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333-52397-01 | NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP | 65-0811248 | ||||||||||
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Indicate by check mark if the registrants are well-known seasoned issuers, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933. | ||||||||||||
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DEFINITIONS | |||
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Act | Securities Act of 1933, as amended | ||
avoided cost | the incremental cost to an electric utility of electric energy and/or capacity that, but for the purchase from a qualifying facility, such utility would generate itself or purchase from another source | ||
Boston Edison | Boston Edison Company | ||
Broad Street | Broad Street Contract Services, Inc. | ||
Btu | British thermal units, a unit of energy | ||
cogeneration | power production technology that provides for the sequential generation of two or more useful forms of energy from a single primary fuel source | ||
Commonwealth | Commonwealth Electric Company | ||
2005 Energy Act | Energy Policy Act of 2005 | ||
EPA | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | ||
ESI Energy | ESI Energy, LLC | ||
ESI GP | ESI Northeast Energy GP, Inc. | ||
ESI LP | ESI Northeast Energy LP, Inc. | ||
ESI Northeast Acquisition | ESI Northeast Energy Acquisition Funding, Inc. | ||
ESI Northeast Funding | ESI Northeast Energy Funding, Inc. | ||
ESI Northeast Fuel | ESI Northeast Fuel Management, Inc. | ||
ETURC | ESI Tractebel Urban Renewal Corporation, previously IEC Urban Renewal Corporation | ||
FAS | Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. | ||
FASB | Financial Accounting Standards Board | ||
FERC | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | ||
FPL Energy | FPL Energy, LLC | ||
FPL Group | FPL Group, Inc. | ||
FPL Group Capital | FPL Group Capital Inc | ||
FPLE Operating Services | FPL Energy Operating Services, Inc. | ||
Funding Corp. | ESI Tractebel Funding Corp., previously IEC Funding Corp. | ||
IEC | Intercontinental Energy Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation | ||
JCP&L | Jersey Central Power & Light Company | ||
kwh | kilowatt-hour(s) | ||
Management's Discussion | Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | ||
Montaup | Montaup Electric Company | ||
MMBtu | millions of Btu | ||
mw | megawatt(s) | ||
NE LLC | Northeast Energy, LLC | ||
NE LP | Northeast Energy, LP | ||
NEA | Northeast Energy Associates, a limited partnership | ||
NJEA | North Jersey Energy Associates, a limited partnership | ||
NEPOOL | New England Power Pool | ||
New England Power | New England Power Company | ||
Note _ | Note _ to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements or Note _ to Financial Statements, as the case may be | ||
O&M | operations and maintenance | ||
Partners | ESI GP and ESI LP together with SUEZ GP and SUEZ LP | ||
Partnerships | NEA together with NJEA | ||
PMI | FPL Energy Power Marketing, Inc. | ||
PJM | PJM Interconnection LLC (Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland power pool) | ||
ProGas | ProGas Limited of Alberta, Canada | ||
PSE&G | Public Service Electric & Gas Company of Newark, New Jersey | ||
PURPA | Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, as amended | ||
qualifying facilities or QFs | Non-utility power production facilities meeting the requirements of a qualifying facility under PURPA | ||
Reform Act | Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 | ||
registrants | Acquisition Corp. and NE LP | ||
Rule 144A | Rule 144A promulgated under the Act | ||
SEMNA | SUEZ Energy Marketing NA, Inc. (previously known as Tractebel Energy Marketing, Inc.) | ||
SUEZ | SUEZ Energy North America, Inc. (previously known as Tractebel, Inc.) | ||
SUEZ GP | Tractebel Northeast Generation GP, Inc. | ||
SUEZ LP | Tractebel Associates Northeast LP, Inc. | ||
SUEZ Power | SUEZ Energy Generation North America, Inc. (previously known as Tractebel Power, Inc.) | ||
Trustee | U.S. Bancorp, a Delaware corporation | ||
Westinghouse | Siemens Westinghouse Operating Services Company | ||
Westinghouse Power | Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation | ||
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS |
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Boston Edison | 100 | September 15, 2016 | |||
Boston Edison | 60 | September 15, 2011 | |||
Commonwealth | 20 | September 15, 2016 | |||
Commonwealth | 20 | September 15, 2016 | |||
NEA Total | 200 | ||||
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JCP&L | 250 | August 13, 2011 |
The remainder of the net electrical energy produced by the Partnerships, if any, is available for sale to the marketplace either directly to third parties or via FPL Energy's power marketing subsidiary. The NEA and NJEA power purchase agreements provide for fixed annual quantities with allowances for certain operational issues. | |
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NEA carbon dioxide plant(b) | Bellingham, MA | Decommissioned | |||||
NEA residential properties(c) | Bellingham, MA | Private residences | |||||
NJEA cogeneration facility(b) | Sayreville, NJ | Power production | |||||
(a) | Subject to the liens of a first and second mortgage. | ||||||
(b) | Subject to the lien of a first mortgage. | ||||||
(c) | NEA owns 12 properties, most with single-family dwellings, located on land immediately adjacent to the facility site. These properties are subject to the lien of a mortgage. |
Item 3. Legal Proceedings |
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This item is not applicable to either of the registrants. |
