Q3 2013 Form 10-Q


 
 
 
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
OR 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to
Commission file number 1-31219
 SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
23-3096839
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
1818 Market Street, Suite 1500,
Philadelphia, PA
 
19103
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (866) 248-4344
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report: Not Applicable
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
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Large accelerated filer
 
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Accelerated filer
 
¨
Non-accelerated filer
 
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Smaller reporting company
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
At September 30, 2013, the number of the registrant’s Common Units outstanding were 103,809,638.
 
 
 
 
 





SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS L.P.
INDEX
 
 
 
 
 
 
Page
Number
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
 
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
 
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
 
 
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
 
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
 
 
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
 
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
 
 
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
 
 
 
Item 5.
Other Information
 
 
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
 
SIGNATURE

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PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except per unit amounts)
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and other operating revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated customers
 
$
4,120

 
 
$
3,066

 
$
11,166

 
 
$
9,460

Affiliates (Note 4)
 
408

 
 
141

 
1,185

 
 
461

Gain on divestment and related matters (Note 2)
 

 
 

 

 
 
11

Total Revenues
 
4,528

 
 
3,207

 
12,351

 
 
9,932

Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of products sold
 
4,287

 
 
2,958

 
11,534

 
 
9,214

Operating expenses
 
36

 
 
39

 
87

 
 
97

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
33

 
 
30

 
100

 
 
86

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
68

 
 
26

 
196

 
 
76

Impairment charge and related matters (Notes 2 and 16)
 

 
 

 

 
 
(1
)
Total Costs and Expenses
 
4,424

 
 
3,053

 
11,917

 
 
9,472

Operating Income
 
104

 
 
154

 
434

 
 
460

Interest cost and debt expense, net
 
(25
)
 
 
(24
)
 
(72
)
 
 
(73
)
Capitalized interest
 
3

 
 
4

 
14

 
 
8

Other income
 
7

 
 
11

 
16

 
 
18

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
 
89

 
 
145

 
392

 
 
413

Provision for income taxes (Note 8)
 
(8
)
 
 
(8
)
 
(23
)
 
 
(24
)
Net Income
 
81

 
 
137

 
369

 
 
389

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(3
)
 
 
(3
)
 
(8
)
 
 
(8
)
Net Income Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
78

 
 
134

 
361

 
 
381

Less: General Partner's interest
 
(31
)
 
 
(21
)
 
(88
)
 
 
(55
)
Limited Partners' interest(1)
 
$
47

 
 
$
113

 
$
273

 
 
$
326

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. per Limited Partner unit (Note 5):
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.45

 
 
$
1.09

 
$
2.63

 
 
$
3.15

Diluted
 
$
0.45

 
 
$
1.09

 
$
2.62

 
 
$
3.14

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average Limited Partners' units outstanding (Note 5):
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
103.8

 
 
103.6

 
103.8

 
 
103.5

Diluted
 
104.3

 
 
103.9

 
104.3

 
 
103.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive Income
 
$
81

 
 
$
120

 
$
369

 
 
$
368

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(3
)
 
 
(3
)
 
(8
)
 
 
(8
)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
$
78

 
 
$
117

 
$
361

 
 
$
360

 
(1) Includes interest in net income attributable to Class A units, which were converted to common units in July 2012.
(See Accompanying Notes)

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SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
2

 
$
3

Advances to affiliated companies (Note 4)
 
182

 
56

Accounts receivable, affiliated companies (Note 4)
 
7

 
19

Accounts receivable, net
 
2,233

 
1,834

Inventories (Note 6)
 
568

 
478

Total Current Assets
 
2,992

 
2,390

Properties, plants and equipment
 
6,401

 
5,673

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
 
(209
)
 
(50
)
Properties, plants and equipment, net
 
6,192

 
5,623

Investment in affiliates
 
121

 
118

Goodwill
 
1,346

 
1,368

Intangible assets, net
 
806

 
843

Other assets
 
41

 
19

Total Assets
 
$
11,498

 
$
10,361

Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
2,374

 
$
1,932

Accounts payable, affiliated companies (Note 4)
 
12

 
12

Accrued liabilities
 
84

 
127

Accrued taxes payable (Note 8)
 
73

 
60

Total Current Liabilities
 
2,543

 
2,131

Long-term debt (Note 9)
 
2,309

 
1,732

Other deferred credits and liabilities
 
75

 
60

Deferred income taxes (Note 8)
 
252

 
243

Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10)
 

 

Total Liabilities
 
5,179

 
4,166

Total Equity
 
6,319

 
6,195

Total Liabilities and Equity
 
$
11,498

 
$
10,361

(See Accompanying Notes)


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SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income
 
$
369

 
 
$
389

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
196

 
 
76

Impairment charge and related matters
 

 
 
(1
)
Claim for recovery of environmental liability
 

 
 
(14
)
Expected proceeds from insurance recovery
 
(3
)
 
 

Amortization of bond premium
 
(17
)
 
 

Restricted unit incentive plan expense
 
10

 
 
6

Deferred income tax expense
 
4

 
 

Changes in working capital pertaining to operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies
 
12

 
 
(1
)
Accounts receivable, net
 
(388
)
 
 
190

Inventories
 
(85
)
 
 
(44
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
369

 
 
(174
)
Accrued taxes payable
 
13

 
 
(6
)
Other
 
(19
)
 
 
(10
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
461

 
 
411

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(605
)
 
 
(235
)
Acquisitions
 
(60
)
 
 

Proceeds from divestments and related matters
 

 
 
11

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(665
)
 
 
(224
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions paid to limited and general partners
 
(256
)
 
 
(178
)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
 
(7
)
 
 
(5
)
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan
 
(1
)
 
 
(5
)
Repayments under credit facilities
 
(119
)
 
 
(322
)
Borrowings under credit facilities
 
15

 
 
501

Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 
691

 
 

Repayments of senior notes
 

 
 
(250
)
Changes in advances to affiliated companies
 
(126
)
 
 
69

Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate
 
6

 
 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
203

 
 
(190
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
(1
)
 
 
(3
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
3

 
 
5

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
2

 
 
$
2

(See Accompanying Notes)

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SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS L.P.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
 
 
 
Limited Partners
 
General
Partner
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
 
 
Common
 
Class A
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2012
 
$
1,039

 
$
22

 
$
34

 
$
1

 
$
98

 
$
1,194

Net Income
 
324

 
2

 
55

 

 
8

 
389

Change in cash flow hedges
 

 

 

 
(21
)
 

 
(21
)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
 
324

 
2

 
55

 
(21
)
 
8

 
368

Units issued under incentive plans
 
6

 

 

 

 

 
6

Distribution equivalent rights
 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan
 
(5
)
 

 

 

 

 
(5
)
Conversion of Class A Units to Common Units
 
24

 
(24
)
 

 

 

 

Distributions
 
(133
)
 

 
(45
)
 

 
(5
)
 
(183
)
Balance at September 30, 2012
 
$
1,254

 
$

 
$
44

 
$
(20
)
 
$
101

 
$
1,379

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2013
 
$
5,175

 
$

 
$
897

 
$

 
$
123

 
$
6,195

Net Income
 
273

 

 
88

 

 
8

 
369

Total comprehensive income
 
273

 

 
88

 

 
8

 
369

Units issued under incentive plans
 
10

 

 

 

 

 
10

Distribution equivalent rights
 
(2
)
 

 

 

 

 
(2
)
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan
 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
Distributions
 
(178
)
 

 
(78
)
 

 
(7
)
 
(263
)
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate
 
6

 

 

 

 

 
6

Increase attributable to acquisition from affiliate
 
4

 

 

 

 

 
4

Other
 

 

 
1

 

 

 
1

Balance at September 30, 2013
 
$
5,287

 
$

 
$
908

 
$

 
$
124

 
$
6,319

(See Accompanying Notes)

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SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS L.P.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

1. Organization and Basis of Presentation

Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (the "Partnership") is a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership that owns and operates a logistics business, consisting of refined products and crude oil pipelines, terminalling and storage assets, and refined products and crude oil acquisition and marketing assets. The Partnership is principally engaged in these activities in more than 30 states located throughout the United States.

The condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the results of Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), and include the accounts of entities in which the Partnership has a controlling financial interest. A controlling financial interest is evidenced by either a voting interest greater than 50 percent or a risk and rewards model that identifies the Partnership or one of its subsidiaries as the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. The Partnership holds a controlling financial interest in Inland Corporation ("Inland"), Mid-Valley Pipeline Company ("Mid-Valley") and West Texas Gulf Pipe Line Company ("West Texas Gulf"), and as such, these joint ventures are reflected as consolidated subsidiaries of the Partnership. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation and noncontrolling interests in equity and net income are shown separately in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of comprehensive income. Equity ownership interests in corporate joint ventures in which the Partnership does not have a controlling financial interest, but over which the Partnership can exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial reporting. They do not include all disclosures normally made in financial statements contained in Form 10-K. The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012 has been derived from the Partnership's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012. In management's opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods shown have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year 2013.

During the first quarter 2013, the Partnership adjusted its presentation of operating income and the presentation of certain amounts reported in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income to conform to the presentation utilized by Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. ("ETP"), the majority owner of the Partnership's general partner. Other income, which is comprised primarily of equity income from the Partnership's unconsolidated joint-venture interests, is presented separately and is no longer included as a component of operating income. These changes did not impact the Partnership's net income. Prior period amounts have been recast to conform to current presentation.

On October 5, 2012, Sunoco, Inc. ("Sunoco") was acquired by ETP. Prior to this transaction, Sunoco (through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sunoco Partners LLC) served as the Partnership's general partner and owned a two percent general partner interest, all of the Partnership's incentive distribution rights and a 32.4 percent limited partner interest in the Partnership. In connection with the acquisition, Sunoco's general and limited partner interests in the Partnership were contributed to ETP, resulting in a change of control of the Partnership's general partner. As a result, the Partnership became a consolidated subsidiary of ETP and elected to apply "push-down" accounting, which required the Partnership's assets and liabilities to be adjusted to fair value on the closing date, October 5, 2012. The effective date of the acquisition for accounting and reporting purposes was deemed to be October 1, 2012. Due to the application of push-down accounting, the Partnership's condensed consolidated financial statements and certain footnote disclosures are presented in two distinct periods to indicate the application of two different bases of accounting during those periods. The periods prior to the acquisition date, October 5, 2012, are identified as "Predecessor" and the periods from October 5, 2012 forward are identified as "Successor." The Partnership performed an analysis and determined that the activity from October 1, 2012 through October 4, 2012 was not material in relation to the Partnership's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Therefore, operating results between October 1, 2012 and October 4, 2012 were included within the "Successor" period in the Partnership's 2012 consolidated financial statements.

