Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Consolidation The consolidated financial statements and related notes reflect the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany profits, transactions and balances have been eliminated. Reclassifications Certain amounts in the prior years’ consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Use of Estimates The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash include all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase. Restricted cash represents cash that is legally restricted under the MRL Credit Facility, and it is presented as a non-current asset because it is only available for capital additions related to the renewable diesel project. Accounts Receivable The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition and generally does not require collateral. Accounts receivable are carried at their face amounts. The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses for estimated losses in the collection of accounts receivable. The Company makes estimates regarding the future ability of its customers to make required payments based on historical experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances, credit quality of its customers, current economic conditions, expected future trends and other factors that may affect customers’ ability to pay. Individual accounts are written off against the allowance for credit losses after all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted. The activity in the allowance for credit losses was as follows (in millions): December 31, 2021 2020 Beginning balance $ 0.8 $ 0.9 Provision 1.2 (0.1) Write-offs, net — — Ending balance $ 2.0 $ 0.8 Inventories The cost of inventory is recorded using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method. Costs include crude oil and other feedstocks, labor, processing costs and refining overhead costs. Inventories are valued at the lo wer of cost or market value. The replacement cost of these inventories, based on current market values, would have be en $64.9 million higher than the carrying value of inventory and $6.7 million lower as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. On March 31, 2017 and June 19, 2017, the Company sold inventory comprised of crude oil and refined products to Macquarie Energy North America Trading Inc. (“Macquarie”) under Supply and Offtake Agreements as described in Note 8 — “Inventory Financing Agreements” related to the Great Falls and Shreveport refineries, respectively. Inventories consist of the following (in millions): December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Titled Supply & Offtake Agreements (1) Total Titled Supply & Offtake Agreements (1) Total Raw materials $ 41.0 $ 19.9 $ 60.9 $ 30.8 $ 11.5 $ 42.3 Work in process 52.5 28.5 81.0 31.8 27.4 59.2 Finished goods 121.1 63.6 184.7 114.0 39.4 153.4 $ 214.6 $ 112.0 $ 326.6 $ 176.6 $ 78.3 $ 254.9 (1) Amounts represent LIFO value and do not necessarily represent the value at which the inventory was sold. Please read Note 8 - “Inventory Financing Agreements” for further information. Under the LIFO inventory method, the most recently incurred costs are charged to cost of sales and inventories are valued at the earliest acquisition costs. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company re corded a decrease (exclus ive of lower of cost or market (“LCM”) adjustm ents) of $5.6 million in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations due to the liquidation of inventory layers. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded an increase (exclusive of LCM adjustments) of $4.5 million in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations due to the liquidation of inventory layers. In addition, the use of the LIFO inventory method may result in increases or decreases to cost of sales in years that inventory volumes decline as the result of charging cost of sales with LIFO inventory costs generated in prior periods. In periods of rapidly declining prices, LIFO inventories may have to be written down to market value due to the higher costs assigned to LIFO layers in prior periods. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company record ed a decrease in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operati ons of $44.7 million due to th e sale of inventory previously adjusted through the LCM valuation. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded an increase in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations of $24.0 million as a result of declining market prices. Derivatives The Company is exposed to fluctuations in the price of numerous commodities, such as crude oil (its principal raw material), as well as the sales prices of gasoline, diesel, natural gas and jet fuel. Given the historical volatility of commodity prices, these fluctuations can significantly impact sales, gross profit and net income. Therefore, the Company utilizes derivative instruments primarily to minimize its price risk and volatility of cash flows associated with the purchase of crude oil, natural gas, and the sale of fuel products. The Company employs various hedging strategies and does not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes. For further information, please read Note 10 - “Derivatives.” On a regular basis, the Company enters into commodity contracts with counterparties for the purchase or sale of crude oil, blendstocks and various finished products. These contracts usually qualify for the normal purchase / normal sale exemption under ASC 815 and, as such, are not measured at fair value. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated on the basis of cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives. Assets under finance leases are amortized over the lesser of the useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. Property, plant and equipment, including depreciable lives, consisted of the following (in millions): December 31, 2021 2020 Land $ 8.7 $ 8.7 Buildings and improvements (10 to 40 years) 35.5 35.5 Machinery and equipment (10 to 20 years) 1,649.6 1,625.9 Furniture, fixtures and software (5 to 10 years) 47.9 49.1 Assets under finance leases (1 to 14 years) (1) 8.3 7.4 Construction-in-progress 116.3 28.2 1,866.3 1,754.8 Less accumulated depreciation (916.6) (835.0) $ 949.7 $ 919.8 (1) Assets under finance leases consist of buildings and machinery and equipment. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization o f $4.1 million and $3.4 million, respectively. Under the composite depreciation method, the cost of partial retirements of a group is charged to accumulated depreciation. However, when there are dispositions of complete groups or significant portions of groups, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are retired, and any gain or loss is reflected in earnings. During 2021 and 2020, the Company incurred $151.1 million and $126.3 million, respectively, of interest expense of which $1.