EX-99.1 16 whitecliffs2013exh991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 WHITE CLIFFS PIPELINE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHITE CLIFFS 2013 EXH 99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1
Index to White Cliffs Pipeline, L.L.C. Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
  
Page
White Cliffs Pipeline, L.L.C.
  
 
Independent Auditor's Report
  
2
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012
  
3
Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
  
4
Statements of Changes in Members’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
  
5
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
  
6
Notes to the Financial Statements
  
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Independent Auditor's Report


To the Members
White Cliffs Pipeline, L.L.C.
Tulsa, Oklahoma

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of White Cliffs Pipeline, L.L.C., which comprise the balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related statements of operations, changes in members' equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of White Cliffs Pipeline, L.L.C., as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


/s/ BDO USA, LLP


BDO USA, LLP
Dallas, Texas
February 28, 2014


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WHITE CLIFFS PIPELINE, L.L.C.
Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except unit amounts)
 
 
 
 
December 31,
2013
 

December 31,
2012
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
85,209

 
$
7,432

Accounts receivable
 
11,485

 
10,273

Inventories
 
1,315

 
3,451

Other current assets
 
448

 
352

Total current assets
 
98,457

 
21,508

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
312,831

 
210,710

Goodwill
 
17,000

 
17,000

Other intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $33,198 and $27,631 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively)
 
20,802

 
26,369

Total assets
 
$
449,090

 
$
275,587

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
740

 
$
108

Accrued liabilities
 
8,908

 
3,304

Total current liabilities
 
9,648

 
3,412

Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)
 
 
 
 
Members’ equity (240,610 units at December 31, 2013 and 2012)
 
439,442

 
272,175

Total liabilities and members’ equity
 
$
449,090

 
$
275,587

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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WHITE CLIFFS PIPELINE, L.L.C.
Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Year
Ended
December
31, 2013
 
Year
Ended
December
31, 2012
 
Year
Ended
December
31, 2011
Revenues
 
$
133,310

 
$
108,125

 
$
66,097

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs of products sold, exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below
 
6,023

 
698

 
902

Operating
 
15,541

 
11,957

 
8,461

General and administrative
 
2,248

 
2,166

 
3,389

Depreciation and amortization
 
18,668

 
19,963

 
20,842

Total expenses
 
42,480

 
34,784

 
33,594

Operating income
 
90,830

 
73,341

 
32,503

Other expenses (income), net
 
13

 

 
(6
)
Net income
 
$
90,817

 
$
73,341

 
$
32,509

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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WHITE CLIFFS PIPELINE, L.L.C.
Statements of Changes in Members’ Equity
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
Members’
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2010
$
298,121

Net income
32,509

Member distributions
(53,842
)
Member contributions
4,152

Balance at December 31, 2011
280,940

Net income
73,341

Member distributions
(87,283
)
Member contributions
5,177

Balance at December 31, 2012
272,175

Net income
90,817

Member distributions
(112,894
)
Member contributions
189,344

Balance at December 31, 2013
$
439,442

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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WHITE CLIFFS PIPELINE, L.L.C.
Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Year
Ended
December 31,
2013
 
Year
Ended
December 31,
2012
 
Year
Ended
December 31,
2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
90,817

 
$
73,341

 
$
32,509

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
18,668

 
19,963

 
20,842

Loss on disposal of long-lived assets
 

 
4

 
9

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in accounts receivable
 
(1,212
)
 
(4,312
)
 
(1,605
)
Decrease (increase) in other current assets
 
2,040

 
(2,521
)
 
(1,134
)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
3,134

 
153

 
(564
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
113,447

 
86,628

 
50,057

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(112,120
)
 
(1,504
)
 
(1,250
)
Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets
 

 
4

 

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(112,120
)
 
(1,500
)
 
(1,250
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Member distributions
 
(112,894
)
 
(87,283
)
 
(53,842
)
Member contributions
 
189,344

 
5,177

 
4,152

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
76,450

 
(82,106
)
 
(49,690
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
77,777

 
3,022

 
(883
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
7,432

 
4,410

 
5,293

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
85,209

 
$
7,432

 
$
4,410

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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WHITE CLIFFS PIPELINE, L.L.C.
Notes to Financial Statements