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With the assistance of a third-party valuation firm, management developed models to estimate the enterprise value of the Partnership on October 5, 2012. These models utilized a combination of observable market inputs and management assumptions, including application of a discounted cash flow approach to projected operating results, growth estimates and projected changes in market conditions. The estimated fair value of the partners' capital balances as of October 5, 2012 was as follows:
 
Successor
 
(in millions)
Fair value of Limited Partners' interests
$
5,118

Fair value of General Partner's interest
893

Fair value of Noncontrolling interests
123

 
$
6,134

The Partnership then determined the estimated fair value of its assets and liabilities. The fair values of the Partnership's current assets and current liabilities (with the exception of inventory) were assumed to approximate their carrying values. The estimated fair values of the Partnership's long-lived tangible assets and inventory were determined utilizing observable market inputs where available or estimated replacement cost adjusted for a usage or obsolescence factor. The Partnership's identifiable intangible assets consist of customer relationships and technology patents, the fair value of which were estimated by applying a discounted cash flow approach, which was adjusted for customer attrition assumptions and projected market conditions. The estimated fair values of the Partnership's long-term liabilities were determined utilizing observable market inputs where available or estimated based on their current carrying values. The Partnership recorded goodwill as the excess of the estimated enterprise value over the sum of the fair values allocated to the Partnership's assets and liabilities. The following table summarizes the allocation of the fair value of partners' capital balances to the assets and liabilities of the Partnership as of the acquisition date. Based on management's review of the valuation, certain amounts included in the purchase price allocation have been adjusted as of September 30, 2013 from those amounts reflected in the preliminary purchase price allocation as of October 5, 2012. The adjustments made in 2013 are not material to the original valuation recorded in the fourth quarter of 2012. The preliminary allocation to certain assets and/or liabilities may be adjusted by material amounts as the Partnership continues to finalize the fair value estimates.
 
Successor
 
(in millions)
Current assets
$
2,449

Properties, plants and equipment
5,555

Investment in affiliates
119

Goodwill (1)
1,346

Intangible assets
855

Other assets
25

Current liabilities
(2,132
)
Long-term debt
(1,778
)
Other deferred credits and liabilities
(61
)
Deferred income taxes
(244
)
 
$
6,134

 
(1) 
Includes $200, $545 and $601 million allocated to the Crude Oil Pipelines, Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing and Terminal Facilities segments, respectively.

In July 2013, the limited liability agreement of Sunoco Partners LLC was amended to reflect the addition of ETE Common Holdings, LLC ("ETE Holdings") as an owner of a 0.1 percent membership interest in the Partnership's general partner. ETE Holdings is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Transfer Equity, L.P., and an affiliate of ETP. This change in the ownership of the general partner did not impact the Partnership's consolidated financial statements. Subsequent to the amendment, the Partnership remains a consolidated subsidiary of ETP. In addition, the 33.5 million common units owned by Sunoco Partners LLC were assigned to ETP.

2. Change in Business and Other Matters

In February 2012, the Partnership sold its refined products terminal and pipeline assets in Big Sandy, Texas for $11 million. The buyer also assumed a $1 million environmental liability associated with the assets. The net book value of the

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assets sold and liability transferred approximated the sale price. In connection with the sale, the Partnership also agreed to cancel existing throughput and deficiency agreements in exchange for cash payments of $11 million. During the first quarter 2012, the Partnership recognized a total gain of $11 million, which primarily related to the contract settlements. The gain was recorded as $5 and $6 million within the Refined Products Pipelines and Terminal Facilities segments, respectively.

In July 2012, Sunoco announced that it agreed to form Philadelphia Energy Solutions, a joint venture with The Carlyle Group, for its Philadelphia refinery, which enabled the facility to continue operating. During the second quarter 2012, the Partnership reversed $10 million of regulatory obligations for tank cleaning which was previously expected to be performed if the Philadelphia refinery was shut down.

3. Acquisitions

In the second quarter 2013, the Partnership acquired Sunoco's Marcus Hook facility and related assets (the "Marcus Hook Facility") for $60 million in cash including certain acquisition costs. The acquisition included terminalling and storage assets located in Pennsylvania and Delaware and commercial agreements, including a reimbursement agreement under which Sunoco will reimburse the Partnership $40 million for certain operating expenses of the Marcus Hook Facility through March 31, 2017. The reimbursement proceeds will be reflected as contributions to equity. The Partnership will be indemnified against environmental liabilities resulting from events which occurred at the Marcus Hook Facility prior to the closing of the transaction. Since the transaction was with a related party, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded by the Partnership at Sunoco's net carrying value plus acquisition costs. The net assets acquired are included within the Terminal Facilities segment.

The following table summarizes the preliminary effects of the acquisition on the Partnership's condensed consolidated balance sheet:
 
Marcus Hook Facility
 
(in millions)
Increase in:
 
Current assets
$
6

Properties, plants and equipment, net
66

Other assets
8

Current liabilities
(1
)
Other deferred credits and liabilities
(15
)
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. equity
(4
)
Cash paid for acquisition
$
60


4. Related Party Transactions

Acquisition of Sunoco

The general and limited partner interests that were previously owned by Sunoco were contributed to ETP in connection with the acquisition of Sunoco by ETP (Note 1). As a result of these transactions, both the Partnership and Sunoco became consolidated subsidiaries of ETP. The Partnership has various operating and administrative agreements with Sunoco, including the agreements described below. Sunoco continues to perform the administrative functions defined in such agreements on the Partnership's behalf.

Advances to/from Affiliate

The Partnership has a treasury services agreement with Sunoco pursuant to which it, among other things, participates in Sunoco's centralized cash management program. Under this program, all of the Partnership's cash receipts and cash disbursements are processed, together with those of Sunoco and its subsidiaries, through Sunoco's cash accounts with a corresponding credit or charge to an affiliated account. The affiliated balances are settled periodically, but no less frequently than monthly. Amounts due from Sunoco earn interest at a rate equal to the average rate of the Partnership's third-party money market investments, while amounts due to Sunoco bear interest at a rate equal to the interest rate provided in the Operating Partnership's $350 million Credit Facility (Note 9).


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Administrative Services

The Partnership has no employees and reimburses the general partner and its affiliates for certain costs and direct expenses incurred on the Partnership's behalf. These costs may increase if the acquisition or construction of new businesses or assets requires an increase in the level of general and administrative services performed for the Partnership.

Under the Omnibus Agreement, the Partnership pays Sunoco an annual administrative fee for expenses incurred by Sunoco and its affiliates to perform certain centralized corporate functions, such as legal, accounting, treasury, engineering, information technology, insurance, and other corporate services, including the administration of employee benefit plans. This fee does not include the cost of shared insurance programs (which are allocated to the Partnership based upon its share of the cash premiums incurred), the salaries of pipeline and terminal personnel or other employees of the general partner, or the cost of their employee benefits.

The Partnership's share of allocated Sunoco employee benefit plan expenses, including noncontributory defined benefit retirement plans, defined contribution 401(k) plans, employee and retiree medical, dental and life insurance plans, incentive compensation plans and other such benefits are reflected in cost of products sold, operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Affiliated Revenues and Accounts Receivable, Affiliated Companies

The Partnership is party to various agreements with ETP and its affiliates (including Sunoco) to supply crude oil and refined products, as well as to provide pipeline and terminalling services. Affiliated revenues in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income consist of revenues from ETP and its affiliated entities related to sales of crude oil and refined products and services including pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and blending.

Capital Contributions

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Partnership issued less than 0.1 million limited partnership units to participants in the Sunoco Partners LLC Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") upon completion of award vesting requirements, compared to 0.3 million limited partnership units issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. As a result of these issuances of limited partnership units, the general partner contributed less than $1 million in each period to maintain its two percent general partner interest. The Partnership recorded these amounts as capital contributions to Equity within its condensed consolidated balance sheets.

In connection with the acquisition of the Marcus Hook Facility in the second quarter 2013, the Partnership and Sunoco entered into an agreement under which Sunoco will reimburse the Partnership $40 million for certain operating expenses of the facility through March 31, 2017. The reimbursement proceeds will be reflected as contributions to equity. See Note 3 for additional details on this transaction.

5. Net Income Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. per Limited Partner Unit

The general partner's interest in net income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. ("net income attributable to partners") consists of its two percent general partner interest and "incentive distributions," which are increasing percentages, up to 50 percent of quarterly distributions in excess of $0.1667 per common unit (Note 12). The general partner was allocated net income attributable to partners of $31 and $21 million (representing 40 and 16 percent of total net income attributable to partners) for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $88 and $55 million (representing 24 and 14 percent of total net income attributable to partners) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Diluted net income attributable to partners per limited partner unit is calculated by dividing the limited partners' interest in net income attributable to partners by the sum of the weighted average number of common and Class A units outstanding, prior to conversion to common units, and the dilutive effect of unvested incentive unit awards (Note 13).


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The following table reconciles the weighted average number of common and Class A units used to compute basic net income attributable to limited partners per unit to those used to compute diluted net income attributable to limited partners per unit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
 
(in millions)
 
 
(in millions)
 
(in millions)
 
 
(in millions)
Weighted average number of units outstanding, basic
 
103.8

 
 
103.6

 
103.8

 
 
103.5

Add effect of dilutive incentive awards
 
0.5

 
 
0.3

 
0.5

 
 
0.4

Weighted average number of units, diluted
 
104.3

 
 
103.9

 
104.3

 
 
103.9


6. Inventories

The components of inventories are as follows:
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
 
(in millions)
Crude oil
 
$
464

 
$
418

Refined products
 
90

 
48

Refined products additives
 
2

 
3

Materials, supplies and other
 
12

 
9

 
 
$
568

 
$
478

The increase in crude oil inventory at September 30, 2013 was attributable to increased operating activities.
7. Intangible Assets
The components of intangible assets are as follows:
 
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
Weighted Average
Amortization Period
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
(in years)
 
(in millions)
Gross
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
 
18
 
$
808

 
$
808

Technology
 
10
 
47

 
47

Total gross
 
 
 
855

 
855

Accumulated amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
 
 
 
(44
)
 
(11
)
Technology
 
 
 
(5
)
 
(1
)
Total accumulated amortization
 
 
 
(49
)
 
(12
)
Total Net
 
 
 
$
806

 
$
843


Amortization expense was $12 and $7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $37 and $20 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Partnership forecasts $49 million of annual amortization expense for each year through the year 2017 for these intangible assets.

Intangible assets associated with rights of way are included in properties, plants and equipment in the Partnership's condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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8. Income Taxes

The Partnership is not a taxable entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or for the majority of states that impose income taxes. Rather, income taxes are generally assessed at the partner level. There are some states in which the Partnership operates where it is subject to state and local income taxes. Substantially all of the income tax reflected in the Partnership's condensed consolidated financial statements is related to the operations of Inland, Mid-Valley and West Texas Gulf, all of which are entities subject to income taxes for federal and state purposes at the corporate level. The effective tax rates for these entities approximate the federal statutory rate of 35 percent.