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively, was capitalized as a component of property, plant and equipment. The Company periodically assesses its operations and legal requirements to determine if recognition of an asset retirement obligation is necessary. The Company has not recorded an asset retirement obligation as of December 31, 2021 or 2020 given the timing of any retirement and related costs are currently indeterminable. During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded $95.9 million and $91.1 million, respectively, of depreciation expense on its property, plant and equipment. Depreciation expense included $0.7 million and $0.6 million for the years ended 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to the Company’s finance lease assets. The Company capitalizes the cost of computer software developed or obtained for internal use. Capitalized software is amortized using the straight-line method over five Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of the net assets acquired in various acquisitions. Please read Note 6 - “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” for more information. The Company assesses goodwill for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate its carrying value may not be recoverable in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) and ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment . Under ASC 350, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the impairment test is unnecessary. The Company tests goodwill either quantitatively or qualitatively for impairment. The Company assessed goodwill for impairment qualitatively and quantitatively during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. In assessing the qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company assesses relevant events and circumstances that may impact the fair value and the carrying amount of the reporting unit. The identification of relevant events and circumstances and how these may impact a reporting unit’s fair value or carrying amount involve significant judgment and assumptions. The judgment and assumptions include the identification of macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, overall financial performance and Company specific events and making the assessment on whether each relevant factor will impact the impairment test positively or negatively and the magnitude of any such impact. In the first step of the quantitative assessment, the Company’s assets and liabilities, including existing goodwill and other intangible assets, are assigned to the identified reporting units to determine the carrying value of the reporting units. Under ASU 2017-04, goodwill impairment testing is done by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, the Company would recognize an impairment charge for the amount that the reporting unit's carrying value exceeds the fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. When performing the quantitative assessment, the fair value of the reporting units is determined using the income approach. The income approach focuses on the income-producing capability of the reporting unit, measuring the current value of the reporting unit by calculating the present value of its future economic benefits such as cash earnings, cost savings, corporate tax structure and product offerings. Value indications are developed by discounting expected cash flows to their present value at a rate of return that incorporates the risk-free rate for the use of funds, the expected rate of inflation, and risks associated with the reporting unit. For more information, please read Note 6 - “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Finite-lived intangible assets consist of intangible assets associated with customer relationships, tradenames, trade secrets, patents and royalty agreements that were acquired in various acquisitions. The majority of these assets are being amortized using undiscounted estimated future cash flows over the term of the related agreements. Intangible assets associated with customer relationships are being amortized using the undiscounted estimated future cash flows method based upon assumed rates of annual customer attrition. For more information, please read Note 6 - “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Other Noncurrent Assets Other noncurrent assets include turnaround costs. Turnaround costs represent capitalized costs associated with the Company’s periodic major maintenance and repairs and the net carrying value of turnaround costs included in other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheets w ere $82.3 million and $34.2 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company capitalizes these costs and amortizes the costs on a straight-line basis over the lives of the turnaround assets which is generally two five of $41.5 million and $60.5 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Renewable Identification Numbers (“RINs”) Obligation The Company’s RINs obligation (“RINs Obligation”) is an estimated provision for the future purchase of RINs in order to satisfy the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) requirement to blend renewable fuels into certain transportation fuel products pursuant to the Renewable Fuel Standard (“RFS”). A RIN is a 38-character number assigned to each physical gallon of renewable fuel produced in or imported into the United States. The EPA sets annual volume obligations for the percentage of renewable fuels that must be blended into transportation fuels consumed in the U.S. and, as a producer of transportation fuels from petroleum, the Company is subject to those obligations. Compliance is demonstrated by tendering RINs to the EPA documenting that blending has been accomplished. To the extent the Company is unable to physically blend renewable fuels to satisfy the EPA requirement, it may purchase RINs in the open market to satisfy the annual obligations. The Company accounts for its current period RINs obligation by multiplying the quantity of RINs shortage (based on actual results) by the period end RINs spot price, which is recorded as a RINs obligation in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s RINs obligations for compliance years 2019 and 2020 are presented as a current liability in the consolidated balance sheets and the Company’s RINs obligation for compliance year 2021 is presented as a long-term liability in the consolidated balance sheets. This liability is revalued at the end of each subsequent accounting period, which produces non-cash mark-to-market adjustments that are reflected in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations (with the exception of RINs for compliance year 2019 related to the San Antonio refinery, which amount is reflected in other operating expense in the consolidated statements of operations). RINs generated by blending may be sold or held to offset future RINs Obligations. Any gains or losses from RINs sales are recorded in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. The liabilities associated with the Company’s RINs obligation are considered recurring fair value measurements. Please read Note 7 - “Commitments and Contingencies” for further information on the Company’s RINs Obligation. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including finite-lived intangible assets, when events or circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value of a long-lived asset to be held and used is considered impaired when the anticipated separately identifiable undiscounted cash flows from such an asset are less than the carrying value of the asset. In such an event, a write-down of the asset would be recorded through a charge to operations, based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset. Fair value is determined primarily using anticipated cash flows assumed by a market participant discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Long-lived assets to be disposed of other than by sale are considered held and used until disposal. During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company did not identify any impairment indicators that suggested the carrying values of its long-lived assets are not recoverable at the asset groups within the Specialty Products and Solutions, Montana/Renewables, Performance Brands and Corporate segments. As a result of the long-lived asset impairment assessment performed, no im pairment charges were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded a loss of $5.1 million for the write-off of an other receivable for payments due from an unconsolidated affiliate, which is included in loss on impairment and disposal of assets in the consolidated statements of operations. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue Recognition, which states that revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods are transferred to the customer, in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods. Please read Note 4 - “Revenue Recognition” for additional information on our revenue recognition accounting policies and elections. Revenues associated with transactions commonly called buy/sell contracts, in which the purchase and sale of inventory with the same counterparty are entered into “in contemplation” of one another, are combined and reported as a net purchase in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Concentrations of Credit Risk The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and in some instances requires cash in advance or letters of credit prior to shipment for domestic orders. For international orders, letters of credit are generally required, and the Company maintains insurance policies which cover certain export orders. The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses account for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The allowance for credit losses is developed based on several factors including historical experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances, credit quality of the Company’s customers, current economic conditions, expected future trends and other factors that may affect customers’ ability to pay, which exist as of the balance sheet dates. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. The Company has derivative positions with a limited number of counterparties. The evaluation of these counterparties is performed quarterly in connection with the Company’s ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, valuations to determine the impact of the counterparty credit risk on the valuation of its derivative instruments. Earnings per Unit The Company calculates earnings per unit under ASC 260-10, Earnings per Share . The Company treats incentive distribution rights (“IDRs”) as participating securities for the purposes of computing earnings per unit in the period that the general partner becomes contractually obligated to receive IDRs. Also, the undistributed earnings are allocated to the partnership interests based on the allocation of earnings to the Company’s partners’ capital accounts as specified in the Company’s partnership agreement. When distributions exceed earnings, net income is reduced by the actual distributions with the resulting net loss being allocated to capital accounts as specified in the Company’s partnership agreement. Unit-Based Compensation For unit-based compensation equity awards granted, compensation expense is recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements on a straight-line basis over the awards’ vesting periods based on their fair values on the dates of grant. The unit-based compensation awards vest over a period not exceeding four years. The amount of compensation expense recognized at any date is at least equal to the portion of the grant date value of the award that is vested at that date. For more information, please re ad Note 13 - “Unit-Based Compensation.” Unit-based compensation liability awards are awards that are currently expected to be settled in cash on their vesting dates, rather than in equity units (“Liability Awards”). Liability Awards are recorded in accrued salaries, wages and benefits based on the vested portion of the fair value of the awards on the balance sheet date. The fair value of Liability Awards is updated at each balance sheet date and changes in the fair value of the vested portions of the Liability Awards are recorded as increases or decreases to compensation expense. The Company recognizes forfeitures as they occur. Please read Note 13 - “Unit-Based Compensation” for more information on Liability Awards. Advertising Expenses The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred which tot aled $7.4 million and $4.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Advertising expenses are reported as selling expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”) which changed the impairment model for most financial instruments. Previous guidance required the recognition of credit losses based on an incurred loss impairment methodology that reflects losses once the losses are probable. Under ASU 2016-13, the Company is required to use a current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model that immediately recognizes an estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the life of the financial instruments that are in the scope of the update, including trade receivables. The CECL model uses a broader range of reasonable and supportable information in the development of credit loss estimates. The result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 was de-minimis and did not result in an adjustment to beginning partners’ capital (deficit). The allowance for credit losses for accounts receivable was $2.0 million and $0.8 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. |