plan and the IMTT Union Plan. The business did not make any contributions to these plans during 2015 and is not expected to make contributions in 2016 and annually for at least five years. The annual amount of contributions will be dependent upon a number of factors such as market conditions and changes to regulations.
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The funded status at December 31, 2015 and 2014, are presented in the following table ($ in thousands):
HG DB Plan Benefits |
IMTT DB Plan Benefits |
Other Plan Benefits |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Funded status |
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Funded status at end of year | $ | (7,219 | ) | $ | (6,791 | ) | $ | (39,181 | ) | $ | (39,307 | ) | $ | (13,751 | ) | $ | (14,269 | ) | $ | (60,151 | ) | $ | (60,367 | ) | ||||||||
Net amount recognized in balance sheet(1) | $ | (7,219 | ) | $ | (6,791 | ) | $ | (39,181 | ) | $ | (39,307 | ) | $ | (13,751 | ) | $ | (14,269 | ) | $ | (60,151 | ) | $ | (60,367 | ) | ||||||||
Amounts recognized in balance sheet consisting of: |
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Noncurrent assets | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 222 | $ | 146 | $ | 222 | $ | 146 | ||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | | | | | (916 | ) | (786 | ) | (916 | ) | (786 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Noncurrent liabilities | (7,219 | ) | (6,791 | ) | (39,181 | ) | (39,307 | ) | (13,057 | ) | (13,629 | ) | (59,457 | ) | (59,727 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net amount recognized in balance sheet(1) | $ | (7,219 | ) | $ | (6,791 | ) | $ | (39,181 | ) | $ | (39,307 | ) | $ | (13,751 | ) | $ | (14,269 | ) | $ | (60,151 | ) | $ | (60,367 | ) |
(1) | Generally accepted accounting principles require measurement of defined benefit pension liabilities utilizing current discount rates. Statutory funding formulas permit measurement of defined benefit pension liabilities utilizing discount rates based on a 25-year average of those rates, which more closely matches the expected payout period for those liabilities. The IMTT and Hawaii Gas defined benefit pension plans both exceed 100% of the statutory funding target as of December 31, 2015. |
Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are presented in the following table ($ in thousands):
HG DB Plan Benefits |
IMTT DB Plan Benefits |
Other Plan Benefits |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior service credit | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 78 | $ | 110 | $ | 5 | $ | 110 | $ | 83 | ||||||||||||||||
Accumulated loss | (12,698 | ) | (13,313 | ) | (9,926 | ) | (15,265 | ) | (1,140 | ) | (1,945 | ) | (23,764 | ) | (30,523 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (12,698 | ) | (13,313 | ) | (9,926 | ) | (15,187 | ) | (1,030 | ) | (1,940 | ) | (23,654 | ) | (30,440 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net periodic benefit cost in excess (deficit) of cumulative employer contributions | 5,479 | 6,522 | (29,255 | ) | (24,120 | ) | (12,721 | ) | (12,329 | ) | (36,497 | ) | (29,927 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net amount recognized in balance sheet | $ | (7,219 | ) | $ | (6,791 | ) | $ | (39,181 | ) | $ | (39,307 | ) | $ | (13,751 | ) | $ | (14,269 | ) | $ | (60,151 | ) | $ | (60,367 | ) |
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The components of net periodic benefit cost and other changes in other comprehensive (income) loss for the plans are shown below ($ in thousands):
HG DB Plan Benefits |
IMTT DB Plan Benefits |
Other Plan Benefits |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components of net periodic benefit cost: |
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Service cost | $ | 841 | $ | 716 | $ | 6,853 | $ | 2,799 | $ | 911 | $ | 409 | $ | 8,605 | $ | 3,924 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest cost | 1,988 | 1,988 | 5,914 | 2,530 | 912 | 480 | 8,814 | 4,998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets |
(2,670 | ) | (2,268 | ) | (7,020 | ) | (3,049 | ) | (585 | ) | (183 | ) | (10,275 | ) | (5,500 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Recognized actuarial loss (gain) | 883 | 122 | (534 | ) | 579 | (31 | ) | 200 | 318 | 901 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit | | | (78 | ) | 78 | (5 | ) | 5 | (83 | ) | 83 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net periodic benefit cost | $ | 1,042 | $ | 558 | $ | 5,135 | $ | 2,937 | $ | 1,202 | $ | 911 | $ | 7,379 | $ | 4,406 | ||||||||||||||||
Other changes recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss: |
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Prior service credit arising during the year | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | (110 | ) | $ | | $ | (110 | ) | $ | | ||||||||||||||
