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Exhibit 99.1

 

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News Release

Hi-Crush Partners LP Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results

(Thomson Reuters ONE via COMTEX) — Houston, Texas, November 13, 2012 - Hi-Crush Partners LP (NYSE: HCLP), or Hi-Crush, today reported net income of $9.1 million, or $0.33 per basic limited partner unit.

For the period beginning August 16, 2012, when Hi-Crush completed its initial public offering, and ending September 30, 2012, distributable cash flow was $9.3 million. On October 19, 2012, Hi-Crush declared the first regular cash distribution of $0.2375 per unit on all common and subordinated units. This prorated amount corresponds to the minimum quarterly cash distribution of $0.475 per unit, or $1.90 on an annualized basis.

“We are pleased with the successful launch of our initial public offering in August,” said Bob Rasmus, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Hi-Crush. “We have a strong balance sheet and a pipeline of high-return growth projects ahead of us. The third quarter was in line with our internal projections, and operations are running smoothly. Underlying market dynamics, in terms of increased and increasing overall demand for Northern White frac sand remain strong.”

Hi-Crush also announced today the termination of the supply agreement with Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. On September 19, 2012, Baker Hughes provided notice that it was terminating the contract. Hi-Crush believes that Baker Hughes’ termination was wrongful and a direct effort to circumvent its binding purchase obligations under the supply agreement. Hi-Crush engaged in discussions with Baker Hughes after receiving the notice, but the parties were unable to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of the matter. On November 12, 2012, Hi-Crush formally terminated the supply agreement and filed suit in the State District Court of Harris County, Texas against Baker Hughes seeking damages for Baker Hughes’ prior wrongful termination of the supply agreement. “We believe in the strength of our contracts and intend to vigorously enforce our rights under the supply agreement against Baker Hughes,” said Jim Whipkey, Co-CEO of Hi-Crush. “This is an isolated incident and does not affect our estimated cash distributions to our unitholders. We reinforce our 2013 minimum quarterly distribution guidance of $0.475 per unit, or $1.90 on an annualized basis.”

Overview of Financial Results

Results of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2012 include the results of the predecessor through August 15, 2012, at which time Hi-Crush assumed operations. This earnings release focuses on the period after the commencement of our IPO, beginning August 16, 2012, which we refer to as the “Successor” period. A reconciliation of the Successor period to the full third quarter results can be found in the attached tables.

Revenues for the Successor period totaled $12.6 million and reflect an average selling price slightly higher than projections. In addition, Hi-Crush is in line with its volume forecast at 914,000 tons sold of frac sand year-to-date.

Hi-Crush’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) was $9.6 million for the Successor period.


Earnings Conference Call

A conference call for investors will be held today at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss Hi-Crush’s third quarter results. Hosting the call will be Robert E. Rasmus, Co-Chief Executive Officer, James M. Whipkey, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Laura C. Fulton, Chief Financial Officer.

The call can be accessed live over the telephone by dialing (877) 705-6003, or for international callers, (201) 493-6725. A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing (877) 870-5176, or for international callers (858) 384-5517. The passcode for the replay is 403480. The replay will be available until November 27, 2012.

Interested parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto Hi-Crush’s website at www.hicrushpartners.com in the Investors–Event Calendar and Presentations section. A replay of the webcast will also be available for approximately 30 days following the call.

The slide presentation to be referenced on the call will also be on Hi-Crush’s website at www.hicrushpartners.com in the Investors–Event Calendar and Presentations section.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release and the accompanying schedules include the non-GAAP financial measure of EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, which may be used periodically by management when discussing our financial results with investors and analysts. The accompanying schedules of this news release provide reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow are presented as management believes they provide additional information and metrics relative to the performance of our business.

Distributions to Foreign Investors

The declaration of the distribution intended to be a qualified notice to nominees under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b), with 100% of the partnership’s distributions to foreign investors attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, the partnership’s distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest effective tax rate.

About Hi-Crush

Hi-Crush is a domestic producer of monocrystalline sand, a specialized mineral that is used as a “proppant” (frac sand) to enhance the recovery rates of hydrocarbons from oil and natural gas wells. Our reserves, which are located in Wyeville, Wisconsin, consist of “Northern White” sand, a resource that exists predominately in Wisconsin and limited portions of the upper Midwest region of the United States. For more information, visit www.hicrushpartners.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the information in this news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements give our current expectations, contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition, or forecasts of future events. Words such as “may,” “assume,” “forecast,” “position,” “predict,” “strategy,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “project,” “budget,” “potential,” or “continue,” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. They can be affected by assumptions used or by known or unknown risks or uncertainties. Consequently, no forward-looking statements can be guaranteed. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in Hi-Crush’s prospectus relating to its initial public offering filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Actual results may vary materially. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. You should also understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and should not consider the risk factors in our reports filed with the SEC or the following list to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements include: the volume of frac sand we are able to sell; the price at which we are able to sell frac sand; the outcome of any pending litigation; changes in the price and availability of natural gas or electricity; changes in prevailing economic conditions; and difficulty collecting receivables. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. Hi-Crush’s forward looking statements speak only as of the date made and Hi-Crush undertakes no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor contact:

Investor Relations

ir@hicrushpartners.com

(713) 960-4811

Source: Hi-Crush Partners LP


Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

(Amounts in thousands, except tons, units and per unit amounts)

 

     Period From
August  16
Through
September 30, 2012
     Period From
July  1
Through
August 15, 2012
    Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2011
 
     Successor      Predecessor     Predecessor  

Tons sold

     191,446         186,957        126,036   

Revenues

   $ 12,643       $ 12,601      $ 7,675   

Cost of goods sold (including depreciation and depletion)