In taxable jurisdictions, the Partnership records deferred income taxes on all significant temporary differences between the book basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The net deferred tax liabilities reflected on the condensed consolidated balance sheets are derived principally from the differences in the book and tax bases of properties, plants and equipment of Inland, Mid-Valley and West Texas Gulf.

9. Debt

The components of the Partnership's debt balances are as follows:
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
 
(in millions)
Credit Facilities
 
 
 
 
$350 million Credit Facility, due August 2016
 
$

 
$
93

$200 million Credit Facility, due August 2014
 

 
26

$35 million Credit Facility, due April 2015 (1)
 
35

 
20

Senior Notes
 
 
 
 
Senior Notes - 8.75%, due February 2014 (2)
 
175

 
175

Senior Notes - 6.125%, due May 2016
 
175

 
175

Senior Notes - 5.50%, due February 2020
 
250

 
250

Senior Notes - 4.65%, due February 2022
 
300

 
300

Senior Notes - 3.45%, due January 2023
 
350

 

Senior Notes - 6.85%, due February 2040
 
250

 
250

Senior Notes - 6.10%, due February 2042
 
300

 
300

Senior Notes - 4.95%, due January 2043
 
350

 

Unamortized fair value adjustments
 
126

 
143

Total debt
 
2,311

 
1,732

Less:
 
 
 
 
Unamortized bond discount
 
(2
)
 

Long-term debt
 
$
2,309

 
$
1,732

 
(1) The $35 million Credit Facility is held by West Texas Gulf.
(2) The 8.75 percent Senior Notes due February 2014 have been classified as long-term debt as the Partnership has the ability and intent to refinance such notes on a long-term basis under its existing credit facilities.

Credit Facilities

The Operating Partnership maintains two credit facilities totaling $550 million to fund the Partnership's working capital requirements, finance acquisitions and capital projects and for general partnership purposes. The credit facilities consist of a $350 million unsecured credit facility which expires in August 2016 (the "$350 million Credit Facility") and a $200 million unsecured credit facility which expires in August 2014 (the "$200 million Credit Facility"). Outstanding borrowings under these credit facilities of $119 million at December 31, 2012 were repaid during the first quarter of 2013.

The $350 and $200 million Credit Facilities contain various covenants limiting the Partnership's ability to incur indebtedness; grant certain liens; make certain loans, acquisitions and investments; make any material change to the nature of its business; or enter into a merger or sale of assets, including the sale or transfer of interests in the Operating Partnership's

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subsidiaries. These credit facilities also limit the Partnership, on a rolling four-quarter basis, to a maximum total consolidated debt to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA ratio, as defined in the underlying credit agreements, of 5.0 to 1, which can generally be increased to 5.5 to 1 during an acquisition period. The Partnership's ratio of total consolidated debt, excluding net unamortized fair value adjustments, to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was 2.5 to 1 at September 30, 2013, as calculated in accordance with the credit agreements.

In May 2012, West Texas Gulf entered into a $35 million revolving credit facility (the "$35 million Credit Facility") which expires in April 2015. The facility is available to fund West Texas Gulf's general corporate purposes including working capital and capital expenditures. The $35 million Credit Facility contains various covenants limiting West Texas Gulf's ability to grant certain liens; make certain loans, acquisitions and investments; make any material changes to the nature of its business; or enter into a merger or sale of assets. The credit facility also limits West Texas Gulf, on a rolling four-quarter basis, to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.00 to 1 as of the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2013, as defined in the underlying credit agreement. In addition, the credit facility limits West Texas Gulf to a maximum leverage ratio of 2.00 to 1. At September 30, 2013, West Texas Gulf's fixed charge coverage ratio and leverage ratio were 1.19 to 1 and 0.94 to 1, respectively. Outstanding borrowings under this credit facility were $35 and $20 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Senior Notes

The Operating Partnership had $250 million of 7.25 percent Senior Notes which matured and were repaid in February 2012.

In January 2013, the Operating Partnership issued $350 million of 3.45 percent Senior Notes and $350 million of 4.95 percent Senior Notes (the "2023 and 2043 Senior Notes"), due January 2023 and January 2043, respectively. The terms and conditions of the 2023 and 2043 Senior Notes are comparable to those of the Operating Partnership's other outstanding senior notes. The net proceeds of $691 million from the 2023 and 2043 Senior Notes were used to repay outstanding borrowings under the $350 and $200 million credit facilities and for general partnership purposes.

10. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

The Partnership is subject to numerous federal, state and local laws which regulate the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relate to the protection of the environment. These laws and regulations can result in liabilities and loss contingencies for remediation at the Partnership's facilities and at third-party or formerly owned sites. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were accrued liabilities for environmental remediation in the condensed consolidated balance sheets of $3 million. The accrued liabilities for environmental remediation do not include any amounts attributable to unasserted claims, since unasserted claims are not considered probable of settlement or reasonably estimable, nor have any expected recoveries from insurance been recognized in earnings. Charges against income for environmental remediation totaled $1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $7 and $6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Partnership maintains insurance programs that cover certain of its existing or potential environmental liabilities. Claims for recovery of environmental liabilities and previous expenditures that are probable of realization were not material in relation to the Partnership's consolidated financial position at September 30, 2013.

Total future costs for environmental remediation activities will depend upon, among other things, the identification of any additional sites; the determination of the extent of the contamination at each site; the timing and nature of required remedial actions; the technology available and needed to meet the various existing legal requirements; the nature and extent of future environmental laws, inflation rates and the determination of the Partnership's liability at multi-party sites, if any, in light of uncertainties with respect to joint and several liability; and the number, participation levels and financial viability of other parties. Management believes it is reasonably possible that additional environmental remediation losses will be incurred. At September 30, 2013, the aggregate of the estimated maximum additional reasonably possible losses, which relate to numerous individual sites, totaled $4 million.

Sunoco has indemnified the Partnership for 30 years for environmental and toxic tort liabilities related to the assets contributed to the Partnership arising from the operation of such assets prior to the closing of the February 2002 initial public offering ("IPO"). Sunoco is required to indemnify the Partnership for 100 percent of all losses asserted within the first 21 years after the closing of the IPO. Sunoco's share of the liability for claims asserted thereafter will decrease by 10 percent per year. For example, for a claim asserted during the twenty-third year after closing of the IPO, Sunoco would be required to indemnify the Partnership for 80 percent of its loss. There is no monetary cap on the amount of indemnity coverage provided by Sunoco. The Partnership has agreed to indemnify Sunoco for events and conditions associated with the operation of the Partnership's

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assets occurring on or after the closing of the IPO and for environmental and toxic tort liabilities to the extent that Sunoco is not required to indemnify the Partnership.

Management of the Partnership does not believe that any liabilities which may arise from claims indemnified by Sunoco would be material in relation to the results of operations, financial position or cash flows of the Partnership at September 30, 2013. There are certain other pending legal proceedings related to matters arising after the IPO that are not indemnified by Sunoco. Management believes that any liabilities that may arise from these legal proceedings will not be material in relation to the Partnership's results of operations, financial position or cash flows at September 30, 2013.

11. Equity

The changes in the number of units outstanding from January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 are as follows:
 
 
 
Common
Units
 
Class A
Units
 
Total Units
 
 
(in millions)
Predecessor
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2012
 
99.4

 
3.9

 
103.3

Units issued under incentive plans
 
0.3

 

 
0.3

Conversion of Class A Units
 
3.9

 
(3.9
)
 

Balance at October 4, 2012
 
103.6

 

 
103.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at October 5, 2012
 
103.6

 

 
103.6

Units issued under incentive plans
 
0.2

 

 
0.2

Balance at December 31, 2012
 
103.8

 

 
103.8

Units issued under incentive plans
 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2013
 
103.8

 

 
103.8

The Partnership's 3.9 million Class A deferred distribution units converted to common units in July 2012. The Class A units were issued to Sunoco in connection with the acquisition of the Eagle Point tank farm and related assets in July 2011. Prior to their conversion, the Class A units participated in the allocation of net income on a pro-rata basis with the common units.

12. Cash Distributions

The distributions paid by the Partnership for the periods presented were as follows:
 
Date Cash Distribution Paid
 
Cash
Distribution
per Limited
Partner Unit
 
Total Cash
Distribution
to the
Limited
Partners
 
Total Cash
Distribution to
the General
Partner
 
 
 
 
(in millions)
 
(in millions)
Successor
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 14, 2013
 
$
0.6000

 
$
62

 
$
29

May 15, 2013
 
$
0.5725

 
$
59

 
$
26

February 14, 2013
 
$
0.5450

 
$
57

 
$
23

November 14, 2012
 
$
0.5175

 
$
54

 
$
20

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 14, 2012
 
$
0.4700

 
$
49

 
$
17

May 15, 2012
 
$
0.4275

 
$
43

 
$
14

February 14, 2012
 
$
0.4200

 
$
41

 
$
14


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On October 22, 2013, Sunoco Partners LLC, the general partner of Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P., announced a cash distribution of $0.63 per common unit ($2.52 annualized), representing the distribution for the third quarter 2013. The $97 million distribution, including $32 million to the general partner for its two percent interest and incentive distribution rights, will be paid on November 14, 2013 to unitholders of record on November 8, 2013.

13. Management Incentive Plan

Sunoco Partners LLC, the general partner of the Partnership, has adopted the Sunoco Partners LLC LTIP for directors, officers and employees of the general partner who perform services for the Partnership. The LTIP is administered by the independent directors of the Compensation Committee of the general partner's board of directors with respect to employee awards, and by the general partner's board of directors with respect to awards granted to the independent members. The LTIP currently permits the grant of restricted units and unit options covering an additional 0.6 million common units. Restricted unit awards may also include tandem distribution equivalent rights ("DERs") at the discretion of the Compensation Committee.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Partnership issued less than 0.1 million common units under the LTIP, compared to 0.3 million common units during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Partnership recognized share-based compensation expense of $10 and $6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Each of the outstanding restricted unit grants have tandem DERs which are recognized as a reduction to equity when earned.

14. Derivatives and Risk Management

The Partnership is exposed to various risks, including volatility in crude oil and refined product prices, counterparty credit risk and interest rate risk. In order to manage such exposure, the Partnership's policy is to (i) only purchase crude oil and refined products for which sales contracts have been executed or for which ready markets exist, (ii) structure sales contracts so that price fluctuations do not materially impact the margins earned, and (iii) not acquire and hold physical inventory, futures contracts or other derivative instruments for the purpose of speculating on commodity price changes. Although the Partnership seeks to maintain a balanced inventory position within its commodity inventories, net unbalances may occur for short periods of time due to production, transportation and delivery variances. When temporary physical inventory builds or draws do occur, the Partnership continuously manages the variances to a balanced position over a period of time. Pursuant to the Partnership's approved risk management policy, derivative contracts may be used to hedge or reduce exposure to price risk associated with acquired inventory or forecasted physical transactions.