Net loss (gain) arising during the year | 268 | 7,925 | (5,873 | ) | 15,844 | (836 | ) | 1,406 | (6,441 | ) | 25,175 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) | | | 78 | (78 | ) | 5 | (5 | ) | 83 | (83 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of (loss) gain | (883 | ) | (122 | ) | 534 | (579 | ) | 31 | (200 | ) | (318 | ) | (901 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss | $ | (615 | ) | $ | 7,803 | $ | (5,261 | ) | $ | 15,187 | $ | (910 | ) | $ | 1,201 | $ | (6,786 | ) | $ | 24,191 |
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The estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss over the next year are presented in the following table ($ in thousands):
HG DB Plan Benefits |
IMTT DB Plan Benefits |
Other Plan Benefits |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 65 | $ | (15 | ) | $ | 10 | $ | (15 | ) | $ | 75 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of net loss | 854 | 883 | | 2,310 | 76 | 479 | 930 | 3,672 |
The assumptions used in accounting for the HG DB Plan Benefits, IMTT DB Plan Benefits and Other Plan Benefits are as follows:
HG DB Plan Benefits |
IMTT DB Plan Benefits |
Other Plan Benefits |
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2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average assumptions to determine benefit obligations: |
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Discount rate | 4.20% | 3.90% | 4.65% | 4.25% | 3.78% to 4.55% | 3.45% to 4.15% | ||||||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | N/A | N/A | 4.57% | 4.57% | 4.57%(1) | 4.57%(1) | ||||||||||||||||||
Measurement date | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | December 31 | ||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average assumptions to determine net cost: |
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Discount rate | 3.90% | 4.70% | 4.25% | 4.55% | 3.45% to 4.15% | 4.20% to 4.45% | ||||||||||||||||||
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets during fiscal year | 5.90% | 5.90% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.00%(2) | 7.00%(2) | ||||||||||||||||||
Rate of compensation increase | N/A | N/A | 4.57% | 4.57% | 4.57%(1) | 4.57%(1) | ||||||||||||||||||
Assumed healthcare cost trend rates: |
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Initial health care cost trend rate | 7.50% | 7.75% to 7.80% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ultimate rate | 4.50% to 5.00% | 4.50% to 5.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ultimate rate is reached | 2025 to 2028 | 2025 to 2028 |
(1) | Only applies to IMTT post-retirement life insurance plan. |
(2) | Only applies to IMTT Union Plan. |
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Pension asset investment decisions are made with assistance of an outside paid advisor to achieve the multiple goals of high rate of return, diversification and safety. The business has instructed the trustee, the investment manager, to maintain the allocation of the defined benefit plans assets between equity mutual fund securities, fixed income mutual fund securities, mixed equity and fixed income mutual fund securities, money market funds and cash within the pre-approved parameters set by the management. The weighted average asset allocation at December 31, 2015 and 2014 was:
HG DB Plan Benefits |
IMTT DB Plan Benefits |
Other Plan Benefits |
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2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 60 | % | 64 | % | 58 | % | 59 | % | 58 | % | 59 | % | ||||||||||||
Fixed income securities | 30 | % | 33 | % | 37 | % | 38 | % | 41 | % | 38 | % | ||||||||||||
Mixed income securities | 8 | % | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Private equity | | | 3 | % | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Cash | 2 | % | 3 | % | 2 | % | 3 | % | 1 | % | 3 | % | ||||||||||||
Total | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % |
The expected returns on plan assets were estimated based on the allocation of assets and managements expectations regarding future performance of the investments held in the investment portfolios. The asset allocations as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 measurement dates were as follows ($ in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 Pension Benefits Plan Assets |
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Total | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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Asset category: |
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Cash and money market | $ | 3,138 | $ | 3,138 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Equity securities: |
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Domestic equities | 66,290 | 66,290 | | | ||||||||||||
