CNX RESOURCES CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On December 14, 2017, CNX Gas Company LLC, ("CNX Gas"), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) ("CNX"), entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with NBL Midstream, LLC (“Noble”), pursuant to which CNX Gas acquired Noble’s 50% membership interest in CONE Gathering LLC (“CNX Gathering”), for a cash purchase price of $305 million and the mutual release of all outstanding claims (the “Acquisition”). CNX Gathering owns a 100% membership interest in CONE Midstream GP LLC (the “general partner”), which is the general partner of CONE Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: CNXM) (“CNXM” or the “Partnership”), which is a publicly traded master limited partnership formed in May 2014 by CNX and Noble. In conjunction with the Acquisition that was completed on January 3, 2018, the general partner, the Partnership and CONE Gathering LLC changed their names to CNX Midstream GP LLC, CNX Midstream Partners LP, and CNX Gathering LLC, respectively. The Acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting under the provision of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations, or ASC 805.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2017 and unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income of CNX for the year ended December 31, 2017 gives effect to the Acquisition. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been prepared by management of CNX based upon the historical financial statements of CNX and CNX Gathering and the adjustments and assumptions in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. The pro forma adjustments reflect the impact of the following:
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• | The remeasurement of CNX’s previously held equity interest in CNX Gathering and CNXM; |
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• | The preliminary allocation of purchase price to the underlying assets assumed and liabilities acquired pursuant to the acquisition method of accounting; |
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• | The elimination of the CNX’s application of the equity method of accounting, as the Acquisition results in CNX obtaining a controlling interest in CNX Gathering and CNXM; |
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• | The elimination of historical transactions between CNX, CNX Gathering and CNXM that would be treated as intercompany transactions after the Acquisition; |
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• | The adjustment to depreciation expense resulting from the preliminary estimate of the step up in the value of property, plant and equipment acquired in the Acquisition to fair value; |
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• | The amortization of the intangible assets identified as part of the Acquisition; |
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• | Removal of one-time transaction related costs directly attributable to the Acquisition; and |
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• | Estimated tax impact of pro forma adjustments. |
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2017 and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2017 have been prepared to reflect the Acquisition as if it had occurred on December 31, 2017 for the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet and January 1, 2017 for the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements may not be indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the Acquisition had occurred on the dates indicated or that may be obtained in the future. Management believes that the assumptions provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects of the Acquisition and are (i) factually supportable, (ii) directly attributable to the Acquisition and (iii) with respect to the statement of income, expected to have a continuing impact on CNX. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are presented for informational purposes only and do not purport to represent what our results of operations would have been had the transactions to which the pro forma adjustments relate occurred on the dates indicated and they do not purport to project our financial condition or results of operations for any future period. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income does not reflect the following amounts that are not expected to have a continuing impact on the consolidated results of operations: (i) transaction costs associated with the Acquisition; and (ii) gain on remeasuring the previously held equity interest in CNX Gathering and CNXM to fair value .
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of CNX included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and accompanying notes which are available on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and CNX's website at www.cnx.com.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements contained in this Form 8-K/A are presented for informational purposes only, contain a variety of adjustments, assumptions and preliminary estimates and are subject to numerous other uncertainties. The pro forma adjustments are based on the preliminary information available at the time of the preparation of this Form 8-K/A. For purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, the Acquisition consideration has been preliminarily allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on information presently available to CNX to estimate fair values. The actual amounts as of January 3, 2018, the closing date of the Acquisition, may differ materially from the information presented in the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.