1.    OVERVIEW
White Cliffs Pipeline, L.L.C. (“White Cliffs”) is a Delaware limited liability company. White Cliffs owns a 527-mile crude oil pipeline with origination points in Platteville, Colorado and Healy, Kansas and a termination point in Cushing, Oklahoma.
SemGroup Corporation (“SemGroup”) owns a 51% interest in White Cliffs (17% directly and 34% indirectly through its subsidiary Rose Rock Midstream, L.P. ("Rose Rock") and serves as its manager. As the other members have substantive rights to participate in the management of White Cliffs, SemGroup and Rose Rock account for investments in White Cliffs under the equity method.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Although management believes these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Cash includes currency on hand and demand and time deposits with banks or other financial institutions. Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. Balances at financial institutions may exceed federally insured limits.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - Accounts receivable are reported net of the allowance for doubtful accounts. White Cliffs’ assessment of the allowance for doubtful accounts is based on several factors, including the overall creditworthiness of its customers, existing economic conditions, and the amount and age of past due accounts. Receivables are considered past due if full payment is not received by the contractual due date. Past due accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts only after all collection attempts have been exhausted. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $0 at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
INVENTORIES—Inventories primarily consist of crude oil. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost generally determined using the weighted-average method. The cost of inventory includes applicable transportation costs.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost. White Cliffs capitalizes costs that extend or increase the future economic benefits of property, plant and equipment, and expenses maintenance costs that do not. When assets are disposed of, their cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the balance sheet, and any resulting gain or loss is recorded within operating expenses in the statements of operations.
Depreciation is calculated primarily on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Pipelines and related facilities
20 years
Storage and terminal facilities
10 –25 years
Other property and equipment
3 – 7 years
GOODWILL – White Cliffs tests goodwill for impairment each year as of October 1, or more often if circumstances warrant, by estimating the fair value of the asset group to which the goodwill relates and comparing this fair value to the net book value of the asset group. If fair value is less than net book value, White Cliffs estimates the implied fair value of goodwill, reduces the book value of the goodwill to the implied fair value, and records a corresponding impairment loss.
For the October 1, 2013 goodwill impairment test, White Cliffs developed estimates of cash flows for the next nine years, and also developed an estimated terminal value. White Cliffs discounted the estimated cash flows to present value using a rate of 11.0%. No impairment was recorded for the period.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS – We test long-lived asset groups for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the net book value of the asset group may not be recoverable. We test an asset group for impairment by estimating the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. If the estimated undiscounted cash flows are lower than the net book value of the asset group, we then estimate the fair value of the asset group and record a reduction to the net book value of the assets and a corresponding impairment loss.
CONTINGENT LOSSES – White Cliffs records a liability for a contingent loss when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. White Cliffs records attorneys’ fees incurred in connection

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WHITE CLIFFS PIPELINE, L.L.C.
Notes to Financial Statements

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued

with a contingent loss at the time the fees are incurred, and does not record liabilities for attorneys’ fees that are expected to be incurred in the future.
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS – Asset retirement obligations include legal or contractual obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets, such as requirements to incur costs to dispose of equipment or to remediate the environmental impacts of the normal operation of the assets. White Cliffs records liabilities for asset retirement obligations when a known obligation exists under current law or contract and when a reasonable estimate of the value of the liability can be made.
REVENUE RECOGNITION – Revenue for the transportation of product is recognized upon delivery of the product to its destination.
LINE LOSS DEDUCTIONS AND INVENTORY – The White Cliffs tariff allows White Cliffs to retain a pipeline loss allowance ("PLA") in the amount of two-tenths of one percent of any customer product placed in the system. The PLA is intended to compensate for expenses associated with product shrinkage and evaporation. If the PLA exceeds the actual amount of product loss, White Cliffs is entitled to sell the product overage for its own gain. The PLA is recorded to revenue and inventory in the month in which the shipment occurs. Gains or losses resulting from actual product overages or shortages are also recorded to cost of products sold and inventory during the month the overage or shortage occurs.
White Cliffs recorded $4.0 million, $3.1 million and $2.0 million of revenue related to PLA during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. White Cliffs recorded $1.9 million and $0.9 million of cost of sales related to actual product shortages for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2011, respectively. White Cliffs recorded a reduction of cost of products sold due to actual product overages of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. White Cliffs sold $4.9 million and $0.8 million of inventory during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Of the amounts sold, $3.3 million and $0.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were sold to Rose Rock. There were no sales of inventory for the year ended December 31, 2011.
INCOME TAXES - White Cliffs is a pass-through entity for federal and state income tax purposes. Its earnings are allocated to its members, who are responsible for any related income taxes. Because of this, no provision for income taxes is reported in the accompanying financial statements.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - White Cliffs has evaluated subsequent events for accrual or disclosure in these financial statements through February 28, 2014, which is the date these financial statements were available to be issued.

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WHITE CLIFFS PIPELINE, L.L.C.
Notes to Financial Statements



3.    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):
 
 
December 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Land
$
12,649

 
$
12,649

Pipelines and related facilities
233,696

 
233,466

Storage and terminal facilities
1,830

 
1,830

Other property and equipment
1,663

 
1,662

Construction-in-progress
116,263

 
1,273

Property, plant and equipment, gross
366,101

 
250,880

Accumulated depreciation
(53,270
)
 
(40,170
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
$
312,831

 
$
210,710

White Cliffs recorded depreciation expense of $13.1 million, $13.3 million and $13.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
In August 2012, the members of White Cliffs approved an expansion project to construct a 12" pipeline from Platteville, Colorado to Cushing, Oklahoma.  Approximately, $105 million of capital spending will be required in 2014 to complete the project. 