International equities | 20,473 | 20,473 | | | ||||||||||||
Fixed income securities: |
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Domestic fixed income | 50,860 | 50,860 | | | ||||||||||||
International fixed income | 1,035 | 1,035 | | | ||||||||||||
Domestic mixed income securities | 3,401 | 3,401 | | | ||||||||||||
Domestic private equity | 2,680 | | | 2,680 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 147,877 | $ | 145,197 | $ | | $ | 2,680 |
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Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014 Pension Benefits Plan Assets |
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Total | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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Asset category: |
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Cash and money market | $ | 4,638 | $ | 4,638 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Equity securities: |
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Domestic equities | 72,882 | 72,882 | | | ||||||||||||
International equities | 22,204 | 22,204 | | | ||||||||||||
Fixed income securities: |
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Domestic fixed income | 56,284 | 56,284 | | | ||||||||||||
International fixed income | 1,025 | 1,025 | | | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 157,033 | $ | 157,033 | $ | | $ | |
The estimated future benefit payments for the next ten years are as follows ($ in thousands):
HG DB Plan Benefits |
IMTT DB Plan Benefits |
Other Plan Benefits |
Total | |||||||||||||
2016 | $ | 2,665 | $ | 4,320 | $ | 1,177 | $ | 8,162 | ||||||||
2017 | 2,778 | 4,469 | 1,218 | 8,465 | ||||||||||||
2018 | 2,874 | 4,528 | 1,202 | 8,604 | ||||||||||||
2019 | 2,916 | 5,493 | 1,313 | 9,722 | ||||||||||||
2020 | 2,973 | 6,299 | 1,462 | 10,734 | ||||||||||||
Thereafter | 15,299 | 37,001 | 7,145 | 59,445 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 29,505 | $ | 62,110 | $ | 13,517 | $ | 105,132 |
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In managements opinion, the Company has adequate legal defenses and/or insurance coverage with respect to the eventuality of such actions, and does not believe the outcome of any pending legal proceedings will be material to the Companys financial position or result of operations.
The Bayonne, New Jersey terminal, portions of which have been acquired and aggregated over a 30-year period, contain pervasive remediation requirements that were assumed at the time of purchase from the various former owners. One former owner retained environmental remediation responsibilities for a purchased site as well as sharing other remediation costs. These remediation requirements are documented in two memoranda of agreement and an administrative consent order with the State of New Jersey. Remediation efforts entail removal of free product, soil treatment, repair/replacement of sewer systems, and the implementation of containment and monitoring systems. These remediation activities are estimated to span a period of ten to twenty or more years at a cost ranging from $30.0 million to $65.0 million. The remediation activities at the terminal are estimated based on currently available information, in undiscounted U.S. dollars and is inherently subject to relatively large fluctuation.
Except as noted above, there are no material legal proceedings pending other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the Companys businesses.
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On February 18, 2016, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $1.15 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2015, which is expected to be paid on March 8, 2016 to holders of record on March 3, 2016.
On February 10, 2016, Hawaii Gas completed the refinancing of its existing $80.0 million term loan and $60.0 million revolving credit facility. The new, five-year facilities include a reduction in interest rates on the term loan and revolving credit facilities of 0.50% and 0.25%, respectively, compared with the prior facilities. The $80.0 million term loan will bear interest at a variable rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin between 1.0% to 1.75% and initially set at 1.75%. The variable rate component of the debt was hedged at 0.99% using interest rate swaps through the first four years of the facility. The revolving credit facility will bear interest at a variable rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin between 1.0% to 1.75% and initially set at 1.25% and will remain unhedged.
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The data shown below relates to the Companys operations and includes all adjustments which the Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of such amounts.