Price Risk Management

The Partnership is exposed to risks associated with changes in the market price of crude oil and refined products as a result of the forecasted purchase or sale of these products. These risks are primarily associated with price volatility related to preexisting or anticipated purchases, sales and storage. Price changes are often caused by shifts in the supply and demand for these commodities, as well as their locations. The physical contracts related to the Partnership's crude oil and refined products businesses that qualify as derivatives have been designated as normal purchases and sales and are accounted for using traditional accrual accounting. The Partnership accounts for derivatives that do not qualify as normal purchases and sales at fair value. The Partnership utilizes derivatives such as swaps, futures and other derivative instruments to mitigate the risk associated with market movements in the price of refined products. These derivative contracts act as a hedging mechanism against the volatility of market prices by allowing the Partnership to transfer this price risk to counterparties who are able and willing to bear it.

While all derivative instruments utilized by the Partnership represent economic hedges, certain of these derivatives are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Such derivatives include certain contracts that were entered into and closed during the same accounting period and a limited number of contracts for which there is not sufficient correlation to the related items being economically hedged.

For refined product derivative contracts that are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, all realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized in earnings in the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income during the current period. For refined product derivative contracts that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the portion of the gain or loss on the derivative contract that is effective in offsetting the variable cash flows associated with the hedged forecasted transaction is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss on the derivative contracts in excess of the cumulative change in the present value of future cash flows of the hedged item, if any (i.e., the ineffective portion), is recognized in earnings during the current period. All realized gains and losses associated with refined

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product derivative contracts are recorded in earnings in the same line item as the forecasted transaction being hedged, either sales and other operating revenue or cost of products sold.

The Partnership had open derivative positions on approximately 5.5 and 1.5 million barrels of refined products at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The derivatives outstanding as of September 30, 2013 vary in duration but do not extend beyond one year. The Partnership records its derivatives at fair value based on observable market prices (levels 1 and 2). At September 30, 2013, the Partnership's gross derivative asset and liability balances were $14 and $5 million, respectively, compared to $4 and $7 million, respectively, at December 31, 2012.

Derivative asset and liability balances are recorded in accounts receivable and accrued liabilities, respectively, in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Partnership's derivative positions are comprised primarily of commodity contracts. The following tables set forth the impact of derivatives on the Partnership's financial performance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
Gains (Losses)
Recognized in Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Gains
(Losses)
Recognized in
Earnings
 
Location of Gains (Losses)
Recognized in Earnings
 
 
(in millions)
 
 
Successor
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
 
$

 
$

 
Sales and other operating revenue
Commodity contracts
 

 

 
Cost of products sold
 
 
$

 
$

 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
 
 
 
$
1

 
Sales and other operating revenue
Commodity contracts
 
 
 
4

 
Cost of products sold
 
 
 
 
$
5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
 
$
(17
)
 
$

 
Sales and other operating revenue
Commodity contracts
 

 

 
Cost of products sold
 
 
$
(17
)
 
$

 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
 
 
 
$
(10
)
 
Sales and other operating revenue
Commodity contracts
 
 
 
3

 
Cost of products sold
 
 
 
 
$
(7
)
 
 

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Gains (Losses)
Recognized in Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Gains
(Losses)
Recognized in
Earnings
 
Location of Gains (Losses)
Recognized in Earnings
 
 
(in millions)
 
 
Successor
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
Sales and other operating revenue
Commodity contracts
 

 

 
Cost of products sold
 
 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
 
 
 
$
2

 
Sales and other operating revenue
Commodity contracts
 
 
 

 
Cost of products sold
 
 
 
 
$
2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
 
$
(21
)
 
$
(3
)
 
Sales and other operating revenue
Commodity contracts
 

 
1

 
Cost of products sold
 
 
$
(21
)
 
$
(2
)
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
 
 
 
$
(7
)
 
Sales and other operating revenue
Commodity contracts
 
 
 
(4
)
 
Cost of products sold
 
 
 
 
$
(11
)
 
 

Credit Risk Management

The Partnership maintains credit policies with regard to its counterparties that management believes minimize the overall credit risk through credit analysis, credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures. The credit positions of the Partnership's customers are analyzed prior to the extension of credit and periodically after credit has been extended. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Partnership did not hold any over-the-counter derivatives.

Interest Rate Risk Management

The Partnership has interest rate risk exposure for changes in interest rates related to its outstanding borrowings. The Partnership manages its exposure to changes in interest rates through the use of a combination of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt. At September 30, 2013, the Partnership had $35 million of consolidated variable-rate borrowings under its revolving credit facilities.

15. Fair Value Measurements

The Partnership applies fair value accounting for all financial assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value under current accounting rules. The assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are comprised primarily of derivatives.


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The Partnership determines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Partnership utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs (levels 1 and 2) and minimize the use of unobservable inputs (level 3) within the fair value hierarchy established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. The Partnership generally applies a "market approach" to determine fair value. This method uses pricing and other information generated by market transactions for identical or comparable assets and liabilities. Assets and liabilities are classified within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level (least observable) input that is significant to the measurement in its entirety.

The estimated fair value of the Partnership's financial instruments has been determined based on the assessment of available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. The Partnership's current assets and current liabilities (other than derivatives and inventories) are financial instruments and most of these items are recorded at cost in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The estimated fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying value due to their short-term nature. The Partnership's derivatives are measured and recorded at fair value based on observable market prices (Note 14). The estimated fair values of the Partnership's senior notes are determined using observable market prices, as these notes are actively traded. The estimated aggregate fair value of the senior notes at September 30, 2013 was $2.18 billion, compared to the carrying amount of $2.28 billion. The estimated aggregate fair value of the senior notes at December 31, 2012 was $1.64 billion, compared to the carrying amount of $1.59 billion.

16. Business Segment Information

The following tables summarize condensed statement of comprehensive income information for the Partnership's business segments and reconcile total segment Adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively:
 

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Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
 
(in millions)
 
 
(in millions)
 
(in millions)
 
 
(in millions)
Sales and other operating revenue(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crude Oil Pipelines
 
$
139

 
 
$
108

 
$
356

 
 
$
288

Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing
 
4,244

 
 
3,010

 
11,550

 
 
9,258

Terminal Facilities
 
177

 
 
101

 
536

 
 
406

Refined Products Pipelines
 
34

 
 
33

 
96

 
 
96

Intersegment eliminations
 
(66
)
 
 
(45
)
 
(187
)
 
 
(127
)
Total sales and other operating revenue
 
$
4,528

 
 
$
3,207

 
$
12,351

 
 
$
9,921

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crude Oil Pipelines
 
$
23

 
 
$
6

 
$
67

 
 
$
19

Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing
 
12

 
 
6

 
36

 
 
16

Terminal Facilities
 
27

 
 
10

 
75

 
 
28

Refined Products Pipelines
 
6

 
 
4

 
18

 
 
13

Total depreciation and amortization
 
$
68

 
 
$
26

 
$
196

 
 
$
76

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment charge and related matters(2)(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing
 
$

 
 
$

 
$

 
 
$
8

Terminal Facilities
 

 
 

 

 
 
(10
)
Refined Products Pipelines
 

 
 

 

 
 
1

Total impairment charge and related matters
 
$

 
 
$

 
$

 
 
$
(1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crude Oil Pipelines
 
$
98

 
 
$
73

 
$
247

 
 
$
203

Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing
 
18

 
 
54

 
200

 
 
158

Terminal Facilities
 
47

 
 
52

 
171

 
 
173

Refined Products Pipelines
 
18

 
 
25

 
43

 
 
57

Total Adjusted EBITDA
 
181

 
 
204

 
661

 
 
591

Interest expense, net
 
(22
)
 
 
(20
)
 
(58
)
 
 
(65
)
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
(68
)
 
 
(26
)
 
(196
)
 
 
(76
)
Impairment charge
 

 
 

 

 
 
(9
)
Provision for income taxes
 
(8
)
 
 
(8
)
 
(23
)
 
 
(24
)
Non-cash compensation expense
 
(4
)
 
 
(1
)
 
(10
)
 
 
(6
)
Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity risk management activities
 
8

 
 
(3
)
 
12

 
 
(6
)
Amortization of excess joint-venture investment
 

 
 

 
(1
)
 
 

Proportionate share of unconsolidated affiliates' interest, depreciation and provision for income taxes
 
(6
)
 
 
(9
)
 
(16
)
 
 
(16
)
Net Income
 
81

 
 
137

 
369

 
 
389

Less: Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(3
)
 
 
(3
)
 
(8
)
 
 
(8
)
Net Income Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
$
78

 
 
$
134

 
$
361

 
 
$
381



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(1) Sales and other operating revenue includes the following amounts from ETP and its affiliates (including Sunoco) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
 
(in millions)
 
 
(in millions)
 
(in millions)
 
 
(in millions)
Crude Oil Pipelines
 
$

 
 
$

 
$

 
 
$

Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing
 
367

 
 
101

 
1,048

 
 
307

Terminal Facilities
 
32

 
 
28

 
111

 
 
118

Refined Products Pipelines
 
9

 
 
12

 
26

 
 
36

Total sales and other operating revenue from affiliates
 
$
408

 
 
$
141

 
$
1,185

 
 
$
461

 
(2) In the first quarter 2012, the Partnership recognized a non-cash impairment charge related to a cancelled software project for the crude oil acquisition and marketing business and a refined products pipeline project in Texas.
(3) In the second quarter 2012, the Partnership recognized a $10 million gain on the reversal of certain regulatory obligations. Such expenses were no longer expected to be incurred as the Philadelphia refinery will continue to operate in connection with Sunoco's joint venture with The Carlyle Group.

The following table summarizes the identifiable assets for each segment as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
 
Successor
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
 
(in millions)
Crude Oil Pipelines
 
$
3,288

 
$
3,197

Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing
 
3,885

 
3,495

Terminal Facilities
 
2,620

 
2,402

Refined Products Pipelines
 
1,461

 
1,168

Corporate and other(1)
 
244

 
99

Total identifiable assets
 
$
11,498

 
$
10,361

 
(1) Corporate and other assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, advances to affiliates, properties, plants and equipment and other assets.

17. Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

The Partnership serves as guarantor of the Senior Notes. These guarantees are full and unconditional. For purposes of the following footnote, Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. is referred to as "Parent Guarantor" and Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations L.P. is referred to as "Subsidiary Issuer." All other consolidated subsidiaries of the Partnership are collectively referred to as "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries."

