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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) : January 22, 2002

Commission File No. 1-10403

TEPPCO Partners, L.P.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware
(State of Incorporation
or Organization)
  76-0291058
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

2929 Allen Parkway
P.O. Box 2521
Houston, Texas 77252-2521
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(713) 759-3636
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)



 


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Item 5. Other Events
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
SIGNATURE
Press Release of the Partnership
Presentation by the Partnership in January 2002


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Item 5. Other Events

     On January 22, 2002, TEPPCO Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”) publicly announced the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2001. One of purposes of this report is to include information contained in the press release containing such announcement in the Partnership's reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Accordingly, the information contained in the press release, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, is incorporated by reference in this Item 5.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

       (c) Exhibits:
             
Exhibit            
Number   Description        
             
99.1   Press release of the Partnership dated January 22, 2002.
99.2   Presentation by the Partnership in January 2002 (filed solely pursuant to Item 9 of this report).

Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure

     The Partnership is filing herewith certain data being presented at a conference in January 2002. This information, which is incorporated by reference into this Item 9 from exhibit 99.2 hereof, is being filed solely for the purpose of complying with Regulation FD.

     The matters discussed herein include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of various provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Partnership in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform with the Partnership’s expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including general economic, market or business conditions, the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by the Partnership, competitive actions by other pipeline companies, changes in laws or regulations, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Partnership. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that actual results or developments anticipated by the Partnership will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or effect on the Partnership or its business or operations.

SIGNATURE

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

  TEPPCO Partners, L.P.
(Registrant)

  By: Texas Eastern Products Pipeline Company, LLC General Partner

  CHARLES H. LEONARD
Charles H. Leonard
Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer

Date: January 28, 2002

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ex99-1
 

EXHIBIT 99.1

Jan. 22, 2002

TEPPCO PARTNERS, L.P.
REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND 2001 ANNUAL RESULTS

HOUSTON — TEPPCO Partners, L.P. (NYSE:TPP) today reported net income for 2001 of $109.1 million, or $2.18 per unit, compared with net income of $77.4 million, or $1.89 per unit for the year ended Dec. 31, 2000. Fourth quarter 2001 net income was $21.2 million, or $0.40 per unit. This compares with fourth quarter 2000 net income of $22.8 million, or $0.53 per unit. Per unit net income for the quarter reflects 5.5 million units issued in November 2001. Per unit net income for 2001 reflects 11.45 million units issued since October 2000. The number of units outstanding at Dec. 31, 2001 was 44.4 million, compared with 36.6 million at Dec. 31, 2000.

“This was the best year in TEPPCO’s history,” said William L. Thacker, chairman and chief executive officer of the general partner of TEPPCO. “Net income, adjusted for the $19 million Pennzoil settlement, was still over $90 million, exceeding the previous best year by $13 million, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) totaling $229 million.

“The Partnership enjoyed strong performance from both its Upstream and Downstream segments throughout the year, and benefited from a solid contribution from the Jonah Gas Gathering System acquisition during fourth quarter. Our 2001 performance and growth strategy allowed us to increase the quarterly distribution by 9.5 percent during the year to an annualized rate of $2.30. Our excellent unit performance resulted in a total year return of 30 percent to our investors,” said Thacker.

“For 2002, we expect EBITDA to be in the range of $240 million to $260 million, which is a substantial increase over 2001 after adjusting for the Pennzoil contract termination. Although we face a number of uncertainties regarding the state of the economy, refined

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products demand and crude oil pricing, we are optimistic about TEPPCO’s ability to continue its recent history of growing cash flows and distributions. We are excited about the growth potential created by our recent Jonah Gas Gathering System and Chaparral Pipeline acquisitions, and the opportunities for growth that the upcoming completion of the Centennial Pipeline will provide. We intend to continue to pursue additional acquisitions with the same energy and focus that we have demonstrated in recent years,” added Thacker.

Operating Results by Business Segment

Upstream Segment

The Upstream Segment includes crude oil pipeline transportation, storage, gathering and marketing activities; natural gas liquids (NGLs) pipelines; and distribution of lubrication oils and specialty chemicals.