Quarter ended | March 31 | June 30 | September 30 | December 31 | ||||||||||||
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2015 |
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Revenue | $ | 398,498 | $ | 423,689 | $ | 415,709 | $ | 401,354 | ||||||||
Operating (loss) income | (115,910 | ) | (75,405 | ) | 73,126 | 58,864 | ||||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to MIC | (89,002 | ) | (63,096 | ) | 10,638 | 32,923 | ||||||||||
Per share information attributable to MIC: |
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Net (loss) income per share basic | $ | (1.22 | ) | $ | (0.80 | ) | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.41 | ||||||
Net (loss) income per share diluted(1) | (1.22 | ) | (0.80 | ) | 0.13 | 0.41 | ||||||||||
Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 1.07 | $ | 1.11 | $ | 1.13 | $ | 1.15 | ||||||||
2014 |
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Revenue(2) | $ | 276,195 | $ | 280,943 | $ | 388,638 | $ | 405,142 | ||||||||
Operating income (loss)(2) | 27,625 | 20,768 | (74,267 | ) | 60,181 | |||||||||||
Net income attributable to MIC(2)(3) | 20,366 | 9,700 | 990,993 | 20,969 | ||||||||||||
Per share information attributable to MIC: |
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Net income per share basic | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 14.57 | $ | 0.30 | ||||||||
Net income per share diluted(1) | 0.36 | 0.17 | 13.87 | 0.30 | ||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 0.9375 | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.98 | $ | 1.02 |
(1) | Diluted net (loss) income per share reflects the effect of potentially dilutive shares assuming: (i) the restricted stock unit grants provided to the independent directors had been fully converted to shares on the grant dates; (ii) the $67.8 million of the performance fee for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, settlement of which was deferred to July 2016, had been reinvested in shares by the Manager, a related party, in July 2015; and (iii) the convertible senior notes that were issued on July 15, 2014 had been fully converted into shares on that date. The potentially dilutive shares are excluded in the calculation if the effect is anti-dilutive or when the Company has a net loss for the period. |
(2) | Includes 100% of the results of IMTT subsequent to the IMTT Acquisition on July 16, 2014. |
(3) | Includes gain from acquisition/divestiture of businesses totaling $1.0 billion from the IMTT Acquisition and the sale of the Company's interest in the district energy business for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. |
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None.
Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-K, have concluded that, based on such evaluation, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for performing an assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Companys principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the Companys Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Companys assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Because of the inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Accordingly, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
Management used the framework set forth in the report entitled Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (referred to as COSO) to evaluate the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. As a result of its evaluation, management has concluded that the Companys internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2015 based on those criteria.
In conducting this evaluation, management did not include an assessment of internal control over financial reporting at Bayonne Energy Center (BEC). As previously disclosed, on April 1, 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of BEC and consolidated the financial results of BEC effective as of such date. BEC accounted for approximately 10% of total assets and approximately 5% of total revenue as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015.
The effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015 has been audited by KPMG LLP, the Companys independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing on page 159, which expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015.
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The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation:
We have audited Macquarie Infrastructure Corporations internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Macquarie Infrastructure Corporations management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Managements Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Companys internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A companys internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A companys internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the companys assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation acquired Bayonne Energy Center during 2015, and management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporations internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, Bayonne Energy Centers internal control over financial reporting associated with approximately 10% of total assets and approximately 5% of total revenues included in the consolidated financial statements of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation also excluded an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Bayonne Energy Center.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, stockholders equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
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period ended December 31, 2015, and our report dated February 22, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Dallas, Texas
February 22, 2016
No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) was identified in connection with the evaluation described in (b) above during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2015 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Not Applicable.
The Company will furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive proxy statement not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.
The information required by this Item 10 is included under the captions Election of Directors, Governance Information and Section 16(A) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance in our proxy statement for our 2016 annual meeting of shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
Our Code of Ethics and Conduct applies to all of our directors, officers and employees as well as all directors, officers and employees of our Manager involved in the management of the Company and its businesses. Our Code of Ethics and Conduct is posted on the Governance page of our website, www.macquarie.com/mic. You may request a copy of our Code of Ethics and Conduct by contacting Investor Relations at 125 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 ((212) 231-1000). We will post any amendment to the Code of Ethics and Conduct, and any waivers that are required to be disclosed by the rules of either the SEC or the NYSE, on our website.