     2,832         3,065        2,498   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     9,811         9,536        5,177   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

       

General and administrative

     592         1,494        518   

Exploration expense

     27         120        93   

Accretion of asset retirement obligation

     3         4        13   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     9,189         7,918        4,553   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other (income) expense:

       

Other income

     —           (6     —     

Interest expense

     80         855        760   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 9,109       $ 7,069      $ 3,793   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per unit:

       

Common units

   $ 0.33        
  

 

 

      

Subordinated units

   $ 0.33        
  

 

 

      

Limited partner units outstanding:

       

Common units

     13,640,351        
  

 

 

      

Subordinated units

     13,640,351        
  

 

 

      


Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

(Amounts in thousands, except tons, units and per unit amounts)

 

     Period From
August  16
Through
September 30, 2012
     Period From
January  1
Through
August 15, 2012
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2011
 
     Successor      Predecessor     Predecessor  

Tons sold

     191,446         726,213        126,036   

Revenues

   $ 12,643       $ 46,776      $ 7,675   

Cost of goods sold (including depreciation and depletion)

     2,832         13,336        2,498   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     9,811         33,440        5,177   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

       

General and administrative

     592         4,631        1,165   

Exploration expense

     27         539        93   

Accretion of asset retirement obligation

     3         16        13   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     9,189         28,254        3,906   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other (income) expense:

       

Other income

     —           (6     —     

Interest expense

     80         3,240        760   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 9,109       $ 25,020      $ 3,146   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per unit:

       

Common units

   $ 0.33        
  

 

 

      

Subordinated units

   $ 0.33        
  

 

 

      

Limited partner units outstanding:

       

Common units

     13,640,351        
  

 

 

      

Subordinated units

     13,640,351        
  

 

 

      


EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow

(Amounts in thousands)

 

    Period From
August 16

Through
September 30, 2012
    Period From
July 1

Through
August 15, 2012
    Three Months
Ended
September 30, 2011
 
    Successor     Predecessor     Predecessor  

Reconciliation of EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow to Net Income:

     

Net income

  $ 9,109      $ 7,069      $ 3,793   

Taxes

    —          —          —     

Depreciation and depletion

    395        421        306   

Interest expense, net

    80        855        760   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

  $ 9,584      $ 8,345      $ 4,859   
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less:

     

Cash interest paid

    (43    

Maintenance and replacement capital expenditures, including accrual for reserve replacement (1)

    (258    

Add: Accretion of asset retirement obligation

    3       
 

 

 

     

Distributable Cash Flow (2)

  $ 9,286       
 

 

 

     

 

    Period From
August 16

Through
September 30, 2012
    Period From
January 1
Through
August 15, 2012
    Nine  Months
Ended

September 30, 2011
 
    Successor     Predecessor     Predecessor  

Reconciliation of EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow to Net Income:

     

Net income

  $ 9,109      $ 25,020      $ 3,146   

Taxes

    —          —          —     

Depreciation and depletion

    395        1,089        306   

Interest expense, net

    80        3,240        760   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

  $ 9,584      $ 29,349      $ 4,212   
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less:

     

Cash interest paid

    (43    

Maintenance and replacement capital expenditures, including accrual for reserve replacement (1)

    (258    

Add: Accretion of asset retirement obligation

    3       
 

 

 

     

Distributable Cash Flow (2)

  $ 9,286       
 

 

 

     

 

(1) Maintenance and replacement capital expenditures, including accrual for reserve replacement, was determined based on an estimated reserve replacement cost of $1.35 per ton sold during the period from August 16 through September 30, 2012. Such expenditures include those associated with the replacement of equipment and sand reserves, to the extent that such expenditures are made to maintain our long-term operating capacity. The amount presented does not represent a reserve or requirement to spend the capital.
(2) Consistent with our intention to pay a prorated distribution for the period from the completion of our initial public offering through September 30, 2012, this represents distributable cash flow for the same period. As such, it does not reflect the amount of cash flow that would have been available for distribution over an entire fiscal quarter.


Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Information

(Amounts in thousands)

 

    Period From
August 16

Through
September 30, 2012
    Period From
January 1
Through
August 15, 2012
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2011
 
    Successor     Predecessor     Predecessor  

Depreciation and depletion

  $ 395      $ 1,089      $ 306   

Net cash provided by operating activities

    6,691        16,660        14,688   

Net cash used in investing activities

    (100     (80,045     (42,109

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

    (5,131     61,048        42,719   

Net increase (decrease) in cash

    1,460        (2,337     15,298   

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

(Amounts in thousands)

 

    September 30,
2012
(Unaudited)
    December 31,
2011
(Audited)
 
    Successor     Predecessor  

Assets

   

Current assets

   

Cash

  $ 3,444      $ 11,054   

Restricted cash

    —          30   

Accounts receivable

    12,817        4,026   

Inventories

    4,311        2,374   

Due from Sponsor

    9,731        —     

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    468        294   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

    30,771        17,778   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    69,283        52,708   

Deferred charges, net

    1,104        1,743   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  $ 101,158      $ 72,229   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Partners’ Capital

   

Current liabilities

   

Accounts payable

  $ 1,370      $ 4,954   

Accrued liabilities

    2,070        866   

Deferred revenue

    4,604        9,178   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

    8,044        14,998   

Long-term debt

    —          46,112   

Asset retirement obligation, net

    851        832   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

    8,895        61,942   

Total Partners’ Capital

    92,263        10,287   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital

  $ 101,158      $ 72,229