Operating income for the Upstream Segment was $4.3 million for fourth quarter 2001, compared with $7.4 million for fourth quarter 2000. The decrease was due primarily to a charge of $4.3 million for a doubtful receivable due under a transportation agreement with a subsidiary of Enron Corp. Year 2001 operating income was $25.7 million, compared with $18 million for the 2000 period. The year-over-year increase was due to increased margin and revenue from a full-year contribution from 2000 acquisitions, and acquisitions made in 2001, offset by increases in ad valorem taxes, depreciation, environmental expenses and the charge for the doubtful receivable.

Equity earnings from the investment in Seaway were $2.6 million and EBITDA was $4.6 million for fourth quarter 2001, compared with $2.9 million and $4.6 million, respectively, for the 2000 quarter. Year 2001 equity earnings from the investment in Seaway were $18.5 million and EBITDA was $26.7 million, compared with $12.2 million and $15.4 million, respectively, for 2000. The increase in equity earnings was due to a full year of volumes in 2001 compared with approximately six months in 2000, increased activity at the Texas City, Texas, terminal and lower expenses. Long-haul volume on Seaway averaged 190,000 barrels per day in 2001, compared with 171,000 barrels per day for full-year 2000.

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Upstream gross margin was $21.4 million for fourth quarter 2001, compared with $16.7 million in the 2000 quarter. Year 2001 gross margin was $90.8 million, compared with $51.9 million for 2000. An increase of $28.8 million was due primarily to strong location and quality differentials for crude, increased activity at the Cushing, Okla., terminal, and from assets acquired in the Red River area early in first quarter 2001. Volumes shipped for an Upstream Segment affiliate on Seaway accounted for $2.6 million and $10.1 million of the margin increase between the respective quarter and full-year periods.

Costs and expenses, including fuel and power, for the Upstream Segment were $16.6 million in fourth quarter 2001, compared with $9.6 million for the 2000 quarter. Year 2001 costs and expenses for the segment were $63.7 million, compared with $31.2 million for 2000. The increase was due to expenses associated with assets acquired in mid-year 2000 and late 2001, the charge for a doubtful receivable from Enron Corp. and environmental expenses.

Downstream Segment

The Downstream Segment provides a wide range of service options for the transportation of refined products, liquefied petroleum gases (LPGs) and petrochemicals.

Downstream operating income was $27.1 million, compared with $27.8 million in fourth quarter 2000. Year 2001 operating income was $122.2 million, compared with $90 million for year 2000. The increase was due to higher revenues and reduced ad valorem taxes, offset somewhat by slightly higher operating, general and administrative costs, increased depreciation and amortization.

Downstream fourth quarter 2001 revenues were $66.7 million, compared with $65.5 million in fourth quarter 2000. Year 2001 revenues were $271.6 million, compared with $236.7 million for year 2000. The increase was due to increased transportation of LPGs, pipeline transportation of petrochemicals, and the settlement of a canceled transportation agreement with Pennzoil-Quaker State Company related to the sale of their refinery in Shreveport, La.

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Costs and expenses, including fuel and power, for the Downstream Segment were $32.4 million in fourth quarter 2001, compared with $30.6 million for the 2000 quarter. Year 2001 costs and expenses were $120.7 million, compared with $119 million for year 2000. The increase was due to higher costs for rentals, information systems and compensation.

Midstream Segment

The Midstream Segment includes natural gas gathering services. The segment was formed effective Sept. 30, 2001, with the acquisition of the Jonah Gas Gathering Company.

Operating income for the Midstream Segment was $3.1 million for fourth quarter and year 2001. Midstream Segment revenues were $9.1 million, costs and expenses were $1.5 million, and depreciation was $4.5 million. The pipeline component of the previously announced Jonah System expansion was completed on Dec. 10, 2001. Compression facilities are expected to be completed by March 2002, which will bring the Jonah System capacity to a level of 730 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/day).

Financing Activities

For the quarter, interest expense was $18.7 million, offset by capitalized interest of $1.9 million and other income (net) of $1.4 million. Interest expense was $16 million for fourth quarter 2000, offset by capitalized interest of $0.7 million.