The information required by this Item 11 is included under the captions Director Compensation, Compensation Discussion and Analysis, Executive Compensation, Governance Information and Compensation Committee Report in our proxy statement for our 2016 annual meeting of shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
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The table below sets forth information with respect to shares authorized for issuance as of December 31, 2015:
Plan Category | Number of Securities to Be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights (a) |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights (b) |
Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Under Column (a)) (c) |
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Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders(1) | 8,660 | $ | | (1) | ||||||||
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders |
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Total | 8,660 | $ | | (1) |
(1) | Information in columns (a) and (b) represents number of shares issuable upon the vesting of director stock units pursuant to our 2014 Independent Directors Equity Plan (2014 Plan), which was approved in 2014. Only the Companys independent directors may participate in the 2014 Plan. The only type of award that may be granted under the 2014 Plan is an award of director shares. Each share is an unsecured promise to transfer one share on the settlement date, subject to satisfaction of the applicable terms and conditions. The units vest on the day prior to the following year's annual meeting. The Company granted 1,732 restricted stock units to each of its independent directors elected at the 2015 annual stockholders' meeting. The maximum number of shares available for issuance under the 2014 Plan is 300,000 shares, with a balance of 291,340 shares remaining available for issuance at December 31, 2015. The aggregate grant date fair value of awards granted to an independent director during any single fiscal year (excluding awards made at the election of the independent director in lieu of all or a portion of annual and committee cash retainers) may not exceed $350,000. The 2014 Plan does not provide a formula for the determination of awards and the Compensation Committee will have the authority to determine the size of all awards under 2014 Plan, subject to the limits on the number of shares that may be granted annually. |
The remaining information required by this Item 12 is included under the caption Share Ownership of Directors, Executive Officers and Principal Shareholders in our proxy statement for our 2016 annual meeting of shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information required by this Item 13 is included under the caption Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions and Governance Information in our proxy statement for our 2016 annual meeting of shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information required by this Item 14 is included under the caption Ratification of Selection of Independent Auditor in our proxy statement for our 2016 annual meeting of shareholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
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The consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8, and schedule listed in the accompanying exhibit index are filed as part of this report.
The exhibits listed on the accompanying exhibit index are filed as a part of this report.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on February 22, 2016.
MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION (Registrant) |
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By: /s/ James Hooke |
We, the undersigned directors and executive officers of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation, hereby severally constitute James Hooke and Liam Stewart, and each of them singly, our true and lawful attorneys with full power to them and each of them to sign for us, and in our names in the capacities indicated below, any and all amendments to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming our signatures as they may be signed by our said attorneys to any and all amendments to said Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation and in the capacities indicated on the 22nd day of February 2016.
Signature | Title | |
/s/ James Hooke James Hooke |
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Liam Stewart Liam Stewart |
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Martin Stanley Martin Stanley |
Chairman of the Board of Directors | |
/s/ Norman H. Brown, Jr. Norman H. Brown, Jr. |
Director | |
/s/ George W. Carmany III George W. Carmany III |
Director | |
/s/ William H. Webb William H. Webb |
Director | |
/s/ Henry E. Lentz Henry E. Lentz |
Director | |
/s/ Ouma Sananikone Ouma Sananikone |
Director |
2.1 | Plan of Conversion dated April 10, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Registrants Registration Statement Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-202162). | |
2.2* | Stock Purchase Agreement, dated July 7, 2014, by and among Macquarie Terminal Holdings LLC, MCT Holdings LLC, Macquarie Infrastructure Company LLC, IMTT Holdings Inc. and The Voting Trust of IMTT Holdings Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2014). | |
3.1 | Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 21, 2015). | |
3.2*** | Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, dated as of February 18, 2016. | |
4.1 | Senior Debt Securities Indenture, dated as of July 15, 2014, by and among Macquarie Infrastructure Company LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 18, 2014). | |
4.2 | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 15, 2014, by and among Macquarie Infrastructure Company LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee (including the form of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 18, 2014). | |
4.3 | Second supplemental indenture, dated as of May 21, 2015, by and between Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation and Wells Fargo, National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 21, 2015). | |
10.1 | Third Amended and Restated Management Services Agreement by and among the Registrant, MIC Ohana Corporation and Macquarie Infrastructure Management (USA) Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 21, 2015). | |
10.2 | Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement between the Registrant and Macquarie Infrastructure Management (USA) Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 21, 2015). | |
10.3 | Credit Agreement, dated July 7, 2014, by and among Macquarie Infrastructure Company LLC, as borrower, Macquarie Infrastructure Company Inc., as guarantor, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2014). | |
10.4 | First Incremental Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2015, among the Registrant, Macquarie Infrastructure Company Inc. (the Guarantor), JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent (the Agent) and the incremental lenders party thereto, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2014, among the Registrant, the Guarantor, the Agent and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015). | |