4.    OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Other intangible assets consist of customer relationships. They are generally amortized on an accelerated basis over the estimated period of benefit and may be subject to impairments in the future if we are unable to maintain the relationships with the customers to which the assets relate. The following table shows the changes in the other intangible asset balances (in thousands):
 
Balance, December 31, 2010
$
40,848

Amortization
(7,775
)
Balance, December 31, 2011
33,073

Amortization
(6,704
)
Balance, December 31, 2012
26,369

Amortization
(5,567
)
Balance, December 31, 2013
$
20,802


White Cliffs estimates that future amortization of other intangible assets will be as follows (in thousands):
For the year ending:
 
December 31, 2014
$
4,759

December 31, 2015
4,069

December 31, 2016
3,478

December 31, 2017
2,972

December 31, 2018
2,541

Thereafter
2,983

Total estimated amortization expense
$
20,802

 

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WHITE CLIFFS PIPELINE, L.L.C.
Notes to Financial Statements



5.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Environmental
White Cliffs may from time to time experience leaks of petroleum products from its facilities, as a result of which it may incur remediation obligations or property damage claims. In addition, White Cliffs is subject to numerous environmental regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in the assessment of fines or penalties by regulatory authorities.
Asset retirement obligations
We may be subject to removal and restoration costs upon retirement of our facilities. However, we are unable to predict when, or if, our pipelines, storage tanks and related facilities would become completely obsolete and require decommissioning. Accordingly, we have not recorded a liability or corresponding asset, as both the amount and timing of such potential future costs are indeterminable.
Other matters
White Cliffs is a party to various other claims, legal actions, and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these claims, legal actions, and complaints, after consideration of amounts accrued, insurance coverage, and other arrangements, will not have a material adverse effect on White Cliffs’ combined financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the outcome of such matters is inherently uncertain, and estimates of our consolidated liabilities may change materially as circumstances develop.
Leases
White Cliffs has entered into operating lease agreements for office space, office equipment, land, trucks and tank storage. Future minimum payments required under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year at December 31, 2013, are as follows (in thousands):
Years ending:
 
December 31, 2014
$
2,952

December 31, 2015
2,731

December 31, 2016
2,406

December 31, 2017
2,100

December 31, 2018
1,313

Thereafter
438

Total future minimum lease payments
$
11,940

White Cliffs recorded lease and rental expenses of $3.2 million, $2.2 million, and $1.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
 

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WHITE CLIFFS PIPELINE, L.L.C.
Notes to Financial Statements



6.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Revenues
All of White Cliffs’ revenues for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were generated from seven customers, three of which are related parties. Revenues by customer are summarized below (in thousands): 
 
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2013
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2012
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2011
Customer A (related party)
 
$
62,862

 
$
50,485

 
$
34,972

Customer B (related party)
 
51,594

 
38,408

 
24,352

Customer C (related party)
 
7,078

 
7,499

 
4,204

Customer D
 
2,377

 
7,780

 
549

Customer E
 
1,886

 

 

Customer F
 
186

 

 

Product Sales to Affiliate
 
3,322

 
835

 

Line loss deduction revenue
 
4,005

 
3,118

 
2,020

Total revenue
 
$
133,310

 
$
108,125

 
$
66,097


Accounts receivable are summarized below (in thousands):
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Customer A (related party)
 
$
5,005

 
$
5,004

Customer B (related party)
 
4,194

 
4,020

Customer C (related party)
 
825

 
541

Customer D
 
305

 
708

Customer E
 
956

 

Customer F
 
186

 

Receivable from Affiliate
 
14

 

Total accounts receivable
 
$
11,485

 
$
10,273


Transactions with SemGroup Corporation
White Cliffs leases storage capacity from SemGroup and pays SemGroup a fee for management services. White Cliffs paid SemGroup $2.9 million, $2.5 million and $2.2 million for such services during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
SemGroup incurs certain general and administrative expenses on behalf of White Cliffs for which the other owners of White Cliffs are not responsible. White Cliffs records the expense and a corresponding member contribution from SemGroup, since White Cliffs is not required to reimburse SemGroup for these expenses. White Cliffs recorded $1.8 million, $2.0 million and $3.2 million of such general and administrative expense during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
In August 2012, the members of White Cliffs approved an expansion project to construct a 12" pipeline from Platteville, Colorado to Cushing, Oklahoma. The project is expected to cost approximately $300 million which will be funded by capital calls to members. SemGroup's funding requirement will be 51% of the total cost. SemGroup contributed approximately $95.5 million and $2.3 million for project funding for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and is expected to contribute $53.3 million in 2014. The other members of White Cliffs contributed approximately $92 million and $2.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are expected to contribute approximately $51 million in 2014.


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