For 2001, interest expense was $66.1 million compared to $49 million for 2000. Increased interest expenses were due to acquisitions during the year, plus borrowing to support the Centennial Pipeline project, offset somewhat by lower interest rates. The combination of interest capitalized and other income (net) for 2001 was $6.8 million compared to $6.2 million for 2000.

TEPPCO will host a conference call related to earnings performance at 9 a.m. CST on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002. Interested parties may listen via the Internet, live or on a replay basis at www.teppco.com.

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TEPPCO Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership, which conducts business through various subsidiary operating companies. TEPPCO owns and operates one of the largest common carrier pipelines of refined petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gases in the United States; owns and operates petrochemical and natural gas liquid pipelines; is engaged in crude oil transportation, storage, gathering and marketing; owns and operates a natural gas gathering system; and owns a 50-percent interest in Seaway Crude Pipeline Company and an undivided ownership interest in the Rancho and Basin Pipelines. Texas Eastern Products Pipeline Company, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Duke Energy Field Services, LLC, is the general partner of TEPPCO Partners, L.P. For more information, visit TEPPCO’s website at www.teppco.com.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, market conditions, governmental regulations and factors discussed in TEPPCO Partners, L.P. filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Contacts:
Kathleen A. Sauvé — TEPPCO Media Relations
Phone: 713/759-3635

Brenda J. Peters — Investor Relations
Phone: 713/759-3954

 


 

TEPPCO Partners, L. P.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited — In Millions, Except Per Unit Amounts)

                                     
        Three Months     Twelve Months  
        Ended     Ended  
        December 31,     December 31,  
       
   
 
        2001     2000     2001     2000  
       
   
   
   
 
Operating Revenues:
                               
 
Sales of crude oil and petroleum products
  $ 618.2     $ 762.8     $ 3,219.8     $ 2,822.0  
 
Transportation — Refined Products
    29.6       29.1       139.3       119.3  
 
Transportation — LPGs
    23.6       25.9       77.8       73.9  
 
Transportation — Crude oil and NGLs
    10.4       8.7       44.9       24.5  
 
Gathering — Natural Gas
    8.8             8.8        
 
Mont Belvieu operations
    4.3       2.9       14.1       13.3  
 
Other
    11.8       10.2       51.7       34.9  
 
 
   
   
   
 
   
Total Operating Revenues
    706.7       839.6       3,556.4       3,087.9  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Costs and Expenses:
                               
 
Purchases of crude oil and petroleum products
    607.0       754.8       3,173.6       2,794.6  
 
Operating expenses — general and administrative
    41.8       30.2       149.3       115.5  
 
Operating fuel and power
    8.7       10.0       36.6       34.7  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    14.7       9.4       45.9       35.1  
 
 
   
   
   
 
   
Total Costs and Expenses
    672.2       804.4       3,405.4       2,979.9  
 
 
   
   
   
 
   
Operating income
    34.5       35.2       151.0       108.0  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Interest expense
    (18.7 )     (16.0 )     (66.1 )     (49.0 )
Interest capitalized
    1.9       0.7       4.0       4.6  
Equity earnings (1)
    2.1       2.9       17.4       12.2  
Other income — net
    1.4             2.8       1.6  
 
 
   
   
   
 
   
Net Income
  $ 21.2     $ 22.8     $ 109.1     $ 77.4  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Net Income Allocation:
                               
   
Limited Partner Unitholders
  $ 15.0     $ 16.6     $ 77.0     $ 56.1  
   
Class B Unitholder
    1.5       2.1       8.6       7.4  
   
General Partner
    4.7       4.1       23.5       13.9  
 
 
   
   
   
 
   
Total Net Income Allocated
  $ 21.2     $ 22.8     $ 109.1     $ 77.4  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Limited Partner and Class B Unit
  $ 0.40     $ 0.53     $ 2.18     $ 1.89  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Weighted Average Number of Limited Partner and and Class B Units
    41.4       35.6       39.3       33.6  
 
 
   
   
   
 

(1)   Equity earnings for Seaway Crude Pipeline Company were $2.6 million and $18.5 million, respectively, for the three- and twelve-month periods ended Dec. 31, 2001. Seaway EBITDA was $4.6 million and $26.7 million for the respective Dec. 31, 2001 periods. Seaway equity earnings and EBITDA were $12.2 million and $15.4 million, respectively, for the period from the July 21, 2000 acquisition date through Dec. 31, 2000.