Item 6. Selected Financial Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||||||||||||||
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Operating revenues | $ | 331,269 | $ | 358,815 | $ | 355,249 | $ | 419,828 | $ | 404,279 | ||||||||||
Net income | $ | 90,397 | $ | 167,159 | $ | 132,990 | $ | 193,199 | $ | 63,040 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 820,894 | $ | 975,058 | $ | 1,052,493 | $ | 1,077,994 | $ | 1,114,266 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | $ | 258,005 | $ | 335,467 | $ | 414,863 | $ | 483,816 | $ | 540,833 | ||||||||||
Energy bank and other liabilities | $ | 151 | $ | 1,621 | $ | 42,816 | $ | 83,116 | $ | 96,190 | ||||||||||
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Operating revenues | $ | 331,269 | $ | 358,815 | $ | 355,238 | $ | 420,208 | $ | 404,716 | ||||||||||
Net income | $ | 105,443 | $ | 183,809 | $ | 150,783 | $ | 212,239 | $ | 80,886 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 819,694 | $ | 959,670 | $ | 1,050,305 | $ | 1,075,235 | $ | 1,110,144 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | $ | 119,839 | $ | 171,640 | $ | 225,661 | $ | 278,302 | $ | 323,650 | ||||||||||
Energy bank and other liabilities | $ | - | $ | 1,471 | $ | 42,664 | $ | 82,964 | $ | 96,038 | ||||||||||
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Operating revenues | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Net income | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 171,641 | $ | 264,112 | $ | 278,303 | $ | 323,651 | $ | 352,215 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | $ | 119,839 | $ | 171,640 | $ | 225,661 | $ | 278,302 | $ | 323,650 | ||||||||||
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Operating revenues | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Net income | $ | 6 | $ | 7 | $ | 7 | $ | 9 | $ | 9 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 149,752 | $ | 185,471 | $ | 184,952 | $ | 193,752 | $ | 202,552 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | $ | 127,600 | $ | 149,600 | $ | 171,600 | $ | 184,800 | $ | 193,600 | ||||||||||
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||
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Funding Corp debt(a) | $ | 202,297 | $ | 67,304 | $ | 134,993 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Operating leases | 1,395 | 309 | 654 | 432 | - | |||||||||||||
Other long-term obligations: | ||||||||||||||||||
Administrative agreement(b) | 6,600 | 600 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 3,600 | |||||||||||||
O&M agreement(b) | 13,500 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 6,000 | |||||||||||||
Fuel management agreement(b) | 14,400 | 900 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 9,900 | |||||||||||||
Natural gas, including transportation and storage | 47,671 | 10,279 | 20,559 | 10,746 | 6,087 | |||||||||||||
Total Partnerships | 285,863 | 80,892 | 162,206 | 17,178 | 25,587 | |||||||||||||
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Acquisition Corp debt(a) | 182,119 | 33,514 | 78,650 | 69,955 | - | |||||||||||||
Affiliate debt(a) | 16,667 | 4,765 | 9,530 | 2,382 | - | |||||||||||||
Total NE LP | 198,796 | 38,279 | 88,180 | 72,337 | - | |||||||||||||
Total contractual obligations | $ | 484,659 | $ | 119,171 | $ | 250,386 | $ | 89,515 | $ | 25,587 | ||||||||
(a) | Includes principal and interest. | |
(b) | Represents the minimum obligation under the terms of the agreement. The minimum obligation is subject to an annual inflation factor adjustment, which is excluded from the minimum obligation included in the table. |
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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
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Carrying | Estimated | Hypothetical | Carrying | Estimated | Hypothetical | ||||||||||||||||
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Long-term debt, including current maturities, of NE LP / Acquisition Corp.(a) | $ | 163,827 | $ | 167,567 | $ | 169,109 | $ | 195,802 | $ | 202,039 | $ | 201,674 | |||||||||
Long-term debt, including current maturities, of Partnerships / Funding Corp. | $ | 171,640 | $ | 181,338 | $ | 183,971 | $ | 251,982 | $ | 261,999 | $ | 272,914 | |||||||||
(a) | Includes affiliate note for NE LP and Acquisition Corp. bonds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(b) | Based on the book value of the Acquisition Corp. bonds ($149,600 and $178,200) and the affiliate note ($14,227 and $17,602) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Based on the book value of the Funding Corp. bonds as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(c) | Based on the bid price of the Acquisition Corp. bonds ($153,340 and $184,437) and the book value of the affiliate note ($14,227 and $17,602) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Based on the bid price of the Funding Corp. bonds as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(d) | Based on the benchmark yield and basis spread for the Acquisition Corp. bonds ($154,882 and $184,071) and the book value of the affiliate note ($14,227 and $17,602) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Based on the benchmark yield and basis spread for the Funding Corp. bonds as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. |
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Average for the period ended December 31, 2007 | $ | 1 | $ | 8 | $ | 9 |