The following supplemental condensed consolidating financial information reflects the Parent Guarantor's separate accounts, the Subsidiary Issuer's separate accounts, the combined accounts of the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, the combined consolidating adjustments and eliminations and the Parent Guarantor's consolidated accounts for the dates and periods indicated. For purposes of the following condensed consolidating information, the Parent Guarantor's investments in its subsidiaries and the Subsidiary Issuer's investments in its subsidiaries are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 (Successor)
(in millions, unaudited)
 
 
 
Parent
Guarantor
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Total
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and other operating revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated customers
 
$

 
$

 
$
4,120

 
$

 
$
4,120

Affiliates
 

 

 
408

 

 
408

Total Revenues
 

 

 
4,528

 

 
4,528

Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of products sold
 

 

 
4,287

 

 
4,287

Operating expenses
 

 

 
36

 

 
36

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 

 

 
33

 

 
33

Depreciation and amortization expense
 

 

 
68

 

 
68

Total Costs and Expenses
 

 

 
4,424

 

 
4,424

Operating Income
 

 

 
104

 

 
104

Interest cost and debt expense, net
 

 
(23
)
 
(2
)
 

 
(25
)
Capitalized interest
 

 
3

 

 

 
3

Other income
 

 

 
7

 

 
7

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
 
78

 
98

 

 
(176
)
 

Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes
 
78

 
78

 
109

 
(176
)
 
89

Provision for income taxes
 

 

 
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
Net Income (Loss)
 
78

 
78

 
101

 
(176
)
 
81

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 

 

 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
$
78

 
$
78

 
$
98

 
$
(176
)
 
$
78

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
$
78

 
$
78

 
$
101

 
$
(176
)
 
$
81

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 

 

 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
$
78

 
$
78

 
$
98

 
$
(176
)
 
$
78


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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Predecessor)
(in millions, unaudited)
 
 
 
Parent
Guarantor
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Total
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and other operating revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated customers
 
$

 
$

 
$
3,066

 
$

 
$
3,066

Affiliates
 

 

 
141

 

 
141

Total Revenues
 

 

 
3,207

 

 
3,207

Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of products sold
 

 

 
2,958

 

 
2,958

Operating expenses
 

 

 
39

 

 
39

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 

 

 
30

 

 
30

Depreciation and amortization expense
 

 

 
26

 

 
26

Total Costs and Expenses
 

 

 
3,053

 

 
3,053

Operating Income
 

 

 
154

 

 
154

Interest cost and debt expense, net
 

 
(23
)
 
(1
)
 

 
(24
)
Capitalized interest
 

 
4

 

 

 
4

Other income
 

 

 
11

 

 
11

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
 
134

 
153

 

 
(287
)
 

Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes
 
134

 
134

 
164

 
(287
)
 
145

Provision for income taxes
 

 

 
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
Net Income (Loss)
 
134

 
134

 
156

 
(287
)
 
137

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 

 

 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
$
134

 
$
134

 
$
153

 
$
(287
)
 
$
134

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
$
134

 
$
134

 
$
139

 
$
(287
)
 
$
120

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 

 

 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
$
134

 
$
134

 
$
136

 
$
(287
)
 
$
117


21



Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 (Successor)
(in millions, unaudited)

 
 
Parent
Guarantor
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Total
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and other operating revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated customers
 
$

 
$

 
$
11,166

 
$

 
$
11,166

Affiliates
 

 

 
1,185

 

 
1,185

Total Revenues
 

 

 
12,351

 

 
12,351

Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of products sold
 

 

 
11,534

 

 
11,534

Operating expenses
 

 

 
87

 

 
87

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 

 

 
100

 

 
100

Depreciation and amortization expense
 

 

 
196

 

 
196

Total Costs and Expenses
 

 

 
11,917

 

 
11,917

Operating Income
 

 

 
434

 

 
434

Interest cost and debt expense, net
 

 
(68
)
 
(4
)
 

 
(72
)
Capitalized interest
 

 
14

 

 

 
14

Other income
 

 

 
16

 

 
16

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
 
361

 
415

 

 
(776
)
 

Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes
 
361

 
361

 
446

 
(776
)
 
392

Provision for income taxes
 

 

 
(23
)
 

 
(23
)
Net Income (Loss)
 
361

 
361

 
423

 
(776
)
 
369

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 

 

 
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
$
361

 
$
361

 
$
415

 
$
(776
)
 
$
361

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
$
361

 
$
361

 
$
423

 
$
(776
)
 
$
369

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 

 

 
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
$
361

 
$
361

 
$
415

 
$
(776
)
 
$
361



22



Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Predecessor)
(in millions, unaudited)
 
 
Parent
Guarantor
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Total
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and other operating revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated customers
 
$

 
$

 
$
9,460

 
$

 
$
9,460

Affiliates
 

 

 
461

 

 
461

Gain on divestment and related matters
 

 

 
11

 

 
11

Total Revenues
 

 

 
9,932

 

 
9,932

Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of products sold
 

 

 
9,214

 

 
9,214

Operating expenses
 

 

 
97

 

 
97

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 

 

 
86

 

 
86

Depreciation and amortization expense
 

 

 
76

 

 
76

Impairment charge and related matters
 

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Total Costs and Expenses
 

 

 
9,472

 

 
9,472

Operating Income
 

 

 
460

 

 
460

Interest cost and debt expense, net
 

 
(70
)
 
(3
)
 

 
(73
)
Capitalized interest
 

 
8

 

 

 
8

Other income
 

 

 
18

 

 
18

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
 
381

 
443

 

 
(824
)
 

Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes
 
381

 
381

 
475

 
(824
)
 
413

Provision for income taxes
 

 

 
(24
)
 

 
(24
)
Net Income (Loss)
 
381

 
381

 
451

 
(824
)
 
389

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 

 

 
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
$
381

 
$
381

 
$
443

 
$
(824
)
 
$
381

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
$
381

 
$
381

 
$
430

 
$
(824
)
 
$
368

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 

 

 
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
$
381

 
$
381

 
$
422

 
$
(824
)
 
$
360






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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
September 30, 2013 (Successor)
(in millions, unaudited)
 
 
 
Parent
Guarantor
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$
2

Advances to (from) affiliated companies
 
109

 
79

 
(6
)
 

 
182

Accounts receivable, affiliated companies
 

 

 
7

 

 
7

Accounts receivable, net
 

 

 
2,233

 

 
2,233

Inventories
 

 

 
568

 

 
568

Total Current Assets
 
109

 
81

 
2,802

 

 
2,992

Properties, plants and equipment, net
 

 

 
6,192

 

 
6,192

Investment in affiliates
 
6,087

 
8,293

 
121

 
(14,380
)
 
121

Goodwill
 

 

 
1,346

 

 
1,346

Intangible assets, net
 

 

 
806

 

 
806

Other assets
 

 
7

 
34

 

 
41

Total Assets
 
$
6,196

 
$
8,381

 
$
11,301

 
$
(14,380
)
 
$
11,498

Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$

 
$

 
$
2,374

 
$

 
$
2,374

Accounts payable, affiliated companies
 

 

 
12

 

 
12

Accrued liabilities
 
1

 
20

 
63

 

 
84

Accrued taxes payable
 

 

 
73

 

 
73

Total Current Liabilities
 
1

 
20

 
2,522

 

 
2,543

Long-term debt
 

 
2,274

 
35

 

 
2,309

Other deferred credits and liabilities
 

 

 
75

 

 
75

Deferred income taxes
 

 

 
252

 

 
252

Total Liabilities
 
1

 
2,294

 
2,884

 

 
5,179

Total Equity
 
6,195

 
6,087

 
8,417

 
(14,380
)
 
6,319

Total Liabilities and Equity
 
$
6,196

 
$
8,381

 
$
11,301

 
$
(14,380
)
 
$
11,498


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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2012 (Successor)
(in millions, unaudited)
 
 
 
Parent
Guarantor
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$

 
$
2

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
3

Advances to (from) affiliated companies
 
25

 
48

 
(17
)
 

 
56

Accounts receivable, affiliated companies
 

 

 
19

 

 
19

Accounts receivable, net
 

 

 
1,834

 

 
1,834

Inventories
 

 

 
478

 

 
478

Total Current Assets
 
25

 
50

 
2,315

 

 
2,390

Properties, plants and equipment, net
 

 

 
5,623

 

 
5,623

Investment in affiliates
 
6,048

 
7,714

 
118

 
(13,762
)
 
118

Goodwill
 

 

 
1,368

 

 
1,368

Intangible assets, net
 

 

 
843

 

 
843

Other assets
 

 

 
19

 

 
19

Total Assets
 
$
6,073

 
$
7,764

 
$
10,286

 
$
(13,762
)
 
$
10,361

Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$

 
$

 
$
1,932

 
$

 
$
1,932

Accounts payable, affiliated companies
 

 

 
12

 

 
12

Accrued liabilities
 
1

 
30

 
96

 

 
127

Accrued taxes payable
 

 

 
60

 

 
60

Total Current Liabilities
 
1

 
30

 
2,100

 

 
2,131

Long-term debt
 

 
1,686

 
46

 

 
1,732

Other deferred credits and liabilities
 

 

 
60

 

 
60

Deferred income taxes
 

 

 
243

 

 
243

Total Liabilities
 
1

 
1,716

 
2,449

 

 
4,166

Total Equity
 
6,072

 
6,048

 
7,837

 
(13,762
)
 
6,195

Total Liabilities and Equity
 
$
6,073

 
$
7,764

 
$
10,286

 
$
(13,762
)
 
$
10,361


25



Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 (Successor)
(in millions, unaudited)
 
 
 
Parent
Guarantor
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Total
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
$
361

 
$
328

 
$
548

 
$
(776
)
 
$
461

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 

 

 
(605
)
 

 
(605
)
Acquisitions
 

 

 
(60
)
 

 
(60
)
Intercompany
 
(14
)
 
(869
)
 
107

 
776

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
(14
)
 
(869
)
 
(558
)
 
776

 
(665
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions paid to limited and general partners
 
(256
)
 

 

 

 
(256
)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
 
(7
)
 

 

 

 
(7
)
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan
 

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Repayments under credit facilities
 

 
(119
)
 

 

 
(119
)
Borrowings under credit facilities
 

 

 
15

 

 
15

Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 

 
691

 

 

 
691

Changes in advances to affiliated companies
 
(84
)
 
(31
)
 
(11
)
 

 
(126
)
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate
 

 

 
6

 

 
6

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
(347
)
 
541

 
9

 

 
203

Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 

 
2

 
1

 

 
3

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$
2


26



Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Predecessor)
(in millions, unaudited)

 
 
Parent
Guarantor
 
Subsidiary
Issuer
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 
Total
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
$
381

 
$
359

 
$
495

 
$
(824
)
 
$
411

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 

 

 
(235
)
 

 
(235
)
Proceeds from divestments and related matters
 

 