CNX RESOURCES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
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| Historical | | | | | | | |
| CNX Resources | | CNX Gathering | | Intercompany Eliminations (c) | | Pro Forma Adjustments | | | Pro Forma |
Revenue and Other Operating Income: | | | | | | | | | | |
Natural Gas, NGLs and Oil Sales | $ | 1,125,224 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | | $ | 1,125,224 |
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Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments | 206,930 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | 206,930 |
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Midstream Revenue | — |
| | 235,269 |
| | (130,068 | ) | | — |
| | | 105,201 |
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Purchased Gas Sales | 53,795 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | 53,795 |
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Other Operating Income | 69,182 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (48,346 | ) | | (e) | 20,836 |
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Total Revenue and Other Operating Income | 1,455,131 |
| | 235,269 |
| | (130,068 | ) | | (48,346 | ) | | | 1,511,986 |
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Costs and Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating Expense | | | | | | | | | | |
Lease Operating Expense | 88,932 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | 88,932 |
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Transportation, Gathering and Compression | 382,865 |
| | 53,077 |
| | (130,068 | ) | | — |
| | | 305,874 |
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Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees | 29,267 |
| | | | — |
| | — |
| | | 29,267 |
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Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | 412,036 |
| | 23,835 |
| | — |
| | 7,983 |
| | (h) | 443,854 |
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Exploration and Production Related Other Costs | 48,074 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | 48,074 |
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Purchased Gas Costs | 52,597 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | 52,597 |
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Impairment of Exploration and Production Properties | 137,865 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | 137,865 |
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Selling, General and Administrative Costs | 93,211 |
| | 17,541 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | 110,752 |
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Other Operating Expense | 112,369 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | 112,369 |
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Total Operating Expense | 1,357,216 |
| | 94,453 |
| | (130,068 | ) | | 7,983 |
| | | 1,329,584 |
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Other (Income) Expense | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Expense | 3,825 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (819 | ) | | (g) | 3,006 |
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(Gain) Loss on Sale of Assets | (188,063 | ) | | 3,914 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | (184,149 | ) |
Loss on Debt Extinguishment | 2,129 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | 2,129 |
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Interest Expense | 161,443 |
| | 4,560 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | | 166,003 |
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Total Other (Income) Expense | (20,666 | ) | | 8,474 |
| | — |
| | (819 | ) | | | (13,011 | ) |
Total Costs and Expenses | 1,336,550 |
| | 102,927 |
| | (130,068 | ) | | 7,164 |
| | | 1,316,573 |
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Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax | 118,581 |
| | 132,342 |
| | — |
| | (55,510 | ) | | | 195,413 |
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Income Tax Benefit | (176,458 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 700 |
| | (d) | (175,758 | ) |
Income from Continuing Operations | 295,039 |
| | 132,342 |
| | — |
| | (56,210 | ) | | | 371,171 |
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Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | — |
| | 109,379 |
| | (35,128 | ) | | — |
| | | 74,251 |
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Net Income Attributable to CNX Resources Shareholders | $ | 295,039 |
| | $ | 22,963 |
| | $ | 35,128 |
| | $ | (56,210 | ) | | | $ | 296,920 |
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Earnings Per Share | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | 1.29 |
| | | | | | | | | $ | 1.30 |
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Dilutive | $ | 1.28 |
| | | | | | | | | $ | 1.29 |
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Dividends Declared Per Share | $ | — |
| | | | | | | | | $ | — |
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CNX RESOURCES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
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| Historical | | | | | | |
| CNX Resources | | CNX Gathering (a) | | Intercompany Eliminations (c) | | Pro Forma Adjustments | | Pro Forma |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 509,167 |
| | $ | 8,348 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | (307,620 | ) | (a) | $ | 209,895 |
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Accounts and Notes Receivable: | | | | | | | | |
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Trade | 156,817 |
| | 12,909 |
| | (12,909 | ) | | — |
| | 156,817 |
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Other Receivables | 48,908 |
| | 8,290 |
| | (2,376 | ) | | — |
| | 54,822 |
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Supplies Inventories | 10,742 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 10,742 |
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Recoverable Income Taxes | 31,523 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 31,523 |
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Prepaid Expenses | 95,347 |
| | 2,006 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 97,353 |
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Other Current Assets | — |
| | 163 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 163 |
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Total Current Assets | 852,504 |
| | 31,716 |
| | (15,285 | ) | | (307,620 | ) | | 561,315 |
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Property, Plant and Equipment: | | | | | | | | |
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Property, Plant and Equipment | 9,316,495 |
| | 1,021,653 |
| | — |
| | 42,766 |
| (a) | 10,380,914 |
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Less—Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization | 3,526,742 |
| | 76,694 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 3,603,436 |
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Total Property, Plant and Equipment—Net | 5,789,753 |
| | 944,959 |
| | — |
| | 42,766 |
| | 6,777,478 |
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Other Assets: | | | | | | | | |
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Investment in Affiliates | 197,921 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (175,371 | ) | (e) | 22,550 |
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Other | 91,735 |
| | 593 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 92,328 |
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Goodwill | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 829,498 |
| (a)(i) | 829,498 |
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Intangible Assets | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 119,000 |
| (a)(j) | 119,000 |
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Total Other Assets | 289,656 |
| | 593 |
| | — |
| | 773,127 |
| | 1,063,376 |
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TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 6,931,913 |