(a) | Trading and managed hedges are essentially all changes in the derivatives' fair value for power purchases and sales and trading activities, which are recognized on a net basis in operating revenues and for fuel purchases and sales which are recognized on a net basis in fuel expense. | |
(b) | Non-qualifying hedges are employed to reduce the market risk exposure to physical assets which are not marked to market. The VaR figures for the non-qualifying hedges and hedges in OCI category do not represent the economic exposure to commodity price movements. |
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data |
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NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES |
December 31, | ||||||||||
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Current assets: | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 45,257 | $ | 84,125 | ||||||
Accounts receivable | 87,210 | 100,636 | ||||||||
Spare parts inventories | 4,769 | 4,574 | ||||||||
Fuel inventories | 8,830 | 10,034 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,689 | 5,290 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 149,755 | 204,659 | ||||||||
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Deferred debt issuance costs (net of accumulated amortization of $5,781 and $5,307, respectively) | 1,179 | 1,653 | ||||||||
Land | 4,712 | 4,712 | ||||||||
Cogeneration facilities and carbon dioxide facility (net of accumulated depreciation of $180,912 and $170,338, respectively) | 333,548 | 349,592 | ||||||||
Power purchase agreements (net of accumulated amortization of $614,636 and $533,127, respectively) | 326,720 | 408,229 | ||||||||
Other assets | 4,980 | 6,213 | ||||||||
Total non-current assets | 671,139 | 770,399 | ||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 820,894 | $ | 975,058 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||
Current portion of notes payable - the Funding Corp. | $ | 51,801 | $ | 80,342 | ||||||
Current portion of notes payable - the Acquisition Corp. | 22,000 | 28,600 | ||||||||
Current portion of notes payable - affiliate | 3,661 | 3,375 | ||||||||
Accrued interest payable | - | 19,247 | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 11,335 | 1,830 | ||||||||
Due to related parties | 26,639 | 23,472 | ||||||||
Other accrued expenses | 10,841 | 24,641 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 126,277 | 181,507 | ||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||||
Deferred revenue | 45,479 | 24,100 | ||||||||
Notes payable - the Funding Corp. | 119,839 | 171,640 | ||||||||
Note payable - the Acquisition Corp. | 127,600 | 149,600 | ||||||||
Note payable - affiliate | 10,566 | 14,227 | ||||||||
Energy bank and other liabilities | 151 | 1,621 | ||||||||
Lease payable | 443 | 554 | ||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 304,078 | 361,742 | ||||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||||
Partners' equity: | ||||||||||
General partners | 7,810 | 8,636 | ||||||||
Limited partners | 382,729 | 423,173 | ||||||||
Total partners' equity | 390,539 | 431,809 | ||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY | $ | 820,894 | $ | 975,058 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. |
NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES |
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
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REVENUES | $ | 331,269 | $ | 358,815 | $ | 355,249 | ||||||||
COSTS AND EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||||
Fuel | 80,226 | 24,799 | 73,826 | |||||||||||
Operations and maintenance | 13,573 | 14,911 | 14,067 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 101,665 | 98,770 | 91,645 | |||||||||||
General and administrative | 9,316 | 10,102 | 9,700 | |||||||||||
Net gain on restructuring of contracts | - | - | (19,487 | ) | ||||||||||
Total costs and expenses | 204,780 | 148,582 | 169,751 | |||||||||||
OPERATING INCOME | 126,489 | 210,233 | 185,498 | |||||||||||
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 474 | 519 | 548 | |||||||||||
Interest expense | 35,746 | 44,703 | 54,043 | |||||||||||
Interest income | (2,507 | ) | (2,198 | ) | (1,358 | ) | ||||||||
Other (income) / expense | 2,379 | 50 | (725 | ) | ||||||||||
Total other expense - net | 36,092 | 43,074 | 52,508 | |||||||||||
NET INCOME | $ | 90,397 | $ | 167,159 | $ | 132,990 | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. |
NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES |
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 90,397 | $ | 167,159 | $ | 132,990 | ||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 102,139 | 99,289 | 92,193 | |||||||||||||
Loss on disposals of assets, net | 2,379 | - | - | |||||||||||||
Net gain on restructuring of contracts | - | - | (19,487 | ) | ||||||||||||
Unrealized mark to market loss (gain) on derivatives | 2,283 | (6,058 | ) | 41,812 | ||||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 13,426 | (24,253 | ) | (6,246 | ) | |||||||||||
Due from related party | - | - | 3,812 | |||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 2,249 | (3,873 | ) | (8,422 | ) | |||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (4,295 | ) | 12,118 | 1,487 | ||||||||||||
Accrued interest payable | (19,247 | ) | 19,247 | - | ||||||||||||
Deferred revenue | 21,379 | 14,871 | 9,229 | |||||||||||||
Energy bank and other liabilities | (1,470 | ) | (41,195 | ) | (34,199 | ) | ||||||||||
Due to related parties | 3,167 | (40,222 | ) | 34,324 | ||||||||||||