 

TEPPCO Partners, L.P.
BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA
(Unaudited — In Millions)

                                   
Three Months Ended December 31, 2001   Downstream     Midstream     Upstream     Consolidated  

 
   
   
   
 
Operating revenues
  $ 66.7     $ 9.1     $ 631.2     $ 706.7 (2)
Operating expenses
    32.4       1.5       623.9 (1)     657.5 (2)
Depreciation and amortization
    7.2       4.5       3.0       14.7  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Operating Income
  $ 27.1     $ 3.1     $ 4.3     $ 34.5  
 
 
   
   
   
 
                                   
Three Months Ended December 31, 2000   Downstream     Midstream     Upstream     Consolidated  

 
   
   
   
 
Operating revenues
  $ 65.5     $     $ 774.1     $ 839.6  
Operating expenses
    30.6             764.4 (1)     795.0  
Depreciation and amortization
    7.1             2.3       9.4  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Operating Income
  $ 27.8     $     $ 7.4     $ 35.2  
 
 
   
   
   
 
                                   
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2001   Downstream     Midstream     Upstream     Consolidated  

 
   
   
   
 
Operating revenues
  $ 271.6     $ 9.1     $ 3,276.0     $ 3,556.4 (2)
Operating expenses
    120.7       1.5       3,237.6 (1)     3,359.5 (2)
Depreciation and amortization
    28.7       4.5       12.7       45.9  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Operating Income
  $ 122.2     $ 3.1     $ 25.7     $ 151.0  
 
 
   
   
   
 
                                   
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2000   Downstream     Midstream     Upstream     Consolidated  

 
   
   
   
 
Operating revenues
  $ 236.7     $     $ 2,851.2     $ 3,087.9  
Operating expenses
    119.0             2,825.8 (1)     2,944.8  
Depreciation and amortization
    27.7             7.4       35.1  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Operating Income
  $ 90.0     $     $ 18.0     $ 108.0  
 
 
   
   
   
 

(1)   Includes purchases of crude oil and petroleum products of $607.3 million and $3,173.9 million, respectively, for the three- and twelve-month periods ended Dec. 31, 2001. Includes purchases of crude oil and petroleum products of $754.8 million and $2,794.6 million, respectively, for the three- and twelve-month periods ended Dec. 31, 2000.
 
(2)   Consolidated amounts reflect the elimination of $0.3 million of inter-company transactions.


 

TEPPCO Partners, L. P.
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In Millions)

                   
      Twelve Months  
      Ended  
      December 31,  
      2001     2000  
     
   
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
               
 
Net income
  $ 109.1     $ 77.4  
 
Depreciation, working capital and other
    59.8       30.6  
 
 
 
   
 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    168.9       108.0  
 
 
 
   
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
 
Proceeds from cash investments
    4.2       3.5  
 
Purchases of cash investments
          (2.0 )
 
Proceeds from sale of assets
    1.3        
 
Purchase of Jonah Gas Gathering Company
    (359.8 )      
 
Purchase of Seaway Crude Pipeline interest and other assets
    (11.0 )     (322.6 )
 
Purchase of crude oil assets
    (20.0 )     (99.5 )
 
Capital expenditures
    (107.6 )     (68.5 )
 
Investments in Centennial Pipeline Company
    (65.0 )     (5.0 )
 
 
 
   
 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (557.9 )     (494.1 )
 
 
 
   
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
 
Proceeds from term loan and revolving credit facility
    546.1       552.0  
 
Debt issuance costs
    (2.6 )     (7.1 )
 
Payments on revolving credit facility
    (291.4 )     (172.0 )
 
Proceeds from issuance of LP units, net
    234.9       88.1  
 
General Partner contributions
    4.8       1.8  
 
Distributions paid
    (104.4 )     (82.2 )
 
 
 
   
 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    387.4       380.6  
 
 
 
   
 
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (1.6 )     (5.5 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents — beginning of period
    27.1       32.6  
 