| | $ | 977,268 |
| | $ | (15,285 | ) | | $ | 508,273 |
| | $ | 8,402,169 |
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CNX RESOURCES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
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| Historical | | | | | | |
| CNX Resources | | CNX Gathering (a) | | Intercompany Eliminations (c) | | Pro Forma Adjustments | | Pro Forma |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts Payable | $ | 211,161 |
| | $ | 26,059 |
| | $ | (15,285 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | 221,935 |
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Current Portion of Long-Term Debt | 7,111 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 7,111 |
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Other Accrued Liabilities | 223,407 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 223,407 |
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Total Current Liabilities | 441,679 |
| | 26,059 |
| | (15,285 | ) | | — |
| | 452,453 |
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Long-Term Debt: | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Debt | 2,187,026 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,187,026 |
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Capital Lease Obligations | 20,347 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 20,347 |
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CNXM Revolving Credit Facility | — |
| | 149,500 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 149,500 |
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Total Long-Term Debt | 2,207,373 |
| | 149,500 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,356,873 |
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Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
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Deferred Income Taxes | 44,373 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 160,419 |
| (k) | 204,792 |
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Asset Retirement Obligations | 198,768 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 198,768 |
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Salary Retirement | 34,748 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 34,748 |
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Other | 105,073 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 105,073 |
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Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities | 382,962 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 160,419 |
| | 543,381 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | 3,032,014 |
| | 175,559 |
| | (15,285 | ) | | 160,419 |
| | 3,352,707 |
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Stockholders’ Equity: | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value; 500,000,000 Shares Authorized, 223,743,322 Issued and Outstanding at December 31, 2017; 229,443,008 Issued and Outstanding at December 31, 2016 | 2,241 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,241 |
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Capital in Excess of Par Value | 2,450,323 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,450,323 |
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Members Equity | — |
| | 297,993 |
| | — |
| | (297,993 | ) | (e) | — |
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Preferred Stock, 15,000,000 Shares Authorized, None Issued and Outstanding | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Retained Earnings | 1,455,811 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 591,405 |
| (b) | 1,886,797 |
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| — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (160,419 | ) | (k) | — |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (8,476 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (8,476 | ) |
Total CNX Resources Corporation Stockholders’ Equity | 3,899,899 |
| | 297,993 |
| | — |
| | 132,993 |
| | 4,330,885 |
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Noncontrolling Interest | — |
| | 503,716 |
| | — |
| | 214,861 |
| (f) | 718,577 |
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TOTAL EQUITY | 3,899,899 |
| | 801,709 |
| | — |
| | 347,854 |
| | 5,049,462 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ | 6,931,913 |
| | $ | 977,268 |
| | $ | (15,285 | ) | | $ | 508,273 |
| | $ | 8,402,169 |
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CNX RESOURCES CORPORATION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
DECEMBER 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
1. Description of Acquisition
On January 3, 2018, CNX completed the Acquisition. CNX Gathering holds all of the interests in CNX Midstream GP, LLC, which holds the general partner interest and incentive distribution rights in CNXM. As a result of this transaction, CNX owns and controls 100% of CNX Gathering, making CNXM a single-sponsor master limited partnership.
Prior to the Acquisition, CNX accounted for its interests in CNX Gathering and CNXM as an equity-method investment. The Acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting under the provisions of ASC 805 and applying the pro forma assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes. The acquisition method of accounting is dependent upon certain valuations and other studies that have yet to progress to a stage where there is sufficient information for a definitive measure. Accordingly, the pro forma adjustments are preliminary, have been made solely for the purpose of providing pro forma financial statements, and are subject to revision based on a final determination of fair value as of the date of acquisition. Differences between these preliminary estimates and the final acquisition accounting may have a material impact on the accompanying pro forma financial statements and the combined company's future results of operations and financial position. The preliminary acquisition date fair value of the previously held equity interest was $766,776 and is included in the measurement of the consideration transferred. CNX recognized a gain of $591,405 as a result of remeasuring its previously held equity interest in CNX Gathering and CNXM before consummation of the Acquisition.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2017 and unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2017 are derived from and should be read in conjunction with CNX Resources Corporation's (CNX) audited consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2017 and accompanying notes which are available on the United States Security Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and CNX's website at www.cnx.com.
The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements were prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. In accordance with rule 11-02(b)(5) of Regulation S-X amounts related to discontinued operations have been excluded from the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2017.
The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2017 assumes the Acquisition occurred on January 1, 2017. The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2017, assumes the Acquisition occurred on December 31, 2017. All transactions between CNX and CNX Gathering and CNXM have been eliminated. The historical consolidated financial information has been adjusted to reflect factually supportable items that are directly attributable to the Acquistion and, with respect to the statement of income only, are expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not include any impact of the agreement that closed March 16, 2018 whereby CNX sold its 95% interest in the Shirley-Pennsboro gathering system to CNXM for total cash consideration of $265,000. Nor does it take into account the $400,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.5% senior notes due 2026 that were issued by CNXM to finance the Shirley-Pennsboro transaction.
The pro forma statement of income does not reflect any expected costs savings, operating efficiencies or other synergies that may result from the Acquisition.