Lease payable | (111 | ) | (99 | ) | (87 | ) | ||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 212,296 | 196,984 | 247,406 | |||||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (7,546 | ) | (2,956 | ) | (2,579 | ) | ||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of assets | 366 | - | - | |||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (7,180 | ) | (2,956 | ) | (2,579 | ) | ||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||||||
Principal payments on notes payable - affiliate | (3,375 | ) | (3,112 | ) | (32,751 | ) | ||||||||||
Principal payments on the Acquisition Corp. notes | (28,600 | ) | (6,600 | ) | (8,800 | ) | ||||||||||
Principal payments on the Funding Corp. notes | (80,342 | ) | (26,320 | ) | (45,349 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions to partners | (131,667 | ) | (169,926 | ) | (112,976 | ) | ||||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (243,984 | ) | (205,958 | ) | (199,876 | ) | ||||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (38,868 | ) | (11,930 | ) | 44,951 | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 84,125 | 96,055 | 51,104 | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 45,257 | $ | 84,125 | $ | 96,055 | ||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||||||||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 54,454 | $ | 22,435 | $ | 47,182 | ||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||||||
Assumption of liability by partners | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 29,883 | ||||||||||
Addition to other assets, net change in ARO estimate | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 13 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. |
NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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Balances, December 31, 2004 | $ | 8,291 | $ | 406,271 | $ | 414,562 | |||||||
Net income | 2,660 | 130,330 | 132,990 | ||||||||||
Distributions to partners | (2,259 | ) | (110,717 | ) | (112,976 | ) | |||||||
Balances, December 31, 2005 | 8,692 | 425,884 | 434,576 | ||||||||||
Net income | 3,342 | 163,817 | 167,159 | ||||||||||
Distributions to partners | (3,398 | ) | (166,528 | ) | (169,926 | ) | |||||||
Balances, December 31, 2006 | 8,636 | 423,173 | 431,809 | ||||||||||
Net income | 1,807 | 88,590 | 90,397 | ||||||||||
Distributions to partners | (2,633 | ) | (129,034 | ) | (131,667 | ) | |||||||
Balances, December 31, 2007 | $ | 7,810 | $ | 382,729 | $ | 390,539 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. |
NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND |
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Current assets: | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 45,246 | $ | 70,398 | ||||||
Accounts receivable | 87,210 | 100,636 | ||||||||
Spare parts inventories | 4,769 | 4,574 | ||||||||
Fuel inventories | 8,830 | 10,034 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,679 | 5,282 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 149,734 | 190,924 | ||||||||
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Land | 4,712 | 4,712 | ||||||||
Cogeneration facilities and carbon dioxide facility (net of accumulated depreciation of $180,912 and $170,338, respectively) | 333,548 | 349,592 | ||||||||
Power purchase agreements (net of accumulated amortization of $614,636 and $533,127, respectively) | 326,720 | 408,229 | ||||||||
Other assets | 4,980 | 6,213 | ||||||||
Total non-current assets | 669,960 | 768,746 | ||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 819,694 | $ | 959,670 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||
Current portion of notes payable - the Funding Corp. | $ | 51,801 | $ | 80,342 | ||||||
Accrued interest payable | - | 12,129 | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 11,335 | 1,830 | ||||||||
Due to related parties | 26,639 | 23,471 | ||||||||
Other accrued expenses | 10,841 | 15,995 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 100,616 | 133,767 | ||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||||
Deferred revenue | 45,479 | 24,100 | ||||||||
Notes payable - the Funding Corp. | 119,839 | 171,640 | ||||||||
Energy bank and other liabilities | - | 1,471 | ||||||||
Lease payable | 443 | 554 | ||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 165,761 | 197,765 | ||||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||||
Partners' equity: | ||||||||||
General partners | 5,533 | 6,282 | ||||||||
Limited partners | 547,784 | 621,856 | ||||||||
Total partners' equity | 553,317 | 628,138 | ||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY | $ | 819,694 | $ | 959,670 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial statements. |
NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND |
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
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REVENUES | $ | 331,269 | $ | 358,815 | $ | 355,238 | ||||||||
COSTS AND EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||||
Fuel | 80,226 | 24,799 | 73,826 | |||||||||||
Operations and maintenance | 13,573 | 14,911 | 14,067 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 101,665 | 98,770 | 91,645 | |||||||||||
General and administrative | 9,310 | 10,095 | 9,693 | |||||||||||
Net gain on restructuring of contracts | - | - | (19,487 | ) | ||||||||||
Total costs and expenses | 204,774 | 148,575 | 169,744 | |||||||||||
OPERATING INCOME | 126,495 | 210,240 | 185,494 | |||||||||||
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Interest expense | 21,086 | 28,508 | 36,740 | |||||||||||
Interest income | (2,413 | ) | (2,127 | ) | (1,304 | ) | ||||||||
Other (income) / expense | 2,379 | 50 | (725 | ) | ||||||||||
Total other expense - net | 21,052 | 26,431 | 34,711 | |||||||||||
NET INCOME | $ | 105,443 | $ | 183,809 | $ | 150,783 | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial statements. |
NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 105,443 | $ | 183,809 | $ | 150,783 | ||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 101,665 | 98,770 | 91,645 | |||||||||||||
Loss on disposals of assets, net | 2,379 | - | - | |||||||||||||
Net gain on restructuring of contracts | - | - | (19,487 | ) | ||||||||||||
Unrealized mark to market loss (gain) on derivatives | 2,283 | (6,058 | ) | 41,812 | ||||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 13,426 | (24,253 | ) | (6,253 | ) | |||||||||||
Due from related party | - | - | 3,812 | |||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 2,251 | (3,873 | ) | (8,755 | ) | |||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 4,351 | 3,474 | 1,485 | |||||||||||||
Accrued interest payable | (12,129 | ) | 12,129 | - | ||||||||||||
Deferred revenue | 21,379 | 14,871 | 9,229 | |||||||||||||
Energy bank and other liabilities | (1,471 | ) | (41,193 | ) | (33,854 | ) | ||||||||||
Due to related parties | 3,168 | (40,223 | ) | 34,348 | ||||||||||||
Lease payable | (111 | ) | (99 | ) | (87 | ) | ||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 242,634 | 197,354 | 264,678 | |||||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (7,546 | ) | (2,956 | ) | (2,579 | ) | ||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of assets | 366 | - | - | |||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (7,180 | ) | (2,956 | ) | (2,579 | ) | ||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||||||
Principal payments on notes | (80,342 | ) | (26,320 | ) | (45,348 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions to partners | (180,264 | ) | (193,727 | ) | (171,775 | ) | ||||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (260,606 | ) | (220,047 | ) | (217,123 | ) | ||||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (25,152 | ) | (25,649 | ) | 44,976 | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 70,398 | 96,047 | 51,071 | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 45,246 | $ | 70,398 | $ | 96,047 | ||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||||||||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 32,674 | $ | 13,359 | $ | 29,880 | ||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||||||
Assumption of liability by parent company | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 29,883 | ||||||||||
Addition to other assets, net change in ARO estimate | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 13 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial statements. |
NORTHEAST ENERGY ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND |
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Balances, December 31, 2004 | $ | 6,292 | $ | 622,873 | $ | 629,165 | |||||||
Net income | 1,508 | 149,275 | 150,783 | ||||||||||
Noncash contributions from partners | 299 | 29,584 | 29,883 | ||||||||||
Distributions to partners | (1,718 | ) | (170,057 | ) | (171,775 | ) | |||||||
Balances, December 31, 2005 | 6,381 | 631,675 | 638,056 | ||||||||||
Net income | 1,838 | 181,971 | 183,809 | ||||||||||
Distributions to partners | (1,937 | ) | (191,790 | ) | (193,727 | ) | |||||||
Balances, December 31, 2006 | 6,282 | 621,856 | 628,138 | ||||||||||
Net income | 1,054 | 104,389 | 105,443 | ||||||||||
Distributions to partners | (1,803 | ) | (178,461 | ) | (180,264 | ) | |||||||
Balances, December 31, 2007 | $ | 5,533 | $ | 547,784 | $ | 553,317 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial statements. |
NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP (A PARTNERSHIP) AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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Total long-term debt | 171,640 | 251,982 | |||||
Less current maturities | 51,801 | 80,342 | |||||
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | $ | 119,839 | $ | 171,640 | |||
Interest on the Funding Corp. Securities is payable semiannually on each June 30 and December 30. Principal repayments are made semi-annually in amounts stipulated in the trust indenture. Current maturities of the Funding Corp. Securities at December 31, 2006 included the December 30, 2006 principal repayment of $26.3 million, in addition to accrued interest payable of $12.1 million, which under the terms of the trust indenture was paid on January 2, 2007. As of December 31, 2007, future principal payments (in thousands) are as follows: |
Year ending December 31: | |||
2008 | $ | 51,801 | |
2009 | 54,616 | ||
2010 | 65,223 | ||
Total | $ | 171,640 | |
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2009 | 26,400 | 3,971 | 30,371 | |||||
2010 | 35,200 | 4,307 | 39,507 | |||||
2011 | 66,000 | 2,288 | 68,288 | |||||
Total | 149,600 | 14,227 | $ | 163,827 | ||||
Current portion | 22,000 | 3,661 | ||||||
Long term portion | $ | 127,600 | $ | 10,566 | ||||
5. Related Party Information |
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Long-term debt, including current maturities, of NE LP/Acquisition Corp. (a) | $ | 163,827 | $ | 167,567 | $ | 195,802 | $ | 202,039 | ||||||||
Long-term debt, including current maturities, of Partnerships/Funding Corp. | $ | 171,640 | $ | 181,338 | $ | 251,982 | $ | 261,999 | ||||||||
(a) | Includes affiliate note for NE LP and Acquisition Corp. bonds. | |||||||||||||||
(b) | Based on the book value of the Acquisition Corp. bonds ($149,600 and $178,200) and the affiliate note ($14,227 and $17,602) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Based on the book value of the Funding Corp. bonds as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. | |||||||||||||||