 
11

 

 
11

Intercompany
 
(290
)
 
(279
)
 
(255
)
 
824

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
(290
)
 
(279
)
 
(479
)
 
824

 
(224
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions paid to limited and general partners
 
(178
)
 

 

 

 
(178
)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
 
(5
)
 

 

 

 
(5
)
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan
 

 

 
(5
)
 

 
(5
)
Repayments under credit facilities
 

 
(322
)
 

 

 
(322
)
Borrowings under credit facilities
 

 
418

 
83

 

 
501

Repayments of senior notes
 

 
(250
)
 

 

 
(250
)
Changes in advances to affiliated companies
 
92

 
74

 
(97
)
 

 
69

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
(91
)
 
(80
)
 
(19
)
 

 
(190
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 

 

 
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 

 
2

 
3

 

 
5

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$
2


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Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Results of Operations
The following table presents our consolidated operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:  

 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
 
(in millions)
 
 
(in millions)
 
(in millions)
 
 
(in millions)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and other operating revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated customers
 
$
4,120

 
 
$
3,066

 
$
11,166

 
 
$
9,460

Affiliates
 
408

 
 
141

 
1,185

 
 
461

Gain on divestment and related matters
 

 
 

 

 
 
11

Total Revenues
 
4,528

 
 
3,207

 
12,351

 
 
9,932

Costs and Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of products sold
 
4,287

 
 
2,958

 
11,534

 
 
9,214

Operating expenses
 
36

 
 
39

 
87

 
 
97

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
33

 
 
30

 
100

 
 
86

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
68

 
 
26

 
196

 
 
76

Impairment charge and related matters
 

 
 

 

 
 
(1
)
Total Costs and Expenses
 
4,424

 
 
3,053

 
11,917

 
 
9,472

Operating Income
 
104

 
 
154

 
434

 
 
460

Interest cost and debt expense, net
 
(25
)
 
 
(24
)
 
(72
)
 
 
(73
)
Capitalized interest
 
3

 
 
4

 
14

 
 
8

Other income
 
7

 
 
11

 
16

 
 
18

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
 
89

 
 
145

 
392

 
 
413

Provision for income taxes
 
(8
)
 
 
(8
)
 
(23
)
 
 
(24
)
Net Income
 
81

 
 
137

 
369

 
 
389

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(3
)
 
 
(3
)
 
(8
)
 
 
(8
)
Net Income Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
$
78

 
 
$
134

 
$
361

 
 
$
381

Net Income Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. per Limited Partner unit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.45

 
 
$
1.09

 
$
2.63

 
 
$
3.15

Diluted
 
$
0.45

 
 
$
1.09

 
$
2.62

 
 
$
3.14


Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial information presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), management uses additional measures that are known as "non-GAAP financial measures" in its evaluation of past performance and prospects for the future. The primary measures used by management are earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization expenses and other non-cash items ("Adjusted EBITDA") and Distributable cash flow. Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable cash flow do not represent and should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flows from operating activities as determined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other businesses. 


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Our management believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable cash flow information enhance an investor's understanding of a business's ability to generate cash for payment of distributions and other purposes. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA calculations are defined and used as a measure in determining our compliance with certain revolving credit facility covenants. However, despite compliance with our covenants, there may be contractual, legal, economic or other factors which may prevent us from satisfying principal and interest obligations with respect to indebtedness and may require us to allocate funds for other purposes.

During the fourth quarter of 2012, Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (the "Partnership") changed its definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable cash flow, and changed its measure of segment profit from operating income to the revised presentation of Adjusted EBITDA. These changes were made to conform to the presentation utilized by Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. ("ETP"), the majority owner of the Partnership's general partner. These changes did not impact the Partnership's net income or reportable segments. Prior period amounts have been recast to conform to current presentation.

During the first quarter of 2013, the Partnership adjusted its presentation of operating income and the presentation of certain amounts reported in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income to conform to the presentation utilized by ETP. Other income, which is comprised primarily of equity income from the Partnership's unconsolidated joint-venture interests, is presented separately and is no longer included as a component of operating income. These changes did not impact the Partnership's net income. Prior period amounts have been recast to conform to current presentation.

The following table reconciles the differences between net income, as determined under GAAP, and Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable cash flow.  
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
 
(in millions)
 
 
(in millions)
 
(in millions)
 
 
(in millions)
Net Income
 
$
81

 
 
$
137

 
$
369

 
 
$
389

Interest expense, net
 
22

 
 
20

 
58

 
 
65

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
68

 
 
26

 
196

 
 
76

Impairment charge
 

 
 

 

 
 
9

Provision for income taxes
 
8

 
 
8

 
23

 
 
24

Non-cash compensation expense
 
4

 
 
1

 
10

 
 
6

Unrealized (gains) losses on commodity risk management activities
 
(8
)
 
 
3

 
(12
)
 
 
6

Amortization of excess joint-venture investment
 

 
 

 
1

 
 

Proportionate share of unconsolidated affiliates' interest, depreciation and provision for income taxes
 
6

 
 
9

 
16

 
 
16

Adjusted EBITDA
 
181

 
 
204

 
661

 
 
591

Interest expense, net
 
(22
)
 
 
(20
)
 
(58
)
 
 
(65
)
Provision for income taxes
 
(8
)
 
 
(8
)
 
(23
)
 
 
(24
)
Amortization of fair value adjustments on long-term debt
 
(5
)
 
 

 
(17
)
 
 

Distributions versus Adjusted EBITDA of unconsolidated affiliates
 
(10
)
 
 
(16
)
 
(21
)
 
 
(25
)
Maintenance capital expenditures
 
(15
)
 
 
(11
)
 
(37
)
 
 
(29
)
Distributable cash flow attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(3
)
 
 
(3
)
 
(11
)
 
 
(9
)
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate
 
3

 
 

 
6

 
 

Distributable Cash Flow
 
$
121

 
 
$
146

 
$
500

 
 
$
439



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Analysis of Consolidated Operating Results

Net income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. ("net income attributable to partners") was $78 and $134 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The decrease was primarily attributable to decreased operating performance from the Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing, Refined Products Pipelines and Terminal Facilities segments, higher depreciation and amortization expense attributable to the Partnership's assets being adjusted to fair value in connection with the acquisition of the Partnership's general partner by ETP and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. These factors were partially offset by improved operating performance from the Crude Oil Pipelines segment. Additional interest expense related to the $700 million Senior Notes offering in January 2013 was largely offset by non-cash amortization related to fair value adjustments on the Partnership's long-term debt.

Net income attributable to partners was $361 and $381 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Results for 2012 included $25 million of non-recurring gains recognized in connection with the sale of the Big Sandy terminal and pipeline assets, the reversal of regulatory obligations that were recorded in 2011 and an asset sale by one of the Partnership's joint-venture interests. Excluding these items, net income attributable to partners increased $5 million compared to the prior year period. Improved operating performance from the Crude Oil Pipelines and Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing segments was largely offset by higher depreciation and amortization expense attributable to the acquisition of the Partnership's general partner by ETP, higher selling, general and administrative expenses and decreased operating performance from the Refined Products Pipelines segment. The decrease in net interest expense was primarily related to increased capitalized interest associated with the Partnership's expansion capital program. Additional interest expense related to the $700 million Senior Notes offering in January 2013 was largely offset by non-cash amortization related to fair value adjustments on the Partnership's long-term debt.

Analysis of Operating Segments

We manage our operations through four operating segments: Crude Oil Pipelines, Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing, Terminal Facilities and Refined Products Pipelines.

Crude Oil Pipelines

Our Crude Oil Pipelines segment consists of crude oil trunk and gathering pipelines in the southwest and midwest United States. Revenues are generated from tariffs and the associated fees paid by shippers utilizing our transportation services to deliver crude oil and other feedstocks to refineries within those regions. Rates for shipments on these pipelines are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC"), Oklahoma Corporation Commission ("OCC") and the Railroad Commission of Texas ("Texas R.R.C.").

The following table presents the operating results and key operating measures for our Crude Oil Pipelines segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:  
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
Sales and other operating revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated customers
 
$
86

 
 
$
72

 
$
210

 
 
$
187

Intersegment revenue
 
53

 
 
36

 
146

 
 
101

Total sales and other operating revenue
 
$
139

 
 
$
108

 
$
356

 
 
$
288

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
$
23

 
 
$
6

 
$
67

 
 
$
19

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
98

 
 
$
73

 
$
247

 
 
$
203

Pipeline throughput (thousands of barrels per day ("bpd"))
 
1,976

 
 
1,601

 
1,817

 
 
1,546

Pipeline revenue per barrel (cents)
 
76.3

 
 
73.6

 
71.7

 
 
68.0


Adjusted EBITDA for the Crude Oil Pipelines segment increased $25 million to $98 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $73 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The increase in Adjusted

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EBITDA was due primarily to higher throughput volumes ($25 million) largely attributable to expansion projects which began operating during the second quarter of 2013, strong demand for West Texas crude oil and higher pipeline tariffs ($5 million). These improvements were partially offset by higher operating expenses ($7 million) which included lower pipeline operating gains, increased utility expenses associated with higher throughput volumes and higher maintenance costs.

Adjusted EBITDA for the Crude Oil Pipelines segment increased $44 million to $247 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $203 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was due primarily to higher throughput volumes ($49 million) largely attributable to the expansion projects noted above and higher pipeline tariffs ($19 million). These improvements were partially offset by higher operating expenses ($24 million) driven primarily by lower pipeline operating gains, increased environmental remediation expenses, higher utility costs associated with higher throughput volumes and increased maintenance costs.

Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing

Our Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing segment reflects the sale of gathered and bulk purchased crude oil. The crude oil acquisition and marketing operations generate substantial revenue and cost of products sold as a result of the significant volume of crude oil bought and sold. However, the absolute price levels of crude oil normally do not bear a relationship to gross profit, although the price levels significantly impact revenue and cost of products sold. As a result, period-to-period variations in revenue and cost of products sold are not generally meaningful in analyzing the variation in gross profit for the Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing segment. The operating results of the Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing segment are affected by overall levels of supply and demand for crude oil and relative fluctuations in market related indices. Generally, we expect a base level of earnings from our Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing segment that may be optimized and enhanced when there is a high level of market volatility, favorable basis differentials and/or a steep contango or backwardated market structure. Our management believes gross profit, which is equal to sales and other operating revenue less cost of products sold and operating expenses, is a key measure of financial performance for the Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing segment. Although we employ risk management activities, these margins are not fixed and will vary from period-to-period.