 
 
   
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents — end of period
  $ 25.5     $ 27.1  
 
 
 
   
 
Supplemental Cash Information:
               
 
Interest paid during the period (net of capitalized interest)
  $ 61.5     $ 36.7  
 
 
 
   
 


 

TEPPCO Partners, L. P.
Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In Millions)

                   
      December 31,     December 31,  
      2001     2000  
     
   
 
Assets
               
Current assets
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 25.5     $ 27.1  
 
Other
    258.0       336.3  
 
 
 
   
 
Total current assets
    283.5       363.4  
Property, plant and equipment — net
    1,173.4       949.7  
Intangible Assets (1)
    252.5       34.2  
Equity investments
    292.2       241.6  
Other assets
    56.6       33.9  
 
 
 
   
 
Total assets
  $ 2,058.2     $ 1,622.8  
 
 
 
   
 
Liabilities and Partners’ Capital
               
Current liabilities
               
 
Notes payable
  $ 360.0        
 
Other
    301.7     $ 358.3  
 
 
 
   
 
Total current liabilities
    661.7       358.3  
Senior Notes
    389.8       389.8  
Other long-term debt
    340.7       446.0  
Other non-current liabilities and minority interest
    17.2       8.3  
Class B Units
    105.6       105.4  
Partners’ capital
               
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (20.3 )      
 
General partner’s interest
    13.2       1.8  
 
Limited partners’ interests
    550.3       313.2  
 
 
 
   
 
Total partners’ capital
    543.2       315.0  
 
 
 
   
 
Total liabilities and partners’ capital
  $ 2,058.2     $ 1,622.8  
 
 
 
   
 

(1)   Includes the value of long-term service agreements between TEPPCO and its customers.


 

TEPPCO Partners, L. P.
OPERATING DATA
(Unaudited — In Millions, Except as Noted)

                                       
          Three Months     Twelve Months  
          Ended     Ended  
          December 31,     December 31,  
         
   
 
          2001     2000     2001     2000  
         
   
   
   
 
Downstream Segment:
                               
 
Barrels Delivered
                               
   
Refined Products
    30.0       30.9       122.9       128.1  
   
LPGs
    12.6       12.2       40.0       39.6  
   
Mont Belvieu Operations
    6.9       8.0       23.1       27.2  
 
 
   
   
   
 
   
TOTAL
    49.5       51.1       186.0       194.9  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Average Tariff Per Barrel
                               
   
Refined Products (1)
  $ 0.99     $ 0.94     $ 0.98     $ 0.93  
   
LPGs
    1.89       2.12       1.95       1.86  
   
Mont Belvieu Operations
    0.18       0.19       0.18       0.16  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Average System Tariff Per Barrel
  $ 1.10     $ 1.11     $ 1.09     $ 1.01  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Upstream Segment
                               
 
Margins:
                               
   
Crude oil transportation
  $ 8.1     $ 7.0     $ 34.3     $ 23.5  
   
Crude oil marketing
    2.3       3.8       11.6       13.3  
   
Crude oil terminaling
    2.3       2.8       9.8       4.6  
   
NGL transportation
    5.1       1.9       20.9       7.0  
   
LSI
    1.0       1.2       4.1       3.5  
   
Seaway Crude intercompany
    2.6             10.1        
 
 
   
   
   
 
     
Total Margin
  $ 21.4     $ 16.7     $ 90.8     $ 51.9  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Midstream Segment (2):
                               
 
Gathering — Natural Gas
                               
   
Mcf
    45.5             45.5        
 
 
   
   
   
 
   
Btu (In Trillions)
    50.7             50.7        
 
 
   
   
   
 
   
Average fee per MMBtu
  $ 0.17           $ 0.17        
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Sales — Condensate
                               
   
Barrels (Thousands)
    16.2             16.2        
 
 
   
   
   
 
   
$/barrel
  $ 19.91           $ 19.91        
 
 
   
   
   
 

(1)   Excludes the effect of the Pennzoil-Quaker State Company settlement recorded second quarter 2001.
 
(2)   Operating data for Jonah Gas Gathering Company acquired effective Sept. 30, 2001.

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EXHIBIT 99.2