(c) | Based on the bid price of the Acquisition Corp. bonds ($153,340 and $184,437) and the book value of the affiliate note ($14,227 and $17,602) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Based on the bid price of the Funding Corp. bonds as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. |
7. Commitments and Contingencies |
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2008 | $ | 309 | |
2009 | 321 | ||
2010 | 333 | ||
2011 | 345 | ||
2012 | 87 | ||
Total | $ | 1,395 | |
Lease expense under this agreement is recognized on a straight line levelized basis of approximately $0.2 million annually over the lease term. |
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Operating revenues(b) | $ | 62,659 | $ | 80,131 | $ | 106,434 | $ | 82,045 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income(b) | $ | 31,538 | $ | 32,813 | $ | 37,464 | $ | 24,674 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income(b) | $ | 22,015 | $ | 24,052 | $ | 29,495 | $ | 14,865 | |||||||||||||||||
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Operating revenues(b) | $ | 87,226 | $ | 81,030 | $ | 109,991 | $ | 80,568 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income(b) | $ | 66,420 | $ | 41,635 | $ | 56,059 | $ | 46,119 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income(b) | $ | 54,886 | $ | 30,450 | $ | 45,780 | $ | 36,042 | |||||||||||||||||
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Operating revenues(b) | $ | 62,659 | $ | 80,131 | $ | 106,434 | $ | 82,045 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income(b) | $ | 31,539 | $ | 32,820 | $ | 37,464 | $ | 24,672 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income(b) | $ | 25,909 | $ | 27,937 | $ | 33,106 | $ | 18,491 | |||||||||||||||||
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Operating revenues(b) | $ | 87,226 | $ | 81,030 | $ | 109,991 | $ | 80,568 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income(b) | $ | 66,427 | $ | 41,635 | $ | 56,059 | $ | 46,119 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income(b) | $ | 59,127 | $ | 34,673 | $ | 49,903 | $ | 40,106 | |||||||||||||||||
(a) | In the opinion of NE LP and the Partnerships, all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring accruals necessary to present a fair statement of the amounts shown for such periods have been made. Results of operations for an interim period may not give a true indication of results for the year. Amounts have been adjusted to reflect the retrospective application of a FASB staff position related to planned major maintenance activities. Such adjustments were not material to the quarters presented. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(b) | The sum of the quarterly amounts may not equal the total for the year due to rounding. |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM |
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ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP. |
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Current assets: | ||||||||||
Cash | $ | 1 | $ | 1 | ||||||
Interest receivable from the Partnerships | - | 12,129 | ||||||||
Current portion of notes receivable from the Partnerships | 51,801 | 80,342 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 51,802 | 92,472 | ||||||||
Notes receivable from the Partnerships | 119,839 | 171,640 | ||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 171,641 | $ | 264,112 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||
Current portion of debt securities payable | $ | 51,801 | $ | 80,342 | ||||||
Accrued interest payable | - | 12,129 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 51,801 | 92,471 | ||||||||
Debt securities payable | 119,839 | 171,640 | ||||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||||
Common stock, no par value, 10,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 171,641 | $ | 264,112 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP. |
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
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Interest income - affiliate | $ | 20,545 | $ | 25,484 | $ | 29,880 | ||||||
Interest expense | (20,545 | ) | (25,484 | ) | (29,880 | ) | ||||||
NET INCOME | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP. |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||||
Other - net | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||||||
Principal payments received from the Partnerships | 80,342 | 26,320 | 45,348 | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 80,342 | 26,320 | 45,348 | ||||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||||||
Principal payments on debt | (80,342 | ) | (26,320 | ) | (45,348 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (80,342 | ) | (26,320 | ) | (45,348 | ) | |||||||||
Net change in cash | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Cash at beginning of period | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Cash at end of period | $ | 1 | $ | 1 | $ | 1 | |||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||||||||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 32,674 | $ | 13,355 | $ | 29,880 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
ESI TRACTEBEL FUNDING CORP. |
1. Nature of Business |
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Total long-term debt | 171,640 | 251,982 | |||||
Less current maturities | 51,801 | 80,342 | |||||
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | $ | 119,839 | $ | 171,640 | |||