The following table presents the operating results and key operating measures for our Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:  
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
Sales and other operating revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated customers
 
$
3,877

 
 
$
2,909

 
$
10,502

 
 
$
8,951

Affiliates
 
367

 
 
101

 
1,048

 
 
307

Total sales and other operating revenue
 
$
4,244

 
 
$
3,010

 
$
11,550

 
 
$
9,258

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
$
12

 
 
$
6

 
$
36

 
 
$
16

Impairment charge(1)
 
$

 
 
$

 
$

 
 
$
8

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
18

 
 
$
54

 
$
200

 
 
$
158

Crude oil purchases (thousands of bpd)
 
716

 
 
692

 
754

 
 
674

Gross profit per barrel purchased (cents)(2)
 
33.9

 
 
91.5

 
103.0

 
 
92.8

Average crude oil price (per barrel)
 
$
105.82

 
 
$
92.19

 
$
98.17

 
 
$
96.20

 
(1) In the first quarter 2012, the Partnership recognized a non-cash impairment charge related to a cancelled software project.
(2) Represents total segment sales and other operating revenue less cost of products sold and operating expenses, divided by crude oil purchases.

Adjusted EBITDA for the Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing segment decreased $36 million to $18 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $54 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was driven primarily by lower crude oil margins ($38 million) driven by crude differentials

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which have contracted relative to the prior year period. This impact was partially offset by increased crude oil volumes ($2 million) resulting from the expansion in our crude oil trucking fleet and higher market demand.
  
Adjusted EBITDA for the Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing segment increased $42 million to $200 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $158 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was driven primarily by expanded crude oil volumes ($20 million) and margins ($21 million). Increased volumes resulted from the expansion in our crude oil trucking fleet and market related opportunities in West Texas. Crude oil margins increased over the prior year despite crude differentials which have contracted relative to the first half of 2013.

Terminal Facilities

Our Terminal Facilities segment consists primarily of crude oil and refined products terminals and a refined products acquisition and marketing business. The Terminal Facilities segment earns revenue by providing storage, terminalling, blending and other ancillary services to our customers, as well as through the sale of refined products.

 
The following table presents the operating results and key operating measures for our Terminal Facilities segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
Sales and other operating revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated customers
 
$
133

 
 
$
65

 
$
386

 
 
$
264

Affiliates
 
32

 
 
28

 
111

 
 
118

Intersegment revenue
 
12

 
 
8

 
39

 
 
24

Total sales and other operating revenue
 
$
177

 
 
$
101

 
$
536

 
 
$
406

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
$
27

 
 
$
10

 
$
75

 
 
$
28

Impairment charge and related matters(1)
 
$

 
 
$

 
$

 
 
$
(10
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
47

 
 
$
52

 
$
171

 
 
$
173

Terminal throughput (thousands of bpd):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Refined products terminals
 
432

 
 
495

 
434

 
 
499

Nederland terminal
 
968

 
 
721

 
917

 
 
703

Refinery terminals
 
495

 
 
381

 
421

 
 
369


(1) In the second quarter 2012, the Partnership recognized a $10 million gain on the reversal of certain regulatory obligations as such expenses were no longer expected to be incurred as a result of Sunoco's joint venture with The Carlyle Group.

Adjusted EBITDA for the Terminal Facilities segment decreased $5 million to $47 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $52 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was due primarily to decreased operating results from the Partnership's refined products acquisition and marketing activities ($13 million), which in 2012 included prior period inventory adjustments ($7 million), and volume reductions at the Partnership's refined products terminals ($5 million). Partially offsetting these decreases were improved results from the Partnership's Eagle Point and Nederland terminals ($10 million) and contributions from the Marcus Hook Facility ($2 million).

Adjusted EBITDA for the Terminal Facilities segment decreased $2 million to $171 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $173 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Results for the first nine months of 2012 included $16 million of non-recurring gains recognized in connection with the sale of the Big Sandy terminal and pipeline assets ($6 million) and the reversal of regulatory obligations ($10 million). Excluding these items, Adjusted EBITDA increased $14 million due primarily to improved results from the Partnership's Eagle Point and Nederland terminals

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($32 million), partially offset by volume reductions at the Partnership's refined products terminals ($11 million) and higher selling, general and administrative expenses ($7 million).

Refined Products Pipelines

Our Refined Products Pipelines segment consists of refined products pipelines, including a two-thirds undivided interest in the Harbor pipeline and joint-venture interests in four refined products pipelines in selected areas of the United States. The Refined Products Pipelines segment earns revenues by transporting refined products from refineries in the northeast, midwest and southwest United States to markets in six states and Canada. Rates for shipments on these pipelines are regulated by the FERC and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ("PA PUC").

 The following table presents the operating results and key operating measures for our Refined Products Pipelines segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
 
 
(in millions, except for barrel amounts)
Sales and other operating revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated customers
 
$
24

 
 
$
20

 
$
68

 
 
$
58

Affiliates
 
9

 
 
12

 
26

 
 
36

Intersegment revenue
 
1

 
 
1

 
2

 
 
2

Total sales and other operating revenue
 
$
34

 
 
$
33

 
$
96

 
 
$
96

Depreciation and amortization expense
 
$
6

 
 
$
4

 
$
18

 
 
$
13

Impairment charge
 
$

 
 
$

 
$

 
 
$
1

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
18

 
 
$
25

 
$
43

 
 
$
57

Pipeline throughput (thousands of bpd)(1)
 
577

 
 
576

 
566

 
 
565

Pipeline revenue per barrel (cents)(1)
 
64.3

 
 
62.2

 
62.0

 
 
62.2

 
(1) Excludes amounts attributable to equity interests which are not consolidated.

Adjusted EBITDA for the Refined Products Pipelines segment decreased $7 million to $18 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $25 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Results for the three months ended September 30, 2012 included a $6 million non-recurring gain recognized by one of the Partnership's joint-venture interests. Excluding this item, Adjusted EBITDA decreased $1 million compared to the prior year period. Higher integrity management costs ($1 million) and increased selling, general and administrative expenses ($1 million) were largely offset by higher pipeline tariffs ($1 million).

Adjusted EBITDA for the Refined Products Pipelines segment decreased $14 million to $43 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $57 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Results for the first nine months of 2012 included a $5 million non-recurring gain recognized in connection with the sale of the Big Sandy terminal and pipeline assets and the $6 million non-recurring gain discussed above. Excluding these items, Adjusted EBITDA decreased $3 million due primarily to higher selling, general and administrative expenses ($7 million), lower pipeline operating gains ($3 million) and higher integrity management costs ($2 million). These factors were partially offset by decreased environmental remediation expenses ($3 million) and higher contributions from the Partnership's joint-venture interests ($6 million).


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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Cash generated from operations and borrowings under the $585 million of credit facilities are our primary sources of liquidity. At September 30, 2013, we had a net working capital surplus of $449 million and available borrowing capacity under our credit facilities of $550 million. Our working capital position reflects crude oil and refined products inventories based on historical costs under the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method of accounting. If the inventories had been valued at their current replacement cost, we would have had a working capital surplus of $511 million at September 30, 2013. We periodically supplement our cash flows from operations with proceeds from debt and equity financing activities.

Credit Facilities

The Operating Partnership maintains two credit facilities totaling $550 million to fund the Partnership's working capital requirements, finance acquisitions and capital projects, and for general partnership purposes. The credit facilities consist of a $350 million unsecured credit facility which expires in August 2016 (the "$350 million Credit Facility") and a $200 million unsecured credit facility which expires in August 2014 (the "$200 million Credit Facility"). Outstanding borrowings under these credit facilities of $119 million at December 31, 2012 were repaid during the first quarter of 2013.

The $350 million and $200 million credit facilities contain various covenants limiting the Partnership's ability to incur indebtedness; grant certain liens; make certain loans, acquisitions and investments; make any material change to the nature of its business; or enter into a merger or sale of assets, including the sale or transfer of interests in the Operating Partnership's subsidiaries. These credit facilities also limit the Partnership, on a rolling four-quarter basis, to a maximum total consolidated debt to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA ratio, as defined in the underlying credit agreements, of 5.0 to 1, which can generally be increased to 5.5 to 1 during an acquisition period. The Partnership's ratio of total consolidated debt, excluding net unamortized fair value adjustments, to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was 2.5 to 1 at September 30, 2013, as calculated in accordance with the credit agreements.

In May 2012, West Texas Gulf Pipe Line Company ("West Texas Gulf"), one of the Partnership's consolidated joint ventures, entered into a $35 million revolving credit facility (the "$35 million Credit Facility"), which expires in April 2015. The facility is available to fund West Texas Gulf's general corporate purposes including working capital and capital expenditures. The $35 million Credit Facility contains various covenants limiting West Texas Gulf's ability to grant certain liens; make certain loans, acquisitions and investments; make any material change to the nature of its business; or enter into a merger or sale of assets. The credit facility also limits West Texas Gulf, on a rolling four-quarter basis, to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.00 to 1 as of the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2013, as defined in the underlying credit agreement. In addition, the credit facility limits West Texas Gulf to a maximum leverage ratio of 2.00 to 1. West Texas Gulf's fixed charge coverage ratio and leverage ratio were 1.19 to 1 and 0.94 to 1, respectively, at September 30, 2013. Outstanding borrowings under this credit facility were $35 and $20 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Cash Flows and Capital Expenditures

Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $461 million compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $411 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Net cash provided by operating activities in 2013 related primarily to net income of $369 million and non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization of $196 million, partially offset by a $79 million increase in working capital primarily attributable to increased levels of operating inventories. Net cash provided by operating activities in 2012 related primarily to net income of $389 million and non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization of $76 million, partially offset by $14 million in spending for environmental liabilities which were subsequently recovered under the Partnership's insurance programs and a $35 million increase in working capital.

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $665 million compared with $224 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Net cash used in investing activities in 2013 consisted of expansion capital projects and maintenance capital on the Partnership's existing assets and the acquisition of the Marcus Hook Facility for $60 million from Sunoco. Net cash used in investing activities in 2012 consisted primarily of expansion capital projects and maintenance capital partially offset by $11 million of proceeds received for the sale of the Big Sandy terminal and pipeline assets.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $203 million compared with $190 million of cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Net cash provided by

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financing activities in 2013 resulted primarily from $691 million of net proceeds related to the January 2013 offering of the 2023 and 2043 Senior Notes. This source of cash was partially offset by $256 million in distributions paid to limited partners and the general partner; a $126 million increase in advances to affiliates, which represents the Partnership's cash held by Sunoco, in accordance with the Partnership's participation in Sunoco's cash management program; and $104 million of net repayments under the Partnership's credit facilities. Net cash used in financing activities in 2012 resulted from the $250 million repayment of the 7.25 percent Senior Notes in February 2012 and $178 million in distributions paid to limited partners and the general partner. The 2012 cash used in financing activities was partially offset by $179 million of net credit facility borrowings and a $69 million decrease in advances to affiliates.