10.5 | Second Incremental Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2015, among the Registrant, MIC Ohana Corporation (the Guarantor), JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent (the Agent) and Bank of America, N.A., as additional lender, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2014, among the Registrant, the Guarantor, the Agent and the lenders party thereto. | |
10.6 | Credit Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2015, among ITT Holdings LLC, IMTT-Quebec Inc. and IMTT-NTL Ltd., SunTrust Bank as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015). |
10.7 | Note Purchase Agreement, dated May 8, 2015, among ITT Holdings LLC and the purchasers named therein, with respect to the issuance of 3.92% Guaranteed Senior Notes, Series A, due 2025 and 4.02% Guaranteed Senior Notes, Series B, due 2027 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015). | |
10.8 | Memorandum of Agreement, dated July 17, 2015, among the Registrant, MIC Ohana Corporation and Macquarie Infrastructure Management (USA) Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015). | |
10.9 | Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2015, among Louisiana Public Facilities Authority and IMTT-Finco, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee. (Series 2010A) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015). | |
10.10 | Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2015, among Louisiana Public Facilities Authority and IMTT-Finco, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee. (Series 2010) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015). | |
10.11 | Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2015, among Louisiana Public Facilities Authority and IMTT-Finco, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee. (Series 2010B) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015). | |
10.12 | Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2015, among Louisiana Public Facilities Authority and International-Matex Tank Terminals and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee. (Series 2007) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015). | |
10.13 | Amended and Restated Lease Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2015, among The Industrial Development Board of the Parish of Ascension, Louisiana, Inc. and IMTT-Geismar and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015). | |
10.14 | Loan Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2015, among New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Bayonne Industries, Inc., IMTT-Bayonne and IMTT-BC and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015). | |
10.15** | Macquarie Infrastructure Company LLC 2014 Independent Directors Equity Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A of the Registrants Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 4, 2014). | |
10.16 | Credit Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2013, among Atlantic Aviation FBO Holdings LLC, Atlantic Aviation FBO Inc., Barclays Bank Plc, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Documentation Agent, Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc., as Syndication Agent, Barclays Bank Plc, Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers, and the several lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended June 30, 2013 (the June 2013 Quarterly Report). | |
10.17* | Incremental Joinder Agreement, dated as of November 7, 2013, among Atlantic Aviation FBO Inc. and Barclays Bank Plc, as Administrative Agent and initial lender. | |
10.18* | Incremental Joinder Agreement and Amendment, dated as of January 22, 2014, among Atlantic Aviation FBO Inc. and Barclays Bank Plc, as Administrative Agent and initial lender. | |
10.19 | Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2013, among Atlantic Aviation FBO Holdings LLC, Atlantic Aviation FBO Inc., the grantors party thereto and Barclays Bank PLC as Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the June 2013 Quarterly Report). |
10.20 | Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2012, among The Gas Company, LLC and the purchasers named therein, with respect to the issuance of 4.22% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 (the September 2012 Quarterly Report)). | |
10.21 | Credit Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2012, by and among HGC Holdings LLC, as Borrower, the lenders named therein, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrants September 2012 Quarterly Report). | |
10.22 | Credit Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2012, by and among The Gas Company, LLC, as Borrower, the lenders named therein, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender and Issuing Lender, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrants September 2012 Quarterly Report). | |
10.23 | Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 7, 2014, by Macquarie Infrastructure Company LLC and The Voting Trust of IMTT Holdings Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2014). | |
10.24 | Equity Distribution Agreement, dated June 24, 2015, by and among Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and Wells Fargo Securities LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 24, 2015). | |
10.25*** | Credit Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2010, as amended, among Idaho Wind Partners 1, LLC and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, LTD., as administrative agent, ING Capital LLC, as DSR Letter of Credit issuing bank, Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, as joint lead arranger, Union Bank, N.A., as collateral agent, and the lender parties thereto. | |
10.26*** | Credit Agreement, dated as of August 10, 2015, among Bayonne Energy Center, LLC and Bayonne Energy Center Urban Renewal, LLC and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as swingline lender, administrative agent and joint lead arranger, ING Capital LLC, National Australia Bank Limited, Siemens Financial Services, Inc., SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as joint lead arrangers, and the lender parties thereto. | |
21.1*** | Subsidiaries of the Registrant | |
23.1*** | Consent of KPMG LLP | |
24.1*** | Powers of Attorney (included in signature pages) | |
31.1*** | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer | |
31.2*** | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer |
32.1**** | Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer | |
32.2**** | Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer | |
101.0*** | The following materials from the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed on February 22, 2016, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
* | Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, the schedules to the Stock Purchase Agreement have been omitted. Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation agrees to provide a copy of any such omitted schedule to the SEC upon request. |
** | Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement. |
*** | Filed herewith. |
**** | A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation and will be retained by Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. |
| The Registrant does not deem this agreement material pursuant to Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(10). |