Interest on the Securities is payable semiannually on each June 30 and December 30. Principal repayments are made semiannually in amounts stipulated in the trust indenture. Current maturities of the Funding Corp. Securities at December 31, 2006 included the December 30, 2006 principal repayment of $26.3 million, in addition to accrued interest payable of $12.1 million, which under the terms of the trust indenture was paid on January 2, 2007. As of December 31, 2007, future principal payments (in thousands) are as follows: |
Year ending December 31: | |||
2008 | $ | 51,801 | |
2009 | 54,616 | ||
2010 | 65,223 | ||
Total | $ | 171,640 | |
The Securities are not subject to optional redemption but are subject to mandatory redemption in certain limited circumstances involving the occurrence of an event of loss, as defined in the trust indenture, for which the Partnerships fail to or are unable to restore a facility. |
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Interest receivable from NE LP | $ | - | $ | 7,119 | |||||
Current portion of note receivable from NE LP | 22,000 | 28,600 | |||||||
Total current assets | 22,000 | 35.719 | |||||||
Non-current assets: | |||||||||
Due from NE LP | 152 | 152 | |||||||
Note receivable from NE LP | 127,600 | 149,600 | |||||||
Total non-current assets | 127,752 | 149,752 | |||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 149,752 | $ | 185,471 | |||||
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Income taxes payable | $ | 44 | $ | 40 | |||||
Accrued interest payable | - | 7,119 | |||||||
Current portion of debt securities payable | 22,000 | 28,600 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 22,044 | 35,759 | |||||||
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Debt securities payable | 127,600 | 149,600 | |||||||
Other | 26 | 36 | |||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 127,626 | 149,636 | |||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 149,670 | 185,395 | |||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | |||||||||
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Common stock, $.10 par value, 100 shares authorized, 20 shares issued | - | - | |||||||
Retained earnings | 82 | 76 | |||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 149,752 | $ | 185,471 | |||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP. |
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Interest income - affiliate | $ | 13,271 | $ | 14,502 | $ | 15,293 | ||||||
Interest expense | (13,261 | ) | (14,490 | ) | (15,281 | ) | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 10 | 12 | 12 | |||||||||
Income tax expense | (4 | ) | (5 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||
NET INCOME | $ | 6 | $ | 7 | $ | 7 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP. |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 6 | $ | 7 | $ | 7 | |||||||||
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Other - amortization of deferred gain resulting from hedge | (6 | ) | (7 | ) | (7 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||||||
Principal payments received from NE LP | 28,600 | 6,600 | 8,800 | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 28,600 | 6,600 | 8,800 | ||||||||||||
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Principal payments on debt | (28,600 | ) | (6,600 | ) | (8,800 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (28,600 | ) | (6,600 | ) | (8,800 | ) | |||||||||
Net change in cash | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Cash at beginning of period | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Cash at end of period | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||||||||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 20,380 | $ | 7,371 | $ | 15,293 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP. |
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Balances, December 31, 2004 | $ | - | $ | 62 | $ | 62 | ||||||||
Net income | - | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2005 | - | 69 | 69 | |||||||||||
Net income | - | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2006 | - | 76 | 76 | |||||||||||
Net income | - | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2007 | $ | - | $ | 82 | $ | 82 | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP. |
1. Nature of Business |
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2009 | 26,400 | ||
2010 | 35,200 | ||
2011 | 66,000 | ||
Total long-term debt | 149,600 | ||
Less current maturities | 22,000 | ||
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities | $ | 127,600 | |
The Securities are subject to optional redemption after June 30, 2008 at the redemption prices set forth in the trust indenture and are subject to extraordinary mandatory redemption at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof in certain limited circumstances as defined in the trust indenture. |
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Net income | $ | 2 | $ | 1 | $ | 2 | $ | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
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PART III |
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Executive Officers (or their equivalent) of NE LP, the Partnerships, | ||||||||
Name | Age | Position | Effective Date | |||||
Eric M. Heggeseth | 57 | Vice President of Acquisition Corp. | November 30, 1998 | |||||
Herman A. Schopman | 49 | Vice President of Acquisition Corp. | November 7, 2006 | |||||
Mark R. Sorensen | 42 | Treasurer of Acquisition Corp. | November 18, 2002 | |||||
T. J. Tuscai | 39 | President of Acquisition Corp. | January 18, 2007 | |||||
(a) | See the information about these individuals below under Management Committee of NE LP and the Partnerships and Directors of the Funding Corp. and the Acquisition Corp. |