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3. | Pro forma Adjustments and Assumptions |
The adjustments are based on currently available information for certain estimates and assumptions and, therefore, the actual effects of these transactions may differ from the pro forma adjustments. A general description of these transactions and adjustments is provided as follows:
(a) Reflects the estimated fair value of consideration transferred. The total estimated consideration transferred in the Acquisition is comprised of the following (in thousands):
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Cash consideration | $ | 305,000 |
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CNX Gathering cash on hand at January 3, 2018 distributed to Noble | 2,620 |
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Fair value of previously held equity interest | 766,776 |
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Total estimated fair value of consideration transferred | $ | 1,074,396 |
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The following is a summary of the preliminary estimated fair values of the net assets acquired as if the Acquisition had occurred on December 31, 2017:
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Fair value of asset acquired: | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 8,348 |
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Accounts and notes receivable | 21,199 |
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Prepaid expense | 2,006 |
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Other Current Assets | 163 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net | 987,725 |
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Intangible assets | 119,000 |
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Other | 593 |
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Total assets acquired | 1,139,034 |
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Fair value of liabilities assumed: | |
Accounts payable | 26,059 |
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CNXM revolving credit facility | 149,500 |
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Total liabilities assumed | 175,559 |
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Total identifiable net assets | 963,475 |
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Fair value of noncontrolling interest in CNXM | (718,577 | ) |
Goodwill | 829,498 |
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Net assets acquired | $ | 1,074,396 |
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The fair value assigned to the noncontrolling interest in CNXM represents 41.9 million limited partner units at $17.15 per unit on January 3, 2018 (the date the Acquisition closed).
Goodwill is considered an indefinite lived asset.
A 1% increase or decrease in the fair value of the previously held equity interest in CNX Gathering and CNXM would result in approximately $8,000 increase or decrease in both the goodwill recognized and the gain from remeasuring the previously held equity.
(b) Under ASC 805, a step acquisition in which control of a business is obtained over time is accounted for as a business combination. The accounting guidance also requires that previously held equity interests be remeasured at fair value and any difference between the fair value and the carrying value of the equity interest held be recognized as a gain or loss on the statement of income. The fair value assigned to the previously held equity interest in CNX Gathering and CNXM for purposes of calculating the gain or loss was determined using the income approach, based on a discounted cash flow methodology. The resulting gain on remeasurement to fair value of the previously held equity interest in the CNX Gathering and CNXM of $591,405 has been included as an adjustment to retained earnings in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet, but excluded from the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income.
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Gain on remeasurement to fair value of the previously held equity interest in CNX Gathering and CNXM is computed as follows: | |
Fair value of previously held equity interest | $ | 766,776 |
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Less: Carrying value of the previously held equity interest | 175,371 |
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Gain on previously held equity investment | $ | 591,405 |
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(c) Reflects the elimination of transactions between CNX Gathering and CNX from the historical financial statements, that would be treated as intercompany transactions after the Acquisition.
(d) Reflects incremental tax expense for the net pro forma adjustments to earnings before income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2017, based on an estimated statutory rate of 27.14%. We expect our effective rate in future years, however, to vary from these estimated statutory rates.
(e) Reflects the removal of the following: (i) CNX's investment in affiliate balance and earnings from affiliates related to CNX Gathering and CNXM; and (ii) CNX Gathering's members' equity. Prior to the acquisition date, CNX accounted for its interest in CNX Gathering and CNXM as an equity-method investment.
(f) Represents the noncontrolling interest for the approximately 64.57% of CNXM's outstanding limited partner common units not owned by CNX. The noncontrolling interest was valued at $718,577 based on the fair value of CNXM's limited partner common units on January 3, 2018 (the date the Acquisition closed).
(g) Reflects the reversal of non-recurring professional fees associated with the Acquisition that are included in the historical results of CNX.
(h) Reflects the adjustment to depreciation, depletion and amortization as a result of the change in the basis of property, plant and equipment to their preliminary estimate of fair value in connection with the Acquisition. Property, plant and equipment is being depreciated over useful lives ranging from 10 to 40 years.
(i) Reflects the goodwill resulting from the Acquisition, calculated as follows (in thousands):
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Cash consideration | $ | 305,000 |
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CNX Gathering cash on hand at January 3, 2018 distributed to Noble | 2,620 |
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Fair value of previously held equity interest | 766,776 |
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Total estimated fair value of consideration transferred | 1,074,396 |
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Less: Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, net | (844,475 | ) |
Less: Recognition of identifiable intangible assets acquired | (119,000 | ) |
Fair value of noncontrolling interest of CNXM | 718,577 |
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Total estimated goodwill | $ | 829,498 |
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(j) As part of the preliminary purchase price allocation, CNX identified an intangible asset associated with customer relationships, which will be amortized on a straight-line basis over its preliminary estimated useful life of 17 years. The estimate of fair value is preliminary and will not be final until the completion of certain valuations and studies.
(k) Deferred income taxes were adjusted to account for the fair value adjustments associated with the Acquisition. The analysis of the deferred income taxes was performed using the CNX's blended local statutory rate of 27.14%.