Capital Requirements

Our operations are capital intensive, requiring significant investment to maintain, upgrade and enhance existing assets and to comply with environmental and operational regulations. The capital requirements have consisted, and are expected to continue to consist, primarily of:

Expansion capital expenditures to acquire and integrate complementary assets to improve operational efficiencies or reduce costs and to expand existing and construct new facilities, such as projects that increase storage or throughput volume,
Maintenance capital expenditures that extend the usefulness of existing assets, such as those required to maintain equipment reliability, tankage and pipeline integrity and safety, and to address environmental regulations, and
Major acquisitions to acquire and integrate complementary assets to grow the business, to improve operational efficiencies or reduce costs.

 The following table summarizes capital expenditures for the periods presented:
 
 
 
Successor
 
 
Predecessor
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2012
 
 
(in millions)
 
 
(in millions)
Expansion
 
$
598

 
 
$
206

Maintenance
 
37

 
 
29

Major acquisitions
 
60

 
 

Total
 
$
695

 
 
$
235


Expansion capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $598 million compared to $206 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Expansion capital in 2013 included projects to: invest in the Partnership's crude oil infrastructure by increasing its pipeline capabilities through previously announced organic expansion projects in Texas and Oklahoma; expand upon refined products acquisition and marketing services; upgrade the service capabilities at the Eagle Point and Nederland terminals; and invest in the previously announced Mariner and Allegheny Access projects. The Partnership expects total expansion capital of approximately $900 million and $1.3 billion in 2013 and 2014, respectively, excluding major acquisitions. Expansion capital in 2012 included projects to: expand upon the Partnership's butane blending services; upgrade the service capacity at the Eagle Point terminal; invest in the Partnership's crude oil infrastructure by increasing its pipeline capabilities in West Texas and expanding the trucking fleet; increase service capabilities at the Nederland terminal; and convert certain refined products pipelines as part of the Mariner West project.

Maintenance capital expenditures for both periods presented primarily included recurring expenditures such as pipeline integrity costs; pipeline relocations; repair and upgrade of field instrumentation, including measurement devices; repair and replacement of tank floors and roofs; upgrades of cathodic protection systems; crude trucks and related equipment; and the upgrade of pump stations. The Partnership continues to estimate its maintenance capital spending to be approximately $65 million in 2013.

Major acquisitions for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 included the Partnership's acquisition of the Marcus Hook Facility from Sunoco for $60 million including acquisition costs. There were no major acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

We expect to fund capital expenditures, including any acquisitions, from cash provided by operations, with proceeds from debt and equity offerings and, to the extent necessary, from the proceeds of borrowings under our credit facilities.

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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to various market risks, including changing interest rates and volatility in crude oil and refined products commodity prices. To manage such exposure, interest rates, inventory levels and expectations of future commodity prices are monitored when making decisions with respect to risk management.

Interest Rate Risk

We have interest-rate risk exposure for changes in interest rates relating to our outstanding borrowings. We manage our exposure to changing interest rates through the use of a combination of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt. At September 30, 2013, we had $35 million of variable-rate borrowings under the revolving credit facilities. Outstanding borrowings bear interest cost of LIBOR plus an applicable margin. Our weighted average interest rate on our variable-rate borrowings was approximately 1.9 percent at September 30, 2013.

At September 30, 2013, we had $2.15 billion of fixed-rate borrowings associated with our outstanding senior notes, excluding $126 million of unamortized premiums. The estimated fair value of our senior notes was $2.18 billion at September 30, 2013.

Commodity Market Risk

We are exposed to volatility in crude oil and refined products commodity prices. To manage such exposures, inventory levels and expectations regarding future commodity prices are monitored when making decisions with respect to risk management and inventory carried. Our policy is to purchase only commodity products for which we have a market, and to structure our sales contracts so that price fluctuations for those products do not materially affect the margins we receive. We also seek to maintain a position that is substantially balanced within our various commodity purchase and sale activities. We may experience net unbalanced positions for short periods of time as a result of production, transportation and delivery variances, as well as logistical issues associated with inclement weather conditions. When unscheduled physical inventory builds or draws do occur, they are monitored and managed to a balanced position over a reasonable period of time.

We do not use futures or other derivative instruments to speculate on crude oil or refined products prices, as these activities could expose us to significant losses. We do use derivative contracts as economic hedges against price changes related to our forecasted refined products purchase and sale activities. These derivatives are intended to have equal and opposite effects of the related physical purchase and sale activities. At September 30, 2013, the fair market value of our open derivative positions was a net asset of $9 million on 5.5 million barrels of refined products. These derivative positions vary in length but do not extend beyond one year.

For additional information concerning our commodity market risk activities, see Note 14 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the information included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking" statements and information relating to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. that is based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management.

These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information or future events.

Words such as "may," "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "estimates," "planned," "scheduled" or similar phrases or expressions identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based upon a number of assumptions, any or all of which may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. These statements are subject to numerous assumptions, uncertainties and risks that may cause future results to be materially different from the results projected, forecasted, estimated or budgeted, including, but not limited to the following:

Our ability to successfully consummate announced acquisitions or expansions and integrate them into our existing business operations;

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Delays related to construction of, or work on, new or existing facilities and the issuance of applicable permits;
Changes in demand for, or supply of, crude oil and refined petroleum products that impact demand for our pipeline, terminalling and storage services;
Changes in the short-term and long-term demand for crude oil, refined petroleum products and natural gas liquids we buy and sell;
An increase in the competition encountered by our terminals, pipelines and crude oil and refined products acquisition and marketing operations;
Changes in the financial condition or operating results of joint ventures or other holdings in which we have an equity ownership interest;
Changes in the general economic conditions in the United States;
Changes in laws and regulations to which we are subject, including federal, state, and local tax, safety, environmental and employment laws;
Changes in regulations governing composition of the products that we transport, terminal and store;
Improvements in energy efficiency and technology resulting in reduced demand for refined petroleum products;
Our ability to manage growth and/or control costs;
The ability of Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. ("ETP") to successfully integrate our operations and employees, and realize anticipated synergies;
The effect of changes in accounting principles and tax laws and interpretations of both;
Global and domestic economic repercussions, including disruptions in the crude oil and refined petroleum products markets, from terrorist activities, international hostilities and other events, and the government’s response thereto;
Changes in the level of operating expenses and hazards related to operating facilities (including equipment malfunction, explosions, fires, spills and the effects of severe weather conditions);
The occurrence of operational hazards or unforeseen interruptions for which we may not be adequately insured;
The age of, and changes in the reliability and efficiency of our operating facilities;
Changes in the expected level of capital, operating, or remediation spending related to environmental matters;
Changes in insurance markets resulting in increased costs and reductions in the level and types of coverage available;
Risks related to labor relations and workplace safety;
Non-performance by or disputes with major customers, suppliers or other business partners;
Changes in our tariff rates implemented by federal and/or state government regulators;
The amount of our debt, which could make us vulnerable to adverse general economic and industry conditions, limit our ability to borrow additional funds, place us at competitive disadvantages compared to competitors that have less debt, or have other adverse consequences;
Restrictive covenants in our credit agreements;
Changes in our or ETP's credit ratings, as assigned by ratings agencies;
The condition of the debt capital markets and equity capital markets in the United States, and our ability to raise capital in a cost-effective way;
Performance of financial institutions impacting our liquidity, including those supporting our credit facilities;
The effectiveness of our risk management activities, including the use of derivative financial instruments to hedge commodity risks;
Changes in interest rates on our outstanding debt, which could increase the costs of borrowing; and
The costs and effects of legal and administrative claims and proceedings against us or any entity in which we have an ownership interest, and changes in the status of, or the initiation of new litigation, claims or proceedings, to which we, or any entity in which we have an ownership interest, are a party.

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Item 4.
Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Partnership's reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Partnership's reports under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Sunoco Partners LLC (the Partnership's general partner), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of September 30, 2013, the Partnership carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the management of the general partner (including the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the general partner's President and Chief Executive Officer, and its Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

No change in the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting has occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings

There are certain proceedings arising prior to the February 2002 initial public offering ("IPO") pending against our Sunoco-affiliated predecessors and us (as successor to certain liabilities of those predecessors). Although the ultimate outcome of these proceedings cannot be ascertained at this time, it is reasonably possible that some of them may be resolved unfavorably. Sunoco has agreed to indemnify the Partnership for 100 percent of all losses from environmental liabilities related to the transferred assets arising prior to, and asserted within 21 years of February 8, 2002. There is no monetary cap on this indemnification from Sunoco. Sunoco's share of liability for claims asserted thereafter will decrease by 10 percent each year through the thirtieth year following the February 8, 2002 date. Any remediation liabilities not covered by this indemnity will be our responsibility. In addition, Sunoco is obligated to indemnify us under certain other agreements executed after the IPO.

In September 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection ("PADEP") issued a Notice of Violation and proposed penalties in excess of $0.1 million based on alleged violations of various safety regulations relating to the November 2008 products release by Sunoco Pipeline L.P. in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. The Partnership is currently in discussions with the PADEP. The timing or outcome of this matter cannot be reasonably determined at this time. However, the Partnership does not expect there to be a material impact to its results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

There are certain other pending legal proceedings related to matters arising after the IPO that are not indemnified by Sunoco. Our management believes that any liabilities that may arise from these legal proceedings will not be material to our results of operations, cash flows or financial position at September 30, 2013.

Item 1A.
Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors described previously in Part I, Item IA. of the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed on March 1, 2013.

Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.

Item 5.
Other Information

None.

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Item 6.
Exhibits
3.1*:
 
Fifth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Sunoco Partners LLC, dated October 31, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Form 8-K, file No. 1-31219, filed November 1, 2013)
 
 
 
10.1:
 
$200,000,000 364-Day Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of August 9, 2013, among Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P., as Borrower; Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations L.P. and Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P., as the Guarantors; Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent; Barclays Bank PLC, as Syndication Agent; TD Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Co-Documentation Agents; and the other lenders party thereto

 
 
 
12.1:
 
Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
 
 
 
31.1:
 
Chief Executive Officer Certification of Periodic Report Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
 
 
 
31.2:
 
Chief Financial Officer Certification of Periodic Report Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
 
 
 
32.1:
 
Chief Executive Officer Certification of Periodic Report Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b) and U.S.C. § 1350
 
 
 
32.2:
 
Chief Financial Officer Certification of Periodic Report Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b) and U.S.C. § 1350
 
 
 
101.1:
 
The following financial information from Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity; and (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
___________

* Each such exhibit has heretofore been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the filing indicated and is incorporated by reference.

We are pleased to furnish this Form 10-Q to unitholders who request it by writing to:

Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
Investor Relations
1818 Market Street
Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19103
or through our website at www.sunocologistics.com.

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
 
 
By:
/S/    Martin Salinas, Jr.
 
Martin Salinas, Jr.
 
Chief Financial Officer
Sunoco Partners LLC
Date: November 7, 2013


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