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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters |
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Title of Class | Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | Nature of Beneficial Ownership | Percentage Interest | |||||||
Partnerships: | ||||||||||
General and Limited Partnership Interest | NE LP(a) | General Partner | 98 | % | LP | |||||
1 | % | GP | ||||||||
Limited Partnership Interest | NE LLC(a) | Limited Partner | 1 | % | LP | |||||
NE LP: | ||||||||||
General Partnership Interest | ESI GP(a) | General Partner in NE LP | 1 | % | GP | |||||
General Partnership Interest | SUEZ GP(b) | General Partner in NE LP | 1 | % | GP | |||||
Limited Partnership Interest | ESI LP(a) | Limited Partner in NE LP | 49 | % | LP | |||||
Limited Partnership Interest | SUEZ LP(b) | Limited Partner in NE LP | 49 | % | LP | |||||
(a) | The address for each of NE LP, NE LLC, ESI GP and ESI LP is c/o FPL Energy, LLC, 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, Florida 33408. | |||||||||
(b) | The address for each of SUEZ GP and SUEZ LP is c/o Suez Energy Generation North America, Inc., 1990 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1900, Houston, Texas 77056. |
The Funding Corp. The following table sets forth the number of shares and percentage owned of the Funding Corp.'s voting securities beneficially owned by each person known to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the voting securities (unless otherwise indicated the owner has sole voting and investment power): |
Title of Class | Name and Address of | Amount and Nature of | Percentage Interest | |||||||
Common Stock | ESI Northeast Funding(a) | 3,750 | 37.5 | % | ||||||
Common Stock | SUEZ Power(b) | 3,750 | 37.5 | % | ||||||
Common Stock | Broad Street(c) | 2,500 | 25.0 | % | ||||||
(a) | The address for ESI Northeast Funding is c/o FPL Energy, LLC, 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, Florida 33408. | |||||||||
(b) | The address for SUEZ Power is c/o Suez Energy Generation North America, Inc., 1990 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1900, Houston, Texas 77056. | |||||||||
(c) | The address for Broad Street is Two Wall Street, New York, New York 10005. Broad Street is a nominee of the Trustee and its sole purpose is to provide an independent director. |
The Acquisition Corp. The following table sets forth the number of shares and percentage owned of the Acquisition Corp.'s voting securities beneficially owned by each person known to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the voting securities (unless otherwise indicated the owner has sole voting and investment power): |
Title of Class | Name and Address of | Amount and Nature of | Percentage Interest | |||||||
Common Stock | ESI Northeast Acquisition(a) | 10 | 50.0 | % | ||||||
Common Stock | SUEZ Power(b) | 10 | 50.0 | % | ||||||
(a) | The address for ESI Northeast Acquisition is c/o FPL Energy, LLC, 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, Florida 33408. | |||||||||
(b) | The address for SUEZ Power is c/o Suez Energy Generation North America, Inc., 1990 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1900, Houston, Texas 77056. |
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans. None. |
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PART IV |
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(a) | 1. | Financial Statements | Page(s) | |||
NE LP: | ||||||
Independent Auditors' Report | 19 | |||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets | 20 | |||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations | 21 | |||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 22 | |||||
Consolidated Statements of Partners' Equity | 23 | |||||
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 28-37 | |||||
Partnerships: | ||||||
Independent Auditors' Report | 19 | |||||
Combined Balance Sheets | 24 | |||||
Combined Statements of Operations | 25 | |||||
Combined Statements of Cash Flows | 26 | |||||
Combined Statements of Partners' Equity | 27 | |||||
Notes to Combined Financial Statements | 28-37 | |||||
Funding Corp.: | ||||||
Independent Auditors' Report | 38 | |||||
Balance Sheets | 39 | |||||
Statements of Operations | 40 | |||||
Statements of Cash Flows | 41 | |||||
Notes to Financial Statements | 42-43 | |||||
Acquisition Corp.: | ||||||
Independent Auditors' Report | 44 | |||||
Balance Sheets | 45 | |||||
Statements of Operations | 46 | |||||
Statements of Cash Flows | 47 | |||||
Statements of Stockholders' Equity | 48 | |||||
Notes to Financial Statements | 49-50 | |||||
2. | Financial Statement Schedules - Schedules are omitted as not applicable or not required. | ||
3. | Exhibits (including those Incorporated by reference) |
Exhibit No. | Description | ||
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SIGNATURES |
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ESI TRACTEBEL ACQUISITION CORP. | ||||
T. J. TUSCAI | ||||
T. J. Tuscai | ||||
President and Director | ||||
(Principal Executive Officer and Director) |
Date: March 12, 2008 |
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MARK R. SORENSEN |
Mark R. Sorensen |
Directors: |
ERIC M. HEGGESETH |
Eric M. Heggeseth |
HERMAN A. SCHOPMAN |
Herman A. Schopman |
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SIGNATURES |
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NORTHEAST ENERGY, LP | ||||
T. J. TUSCAI | ||||
T. J. Tuscai | ||||
MARK R. SORENSEN | ||||
Mark R. Sorensen | ||||
Date: March 12, 2008 |
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